Considering that the Jack Benny Program was not in front of an audience and that Jack knew exactly how to time where the laughs would go, well it is even more amazing. Even I Love Lucy was done with an audience (somewhat to my surprise)
byron p - Many of his programs were filmed in front of a live audience. It depended on whether Mary was on, or whether a guest demanded a filmed show. All of his opening and closing monologues were always done in front of a live audience.
1930s "pre-Code" comedy was better, funnier, and more human, before censorship by moralizing blowhards came in, trying to preserve "decency" at the cost of humor. Jack Benny is fantastic, and of course got his start in radio much earlier than the 1950s, but 90% of 1950s "clean comedy" was soulless and forgettable. Be careful what you wish for, when you wish for censorship
@@CommonContentArchive Some great classics came from the Production Code era. Not all of them were entirely "clean" or "decent", but they were still generally safe for most audiences. A few theatrical releases slipped in some risque humor that got past the censors, even some WB cartoons did this. Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe had some scenes that pushed the limits for that time too. Remember this was the era when almost everyone smoked and drank very openly, so it wasn't all pristine and goody-goody.
He wasn’t kidding the least bit,when he said he has an extensive repertoire.I would say he had an almost inexhaustible repertoire. Pure comedy genius.🤣
@@kevinmiller1763 Thank you. When I think of the wonderful programs, live programs, plays, musicals, specials, with the greatest of stars, that we had, and then flip through today's program guide, it's appalling.
Most programming of this era was awful, but Jack Benny would've been hilarious in any era. Benny started in the early 1930s and was influenced by earlier humor, which is what gives his work the sense of humanity that it has. That's why we remember him, but forget 99% of everything else from the 1950s
The English horse 🐎 was a joke by Jack and the staff and Mel came up with the British dialect to create the distinctive sounds. Pure gold these two guys . Live free or Die 🇺🇸.
There's another You Tube clip from almost 20 years later with Jack Benny and Mel Blanc with Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show. Jack says the writers put the bit about an English horse in the script to play a joke on Mel. They thought he'd be stumped when he was asked to do an English horse. Instead, Mel said nothing and just went and did the English horse in the dress rehearsal as you see it here.
in my opinion, there have been several good actors/comedians that teamed together that brought laughter to untold number of people. Such teams as Andy Griffith/Don Knotts, Harvey Korman/Tim Conway to name a couple. But nobody could match Jack Benny/Mel Blanc for Mr. Benny's deadpan look and delivery and Mr. Blanc's different voices. This clean family humor is still funny in 2021; more so than the "comedy" made for today's TV. Other comments on this page indicates that I'm not the only person with this opinion. Thank you for posting this video. May these two gentlemen RIP.
I live in the UK. Only recently discovered these fantastic Jack Benny programmes on you tube. I remember watching Jack on tv, many years ago as a child. Mum and dad always watched him. I’m thrilled to be able to relive childhood memories. Seeing Mel Blanc in person, instead of just a name on the credits, now that’s a real bonus.
What an honor for Mel to have the comedian's comedian, Jack Benny, trying to stifle his laughter at his performance. Happened just about every time they interacted on the show. You can tell Jack loved working with Mel. Jack was the quintessential straight man whose expertise was making other people get laughs at his expense.
*Mel Blanc, the man of 1,000 voices including many Looney Tunes characters like Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Yosemite Sam, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Tweety Bird, Sylvester the Cat!*
underrated? not at all. he was all OVER the benny show....take a look. Polly, Sy, Self, Prof. Pierre LeBlanc, Announcer, Franque Finque, Mel, Plumber, Voice of Polly, Waiter, Wallet Salesman, 1st Gas Station Attendant, Airplane, Airport PA Announcer, Audience Member, Baby, Bickering Husband, Chuck, Derek, Dr. Heinzinger, Dr. Von Struneheimer, Drunk, First Locksmith, Harry - Jack's Writer, Harry Gilmore, Herman - Postman, Herman - Sales Clerk, Herman - Western Union Man, Herman Verdexiphlusjk, Herman the Parking Lot Attendant, Joe, Joe - Burglar Wearing Flat Cap, Magazine Reporter, Mars, Mel, 1st Writer, Mexican, Microphone Boom Man, Monsieur Michel, Mr. Brown, Otto Ketzler, Painter, Passerby, Polly the Parrot's Voice, Racetrack Announcer, Ring-the-Bell Carny, Salesman, Squirrel, Stanley Gropff, Sy - The Mexican, TV Technician, Taxi Driver, The Photographer, Tower Guard (dubbed voice, Turkey, uncreditied) those of us that are old enough, rated him highly.
That was funny when Mr.Mel Blanc imitated the Saint Bernard, ending with a hiccup, and also the English horse😊.wado for putting this on here for other people to enjoy Good, Clean Family Comedy.wado,Ann Benson.
We of my age (77) know how lucky we were growing up with the beginning of television and the history of what I just watched and so many more. We all got B&W movies from the beginning of that as standard fare.
That was my thought watching this as well. "Stanley" comes out and he is getting laughs just by his very presence, before he ever uses his voice. That's talent, charisma, star power. RIP Mel and Jack
Thanks so much for posting this. I had the episode on VHS years ago and lost it. The "electric organ" bit cracks me up every time. I don't remember seeing Mel do that anywhere else.
My two favorite people from this era!. My grandparents introduced me to them and their work and I love them so much for that!. I watched Looney Tunes growing up and now I'm introducing my nephew to it and he loves it. I pray that they're both resting in peace and making everyone in heaven laugh their a**es off. 🙏🙏
Great to see him do all the dog "voices" you only hear on the LT's. Also love the "Rubber Band" he does here as "Electric Organ" and Jack's car. 😀😎🤓✌🏻✌🏻
When Mel was doing the dog imitations, I pictured the cartoons in which I heard them; like the dog with Foghorn Leghorn, and the puppy with Claude the cat.
So much great TV through the 50's and 60's I'm glad I got to grow up with it, I don't know what happened from the 70's on up. They got raunchy I think.
Thanks for this. A priceless clip. At the end, Jack Benny rightly describes Mel Blanc as a 'priceless talent'. He was the best, and most underrated, actor in Hollywood.
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This is what happens when you pair the greatest character actor of all time, with the greatest straight man of all time!😂❤
Mel Blanc nothing short of genius.
And with that smile...
Mel Blanc.....the sound(s) and voice(s) of my childhood.
The both of them can’t help themselves from laughing 😂
Jack and Mel were best friends. This stuff is priceless.
I haven't laugh like that for long time🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@TheLolli84 for the ages
Marvin the martian
That look they give each other in between bits shows this lol..
Indeed.
They don’t make them like this anymore. ❤️
“I can’t do that one..” lol
2:38 they both get the giggles. So great those days!
Jack Benny and Mel Blanc tried to stay in character but couldn't stop laughing. It was hilarious 😂😂😂
😈 4:43
Two legends! It's fun watching Benny break up laughing.
Considering that the Jack Benny Program was not in front of an audience and that Jack knew exactly how to time where the laughs would go, well it is even more amazing. Even I Love Lucy was done with an audience (somewhat to my surprise)
byron p - Many of his programs were filmed in front of a live audience. It depended on whether Mary was on, or whether a guest demanded a filmed show. All of his opening and closing monologues were always done in front of a live audience.
Two epic talents that found each other.
@@ItIsJustJudy I believe the early shows were done in front of actual audiences, but they went to a "canned" audience format around 1960.
@@christopherhelms7290 poo kid qq
Mr.Blanc beyond comedic genius,thanks
My mom and dad loved Jack Benny and Mel Blanc. They often said how much fun the 1950s were. I so hope we get back to the decency of that time.
Clean comedy
Ahh yes. Back when you didn't have to hide the misogyny and bigotry. Don't romanticize the 50's.
Sadly... we won't
1930s "pre-Code" comedy was better, funnier, and more human, before censorship by moralizing blowhards came in, trying to preserve "decency" at the cost of humor. Jack Benny is fantastic, and of course got his start in radio much earlier than the 1950s, but 90% of 1950s "clean comedy" was soulless and forgettable. Be careful what you wish for, when you wish for censorship
@@CommonContentArchive Some great classics came from the Production Code era. Not all of them were entirely "clean" or "decent", but they were still generally safe for most audiences. A few theatrical releases slipped in some risque humor that got past the censors, even some WB cartoons did this. Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe had some scenes that pushed the limits for that time too. Remember this was the era when almost everyone smoked and drank very openly, so it wasn't all pristine and goody-goody.
i made my parents take me to see Jack Benny when i was 12 years old, and he had his whole TV cast with him, including Mel Blanc...i saw Bgs Bunny live
How lucky is that!! That's fantastic!!
Mel Blanc never failed to break Benny up. Same with George Burns. What a talent.
He wasn’t kidding the least bit,when he said he has an extensive repertoire.I would say he had an almost inexhaustible repertoire. Pure comedy genius.🤣
I love jacks' deadpan expression when reacting to Mel Blanc on any skit they did.
Si.
It's clear that Jack thought Mel was just funny...I love the way he always cracked Jack up.
I don’t know what is better Mel or Jack Benny’s reaction to Mel’s act.
Mel Blanc would always push Benny to the brink of totally losing it.
Nothing compares today with TV of yesteryear! Need I say more?
Mike Gross Thank goodness for Antenna TV,MeTV,and channels that you can get with an antenna.Pluto TV is an example.
No, you needn't. Today sucks.
@@mmjhcb Right. I love classic tv.
@@kevinmiller1763 Thank you. When I think of the wonderful programs, live programs, plays, musicals, specials, with the greatest of stars, that we had, and then flip through today's program guide, it's appalling.
Most programming of this era was awful, but Jack Benny would've been hilarious in any era. Benny started in the early 1930s and was influenced by earlier humor, which is what gives his work the sense of humanity that it has. That's why we remember him, but forget 99% of everything else from the 1950s
The 25 people that thumbed this down (5/24/2021) are a pathetic lot, if they don't like this.
They’re Democrats that’s why
Mel's sense of timing with Jack was impeccable; he knew exactly how and when to get under Jack's skin (Sy was the perfect example)
Si
And his sister Sue that sews.
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Si
The Gropff routine is an absolute classic.
Mel Blanc was a truly legendary, versatile, multi-talented voice artist-he voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Yosemite Sam, Porky Pig, Speedy Gonzales; Sylvester, Tweety-among many others.
Barney Rubble, Foghorn Leghorn
His wife did woody wood pecker
Heathcliff
The Tasmanian Devil
Woody Woodpecker
Great comedy, and not one swear word or insulting innuendo.
When I was a very young child, I watched Jack Benny on TV. I really liked his show and Mr Benny.
My face literally hurts from smiling through this whole bit.
The English horse 🐎 was a joke by Jack and the staff and Mel came up with the British dialect to create the distinctive sounds. Pure gold these two guys . Live free or Die 🇺🇸.
The first time I heard the English Horse... I almost fell off my chair. Supreme Talent!
Neeiiigghhh ... orroight.
(Birmingham horse.)
The writers loved trying to stump Mel. They never managed it.
@@lawrencedoliveiro9104Mel did that routine during an appearance on The Tonight Show when he and Jack were guests.
It was always so funny to see Benny or his guest try to hold it together, even more so than the skit itself
Jack just about loses it @ 3:25! lol
I agree. Seeing a professional like him struggling to stay in character when he was really breaking up was pretty amusing.
Harvey Korman and Tim Conway on the Carol Bunett Show
There's another You Tube clip from almost 20 years later with Jack Benny and Mel Blanc with Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show. Jack says the writers put the bit about an English horse in the script to play a joke on Mel. They thought he'd be stumped when he was asked to do an English horse. Instead, Mel said nothing and just went and did the English horse in the dress rehearsal as you see it here.
Terrific!!! He was a class act!!🥰
in my opinion, there have been several good actors/comedians that teamed together that brought laughter to untold number of people. Such teams as Andy Griffith/Don Knotts, Harvey Korman/Tim Conway to name a couple. But nobody could match Jack Benny/Mel Blanc for Mr. Benny's deadpan look and delivery and Mr. Blanc's different voices. This clean family humor is still funny in 2021; more so than the "comedy" made for today's TV. Other comments on this page indicates that I'm not the only person with this opinion. Thank you for posting this video. May these two gentlemen RIP.
Very well said.
Just means that you're old my friend... A mind from a bygone era
I live in the UK. Only recently discovered these fantastic Jack Benny programmes on you tube. I remember watching Jack on tv, many years ago as a child. Mum and dad always watched him. I’m thrilled to be able to relive childhood memories. Seeing Mel Blanc in person, instead of just a name on the credits, now that’s a real bonus.
What an honor for Mel to have the comedian's comedian, Jack Benny, trying to stifle his laughter at his performance. Happened just about every time they interacted on the show. You can tell Jack loved working with Mel. Jack was the quintessential straight man whose expertise was making other people get laughs at his expense.
*Mel Blanc, the man of 1,000 voices including many Looney Tunes characters like Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Yosemite Sam, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Tweety Bird, Sylvester the Cat!*
sadly when mel passed he took all these characters with him .
Both had perfect timing.
Jack Benny & Mel Blanc. Legends of comedy. 😁
This never gets old.
I see Mel Blanc was not only good as Bugs Bunny but a very talented comedian!
Yes....a very, VERY UNDERRATED comedic actor.
That's when true talent existed
@Duke Jay Yea, been using flixzone} for years myself :)
underrated? not at all. he was all OVER the benny show....take a look.
Polly, Sy, Self, Prof. Pierre LeBlanc, Announcer, Franque Finque, Mel, Plumber, Voice of Polly, Waiter, Wallet Salesman, 1st Gas Station Attendant, Airplane, Airport PA Announcer, Audience Member, Baby, Bickering Husband, Chuck, Derek, Dr. Heinzinger, Dr. Von Struneheimer, Drunk, First Locksmith, Harry - Jack's Writer, Harry Gilmore, Herman - Postman, Herman - Sales Clerk, Herman - Western Union Man, Herman Verdexiphlusjk, Herman the Parking Lot Attendant, Joe, Joe - Burglar Wearing Flat Cap, Magazine Reporter, Mars, Mel, 1st Writer, Mexican, Microphone Boom Man, Monsieur Michel, Mr. Brown, Otto Ketzler, Painter, Passerby, Polly the Parrot's Voice, Racetrack Announcer, Ring-the-Bell Carny, Salesman, Squirrel, Stanley Gropff, Sy - The Mexican, TV Technician, Taxi Driver, The Photographer, Tower Guard (dubbed voice, Turkey, uncreditied)
those of us that are old enough, rated him highly.
I see Looney Tunes characters when Mel speaks..💕
yes I think of bugs bunny whenever I hear or see Mel Blanc.
These two gentlemen were just brilliant.
That was funny when Mr.Mel Blanc imitated the Saint Bernard, ending with a hiccup, and also the English horse😊.wado for putting this on here for other people to enjoy Good, Clean Family Comedy.wado,Ann Benson.
The English horse was one of many "pranks" by the writers. They would regularly write in outlandish voices to see if they could trip him up.
May 30: Happy birthday Voice actor Mel Blanc (1909-1989) Thank you and God bless. RIP. Thanks for the upload, Kent Bernhardt. Blessings
Mel had such a great talent. I wish I could do voices like that
Genius pure and simple!
This is comedy not the current foul mouth profane vulgar ones.
Oh my God how far we have fallen as a society.
Comedic pioneers....The best of the best😊
I love how Jack has to work so hard not to crack up!
We of my age (77) know how lucky we were growing up with the beginning of television and the history of what I just watched and so many more. We all got B&W movies from the beginning of that as standard fare.
Every time Mel describes what talents he does, he sounds like he's using the original voice of Barney Rubble.
He gives us a bit of Dino too.
The change in Barney's voice was due to Mel being in a coma following a severe car accident before the second season. Fortunately, he recovered.
pure talent.
No swearing .. no sex .. no controversy .. but they had me LMAO. Pure talent as you said.
Much respect between these two.
Not only the greatest ever Hollywood "voice", but Mel Blank was a great comedy actor
That was my thought watching this as well. "Stanley" comes out and he is getting laughs just by his very presence, before he ever uses his voice. That's talent, charisma, star power. RIP Mel and Jack
Legends both. And yes, great friends and it shows in their laughter. Such fun to watch.
So funny!
Thanks so much for posting this. I had the episode on VHS years ago and lost it. The "electric organ" bit cracks me up every time. I don't remember seeing Mel do that anywhere else.
Looney Toons, with a tiny marching band scene
I should have known better than to drink while watching this. The English horse got me good!
My two favorite people from this era!. My grandparents introduced me to them and their work and I love them so much for that!. I watched Looney Tunes growing up and now I'm introducing my nephew to it and he loves it. I pray that they're both resting in peace and making everyone in heaven laugh their a**es off. 🙏🙏
I always wondered what that "eh-eh-eh" sound effect was called, and now I know it's electric organ.
Always one of my favorite programs and comedians
they worked together for years, but mel always cracked benny up
was one of the few who could do that
I love it when comedians break characters and have a good time
that english horse is priceless
Great to see him do all the dog "voices" you only hear on the LT's. Also love the "Rubber Band" he does here as "Electric Organ" and Jack's car. 😀😎🤓✌🏻✌🏻
'yesterday i chased my wife up a tree' LOL!!!!!!!
" My name used to be Spritzer" love it
I see many times and i still laugh, they are genius of comedy...
When everything was done live, you had awesome shows like these. With real joy and laughter. Everything is so fake and manufactured now.
Mel Blanc is such a legend!
Notice how guest always dressed presentable, not half naked & like you just came from the dump😂
They didn't call Mel Blanc the man of a thousand voices for nothing!
Classic!!!
I love Jack Benny's looks. And of course Mel Blac is the best
When Mel was doing the dog imitations, I pictured the cartoons in which I heard them; like the dog with Foghorn Leghorn, and the puppy with Claude the cat.
As Larry the Cable Guy would say....."now that's funny right there" !! Two legends.
Back when tv was live, clean and funny
yes a better time now its all garbage not clean not funny.
one of my favorite
It's like I just listened to a Hanna & Barbera cartoon.
Warner Bros rule! 😎
So much great TV through the 50's and 60's I'm glad I got to grow up with it, I don't know what happened from the 70's on up. They got raunchy I think.
Legends both RIP
Love it!
Mel walks out and smile and just started laughing.
On my monthly viewing list. Marvelous!
Thanks for this. A priceless clip. At the end, Jack Benny rightly describes Mel Blanc as a 'priceless talent'. He was the best, and most underrated, actor in Hollywood.
And under paid as well!
The one and only Jack Benny
So awesome these two legends!!!-
That is comedic gold! It's 2023, and I can't stop laughing!!
Comedy genius that we shall not see again........
Mel didn't like to be on television. He liked the radio, but he didn't want to disappoint his dearest friend, Jack Benny.❤
How do you know Mel hated being on TV?
I just lmao! Ive seen it before but it never fails, just like so many moments in the Jack Benny universe.
Mel Blanc in his early 1960s Barney Rubble voice./Dino bark.
These never get old!
I think this is the first time that I saw Jack Benny lose it! :)
these two were magic together
Two of the greaty
Talent and comedy which sadly we will never see again! These are the best!
It's impossible to come up with a number of how many voices he's done.
I really don't want to hear about who's "great" (?) in voice acting today. NOBODY can come close to Mel.🥰😘❤❣
@@jeanpreston8009 Agree
Mel Blanc, genius to be sure! Never be another like him!
Absolutely NEVER!❤
OMG It's BARNEY RUBBLE & DINO!!
Brilliant. Thanks.
Greatest all time comedy
That English horse is spot on. 😂😂😂
I’ve never seen them almost laugh so hard.