Description
Author: Jack Benny with Joan Benny
Publisher: Warner Books, First Edition, 1990
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
Condition: near fine; clean, tight copy with sharp pages, no writing or markings; dust jacket present near fine protected with brodart.
Description:
Sunday Nights at Seven is the warm, witty, and surprisingly intimate autobiography of Jack Benny, written with his daughter Joan Benny and featuring a foreword by George Burns. Far more than a show-business memoir, this book reveals the private man behind one of America’s most beloved comedic personas, blending family history, radio and television memories, friendships, and reflections on fame, timing, and humility. The tone is affectionate, self-aware, and deeply human, making it as enjoyable for classic TV fans as it is for readers interested in American cultural history.
Why We Love This Book:
This is classic entertainment history told with grace rather than ego. Jack Benny’s voice comes through clearly—self-deprecating, thoughtful, and genuinely charming. The inclusion of family photographs and Joan Benny’s perspective adds depth rarely found in celebrity memoirs, making this a standout biography from the golden age of radio and television.