Grub Street Feature
Jack Benny (left)
“was the funniest person on radio,” says Dr Charles Laughlin.
“He got laughs doing anything, nothing. A trip to his Vault or a facial gesture, heard on radio, put me in stitches.”
“Benny was most adept at the drawn out, slow, silent take,” says Howard Lapides.
“He caused much hysteria, with only a look, part hurt feelings and always perplexed.”
“Benny is unique for taking, not giving, the punch line,” says Burt Dubrow. "His reaction got huge laughs.
One laugh, a glance, on radio, lasted 35 seconds. It was amazing.” [click for more]
