Phil will always be Baloo to me. Jack will always be Jack. An era long gone with talent overflowing from the past into our devices. Thank goodness for CZcams.
Do you know of any television and/or radio interviews with Phil Harris talking about his career working with Jack Benny? And maybe interviews with Don Wilson about his career working with Jack Benny, also?
I think that young people today 35 and under should be made to sit , watch and see how wonderful entertainment was years ago and realize whats going on now is wrong and needs to be reevaluated and discover the talents from the 1940s through the 1980 s were incredible and worth learning about and maybe interesting enough to appreciate and like !
Jack had a uncanny genius for selecting the right people for his ensemble cast; Dennis Day, Phil, and "Rochester" were not only comically talented in their own right, but I know of nary an evil word ever said of any of these gents in their "off-mic" / "off-camera" lives.
I love the Jack Benny show as well as The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show on the radio. To this day, they are two of the funniest comedy show ever! No vulgarity needed. Just funny, funny, funny! Phil Harris has been one of my favorite personalities since my dad introduced me to his songs, music & radio show back in 1950. I still listen to him and Jack Benny to this day because they are so good. My other favorite comedy radio shows: The BIckersons (episodes with Don Ameche), the Great Gildersleeve, Fibber And Molly, Bergen & McCarthy and Burns And Allen. Perhaps the funniest cast member on the radio was Walter Tetley. He specialized in child impersonation. His lines and delivery on the Phil Harris and Gildersleeve shows will keep you in stitches. No one has come close to his style of humor.
Jack did this on a radio episode, and for a month following, people kept coming up to him on the show saying that they came from (or just visited) Doo Wah Ditty! It was a great running gag. Shame no one took them up on this like they did in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. That would have been fun.
I wonder where the rest of this video is. After listening to Jack and Phil on Jack’s Radio Show for years, it was great to see them on television, even with this very short video.
Upon Phil Harris' voice performance of Baloo the Bear in The Jungle Book (1967). Harris was later brought in to voice similar characters such as Thomas O'Malley in The Aristocats (1970) and Little John in Robin Hood (1973)
Love Phil doing "The Thing". And Mary's sister Babe sueing Phil because she said the song was about her. Phil said no its not, Babe said then why is my picture on the sheet music.
My favorite Old radio show was Jack Benny especially when both Phil Harris and Dennis Day were regulars My second favorite was the Allis Faye Phil Harris show so naturally this clip is a treasure
"Diddy Wah Diddy," "Do Wah Diddy," "Ditty," "Dittie"... and other variations is a mysterious trope in American music. It is often sung about as a mythical place or as a question to what it is or what it means or just jibberish for lyrics. As far as I know it started in early blues and folk. There's some interesting research to be had here. These early blues lyrics from Blind Blake for example: "There's a great big mystery, and it sure is worrying me This Diddie Wah Diddie Mister Diddie Wah Diddie I wish somebody would tell me what Diddie Wah Diddie means..."
On the radio, Jack Benny cast characters frequently teased Jack for wearing "a toupee" (in reality, Jack HADN'T); but here, at 77, Jack does appear to be wearing a hairpiece (or else a really good "comb-over!")
He wore a piece in all his movies back to the 1930s - by the time he was first on screen in 1929 in the Singin' in the Rain number he was already 35 - I'm pretty sure he was already wearing it. Whether he wore it on the radio is another question. I think he did when they did publicity stills.
Phil Harris, wow, wasn't he on an episode of American Stream Fishing or something like that with a fellow named , darn can't remember his name but he was a announcer for sports. They went trout fishing on the Snake River.
Look for the Bare Necessities, the simple bare necessities, forget about your worries and your stripes. Look for the Bare Necessities and Mother Nature recipe and just the Bare Necessities of life.
Phil will always be Baloo to me. Jack will always be Jack. An era long gone with talent overflowing from the past into our devices. Thank goodness for CZcams.
Can't get enough of the sound of Phil Harris voice. Love it.
Absolutley!!
Baloo the bear!
@@pegbutwin7189 and little John 😁
@@pegbutwin7189 and Thomas O'Malley
Do you know of any television and/or radio interviews with Phil Harris talking about his career working with Jack Benny? And maybe interviews with Don Wilson about his career working with Jack Benny, also?
I think that young people today 35 and under should be made to sit , watch and see how wonderful entertainment was years ago and realize whats going on now is wrong and needs to be reevaluated and discover the talents from the 1940s through the 1980 s were incredible and worth learning about and maybe interesting enough to appreciate and like !
I love how Baloo dances just like this! The bear version of Phil Harris
From radio together, to tv here 😩💔
Phil was the coolest ever..ever
Try hi with Dean…………out of this world !
His voice is the essence of cool
...Phil, Baloo, O'Malley, Little John, we miss you all.
I have always loved Jack Benny, on radio and tv. Thanks so much for sharing
Jack had a uncanny genius for selecting the right people for his ensemble cast; Dennis Day, Phil, and "Rochester" were not only comically talented in their own right, but I know of nary an evil word ever said of any of these gents in their "off-mic" / "off-camera" lives.
I love the Jack Benny show as well as The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show on the radio. To this day, they are two of the funniest comedy show ever! No vulgarity needed. Just funny, funny, funny!
Phil Harris has been one of my favorite personalities since my dad introduced me to his songs, music & radio show back in 1950. I still listen to him and Jack Benny to this day because they are so good.
My other favorite comedy radio shows: The BIckersons (episodes with Don Ameche), the Great Gildersleeve, Fibber And Molly, Bergen & McCarthy and Burns And Allen.
Perhaps the funniest cast member on the radio was Walter Tetley. He specialized in child impersonation. His lines and delivery on the Phil Harris and Gildersleeve shows will keep you in stitches. No one has come close to his style of humor.
I was fortunate to see jacks show live in the 70s!
Phil Harris' comic talent combined with his voice are a One In A Million experience. He was a genius.
I often sing to myself that one verse from What I like About the South. And it always cracks me up to think of Phil Harris doing it,
Phil was to cool!
The coolest.
I liked it when Phil called Jack Benny "Jackson."
Back when Phil was the bandleader on Jack's radio show, he always referred to him as "Jackson"
Phil showing impressive balance on one leg!
Especially at that age.(67)
@@jojojo6147 no wonder lived into his 90's, he was active in his older age.
@@mikefitz6957 He liked his cocktails as well.
@@jojojo6147 according to Benny he was born with a cork in his mouth.
@@mikefitz6957 LOL.
*DON’T DESCRIBE IT TO ME!* 😂
I just cant get over this clip !!! It never fails to make me smile . May the both of you Rest in Peace !!!
Its the place where he found The Thing
bump, bump,bump
Jack did this on a radio episode, and for a month following, people kept coming up to him on the show saying that they came from (or just visited) Doo Wah Ditty! It was a great running gag.
Shame no one took them up on this like they did in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. That would have been fun.
I wonder where the rest of this video is. After listening to Jack and Phil on Jack’s Radio Show for years, it was great to see them on television, even with this very short video.
I was today years old when I saw the man behind the voice of Little John and Thomas O'Malley.
& Baloo the bear from Jungle Story!
It's called The Jungle Book
When I hear Phols voice, it's an automatic transition to classic Disney films. 😏❤
I grew up hearing Phil Harris in Disney films
Almost exactly the same sketch done on radio waaaaaaay earlier!
Upon Phil Harris' voice performance of Baloo the Bear in The Jungle Book (1967). Harris was later brought in to voice similar characters such as Thomas O'Malley in The Aristocats (1970) and Little John in Robin Hood (1973)
I'm Phil Harris' cousin
Really? That’s awesome!
Al Jolson is my cousin
Love Phil doing "The Thing". And Mary's sister Babe sueing Phil because she said the song was about her. Phil said no its not, Babe said then why is my picture on the sheet music.
My favorite Old radio show was Jack Benny especially when both Phil Harris and Dennis Day were regulars My second favorite was the Allis Faye Phil Harris show so naturally this clip is a treasure
"Diddy Wah Diddy," "Do Wah Diddy," "Ditty," "Dittie"... and other variations is a mysterious trope in American music. It is often sung about as a mythical place or as a question to what it is or what it means or just jibberish for lyrics. As far as I know it started in early blues and folk. There's some interesting research to be had here. These early blues lyrics from Blind Blake for example:
"There's a great big mystery, and it sure is worrying me
This Diddie Wah Diddie
Mister Diddie Wah Diddie
I wish somebody would tell me what Diddie Wah Diddie means..."
Check it out in Google maps. It's in Kentucky.
...Doo Wah Diddy is Jackson, MS.
Oh no!! It's Baloo!!
An jack Benny always makes me laugh and and Phil Harris is a amazing singer
Absolutely outstanding humor by some great people! Don't see that anymore!!
Although Phil Harris spent much of his early life in Nashville, he was actually born in Linton,Indiana.
Baloo!
🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️R.I.P.
Harris was the greatest he is solid goooone 😂
On the radio, Jack Benny cast characters frequently teased Jack for wearing "a toupee" (in reality, Jack HADN'T); but here, at 77, Jack does appear to be wearing a hairpiece (or else a really good "comb-over!")
He wore a piece in all his movies back to the 1930s - by the time he was first on screen in 1929 in the Singin' in the Rain number he was already 35 - I'm pretty sure he was already wearing it. Whether he wore it on the radio is another question. I think he did when they did publicity stills.
Jack actually pronounced Waxahachie (Texas) correctly! Amazing!
Phil Harris, wow, wasn't he on an episode of American Stream Fishing or something like that with a fellow named , darn can't remember his name but he was a announcer for sports. They went trout fishing on the Snake River.
Curt Gowdy?
@@mikefitz6957 YES!
@@dabneyoffermein595 the show was called, I think, American Sportsman, and I believe you can find that episode on CZcams.
@@mikefitz6957 PERFECT!!!! that sounds so familiar. You are a wealth of knowledge....Thanks so much, looking it up now!!!
@@dabneyoffermein595 great Stuff there with Phil singing and ad libbing with Bing Crosby.
I remember seeing this. When was it aired.
I believe 1971..but I’m not 100% sure
👍
Don't distract me!!
which JB is it from?
If I remember right, the 1971 TV special titled "everything you wanted to know about Jack benny but were afraid to ask".
Look for the Bare Necessities, the simple bare necessities, forget about your worries and your stripes. Look for the Bare Necessities and Mother Nature recipe and just the Bare Necessities of life.
your strife*
...where the hell is the rest of this clip?
Al Jolson is my cousin
DON’T DESCRIBE IT!!
Why?
. Cripple creek but no do wa didty
Cockiest voice of all. Loved when he said "that's a lulu" after making a bad pun.
Jack Benny could ruin just about anything
The ill-fated geese perceptually place because bassoon cytochemically blush before a fragile animal. sour, peaceful meter
Indeed...
I’m sorry but Jack Benny is annoying! He always raises his voice. I don’t understand how people find him funny!