Most critics thought that Ivy would be too "intellectual" for the public but they were surprised when it became a hit.  It even won the coveted Peabody Award for excellence in radio broadcasting as well as a Citation of Merit from the Chamber of Commerce.

The program ended with the demise of radio but quickly moved onto television in the spring of 1952 and lasted for two years.

The Colman's on the The Jack Benny Program

The Colman's most prominent role, in radio, before doing The Halls of Ivy, was as Jack Benny's neighbors on the Jack Benny Program.  I am a real fan of Jack Benny and recently I've been listening to Old Time Radio programs on the internet, especially Jack Benny.  I was happily surprised to learn of the Colman's participation in this series. They made many appearances starting on Dec. 9, 1945.

The Colman's, both Ronnie and Benita played themselves as Jack's next door neighbors (they actually lived several blocks away) who did everything they could to avoid Jack.   However, because they had such good manners they just couldn't be rude to Jack so, many of the episodes they're in revolve around avoiding Jack. On one show, Jack asked them over for dinner and they were too nice to refuse, hence the tension. Another favorite is when Jack loses Ronnie's Oscar. They milked it for everything they could having the story extended over many episodes. Its hilarious. 

To hear Jack Benny programs, click here, they have many of the episodes with the Colman's.

Also, go to Jack Benny on the Web to learn more about Jack Benny.

Halls of Ivy Episode Listing

49-06-22 Dr Hall's Reappointment
49-06-23 Dr Hall's Reappointment
50-01-06 Reappointment
50-01-13 Student Editorial
50-01-20 The Gangster's Son
50-01-27 Wellman's Nose - Charter Day Ceremonies
50-02-03 Dr Bromley, Shakespeare Expert
50-02-10 The Snowman
50-02-17 The Chinese Student
50-02-24 Student Thief
50-03-03 Merton Savada's Crush
50-03-10 Victoria's New Review
50-03-17 Dirty Politics
50-03-24 Professor Gerhardt's Secret
50-03-31 The Ivy Chamber Music and Knockwurst Society
50-04-07 Toddy Plays Hookey
50-04-14 Mrs Foster's Lost Dog
50-04-21 Traffic and Cocoanuts
50-04-28 The Scofield Prize
50-05-05 Student Actress
50-05-10 Mrs Whitney's Statue
50-05-17 Dr Abel
50-05-24 The Fighting Med Student
50-05-31 The Sexton Award
50-06-07 D-Day
50-06-14 Stolen First Edition
50-06-21 The Bentheimers and the Census
50-06-28 Faculity Raffle
50-07-05 Poetry Reading
50-07-21 Education Of Annie Bell
50-09-27 The Leslie Hoff Painting
50-10-04 The New English Teacher
50-10-11 Phone Problems
50-10-18 Scandal
50-11-22 Jack Benny Visits Ivy
50-11-29 The Honor Student
51-01-03 Professor Barrette's Play
51-01-24 The Goya Bequest
51-01-31 Professor Warren's Retirement
51-02-28 The French Scholarship
51-03-07 Eddie Gray's Wedding
51-03-14 His Father's Image
51-04-04 Student Vandalism and the Draft
51-04-18 Romiette and Julio
51-04-25 Note the Quote
51-05-02 Champ Waterford (rebroadcast live of show 4/4/51)
51-05-09 Glory Golightly
51-05-23 Cook's Night Out
51-05-30 Finals Day Award
51-06-13 Finals Season
51-06-20 Pork Barrel Politics
51-10-03 Adoption
51-10-10 Editorial in the Ivy Bull
51-10-17 Student Council Election
51-10-24 Mrs. Why
51-10-31 Football Coach
51-11-07 Halloween
51-11-15 Don Quinn Interview
51-11-14 The Late Student
51-11-21 The Minister's Son
51-11-28 Professor Warren's Romantic Folly
51-12-05 Calhoun Gaddy's Agricultural Development
51-12-12 Professor Royce Returns
51-12-26 Sweet Sorrow
52-01-02 Hell Week
52-01-09 Nelson Carter's Son
52-01-16 Art Exhibit
52-01-23 Medal of Honor
52-01-30 Track Star
52-02-06 Glee Club Donation
52-02-13 Dean Huxley
52-02-20 Voice of the Ivy Vine
52-02-27 Budget Problems
52-03-05 The Astronomy Exam
52-03-12 The Lame Girl and the Hypochondriac
52-03-19 The Oldest Living Graduate - Founder's Day
52-03-26 Stolen Money
52-04-02 Professor Grimes
52-04-09 Faculity Marriage
52-04-16 The French Exchange Student
52-04-23 Professor Walden's Son
52-04-30 Faculty Follies Part 1
52-05-07 Faculty Follies Part 2
52-05-14 Student Singer
52-05-21 Doctor Spatzen
52-05-28 Mummynapper
52-06-04 Pregnant Student
52-06-11 The Wellman's Come to Dinner
52-06-18 Math Professor
52-06-25 Summer Vacation

The following are Ivy episodes I have which I am unsure about their dates and they may be episodes that are also known under another name. If anyone has information about this, please email me.

• Anderson Hall Debate (could be Oct. 1950)