Day In The Life Of Dennis Day, A

Broadcast History: 3 October 1946 to 30 June 1951

The popular singer from The Jack Benny Show was given his own show on NBC in the fall of 1946 beginning on October 3, 1946. The sponsor was Colgate and the series was last heard on June 30,1951.  He played the same type of character as on the Jack Benny, this time as a soda-jerk at the Willoughby store.  His girlfriend, Mildred Anderson was first played by Sharon Douglas and later by Barbara Eiler.  Playing Mr. Willoughby was John Brown.  Bea Benaderet and Dink Trout played Midlred's parents Mr. And Mrs. Anderson.