This is something I've wondered for years. Was the departure of Phil Harris an amicable one? Everything I've ever read about it says that the show couldn't afford him anymore. I may be wrong, but I've never seen anything after 1952 with both Phil and Jack. No guest appearances on radio or tv at all. It appears that they never worked together again.
The cast during the last few years he was on the show made for some brilliant comedy. The shows after he left were still very well done, but something was missing in the chemistry.
I've read most (I think) of the Jack Benny bios out there, and from what I can recall, Phil's departure is always mentioned in passing at best. Is there more to the story?
Thanks to anyone with any insight.
George