TV Guide Classics: Television Legends

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See 3 of TV's Greatest Legends in 1 Collection!31 Episodes Plus 2 Bonus Documentaries!This collection features the most memorable and legendary personalities of television... Johnny Carson, Jack Benny, and Milton Berle! Enjoy over 17 hours of their comedy, guest stars, skits, and musical acts that are full of laughs and entertainment.Guest Stars Include:Frank Sinatra, Ronald Reagan, Bob Hope, Marilyn Monroe, Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Bing Crosby, Humphrey Bogart, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Carol Channing and many, many more!THE JOHNNY CARSON SHOWThis CBS network comedy variety show was the first prime time series hosted by Johnny Carson. This program featured comedy skits, musical numbers and plenty of laughs for the television audience. This program gave the viewers an early look at the man who would go on to become late-night television's king of comedy.THE JACK BENNY PROGRAMStar of vaudeville, radio and the big screen, Jack Benny brought his highly-successful radio program to the small screen in 1950 and the show ran until 1965. Along for the ride were his famous cast of co-stars including Eddie Rochester Anderson, Don Wilson, Dennis Day and Mary Livingstone, who all shared in the fun and misadventures of their famous boss. Whether dealing with his love of money, his perpetual age of 39 or his beloved Maxwell automobile, Jack Benny and his gang entertained one and all!THE MILTON BERLE SHOWThis comedy variety hour went through a few sponsors but maintained its host, Milton Berle, during the program's eleven year run. Comedy sketches, musical acts and guests stars abound in the show that sold thousands of televisions to eager Americans wanting to watch what Uncle Miltie was going to do next week. Mr. Television never disappointed anyone with his uproarious skits and crazy costumes!