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Motion Picture MP75-2

The Jack Benny Program

Administrative Information

Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
1040 feet
Running Time
29 minutes
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
J and M Productions
Restrictions
Undetermined
Description

Former President Harry S. Truman makes a guest appearance on the Jack Benny Show, which was filmed at the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. The Truman Library portion was recorded on March 22, 1958, but the show's airdate was October 13, 1959.

The copyright to this program is unknown. It was produced by J and M Productions, which was sold to Music Corporation of America. MCA's successor, Universal Studios, has disclaimed it. CBS has also disclaimed it. Users are encouraged to do their own copyright research.

Speakers
Benny, Jack, 1894-1974
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Date(s)
October 13, 1959

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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture

Shot List

  • Reel 1
1:30   Benny’s dressing room – Rochester, Jack Albertson, Don Wilson, The Sportsman.
8:20   Benny leads in to how he came to the Library.
9:00   Benny arrives at the Library (an actress plays Rose Conway, they talk about the Library).
12:30   Truman in office. Benny arrives and they talk about his work in office.
15:20   Truman’s purpose of the Library is to educate the youth.
16:20   To “President’s Room” where Truman describes six jobs.
17:00   Chief Executive.
18:30   Chief of State.
19:30   Legislative.
20:30   Head of Political Party.
21:00   Chief in command of Armed Forces.
23:30   Foreign Policy.
24:00   Chatting.
24:50   Talks about past Presidents (Jefferson, Polk, Jackson, Lincoln).
25:45   Benny and Truman duet (sound only).
26:30   Commercial.
27:45   Benny closes show – encourages people to visit the Library.
28:20   Credits.