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 – June 6, 1954 – Jack Goes to Dallas

6 June 2018, 12:00 am

Jack prepares for his flight to Dallas. Frank Nelson plays a ticket clerk.

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Jack Benny radio show – May 30, 1948 – I Was Framed

30 May 2018, 12:00 am

Jack practices the violin for upcoming stage appearances. Jack reads a book called “I Was Framed”, leading to a sketch. Frank Nelson plays a radio announcer.

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Jack Benny radio show – May 23, 1948 – The Egg and I

23 May 2018, 12:00 am

Jack returns after a week off. In a sketch, the movie “The Egg and I” is parodied. Frank Nelson plays a real estate agent.

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Jack Benny radio show – May 15, 1955 – A Friend at Union Station

15 May 2018, 12:00 am

Jack goes to the train station to meet an old pal. Frank Nelson plays an agent at the station.

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Dennis Day radio show – May 5, 1948 – Dennis the Actor

5 May 2018, 12:00 am

Dennis is conned by the diva of a touring theater company. Frank Nelson plays the company manager.

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Bob Hope radio show – April 2, 1954 – Bob Starts His Own Record Company with Rosemary Clooney

2 April 2018, 12:00 am

Bob and Rosemary Clooney plan to start their own record company. Frank Nelson plays the manager of a recording studio.

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Jack Benny radio show – March 14, 1948 – Winner of the Walking Man

14 March 2018, 12:00 am

Ralph Edwards and the winner of the “Walking Man” contest on Truth or Consequences appear. Frank Nelson brings news.

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Jack Benny radio show – March 12, 1950 – Sagebrush Soap Contest

12 March 2018, 12:00 am

Jack wins a contest to create a slogan for Sagebrush Soap. Frank Nelson plays an announcer.

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Jack Benny radio show – March 3, 1946 – Murder at the Lone Palm

3 March 2018, 12:00 am

Another murder mystery sketch is performed from Palm Springs. Frank Nelson plays a real estate agent.

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Jack Benny radio show – February 8, 1953 – Steak Ride

8 February 2018, 12:00 am

In Palm Springs, Jack and the gang go for a steak ride (a horse ride followed by a steak dinner.) Frank Nelson plays a stable boy.

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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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