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Jack's Toothache

Jack Benny · November 12, 1939 · 29 min · 3,930 words

The transcript of “Jack's Toothache”, an episode of Jack Benny first broadcast November 12, 1939. Press a time to play from that line (a 60-second preview; Potato Plus plays it all). The Jack Benny Program plays Jack Benny free, live around the clock. Search inside this transcript.

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The Jell-O program starring Jack Benny with Mary Livingston, Phil Harris, Dennis Day, and yours truly Don Wilson. The orchestra opens a program with old Johnny. This morning I was looking over the book reviews of the Sunday paper and reading the lists of bestsellers.

And that just happened to give me an idea. I'd like to recommend to you a grand bestseller in the field of desserts. The dessert that's not only currently popular, but has been on the best seller list for years and years.

The author is General Foods and the name is Jell-O and ladies and gentlemen that's a mighty important thing because it's a trademark. It's the property of General Foods. And it tells you here is the real thing, the one and only Jell-O.

If you hear any other Jell-O-Kent dessert called Jell-O, you'll know that's incorrect for there is no other. So when you buy, don't accept any substitutes. Ask for Jell-O by name, and you can be sure every time of getting your favorite dessert.

You can be sure of enjoying that delicious, extra-rich flavor. So full-bodied and tempting as inviting as a fresh ripe fruit. Look for those big red letters on the box. They spell Jell-O, your password to pleasure.

That was all Johnny played by Phil Harrison, his orchestra. And now, ladies and gentlemen, Oh, Jack, Jack.

Yes, Don. Is your tooth still bothering you? Just a little, but it'll be alright. Go ahead. And now, ladies and gentlemen, you ought to see a dentist, Jack. A toothache can be very annoying. I know, but I'm alright.

Go ahead and introduce it. And now, ladies and gentlemen, but Jack, it must hurt. Don't you feel any jumping pains? Only when you mention it. Now, please, go ahead and introduce me. Alright, Jack. Good.

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