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Benny's enduring zing Defies age as he nears seventy
The article highlights Jack Benny as a geriatric inspiration, noting his buoyant spirit and ongoing work. It recounts his New York revue, jokes about aging, a Cedars of Lebanon hospital visit, and his view that staying busy provides more satisfaction than retirement. Benny argues money can’t replace the thrills of a career he loves.
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