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 – April 18, 1954 – Easter Parade

19 April 2019, 12:00 am

Jack and Mary walk down the avenue singing “Happy Easter”. Frank Nelson plays a photographer.

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Jack Benny radio show – March 28, 1954 – Jack and the Bean Stalk

30 March 2019, 12:00 am

After doing some gardening, Jack dreams about Jack and the Beanstalk. Frank Nelson plays the Giant.

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Jack Benny radio show – March 18, 1951 – Jack Talks about His Illness the Previous Week

18 March 2019, 12:00 am

Jack’s still sick in bad. Frank Nelson plays a doctor.

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Jack Benny radio show – March 4, 1945 – Jack and Mary Return to Hollywood

4 March 2019, 12:00 am

Jack and Mary arrive back in Hollywood by train after their tour of military bases. Frank Nelson plays a baggage clerk.

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Jack Benny radio show – February 25, 1940 – Yosemite Part 4

25 February 2019, 12:00 am

The trip to Yosemite is concluded and Jack’s birthday is revisited. Frank Nelson plays a doctor.

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Jack Benny radio show – February 21, 1954 – Jack at the Train Station

21 February 2019, 12:00 am

Jack heads to the train station for his trip to New York. Frank Nelson plays a ticket agent.

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Our Miss Brooks radio show – February 6, 1949 – Missing Electric Heater

6 February 2019, 12:00 am

Connie gets in trouble when she lends a space heater to Mr. Boynton.
Frank Nelson plays a fireman.

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Our Miss Brooks radio show – January 30, 1955 – Mr Travis’ 3 Acre Lot

30 January 2019, 12:00 am

A man (Frank Nelson) refuses to sell an empty lot near Madison High.

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Jack Benny radio show – January 9, 1949 – Lunch at the Brown Derby w/ Jimmy Stewart

11 January 2019, 12:00 am

Jack and Mary have lunch at the Brown Derby, where Jack sees Jimmy Stewart. Frank Nelson plays a sound effects man.

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Jack Benny radio show – December 19, 1943 – Jack and Mary Go Christmas Shopping

19 December 2018, 12:00 am

In the annual Christmas shopping show, Frank Nelson plays a floorwalker.

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  • Career Summary written by Frank Nelson
  • Credits
  • 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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