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Photo shows Jack Benny as he presented an engraved wristwatch to composer-conductor David Rose, whose latest song, "Waukegan Concerto," is a tribute to the comedian. Rose (right) was inspired to write the tune after hearing Benny's violin exercises.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Benny, Jack,--1894-1974 Rose, David,--1910-1990 Television actors and actresses--United States Radio personalities--United States Comedians--United States Composers--United States Conductors (Music)--United States Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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