Margie (better sound)

The Northern. The dentist and yours truly darned well. Ladies and gentlemen, it is with great pleasure that I present to you our Master of Ceremony.

That dignified style of stage, screen and radio, John Benny. Thank you very much. Hello again, this is John Benny talking, and down that introduction was just what I wanted. Thanks for your cooperation. You're perfectly welcome, but why after all these years do you want to change your name from Jack to John?

Well, because I feel that the name John is much more dignified for a dramatic actor. Dramatic actor? Certainly, Mary. Last week on my program I starred in I Stand Condemned. The week before that I did a dramatic part with the Screen Guild player.

Oh yes, I heard that. What do you think of my acting? You stand condemned. Well, that's a natural reaction from one whose talent spring from the stocking counter at the May continent. Anyway, I... But I agree with Don, there's no reason for changing your name.

Mary, I like the name John because it'll keep people from calling me Jackson and Jackie Boy. Imagine him calling me Jackie Boy. I'm not a kid anymore. You know, I'm nearing 37. Coming around again, eh?

Yes, I was born in a Studebaker. That's why I wear glasses on the back of my head, too. Anyway, remember, kids. The name is John and that settles it. Well, I think the whole thing is silly.

Whether it's John Benny or Jack Benny, I don't see any difference, because, after all, Jack is a nickname for John. That's exactly what I'm getting at. Nicknames have no dignity. For instance, how would it sound if child's boy A made passionate love to a girl like this?