Jack Benny or Fred Allen?

[happyfilmluvguy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_IzdZDyT0w

I like them both. They both had unique shows and sketches, and they both connected their shows to each other. I imagine when someone was listening to Jack Benny, they were thinking of Fred Allen, and vice versa.

 

[LizzieMaine]

One of the interesting sidelights of the Benny-Allen feud is that the boy violinist who inspired it in 1936 grew up to be a very distinguished classical musician -- Stewart Canin, who's still active in the music world. And a big part of his own career he owed to a direct boost from Benny and Allen, who made a joint contribution to the cost of his college education in appreciation for his contribution to their own success. That's class.