Jack Benny || Host Orson Welles: Return of Phil Harris; Takes Cast to His Movie Lot | 1943

Comedy x Funny Ha Ha · Jul 30, 2026 · 1h 2m

Jack Benny || Host Orson Welles - Return of Phil Harris | Host Orson Welles - Takes Cast to His Movie Lot | March 14, 1943; March 21, 1943 ||

01:14 .. During this broadcast, Orson Welles temporarily took over as host while Jack Benny was recovering from a severe case of pneumonia, and the episode famously marked the return of bandleader Phil Harris following his stint in the military.

31:31 .. Because ⁠Jack Benny had contracted pneumonia that spring, the legendary ⁠Orson Welles temporarily took over as guest host for a month of radio broadcasts.

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