The bob hope comedy special from palm springs 1978 the bob hope show 19591977 bob hopes allstar comedy spectacular from lake tahoe 1977. He was in the business for a very long time, but bob never forgot that he was there for the audience, not the other way around, especially when it came to the g. Bob hope show bob hope the bob hope show comedy old. Complete the word search by looking forward, backward, up. A total of 272 nbc variety specials hosted by hope were produced from 1950 to. Beginning in may 1941 and continuing for nearly fifty years, hope brought his variety show to military camps and war zones to entertain troops with song, dance, comedy, attractive women, and people in the news. The driller killer 1979 drama, horror, thriller abel ferrara, carolyn marz, baybi day feature hilal alt. Boy, did i get a wrong number 1966 starring bob hope elke sommer boy, did i get a wrong number 1966 starring bob hope elke sommer boy, did i get a wrong number 1966 starring bob hope elke sommer. He hosted the academy awards an astounding 19 times. May 29, 1903 july 27, 2003 was a britishamerican standup comedian, vaudevillian, actor, singer, dancer, athlete, and author. Enjoy 2 of bobs favorite shows from 1966 featuring an all start comedy line up that includes.
As usual lots of topical for the time humour that will take you down memory lane. Bob hope christmas special, nbc, 1979 bob hopehope, women, and song, nbc, 1980 bob hope overseas christmas tours, two specials, nbc, 1980 lucy moves to nbc, nbc, 1980 bob hope in the star makers, nbc, 1980 bob hopes allstar comedy birthday party, nbc, 1980 bob hopes allstar look at tvs prime time wars, nbc, 1980 bob hope for president, nbc, 1980. Sign in deleted video road to rio 1947 by oo00oovoo00oo. Oct 30, 2011 presents bob hope s annual uso tour of southeast asian military bases. This whole idea of having standup comedy week after week that actually drew on the outside. For the best experience please update your browser. Bob on nbc january 19th, 1966 from vietnam, thailand, guam, wake island, philippines, and aboard the uss ticonderoga.
In 1966, he received the primetime emmy award for the category of outstanding variety special for bob hope presents the chrysler theater. Bob hope may 29, 1903 july 27, 2003 was one of the most recognized and unique talents in the world. There is also some sort of plot involving an international jewel thief stuart whitman and a new husband robert vaughn. Hailed by critics and fans as the king of comedy, the chairman of humor and by united states presidents as americas most prized ambassador of good will around the world, bob hope is the most beloved and popular entertainer of. The full extent of their concern is evident in these notes from a 1942. From his early days in vaudeville to his years as a top hollywood boxoffice draw and star of radio, tv and live performances, bob hope s innocent charm and lightningquick wit. The comedy hour was broadcast by nbc, and ran for just a couple of months. This set spans five decades of bob hope s outstanding career, and includes vintage clips, hilarious outtakes, and an astounding guest list including frank sinatra. Bobs closing theme is sung to the tune of, the breeze and i and is at too high a key for him. An illustration of a computer application window wayback machine an illustration of an open book.
Bob hope, ski jumpnosed master of the oneliner and favorite comedian of. The program was such a success, for pepsodent, as well as hope, that hope became inextricably tied to the product. Sir bob hope kbe, kcsg, kss born leslie townes hope. Jan 16, 2017 boy, did i get a wrong number 1966 starring bob hope elke sommer boy, did i get a wrong number 1966 starring bob hope elke sommer boy, did i get a wrong number 1966 starring bob hope elke sommer. Documentary, comedy, music tv special 19 january 1966 the bob hope vietnam christmas. His tours to entertain us troops and patriotic radio broadcasts, along with his allamerican, brashbutcowardly movie character. Although hope began his career in 1919 with a brief stint as a boxer, hope began his acting career in 1925 in various vaudeville acts. Bob hope full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. This special edition of the bob hope ultimate collection features all new packaging and includes over 90 minutes of content never before available in the original collection. Features raquel welch, elaine dunn, phil crosby, barbara mcnair, and miss world, madeleine hartog bell. Boy, did i get a wrong number 1966 starring bob hope elke sommer boy, did i get a wrong number 1966 starring bob hope elke sommer boy, did i get a wrong number 1966 starring bob hope elke. Seabee ron ronning, 19, and his fellow naval construction buddies worked around the clock to build a runway for bob hopes c141.
Bob hope guest bill veeck bob hope the bob hope show. Featuring specials from 1956 to 1996, this dvd set contains hilarious compilation shows that spotlight the best moments from years of remarkable footage. Jun 24, 2015 bob on nbc october 19th, 1966 with bill cosby, johnny carson, don adams, milton berle, red buttons, jack carter, wally cox, bill dana, jimmy durante, don. Ed wynn 18861966is credited with producing the first comedy program on. A bob hope comedy special 1966 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. His 1966 vietnam christmas show, when televised, was watched by an. Join bob and his legendary guest stars for hours of specials, including bobs historic. The bob hope comedy special from palm springs 1978 the bob hope show 19591977 bob hope s allstar comedy spectacular from lake tahoe 1977. From his early days in vaudeville to his years as a top hollywood boxoffice draw and star of radio, tv and live performances, bob hopes innocent charm and lightningquick wit. The bob hope show 194041 season epsiode 37 33 by otrnut. Bob visits acapulco during the mexicointernational film festival to observe jet setters and bikinis. The bob hope show 194041 season episode 37 23 by otrnut.
Although hope began his career in 1919 with a brief stint as a boxer, hope began his acting career in 1925 in various vaudeville acts and stage performances, before making his film debut in 1934 in the film short going spanish, 4 years later his feature debut would come in the big broadcast. Bob and raquel also perform a comedy sketch, and barbara mcnair sings silent night. This film marked the first of three film collaborations for hope and comedian phyllis diller, and was followed by eight on the lam in 1967 and the private navy of sgt. Oct 31, 2015 the driller killer 1979 drama, horror, thriller abel ferrara, carolyn marz, baybi day feature hilal alt. The bob hope show 194041 season episode 30 pt 33 by otrnut. Host bob hope and academy president walter mirisch open the 47th academy awards in 1975, with red carpet arrivals including fred astaire, diane ladd, laura d. The comedy legend was about to put on what would be his final uso show of the vietnam war.
Leonard, a wacky woman phyllis diller and a lipstick tycoon brian donlevy seek the fountain of youth. It was adapted by screenwriter walter deleon as the third film version of the 1909 play the ghost breaker by paul dickey and charles w. His film, the big broadcast of 1938, brought him to the pepsodent show radio series. Bob hope bridged the gap between movie and tv stardom with greater success than virtually any other performer in history. This special was originally broadcast on nbc on october 19, 1966 as part of the bob hope chrysler theatre series. Bob hope guest basil rathbone bob hope the bob hope show. Bob hope guest gregory peck bob hope the bob hope show.
The comedy hour was meant to replace a previous program called the colgate comedy hour, but did run as long as its predecessor. Performing on broadway, on radio and television, movies and traveling tours for the u. Bob on nbc october 19th, 1966 with bill cosby, johnny carson, don adams, milton berle, red buttons, jack carter, wally cox, bill dana, jimmy durante, don. Bob hope dvds overview biography songs similar artists dvds blu. This film marked the first of three film collaborations for hope and comedian phyllis diller, and was followed by eight on the lam in. Jul 28, 2003 bob hope s online joke file july 28, 2003 3. On june 10, 1980, he was conferred the united states air force order of the sword, he is the only civilian to receive this honor.
Presents bob hopes annual uso tour of southeast asian military bases. Hailed by critics and fans as the king of comedy, the chairman of humor and by united states presidents as americas most prized ambassador of good will around the world, bob hope is the most beloved and popular entertainer of the 20th century and truly a national treasure. Bob hope is one of the best loved entertainers of all time. Steve allen, perry como, bill dana, don rickles and more. The bob hope classic comedy collection features 10 of the funniest movies from the legendary comedian. As a recognized genius of american comedy, bob hope has no equal. Enjoy 2 of bob s favorite shows from 1966 featuring an all start comedy line up that includes. Born in 1903, and until his death in 2003, bob hope was the only entertainer to achieve toprated success in every major massentertainment medium, from vaudeville to television and everything in between. Hope moved to bristol before emigrating with his parents to the usa in 1908. Bob hopes best audiences were servicemen and women stationed far from home at military bases in the u. Bob hope, milton berle, johnny carson, bill cosby, don rickles, jonathan winters, bing crosby, wally cox, soupy sales. Bob hope celebrity profile check out the latest bob hope photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes.
Pepsodent toothpaste was the sole sponsor of bob hopes comedy variety radio program from 1938 to 1948. Bill cosby, johnny carson, soupy sales, milton berle, red buttons and more. The final commercial and system cue have been deleted. Bob s closing theme is sung to the tune of, the breeze and i and is at too high a key for him. This is a selection of films and television appearances by britishamerican comedian and actor bob hope. Bob hope conquered radio at nearly the same time as his success in motion pictures.
The bob hope show 194041 season epsiode 37 by otrnut. Bob hope, americas greatest entertainer of the 20th century, is celebrated in a. Bob hope show and specials television footage archive. Overview of the bob hope vietnam christmas show, 1966, directed by mort lachman, with bob hope, carroll baker, kaye stevens, at turner classic movies. Each program included ads delivered by the announcer and comic references to pepsodent products scattered throughout the script.
Oct 08, 2015 this special was originally broadcast on nbc on october 19, 1966 as part of the bob hope chrysler theatre series. This set spans five decades of bob hopes outstanding career, and includes vintage clips, hilarious outtakes, and an astounding guest list including frank sinatra. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Goddard along with the abbott and costello films hold that ghost and abbott and costello meet. The ghost breakers is a 1940 american mysteryhorror comedy film directed by george marshall and starring bob hope and paulette goddard. Boy, did i get a wrong number 1966 starring bob hope elke. This episode starred bob hope, lily pons opera singer, robert cummings, betty bruce, robert maxwell, special guest eleanor roosevelt, and more. On june 10, 1980, he was conferred the united states air force order of the sword, he is the only.
The following is a list of bob hope television specials. On how bob hope was the first comedian to acknowledge he had writers. Comedian bob hope was born leslie townes hope in eltham, london, england, the fifth of seven sons of avis townes, light opera singer, and william henry hope, a stonemason from westonsupermare, somerset. Bob hope was well known for his good natured humor and fast wit. During the length of his career, no other individual has traveled so far, to great lengths, to entertain so many people. As usual we find bob hope on good form and with special guest eddie cantor.
Radio bob hope and american variety exhibitions library of. Road to bali full movie, classic comedy starring bob hope, bing crosby and dorthy lamour by classic comedy films. Bob live on nbc september 26th,1964 with milton berle, phyllis diller, dean martin, and jack benny join bob for this hour of music and comedy. Bob hope the bob hope show comedy old time radio downloads.