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Taking over from suddenly departing singer Al Jolson, Jack and Mary now helmed a weekly comedy broadcast with accompanying music, in a prime slot Friday nights 10:00 to 10:30 pm. Frank Black, director of the NBC orchestra, tenor James Melton and announcer Howard Claney joined the troupe. Jack quickly trained Black and Melton in how to perform comedy dialogue, and Claney enthusiastically took on the job of promoting the sponsor with amusing puns and zealous sales plugs. While these were anxious days (nadir of the Great Depression, start of President Franklin Roosevelt's first term), Benny and Conn's sparkling comedy scripts built on favorite skits from the previous year. The new parodies of Hollywood movies and popular culture foibles ensured the program's high ratings. Mary Livingstone achieved radio stardom as Jack's number one stooge. Her sly imitations of Mae West, her wry laughter, pleasant singing voice, and catch-phrases like Hullo, Dark and Handsome and Hiya, Toots brought her increasing acclaim. Chevy mandated a summer hiatus for the program in June. 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