According to Jack's executive producer/manager Irving Fein, Benny was somewhat concerned about this sketch, as he personally felt somewhat uncomfortable appearing in "prison stripes". However, after the reaction to this live sketch- and the fact this episode won an Emmy- Jack insisted on restaging it for one of his filmed episodes- which he did with Mickey Rooney, filmed in 1961 and telecast on April 15, 1962...three months after Ernie's fatal auto accident.
Nice to see an early clip with Len Lesser. Not so nice to think he is no longer with us.
duncaninchina 1 year ago
According to Jack's executive producer/manager Irving Fein, Benny was somewhat concerned about this sketch, as he personally felt somewhat uncomfortable appearing in "prison stripes". However, after the reaction to this live sketch- and the fact this episode won an Emmy- Jack insisted on restaging it for one of his filmed episodes- which he did with Mickey Rooney, filmed in 1961 and telecast on April 15, 1962...three months after Ernie's fatal auto accident.
fromthesidelines 1 year ago
love ernie and jack!! they just dont make um like this anymore!! thanx buddy!!
431516020205 2 years ago
So do I, but I love Jack and Cola better!
rolko52 2 years ago