A Bob Hope Comedy Special

A Bob Hope Comedy Special

A Bob Hope Comedy Special

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A Bob Hope Comedy Special

1963

1h 2m

10.0(1 votes)

Music

Comedy

Overview

Hosted by Jack Benny and Bing Crosby, as Bob Hope was unable to perform due to an eye surgery to remove a blood clot. Hope appeared in pre-recorded pieces with a Benny monologue and Crosby singing.

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Social & External

Production Companies

NBC

Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

Bob Hope

Self

Bob Hope

Acting

Barbra Streisand

Performer

Barbra Streisand

Acting

Tuesday Weld

Self

Tuesday Weld

Acting

Dean Martin

Self

Dean Martin

Acting

James Garner

Self

James Garner

Acting

Verna Felton

Self

Verna Felton

Acting

Jesse White

Self

Jesse White

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