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The Bureau of Dreams to be Continued
Page 243
Sam nodded cordially to the two waitresses who were eyeing him, in anticipation of a breakfast customer to serve. But Sam kept moving as if he knew where he was going.
One of the lunch counter waitresses must have turned on the radio, as the next thing Sam heard was:
“Live from beautiful downtown Pomona we bring you ‘The Grape Nuts Flakes Program,’ starring Jack Benny and Rochester.”
The audience applauded.
Jack Benny: “Rochester! Rochester! Where are you? Have you been sleeping on the job again?”
Rochester: “No suh, Missah Binny. ....... Ah means yassuh Missah Binny. ...... Ah means ah dunno.”
The audience laughed.
Jack Benny: “Rochester. Let me make this simple. Why hasn’t the car been washed and polished?”
Rochester: “Missah Binny, ah jus did dat las munt. Ah gots too menny jobs aroun heah now.”
The audience applauded and laughed.