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Livingstone's brother, Hilliard Marks, was a radio and television producer who worked primarily for his brother-in-law, Jack Benny. Benny and Livingstone adopted a two-week old girl in 1934, whom they named Joanie.
Hilliard Marks was born on 29 June 1913 in Seattle, Washington, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special (1970), The Jack Benny Program (1950) and Carnival Nights (1968). He died on 19 August 1982 in Portland, Oregon, USA.
- Producer, Writer
- June 29, 1913
- Hilliard Marks
- August 19, 1982
Aug 21, 1982 · PORTLAND, Ore. -- Hilliard Herbert Marks, a longtime writer and producer of the Jack Benny Show and brother of the comedian's wife, told jokes to lessen the anguish for his family...
Hilliard Marks was born on June 29, 1913 in Seattle, Washington, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special (1970), The Jack Benny Program (1950) and Carnival Nights (1968). He died on August 19, 1982 in Portland, Oregon, USA.
- June 29, 1913
- August 19, 1982
Hilliard started out as a writer on Jack's television show and eventually became the producer, a position he held on "The Jack Benny Show" from 1950 to 1965. He married Harriet Northfoss, stage name Harriet Haddon in 1942 and they had two children, Phillip Haddon Marks and Victoria Jessica Marks.
The good times were flowing in Hilliard Thursday night as the city hosted the return of Celebration at the Station. 'Reganomics' entertained a big crowd at Center and Main streets in Old...
Hilliard Marks was the brother of radio comedian and actress Mary Livingston and a longtime producer for Jack Benny. This collection includes 64 Jack Benny Show scripts (1950-57) and one item from the 1954 television series. A finding guide to the collection is here.
