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The Bob Hope Show was one of the longest running radio programs in the history of the golden age of American radio.  The serialization aired from 1935 until 1955 and is considered one the all-time greats when it comes to old time radio comedy.  The Bob Hope Show shared many similarities with the Bing Crosby Show and wowed their listeners with their witty and intelligent repartee.  However, whereas Crosby exuded a smooth and mellow style of delivering his deadpan jokes, Hope was a comedic wildfire that raged and blasted the audience with a barrage of jokes and non-stop laughter.  Adding to the entertainment value of this series of old radio shows, Hope ensured that his guests were always interesting and persons worthy of note. This, coupled with Hope's wicked charm and rapier-ike wit ensured that The Bob Hope Show kept households doubled up with laughter for a little over two decades.

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Air Date Title Synopsis
 1950-12-26  Christmas Show Bingsy And B
 1951-01-23  Fort Ord Kirkwood & Bing Crosby
 1951-06-05  England Marilyn Maxwell Jerry Desmond

+ NBC net. The broadcast originates from the stage of The Prince Of Wales Theatre, London. The first tune is, "It Doesn't Cost A Dime To Dream." Bob Hope, Jerry Desmond (guest), Hy Averback (announcer), Les Brown and His Orchestra, Marilyn Maxwell. 
 1951-10-02  Jane Russell And Bing Crosby

+ NBC net. Sponsored by: Chesterfield, Curry Chocolates (local). The program originates from the Long Beach Naval Air Station. The first show of the season. Guests Bing Crosby and Jane Russell travel on, "The Road To New Orleans." Jane guides Bob on a fishing trip. Bob Hope, Les Brown and His Orchestra, Hy Averback (announcer), Marvin Fischer (writer), Norman Sullivan (writer), Larry Klein (writer), Al Capstaff (producer, director), Bing Crosby, Jane Russell. 
 1951-11-27  Jerry Colonna And Virginia Mayo

+ NBC net origination, AFRTS rebroadcast. While Bob is remodeling his house, he visits Virginia's ranch. The first tune is, "I Whistle A Happy Tune." Bob Hope, Virginia Mayo (guest), Virginia Maxey, Jerry Colonna, Les Brown and His Orchestra, Hy Averback (announcer).
 1952-02-12  020 Las Vegas Story
 1952-03-11  Marilyn Maxwell Bing Crosby

+ NBC net. Sponsored by: Chesterfield. Bob's opening monologue is about the new 1952 cars. Bob and Hy take inventory in Bob's house which has been remodeled. Bob has dinner with guest Tyrone Power and afterwards dreams that he's Tyrone and Tyrone is Bob Hope. The system cue has been deleted. Bob Hope, Tyrone Power, Hy Averback (announcer), Les Brown and His Orchestra, Marilyn Maxwell, Westbrook Van Voorhis (commercial spokesman), Norman Sullivan (writer), Marvin Fisher (writer), Larry Klein (writer). 

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The buzz-term for Old Time Radio is "OTR". OTR usually means radio broadcasting from the golden age of radio, mostly before 1964.These shows from the pre-television age include adventure, comedies, mystery shows, western dramas and shows from World War II. These programs feature the best talent of the day and were broadcast nearly as widely as cable programs today. And just like TV today, families would gather around their crystal radio sets to enjoy the entertainment together.