Tune In Tonight: Classic Radio Comedy Stars

Jack Benny had a famous running gag on his radio program — he always claimed to be the same age, no matter how many years went by. What age did he insist he was?

Which actor played Jack Benny's sharp-witted valet Rochester on The Jack Benny Program?

Fibber McGee and Molly had one running gag that audiences looked forward to every single episode. What happened whenever Fibber opened the hall closet?

Edgar Bergen was a ventriloquist who became a radio superstar — which was a delightfully funny idea, since no one could see the dummy's mouth not moving. What was the name of his most famous wooden dummy?

George Burns and Gracie Allen were one of radio's most beloved comedy teams. What role did George Burns typically play in their act?

The Jack Benny Program had a running gag about Benny's ancient, sputtering automobile, which he refused to replace because of his famous stinginess. What make of car was it?

Fred Allen's radio show featured a segment called 'Allen's Alley,' where he interviewed colorful characters including Senator Beauregard Claghorn, a blustery Southern politician. Which famous cartoon character was later inspired by Senator Claghorn?

"Fibber McGee and Molly" was famously sponsored for many years by which household products company, whose goods were woven naturally into the show's storylines?

"Fibber McGee and Molly" ran as one of America's most popular radio comedy programs from 1935 to 1959. On which network did it air?

Gracie Allen's comedy style — delivering perfectly logical conclusions from hilariously wrong starting assumptions — was sometimes called 'illogical logic.' What was the name of her real-life husband and comedy partner?

Another beloved running gag on The Jack Benny Program was that Benny's character was a dreadful musician. What instrument did he supposedly play, to the audience's great amusement?

The Jack Benny Program aired on NBC for many years before moving to a different network in 1948. Which network lured Benny away with a deal that made other big stars follow him?

From 1934 to 1942, The Jack Benny Program was sponsored by which brand, mentioned so often that many listeners simply called the show by the sponsor's name?

"Amos 'n' Andy" was one of the most popular programs in early American radio. On which network did it begin its national broadcasts in 1929?

One of Jack Benny's most famous comedy bits had a robber pointing a gun and demanding, "Your money or your life!" After a long, dramatic pause, what did Benny's character say?