Where's Jack? (New Game)

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Oh, and at the time of the incident, this woman was considerably older than Joan, Sandy, OR Lindsay Lohan, so don't take that comparison as much of a clue ...

[Moose Hatrack]

Hmmm... same family... Babe?!? Mary's mother from Plainfield?

[shimp scrampi]

Hmmm... same family... Babe?!?

Ding Ding Ding!

That's Babe Blum (Marks). Get a load of this LA Times article from September 29, 1953:

This is the original photo caption: Released on Bond - Mrs. Babe Blum, center, sister-in-law of Jack Benny, leaves jail with Atty. Rexford Egan, left, after posting bail on drunk and disturbing peace counts. At right, Dep. Kathleen Stanton. Mrs. Blum and two men companions were accused of attempting to force their way into an apartment (Times photo)

Jack Benny’s Sister-in-Law Jailed in Row

Mrs. Babe Blum, jack Benny’s sister-in-law and the object of 1000 jokes on the comedian’s radio and TV programs, was released on $1000 bond yesterday after a night in the County Jail. And it was no joke.

Mrs. Blum, sister of Actress Mary Livingston, and two male companions were arrested Sunday night after they allegedly attempted to force their way into a West Hollywood apartment. The apartment was occupied by TV Actor Robert Hannon, 26 and Airline Steward Edward Costley, 26, who said they refused admission to the trio and called deputies when Mrs. Blum and her companions tried to break the door in.

Deputies’ Report

Mrs. Blum told arresting officers that she “would get their jobs for this.” Deputies said it took four of them to drag her from the apartment house to a police car.

She refused to give her age while being booked but admitted her address is 81 N Alta Drive, Beverly Hills. She was booked on charges of drunkenness and disturbing the peace.

Later Mrs. Blum was released on a writ requested by the office of Atty. Jerry Giesler. She was ordered to appear on the charges in Department 40 of the Municipal Court Thursday at 1:45 pm.

Two Plead Guilty

Mrs. Blum’s companions, Joseph D’Elia, 31, of 178 N. Alexandria St., and Clement F. Scappaticci, 36, of 180 N. Alexandria St., pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace in Beverly Hills Municipal Court later yesterday. Judge Henry H. Draeger fined them $100 each, suspending $75 of the fines. Mrs. Blum was divorced last February from Myrt T. Blum, Beverly Hills business executive, after 12 years of marriage.

OK, FOUR cops to subdue her and drag her into the squad car? So much for Babe being "nothing in real life like the character on the radio!"

Reading the subsequent articles, Babe fought the charge for awhile longer before eventually pleading guilty to a disturbing the peace charge herself. Here's another, slightly more clear photo from a later article in the paper about the court date. She really does look like Mary!

[shimp scrampi]

Really everybody, post some! I want to be on the GUESSING side of the game at some point!

But in the meantime, Jack's point of view? (Going easy on you)

[shimp scrampi]

Wow, I thought this would be an easy one. The picture makes me laugh because I imagine it to be "Jack" maybe looking through his backyard fence?

[LLeff]

Wow, I thought this would be an easy one. The picture makes me laugh because I imagine it to be "Jack" maybe looking through his backyard fence?

Oh come on, just give it away why don't you...

[shimp scrampi]

What can I say, tough crowd and I'm impatient!

[scottp]

"You're right, Ronnie, this electrical cord runs right into Jack's house!"

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Subtle, scottp! That is indeed Ronnie and Benita Colman.

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Who's with the bloomers?

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A Gracie Allen Zen Clue: "If I said 'I don't know', I probably would".

[Maxwell]

If it isn't Benny Rubin, then "I dunno."

I know Benny Rubin on sight because my dad always used to say when he saw him on TV, "Benny Rubin!" If you ask me why, "I dunno."

[shimp scrampi]

Yes! It's Benny Rubin!

[shimp scrampi]

Where's Jack doing a guest performance?

[Maxwell]

Based on the set and the set-up of the band, that would be on the Lawrence Welk Show.