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The Jack Benny Birthday Special

The Jack Benny Birthday Special

Genres

Comedy

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A TV special aired on February 17, 1969 (the star’s birthday was February 14), featuring Benny’s long-established persona and several celebrity guest stars.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

59 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

17 February 1969

Country

United States of America

Cast

Jack Benny

Jack Benny

Self

Lucille Ball

Lucille Ball

Self

Dan Blocker

Dan Blocker

Self

Dennis Day

Dennis Day

Self

Rouvaun

Rouvaun

Self

Lawrence Welk

Lawrence Welk

Self

Ann-Margret

Ann-Margret

Valentine Girl

Don Wilson

Don Wilson

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis

Self (uncredited)

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