Waits To See The Head Of Paramount

Jake E. Talen, oh! 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 You Walk By. You walk by played by the orchestra.

And now, ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to explain why Jack Benny is not here for his customary introduction. As you may remember, Jack has been having a lot of trouble lately with Paramount regarding the premiere of his picture that he recently made with Fred Allen.

Yeah, that's right, all right. Last week Jack spoke on the telephone to Mark Sandrich, his director about this matter, but got absolutely no satisfaction. Yeah, he spoke on the phone. Then he got in touch with Mr. LeBaron, who is in charge of production at Paramount, and also Mr. Freeman, the head of the studio.

But in either instance was Jack successful in achieving his purpose. Oh, it was awful! Dennis, please, I'm trying to explain something. Say, Don, I thought Jackson had that premiere all set for Walk Eagan. What's he beefing about?

Well, it's not settled yet, Phil. In fact, Jack has overt paramount right now, trying to sell Mr. Sandridge the idea. Mary is with him, and I doubt very much you say it. Hello, Mr. Sandridge's office. Sorry, he's busy right now. Very well, I'll have him call you.

Now, look here, Miss Wellman. I've been waiting an hour and a half to see Mr. Sandridge. Will you please do something about it? I've already told you, Mr. Beni. He'll see you just as soon as he's through with his conference.

Conference? Conference? Who's he in conference with? You're at the keyhole, you tell me. I'm not at the keyhole, I'm bending over to tie my shoe. How can you tie a shoe with buttons on it?