George Burns/Spike Jones Show (7 Oct. 1956)

In this parody of the Broadway musical "Damn Yankees," Jack Benny dreams he sells his soul to the Devil for a chance to play at Carnegie Hall. Jack gets his wish, but the conductor of his ... See full summary »

Writers:

George Balzer, Hal Goldman,

Stars:

Jack Benny, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Don Wilson

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Jack Benny	...	Jack Benny
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson	...	Rochester Van Jones
Don Wilson	...	Don Wilson
Dennis Day	...	Dennis Day
Mary Livingstone	...	Mary Livingstone
Artie Auerbach	...	Mendelsohn
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Gracie Allen	...	Gracie Allen (voice)
George Burns	...	George Burns / Devil
Robert Darin	...	Man (as Bob Darin)
Paul 'Mousie' Garner	...	Violinist with Spike Jones
Lowell Gilmore	...	Concert Announcer
Peter James	...	Elvis with Spike Jones
Spike Jones	...	Himself
Carey Leverette	...	Stretcher Bearer
Freddy Morgan	...	Banjo Player with Spike Jones

Storyline

In this parody of the Broadway musical "Damn Yankees," Jack Benny dreams he sells his soul to the Devil for a chance to play at Carnegie Hall. Jack gets his wish, but the conductor of his symphony orchestra turns out to be Spike Jones - who sabotages Jack's performance at every turn.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 October 1956 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

J&M Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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