Benny, Jack, 1894-1974

Jack Benny (left) looks with interest as former President Harry S. Truman talks to him. They are standing at an exhibit in the Truman Presidential Library. Mr. Benny is at the Library to tape an episode of his TV show, "The Jack Benny Program."

Jack Benny (left) listens as former President Harry S. Truman talks during their tour of the Truman Presidential Library. Mr. Benny is at the Library to tape an episode of his TV show, "The Jack Benny Program."

Jack Benny (left) and former President Harry S. Truman (right) stop to talk next to a bust of former President Abraham Lincoln while touring the Truman Presidential Library. Mr. Benny is at the Library to tape an episode of his TV show, "The Jack Benny Program."

The Harry S. Truman Library staff pose for a picture with Jack Benny. Pictured left to right are: Cecil Schrepfer, Dr. Philip C. Brooks, Margaret Sanders, Wayne Fellows, Judy Klein, J. R. Fuchs, Jack Benny, and Milton F. Perry.

Former President Harry S. Truman (sitting) plays the piano for Jack Benny (left) while at the Truman Presidential Library. Mr. Benny is at the Library to tape an episode of his television program, "The Jack Benny Program."

Jack Benny (standing) smiles as former President Harry S. Truman plays the piano for him during his visit to the Truman Presidential Library. Mr. Benny is at the Truman Library to tape an episode of his TV show, "The Jack Benny Program."

Former President Harry S. Truman (left), Jack Benny (second from right), and unidentified others over the script for "The Jack Benny Program," which is to be filmed at the Truman Presidential Library. They are seated in Truman's office at the Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) and Jack Benny (right) sit in Truman's office while preparing for the filming of "The Jack Benny Program" on site at the Truman Presidential Library. The other man in the photo is unidentified.

Sitting in former President Harry S. Truman's office at the Truman Library, Truman (center) and Jack Benny (right) prepare for the filming of "The Jack Benny Program." The other man in the photo is unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (second from left) stands behind comedian Jack Benny (right), as they tour exhibits at the Truman Presidential Library. Others in the photo are unidentified. They are going through rehearsals for a taping of "The Jack Benny Program."