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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Benny, Jack Benny, Benjamin Kubelskynoun

    United States comedian known for his timeing and delivery and self-effacing humor (1894-1974)

Wiktionary

  1. Jack Bennynoun

    A three and a nine as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em.

  2. Etymology: After Jack Benny, an American comedian with a running gag of always being 39 years old.

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  1. Jack Benny

    Jack Benny (born Benjamin Kubelsky, February 14, 1894 – December 26, 1974) was an American entertainer who evolved from a modest success playing violin on the vaudeville circuit to one of the leading entertainers of the twentieth century with a highly popular comedic career in radio, television, and film. He was known for his comic timing and the ability to cause laughter with a long pause or a single expression, such as his signature exasperated summation "Well! " His radio and television programs, popular from 1932 until his death in 1974, were a major influence on the sitcom genre. Benny portrayed himself as a miser who obliviously played his violin badly and claimed perpetually to be 39 years of age.

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    Jack Benny was a famous American comedian, vaudevillian, radio, television, and film actor. Born on February 14, 1894, he is best known for his timing and the ability to create laughter with a pause or a single expression. His radio and television programs were immensely popular because of his brilliant comedic timing and the unforgettable characters he created. Benny's career spanned over 50 years and his radio and TV shows often featured his real-life friends and wife. He passed away on December 26, 1974.

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  1. Jack Benny

    Jack Benny was an American comedian, vaudevillian, radio, television, and film actor, and a notable violinist. Recognized as a leading American entertainer of the 20th century, Benny portrayed character roles as a miser, and playing the violin badly. In character, he would be 39 years of age, regardless of his actual age at the time. Benny was known for comic timing, and ability to create laughter with a pregnant pauses or single expression, such as his signature exasperated "Well!" His radio and television programs, popular from the 1930s to the 1960s, were a major influence on the sitcom genre.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Jack Benny in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Jack Benny in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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  1. Bob Newhart:

    I’m being told that our show influenced a lot of people, … And I hope it did. ‘Cause I was influenced by a lot of shows. Jack Benny, great comedians, George Burns and Gracie [Allen]. And still, my favorite thing is to watch a great comedian. That’s my favorite thing.

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