Crime paid - in radio

More fuel for the Benny-Burns smuggling case

Thanks to the Cobalt Club (who allow me to post their material and vice-versa), I have obtained some more articles on the Jack Benny George Burns smuggling case of 1938-39, which is a very popular topic on this blog:

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Early evening crime and horror a no-no?

The last word of this was cut off.  It's "bill."

They don't call 'em Gang Busters for Nothing!

More about the Benny-Burns smuggling case

April 11, 1939

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George Burns and Jack Benny were smugglers

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Mary Livingstone's sister, "Babe"

Most all of us have heard Mary Livingstone (Jack Benny's wife) speak on the air about her sister, Babe - whom she and Jack have seemed to describe her as being 'wild' (my word, not theirs.)  At least, this is the impression I get when I hear those episodes.

I found these news item from1953:

News in 1939: Jack Benny, George Burns arrested

Quiz Master Joe Kelly: intruder shooter