 J-E-L-L-O! The Jell-O program starring Jack Benny with Mary Livingston and Phil Harris and his orchestra. The orchestra opens a program with hallelujah from hit to deck. Just a few more days now before we see the old year out and before we usher in the new. Just a few more days to decide on your new year resolutions. And if you haven't yet discovered what a wonderfully useful truly delicious dessert Jell-O is, I hope you'll make a resolution to try it for 1937. You can serve Jell-O in 101 different ways. You'll find each one of them exceptionally enjoyable. For Jell-O not only brings variety to your main use, it also brings the grand refreshing taste of fresh fruit. Because all six of Jell-O's famous flavors, strawberry, raspberry, and cherry, orange, lemon, and lime come from real ripe fruit. So for better tasting, more satisfying desserts throughout the new year, serve Jell-O and serve it often. But remember there is only one Jell-O and only Jell-O brings you that extra rich fruit flavor. When you want Jell-O, be sure you get the real thing. Always insist on genuine Jell-O from hit to deck. And now, ladies and gentlemen, Christmas being over, we are left with broken ornaments, tattered tinsel, burned out bulbs, and Jack Benny. Hello again, this is Jack Benny talking, a fugitive from an ash can. Well, Don, you can say anything you want her today. I'm in a holiday mood and nothing can upset me. Not even that Christmas tie you're wearing. Well, it is a little loud, isn't it? A little loud. Don, you could spill any one of those six delicious flavors on it and they'd never show. You should have gotten smoked glasses with it. Oh, it isn't that bad, Jack. Why don't you exchange it? I can't. My wife gave it to me. Oh, your wife gave it to you? Would she squawk? Would she? She's louder than the tides. Well, then you are in a spot you just have to grin and wear it. Now tell me, Jack, did you get a lot of nice presents this year? Well, yes, in a way. Mary gave me a silk muffler. My sister, Florence, sent me a woolen muffler. And then I got some assorted mufflers from my Aunt Molly. Oh, that's all. Oh, yes. In fact, my neck had a very merry Christmas. I wish I were a giraffe so I could wear all my presents. That's an idea. Now, what did you get from your dad? Well, my father, he gave me a checkbook and a fountain pen. Touching, isn't it, Don? Oh, yes, very. I'm sending him a muffler. But you know, Don, the only problem I had was picking out a gift for Mary. Oh, is that so? Yes, I didn't know what to do. I was going to... I don't know, it takes so long to have it made up. So I bought her some handkerchief. Oh, I see. Yeah, you can get those made up pretty quick. But you know, Don, of all the presents I got, the one I like best is that beautiful watch Phil Harris gave me. It is lovely. So that reminds me, Jack, Phil's late again tonight. I think he should have got himself a watch. Now, wait a minute, Don, you lay off, Phil, with those innuendos. He's my pal, and don't be talking behind his back. What'd you use to? Now, furthermore, if he comes in late, that's his business. I get it. Yeah. Hello, Jack. Hi, Kenny. Hey, how do you like this pretty necktie my girl knitted for me? Well, it's very nice. It's the first tie I've ever seen with sleeves on it. It is the craziest-looking thing. Well, she started out to knit a sweater, but changed her mind. That's a pretty stick pin you've got in it, too. That's the needle. She forgot to take it out. What else did you get, Kenny? Gee, I got one swell present. What was it? A pajama coat with two pair of pants. What? No vest? No. No, I'm pretty rugged. Oh, good. Now, you're the type who can take it. Hello, Jack. Hello, Mary. Hello, Don. Hello, Mary. Hello, Dope. Hello. What have you got there, Mary? A letter for my mother. She had a wonderful Christmas, Jack. She did, huh? Well, read it to us. Your mother's always good for a laugh. Okay. Yeah. Plainfield, New Jersey, Saturday, December 26. My dear daughter, Mary. No laughs yet. Well, it takes my little time to get hot. Oh, I see. Well, go ahead. Just in line to let you know that we are all well and had a wonderful Christmas. I got a lot of beautiful presents. Your father gave me a washing machine with a built-in radio. Isn't he thoughtful? Right now, I'm waltzing through your father's underwear. While Bing Crosby is singing, soap gets in your eyes. Well, well. Sunday night, I am going to wash father's socks and listen to Jack. That's nice that she might have mentioned me before the socks. Quiet. There's been a lot of excitement at the house lately. Your Uncle Herman was here for Christmas dinner. He arrived July 3rd. I guess he wanted to be sure and get a seat. Your brother, Hillard, is home for the holidays from Barber College. Oh. And last night, while your Uncle Herman was asleep, he shaved off his mustache and upper lip. Oh. Some trouble? Your Uncle says that as soon as Hillard comes down from the Christmas tree, he is going to give him a once-over with a baseball bat. Well, I don't blame him, huh? I forgot to tell you in my last letter that Junior had a stop-taking piano lesson. Oh. The teacher couldn't tell when his fingers were on the black keys. Your mother's awfully funny tonight. Oh. No more news at present, except your father just came in and wants me to be sure of it. He's going to give him a once-over with a baseball bat. Well, I don't blame him, huh? Your father just came in and wants me to be sure to thank Jack for the Musclery Phantom. Oh, that's all right, Mary. Tell him that. I love to everybody and a happy new year from your mother, Mrs. Livingston. Well, that was a very nice letter. Oh, Mary, when you answer your mother, will you ask her if she topped off their Christmas dinner with jello? Oh, wait a minute. Here's a P.S. Funny you didn't see it before. It was under a blot. Tell Don Wilson not to worry because your father always asks for the big red letters on the box even though he can't read. Hear that, Don? Mary's mother saved you a little work. Oh, shucks. Now I won't have fun to laugh to the next number. Say, Kenny, as long as my pal Phil isn't here yet, you'll have to go into your song now. Gee, Jack, I'm not supposed to sing until later. Well, Phil isn't here. You'll have to sing now. But I'm not ready yet. Oh, you're not, eh? Well, you'll sing before I count ten. One, two, three, four, five, six... Here he comes. Ready or not? Try to put a fast one on. Oh, proper and polite upon this lovely night we sit here making foolish conversations let's be ourselves tonight and take a shining bride to the swing of it. You are so beautiful. sung by Kenny Baker, accompanied by the Phil Harris organization without their sterling leader at the helm. Has Phil arrived yet, Don? No. Are you going to ball out, Phil, for being late? Ball him out? Yes, like he used to before he bought you that watch. Well, that watch has nothing to do with our renewed friendship. I've always liked Phil. Of course, there were times when we didn't see things in the same life, but then there are two sides to every watch. I mean question. And furthermore, I don't want any more references to the present Phil gave me. Is that clear? Yes, and what time is it? Don't be so smart. What's the matter, Kenny? My new necktie tickles me under the arms. Jellogram for Tach-Bennie. Right here, son, and stick to your own racket. Who's it from, Jack? Well, wait till I open it. What is this, a cheese cloth envelope? Better get glasses, that was your shirt. Oh, hey, fellas, here's a lovely New Year's wire from New York. It says, here's wishing you and your gang a very happy New Year. Signed Fred Allen, Phil Baker, Stoopnagle and Budd, Jessica Dragonette, Rubinoff and his violin, Jack Pearl, the Easy Aces, Benny Rubin, and the Hall Johnson Choir. Isn't that sweet? See, they must have all chipped in to send the wire. Yeah. I wonder who swung the deal. I'm surprised Edwin didn't get his name in there. He didn't have to. You just mentioned it. That's right. Hey, Jack, here comes Phil now. Well, hello, Philzie. Hiya, pal. Hello, Jack. I'm terribly sorry I'm late again, but I forgot I was on the Jell-O program. Oh, that's all right, Phil. That could happen to anybody. Gee, if it was me, I'd bet I'd get bowled out. Hey, wait a minute, Kenny. Phil admitted he was late, didn't he? That's what I like about him. He shows character. Thanks, Jack. Phil tells the truth. I hold him in the same high esteem as I do George Washington. Did he give you a watch, too? Oh, yes. By the way, Phil, I want to thank you again for that beautiful watch you gave me. I've shown it to everybody. Do you see it, Kenny? Yeah. You saw it down, didn't you? Oh, sure did. Gee, I've been showing it around like this all week. Oh, boy. You know, Phil, the only thing that worries me is I might lose it. He won't if he keeps up the payment. Well, he will. I'm not worried about that. Say, palsy. You know, I feel quite embarrassed about the present I gave you last Sunday. See that curling iron? You know, just a little oldy curling iron. What'd you do? What'd you do with it, Phil? Oh, it's swell. I gave it to my cook to make pretzels. Well, that's a new twist. Ooh. Well, anyway, I do want to make up for it, so I got another gift for you. Here it is, Phil, a beautiful muffler. Oh, thanks, Jack, but you didn't have to do that. Oh, it's okay. Mmm, and a card, too. Merry Christmas from Aunt Molly. Oh, give me that, Phil. Wait a minute. I got mixed up with them. I'm sorry. I just sort of got mixed up there. Well, anyway, it's about time for a number. What are you going to play? Anything you say, Jackie? No, no, Phil. It's your orchestra and your choice. Well, would you like to hear a fine romance? Would I? So he fills it out to be ideal. Ain't love grand. Yeah. See, I hope he asked me over to his house for pretzels. That's played by Phil Harris and his orchestras. Fine a bunch of musicians as you can shake a stick at. You know, Phil, it's surprising the melody, rhythm and tone you can draw from that little baton. Did you take baton lessons long? No, Jack, I just picked it up. Well, you'd never believe it. It's amazing, really. It's my turn for compliments now, Jackie. Yeah. You know, I saw the preview of your new Paramount picture college holiday. Oh, did you? How did you like me as a college boy? Well, Jack, but you look so young. I did, huh? The old gray hair ain't what it used to be. Oh, you used all the picture too, eh, Mary? Yeah. How'd you like my performance in it? Do you really want to know? No. And now, ladies and gentlemen... We are going to continue... Go away, Mary. We are going to continue with our... We are going to continue with our original western stereo, Buck Benny Rides Again, or Boy Meets Hort. Again, I will play the part of Sheriff Buck Benny, as tough an ombre has ever held up a pair of socks with a garter snake. Quicks it on you tonight, boys. A rootin', tootin', hootin', shootin'. You said it. We are still hot on the trail of Cactus Face Elmer, the outlaw who stole Frank Carson's cow. The scene opens in the office of the Sheriff of Cactus County. The time is 11.30 p.m. New Year's Eve. But don't set your watches, folks. It's only in the play. Curtains. Music. Da-da-da-da-boom. There's the phone, Sheriff. There's the phone, Sheriff. Thanks, boys. Only I could have figured that out myself. Hello, Sheriff's Office. Oh, hello, dead eye. What's the trouble? Someone stole your telephone? What are you talkin' on now? Oh, you never thought of that, eh? Well, think of it. Goodbye. Hmm, must be celebrating a little early. They fucked this bein' New Year's Eve. Are you gonna let the prisoners out for the night? Don't have to. Let them out last year. They ain't back yet. I don't even trust your own crooks anymore. Not here. Why, Deputy Baker, what's the matter? That dirt mech tie is a ticklin' again. For a minute, I thought it was cactus-based. Now, listen, Baker, I sent you out on this trail a week ago to get back those stolen cows. You find any clues? I found one. What was it? A pint of milk on my doorstep. Well, that's very good evidence. Mark that exhibit, eh? I can't. I drank it already. Hmm, a pint of beauty. Say, but, you know we're all invited over to Daisy Carson's house tonight to see the old year out. That's right. A better pappy will be celebrating plenty. He's been down to Ike Muller's saloon all week rehearsing. I saw him last night on Main Street. Yeah, where was he laying? Right by the fire plug. By the fire plug, eh? Do you do anything about it? I give him a ticket. Well, you've seen your duty and you tagged it. Come on, boys. Let's get over to Carson. Don't want to miss the festivity. Hey, Wilson, untie my horse and that microphone. Untie it yourself. Don't get snooty to beauty or I'll shooty. Ouch! Let's go. I can put a little gin in there, oh. Well, gal, you're never mind. Let it go. Daisy, there's some Christmas tree you've got there. It sure is all lit up. That's pasted. The tree's in the other room. Happy New Year. Same to you, Buck. Well, it looks like the old year will be passing out pretty soon. If it don't hurry up, pappy'll beat it. Well, I ain't missed her yet. Well, Frank, peers, like you had a nice Christmas. You hang up your sarkens? Sure did, Buck. What was in them in the morning? I was. I forgot to take them all. Where? Well, come in the car. I'll buck where the crowd is. Okay, Daisy. My boys will be in in just a minute. Hey, Daisy, I see you hired a band for tonight. Yep, I got the taxa center, society, syncopate, and serenade, or six-piece orchestrate. That's a nice tuxedo there, wearer. The one with the shoes on is the leader. Well, reckon you can be hi-hat once a year. Hello, Buck. Glad to see you. Well, Sheriff Andy Devine, you old horn told you. How you been, Andy? Fine, Buck. And by the way, I want to thank you for that nice blanket you sent me. Blanket? That was a muffler. Well, my horse will never know the difference. Reckon, you're right. Well, Buck, I got a little present for you, too. I brought it with me. Well, thanks, Andy. What is it? What do you got there? Well, it's one of them newfangled alarm clocks. It's the latest invention. It is? Mm-hmm. Yep, and instead of ringing you in the morning, it nudges you. Well, that's my to consider it. Thanks, Andy. Thanks. Oh, you're welcome, Buck. What was that? There goes Pappy's jug. Well, well, that's too bad. That Reckon will all be seeing him next year. Say, Buck, do you want something to eat? No mind of a do, Flora Belle. Well, try one of these sandwiches. They're the latest thing in Hollywood. Yeah, what's in them? Salmon, salmon. Well, I'll fit on that one. Yes, sir? Here, Buck, have some time. Thanks, easy. Hey, what's this women around in it? Doggone, I told Pappy not to mix it in the goldfish bowl. Say, Daisy, now that you've got a band here, how about little music, fellas, and some singing? Yeah. Come on, all take turns. You started, Daisy. Okay. How about you, Pappy, get up and sing. I can sing her from down here. All right, boys, strike number two. Come on, fellas, swing it. When trouble troubles you, sing, baby, sing. Do not burn in you, sing, baby, sing. Yeah, get it, get it. When cold is ready, but there's weep, weep, weep. Yes, sir. Oh, oh, don't you know? I'll start a swing while you sing, baby, sing. Take it, Pappy. Your next, Pappy, rise to the floor. When trouble troubles you, sing, baby, sing. Yes, Pappy. Do like the birdies do, sing, baby, sing. When cold winter comes and they're all out of ground, the poor little birdies say, eat me. But they're sweet, sweet, sweet. Take it, Deputy Wilson. Oh, oh, don't you know? A dish of jello a day. Oh, he came back. Keep me, old Mr. Gloom, away. Everybody likes jello with those certain flavors. So swing while you eat, baby. Take it, Andy. Your next, Andy. Take it. When trouble troubles you, sing, baby, sing. Do like the birdies do, sing, baby, sing. When cold winter comes and they're all out of ground, the poor little birdies say, eat me. But they're sweet, sweet. What happened is new, yes. In 1937, I want to wish you all health, wealth, and prosperity. That I'm running for sheriff again this year. So am I. Stick to your own county, Andy. All right. Cross the post to Frank Carson. Hey, it's for you, Frank. Chuck it down here. Well, well, what a beautiful cow hide traveling bag. Are those your initials on it, Frank? No, that's the brand of my cattle. It is? Yeah, look, there's a note on it, Buck. Who's it from? Well, it's from Captain Frank Delmer. Captain Frank Delmer? Read it, Andy. Dear Frank, here's a Christmas present made from the hide of one of your own cows that I stole. A happy New Year to you and nuts to Buck Benny. I hope they're walnuts. I love them. Where's the postmark from, Andy? Red Guz Canyon. Red Guz Canyon, eh? That's where his hideout is. Well, New Year's are no New Year's. I'm going to get them this time, boys. And I'm going to bring them back dead or alive. Buck Benny rides again. Sunday night, will Buck get cacti's face? Will Pappy get off the floor? Andy, be on our program? Listen in next Sunday night. Remember, same time, same place. And same plot. Play ball. Common years may go, but the popularity of chocolate pudding goes on forever. Everybody likes it. And when it's jello chocolate pudding, it's even better like than before, because jello chocolate pudding tastes the way your grandmother's puddings used to taste. It's smoother, creamier, more chocolaty, and as simple as ABC to make. Just mix the contents of a package of jello chocolate pudding with some milk in the top of your double boiler, and after about 10 minutes, the mixture will be thick and luscious, satin smooth. Then let it cool, and you're all ready to serve a grand chocolate pudding, mellow with the rich homemade flavor that everyone loves so well. Don't let another day pass without ordering some jello chocolate pudding. It sells for the same low price as jello, and there's enough in one package for six delicious servings. And if your grocer hasn't any jello chocolate pudding in stock, be sure he orders it for you. That was the last number of the first team program in the new jello series. Teddy, partner, and we'll be with you again next Sunday night at the same time. Whoa, Teddy, partner, and once more, you will hear Buck Benny rides again. Sorry, folks, it just fell off my horse. I didn't think it was that funny. Good night, folks. Tonight is young, and you are so beautiful, is from Casa Maniano. The jello program comes to you from Hollywood over the red network of the National Broadcasting Company. AFI Los Angeles.