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 – October 11, 1953 – Jack Tries to Sell His House

11 October 2018, 12:00 am

Jack tries to sell his house. Frank Nelson plays a golf instructor.

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My Favorite Husband radio show – October 7, 1949 – George Tries for a Raise

7 October 2018, 12:00 am

Liz tries every trick in the book to persuade Mr. Atterbury to give George a raise. Frank Nelson plays a waiter.

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Our Miss Brooks radio show – October 2, 1949 – Rival Football

2 October 2018, 12:00 am

The principal of a rival high school tries to poach Stretch for his football team. Frank Nelson plays the rival principal.

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Dennis Day radio show – March 17, 1948 – Baby Picture Contest

20 September 2018, 12:00 am

Dennis submits a baby picture of Mildred’s mother to a baby picture contest. Frank Nelson plays the contest official.

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Jack Benny radio show – November 9, 1952 – Jack Goes to the Doctor for a Vitamin Shot

6 August 2018, 12:00 am

Jack goes to the doctor for a vitamin shot. Frank Nelson plays the doctor.

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Phil Harris/Alice Faye radio show – October 19, 1947 – Selling the House

24 July 2018, 12:00 am

Phil tries to sell the house. Frank Nelson plays a potential buyer.

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Jack Benny radio show – December 14, 1952 – Jack Buys a Gopher Trap for Don

7 July 2018, 12:00 am

In another of the show’s great Christmas shopping episodes, Jack decides to buy Don a gopher trap. Frank Nelson plays a floorwalker.

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Jack Benny radio show – December 5, 1943 – Jack Gets a Driver’s License

1 July 2018, 12:00 am

Dennis still tries to get a raise from Jack. Jack goes to the DMV to renew his license. Frank Nelson plays a driving instructor.

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My Favorite Husband radio show – October 23, 1948 – The Quiz Show

9 June 2018, 12:00 am

Liz and George want a new dishwasher, and their neighbor gets them a chance to win one on a radio quiz show. Frank Nelson plays the quizmaster.

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Great Gildersleeve radio show – June 7, 1942 – The Sneezes

7 June 2018, 12:00 am

Gildy tries to figure out what’s causing his sneezing fits. Frank Nelson plays a doctor.

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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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