All About Frank Nelson: The Frank Nelson Archive

Frank Nelson was a popular actor in old time radio and the early days of television. He appeared regularly on "The Jack Benny Program" over a span of 38 years, magically appearing as any clerk or floorwalker Mr. Benny encountered. He's also recognizable for his work on "I Love Lucy", where he played several characters, as well as appearances on "Sanford and Son". He was instrumental in forming and guiding AFTRA, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. Along with links to some of his performances, this site provides an archive of memorabilia collected by Frank Nelson.

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Jack Benny radio show – November 7, 1948 – Jack Sees a Psychiatrist

27 August 2019, 12:00 am

Jack sees a psychiatrist to discuss the echo he’s been hearing. Frank Nelson plays the psychiatrist.

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Jack Benny radio show – April 17, 1949 – Easter Parade

16 July 2019, 12:00 am

On Easter Sunday, Jack and Mary stroll down Wilshire Boulevard singing “Happy Easter”. Frank Nelson plays a drug store employee.

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Jack Benny radio show – April 13, 1947 – At the Baseball Game

12 July 2019, 12:00 am

Jack and Mary go to a baseball game, where they meet Don and Phil. Frank Nelson plays an usher.

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Jack Benny radio show – April 11, 1954 – Jack Hasn’t Received His New Contract

10 July 2019, 12:00 am

Jack gets increasingly worked up as his contract hasn’t been renewed yet for next season. Frank Nelson plays an ad executive.

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Jack Benny radio show – May 2, 1954 – Jack Loses $4.75 at the Race Track

10 June 2019, 12:00 am

A trip by the gang to the track is recounted. Frank Nelson plays a horse in a dream sequence.

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Jack Benny radio show – May 30, 1954 – Jack Buys a New Suit

30 May 2019, 12:00 am

Jack goes to buy a suit. Frank Nelson plays a tailor.

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Jack Benny radio show – May 18, 1952 – Down on the Farm

19 May 2019, 12:00 am

A sketch about farm life is performed. Frank Nelson plays a real estate agent.

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Jack Benny radio show – May 5, 1946 – Leaving for Chicago on the Train

8 May 2019, 12:00 am

Ronald Colman and Benita Hume say goodbye to the Benny cast before the cast’s trip to Chicago. Frank Nelson plays a newsstand clerk.

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Jack Benny radio show – May 6, 1945 – How Jack Found Don

6 May 2019, 12:00 am

Jack and Rochester are cleaning the pool for the start of the summer; Jack tells the story of how he met Don Wilson. Frank Nelson plays a sponsor in a flashback.

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Jack Benny radio show – May 4, 1947 – Preparing to Leave for Chicago

4 May 2019, 12:00 am

Jack and the gang get ready to leave by train for Chicago. Frank Nelson plays a ticket clerk.

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  • Career Summary written by Frank Nelson
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  • From the Studio City Graphic, June 28, 1961
  • From the SPERDVAC Radiogram, Nov-Dec 1986
  • From an AFTRA newsletter in 1986
  • From the AFTRA L.A. Local Diallog, Winter 1986
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