Maxwell House Good News

Good News of 1938 with Jack Benny

English · Radio, Humor, Music

Maxwell House Good News is a musical variety program hosted by Jack Benny, bringing comedy and music together in a lively radio broadcast. Benny’s familiar comic persona anchors the show, while the variety format gives the program room for both spoken humor and musical entertainment.

Listeners can expect a blend of comedy and performance rather than a single continuous story. The title identifies this broadcast as “Good News of 1938,” with Benny featured as host. Its appeal lies in the contrast between Benny’s dry, self-aware humor and the broader, upbeat atmosphere of a sponsored variety show.

The result is a snapshot of radio entertainment built around a recognizable comedian and a mix of comic and musical material, suited to listeners who enjoy classic variety programming.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.