June 3, 2026 - No Soap Radio presents an "The Finale That Never Was" original Jack Benny script written by Craig Shemin.
When Jack Benny retired from radio in 1955 no farewell episode was ever produced. Craig has remedied that with our version in which Jack says goodbye to his radio audience. The usual cast of characters make appearances along with a number of guest stars including George Burns and Gracie Allen. The episode was produced, directed and edited by Paul Kovit of No Soap Radio.
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Cast:
Annette Bochenek as Mary Livingstone
Stephanie D'Abruzzo as Gracie Allen / Sheldon Leonard / Luck Strike Singer
Zach Eastman as Dennis Day
Victoria Gordon as CBS Page / Mable the Swichboard Operator
Larry Groeb as Fred Allen / Mr. Kitzel
Andy Hartson-Bowyer as Phil Harris / Lucky Strike Singer
John Henderson as Don Wilson
Eric Jacobson as George Burns
Paul Kovit as Frank Nelson / Mel Blanc / Lucky Strike Singer
Pete Lutz as Lucky Strike Singer
Laura Mirsky as Gertude the Switchboard Operator
Paul Patterson as Rochester
Mark Saunders as Lucky Strike Singer
Craig Shemin Gene Twombly
John Bell as Jack Benny
