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The Jack Benny Birthday Special

1969 · 59 min

A genial, old-fashioned variety hour of gentle gags and guest-star turns, pleasant and undemanding.

Directed by
Frederick de Cordova
Genres
Comedy
Starring
Jack Benny, Lucille Ball, Dan Blocker
Overview
A TV special aired on February 17, 1969 (the star’s birthday was February 14), featuring Benny’s long-established persona and several celebrity guest stars.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
Frederick de Cordova
Genres
Comedy
Starring
Jack Benny, Lucille Ball, Dan Blocker
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    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
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    • friendship
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    family
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    Genres
    comedy
    Directed by
    Frederick de Cordova
    Starring
    Jack Benny, Lucille Ball, Dan Blocker, Dennis Day, Rouvaun, Lawrence Welk, Ann-Margret, Don Wilson
    Runtime
    59 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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