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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 © All Rights Reserved

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012


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Peggy Caulfield
Date: 6/9/2012 1:00:00 PM
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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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Russell Sivey
Date: 5/18/2012 11:55:00 AM
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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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Harry Horsman
Date: 5/18/2012 8:12:00 AM
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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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Ilene Bauer
Date: 5/17/2012 6:31:00 PM
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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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Gail Debole
Date: 5/17/2012 5:51:00 PM
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Hi Bob - Love your funny poem! Brings back memories...when watching TV was all in black and white. - Gail
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Gail Debole
Date: 5/17/2012 5:50:00 PM
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Hi Bob - Love your funny poem! Brings back memories...when watching TV was all in black and white. - Gail
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Nathan D.
Date: 5/17/2012 5:02:00 PM
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what is this a short changed limerick so wierd funny one though
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David Williams
Date: 5/17/2012 4:10:00 PM
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Hey Bob, yep he was supposed to be very tight, I like it..Dave
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Deborah Burch
Date: 5/17/2012 4:09:00 PM
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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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