The Jack Benny Birthday Special
1969-02-17 · 59 min · ★ 9.0
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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- Directors
- Frederick de Cordova
- Production companies
- J.B. Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jack BennySelf
Lucille BallSelf
Dan BlockerSelf
Dennis DaySelf
Ann-MargretValentine Girl
Don Wilson
Jerry LewisSelf (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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