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Among radio comedy's most enduring features were its running gags - and few gags ran longer, or more hilariously, than the legendary feud between two of its great masters: Jack Benny and Fred Allen. For nearly 20 years the mere mention of Benny on an Allen program was guaranteed to produce an escalating laugh - just as bringing Allen up with Benny had listener in stitches at the mere anticipation of a response. This collection brings together the classic episodes that started it all, to the showdown that was supposed to end it once and for all.

A squabble - touched off by Fred Allen's remark comparing Jack Benny unfavorably to a 10-year-old violinist - soon escalated to epic proportions. The pair set radio ablaze with their famous feud. Here are Jack, Fred, Mary Livingstone, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Dennis Day, Phil Harris, Portland Hoffa, Minerva Pious, Alan Reed, Jack Smart, Parker Fennelly, Kenny Delmar, and all the rest of their regulars carrying on through the 1940s in 10 hilarious on-air conflagrations!

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Dive into Radio's Golden Age with the Hilarious "Fred Allen" Podcast! ️Step back in time and rediscover the side-splitting wit of radio legend Fred Allen! This podcast brings you the best moments from Allen's iconic radio show, featuring his razor-sharp satire, hilarious characters, and celebrity guests. Immerse yourself in the golden age of comedy with:Classic sketches: Relive Allen's signature "Man on the Street" interviews, the surreal antics of "Allen's Alley," and more!Sharp social commentary: Laugh along as Allen playfully pokes fun at politics, pop culture, and everyday life.All-star ...