The Peter Lorre/Joanie Sommers Show (22 Jan. 1963)

Jack is thrilled to introduce his guest, actor Peter Lorre, who seems very modest and timid - until Jack congratulates him on his ability to personify evil, spurring Lorre to pull a knife ... See full summary »

Director:

Frederick De Cordova

Writers:

Sam Perrin, George Balzer,

Stars:

Jack Benny, Peter Lorre, Joanie Sommers

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Jack Benny	...	Jack Benny
Peter Lorre	...	Himself / Luverne Goodheart
Joanie Sommers	...	Herself / Heinzinger's Nurse
Don Wilson	...	Don Wilson
Mel Blanc	...	Dr. Heinzinger
Dave Willock	...	Stagehand

Storyline

Jack is thrilled to introduce his guest, actor Peter Lorre, who seems very modest and timid - until Jack congratulates him on his ability to personify evil, spurring Lorre to pull a knife from his jacket pocket. Jack has a nightmare involving Lorre, in which Jack visits a new doctor, because the doctor takes coupons and validates parking. Also waiting for the doctor is Lorre, hiding behind a newspaper blaring the headline "Crazed Murderer Escapes from Prison !!!"

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 January 1963 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Stage 1, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

J&M Productions, Revue Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Peter Lorre: Hey wait a minute... if you gave me Jack Benny's face, then all I have to do is kill him and I can take over his life. His home will be mine, his money will be mine, and I've always wanted to be a comedian.

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Soundtracks

"I Want A Girl (Just Like The Girl That Murdered Dear Old Dad)"
(uncredited)
to the tune of "I Want A Girl (Just Like The Girl That Married Dear Old Dad)"
Written by William Dillon and Harry von Tilzer
Performed by Peter Lorre

User Reviews

Peter Lorre is hilarious in Jack Benny Program role

Paired on Universal VHS with the last episode ever with The Smothers Brothers. Peter Lorre is hilarious whether trying to convince Jack he's not who he's like in the movies or in the sketch in which he tries to hide his identity as a wanted man in a doctor's waiting room with Jack as one of the waiting patients and Mel Blanc as the doctor! Joanie Sommers sings a wonderful love song that probably sold some records despite rock'n'roll already conquering the country (and with the Beatles U.S. arrival the following year, the world). This was one of Mr. Lorre's last performances before his death the following year so it's a real treat seeing him with one of the most deadpan comedians ever! By all means, check this one out!