At the time, Bob Crosby was appearing on CBS radio's nightly "CLUB 15" program for Campbell's Soup {"Mmm-mmm-good!!! Mmm-mm-good!! That's what Campbell's Soups are, MMM-MMM-GOOD!!!!"}.
Because of cutbacks in the program's production budget (due to television siphoning listeners away from radio, and Jack's sponsor, American Tobacco, shifting more of its advertising dollars towards TV), Phil's contract wasn't renewed, and Jack signed Bob Crosby as his "replacement". Actually, Bob was hired as more of an actor than a "bandleader", as Mahlon Merrick was actually the show's arranger and conductor. Bob managed to stick around for one more season after the radio series ended, and quietly departed by the spring of 1956.
Another strong season opener. Thanks for sharing.
I swear the 1st delivery man is Mel Blanc!
It's him!!!! Bob Sweeney is the other delivery man.
Imagine mel blanc on jack benny. What are the odds
At the time, Bob Crosby was appearing on CBS radio's nightly "CLUB 15" program for Campbell's Soup {"Mmm-mmm-good!!! Mmm-mm-good!! That's what Campbell's Soups are, MMM-MMM-GOOD!!!!"}.
Bob Crosby was a poor replacement for Phil Harris...his show is hilarious!
Bob Crosby 😴😴
Because of cutbacks in the program's production budget (due to television siphoning listeners away from radio, and Jack's sponsor, American Tobacco, shifting more of its advertising dollars towards TV), Phil's contract wasn't renewed, and Jack signed Bob Crosby as his "replacement". Actually, Bob was hired as more of an actor than a "bandleader", as Mahlon Merrick was actually the show's arranger and conductor. Bob managed to stick around for one more season after the radio series ended, and quietly departed by the spring of 1956.
Bob Crosby boringgg compared to Phil Harris.