Jack Benny

Mister Jack Benny was a funny fellow indeed

   He played a mean violin, though a bit off-keyed

      'Tis said that he was so tight with his bountiful purse

         That to part with his moolah he was very averse

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 6/9/2012 1:00:00 PM
Wasn't he that guy who never wanted to get older, so he turned the numbers around for his age? I think we all try to pull that stunt sometimes. I can never remember if I'm 47 or 74.
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Date: 5/18/2012 11:55:00 AM
This is a very incredible write my friend! I loved your poem tons! Your write is fantastic and outstanding! Great Work!!
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Date: 5/18/2012 8:12:00 AM
Brilliant Bob, as you know, i'm from the uk, and our sense of humour does tend to be slightly different, Jack Benny closed that gap very tightly. love this my friend. harry
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Date: 5/17/2012 6:31:00 PM
nice one, bob! i wonder if, in real life, he was as he was portrayed. in any case, you've really captured the impression we all had of him and have done it very well!
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Date: 5/17/2012 5:51:00 PM
Hi Bob - Love your funny poem! Brings back memories...when watching TV was all in black and white. - Gail
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Date: 5/17/2012 5:50:00 PM
Hi Bob - Love your funny poem! Brings back memories...when watching TV was all in black and white. - Gail
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Date: 5/17/2012 5:02:00 PM
what is this a short changed limerick so wierd funny one though
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Date: 5/17/2012 4:10:00 PM
Hey Bob, yep he was supposed to be very tight, I like it..Dave
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Date: 5/17/2012 4:09:00 PM
LOL!!! Indeed!! Very well done Bob!! lol...I like this...you have painted Jack Benny to a tee!! :) big hugs, love ya deb
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