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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. Click here to read more about Bob Hope Show


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 12.20.1938 bob hope 39 55 (013) guest dagwood & blondie

+ Sponsored by: Pepsodent. Bob's opening monologue is about Christmas and California weather. Arthu...
 03.07.1939 bob hope 39 55 (024) guest judy garland

+ Sponsored by: Pepsodent, Pepsodent Antiseptic. Bob's opening monologue is about the Santa Anita r...
 04.11.1939 bob hope 39 55 (029) guest betty grable

+ Sponsored by: Pepsodent, Pepsodent Antiseptic. Bob's opening monologue is about the Easter parade...
 12.12.1939 bob hope 39 55 (051) taking peter to toyland

+ Unedited recording or rehearsal. A Christmas show, Bob is running a toy factory. The . + More qu...
 01.28.1941 bob hope 39 55 (097) guest basil rathbone

+ Sponsored by: Pepsodent. Bob's opening monologue is about getting new license plates. The first t...
 03.11.1941 bob hope 39 55 (103) guest dizzy dean

+ Sponsored by: Pepsodent. Bob's opening monologue is about the income tax. The first tune is, "Wit...
 04.01.1941 bob hope 39 55 (106) guest kate smith

+ Sponsored by: Pepsodent. Bob's opening monologue is about April Fool's Day. Kate sings, "I Can't ...
 04.15.1941 bob hope 39 55 (108) guest hedda hopper

+ Sponsored by: Pepsodent. Bob's opening monologue is about Spring cleaning. The first tune is, "Th...
 06.03.1941 bob hope 39 55 (115) guest humphrey bogart

+ Sponsored by: Pepsodent. Bob's opening monologue is about June weddings. The first tune is, "Rock...
 12.23.1941 bob hope 39 55 guest madeline carroll

 01.20.1942 bob hope 39 55 (134) guest edward everett horton

+ Sponsored by: Pepsodent. Announced as the first show for new, improved Pepsodent toothpaste (with...
 03.03.1942 bob hope 39 55 (140) guest babe ruth

+ Sponsored by: Pepsodent. The program originates from Camp Cook, California. The first tune is, "I...
 05.05.1942 bob hope 39 55 (148) guest claudette colbert

+ Sponsored by: Pepsodent. The program originates from The Great Lakes Naval Training Center. The w...
 10.13.1942 bob hope 39 55 (158) guest betty davis

+ Sponsored by: Pepsodent. The program originates from the Hollywood Canteen (the first network bro...
 12.29.1942 bob hope 39 55 (169) long beach ferry command

+ , AFRS rebroadcast. The program originates from the Ferry Command Base, Long Beach, California. B...
 01.05.1943 bob hope 39 55 (170) guest rita hayworth

+ NBC net, KFI, Sponsored by: Pepsodent. The program originates from the Camp Young Glider School,...
 02.09.1943 bob hope 39 55 (175) guest dorothy lamour, paulette goddard

+ NBC net, KFI, Sponsored by: Pepsodent. The program originates from the Camp Santa Anita Ordnance...
 05.25.1943 from stockton air field

+ , AFRS rebroadcast. The program originates from The Stockton Air Force Base, California. The prog...
 06.15.1943 bob hope 39 55 (193) guest johnny mercer (afrs)

+ , AFRTS rebroadcast. The first tune is, "Day By Day." Bob and Johnny visit a cotton plantation in...
 09.21.1943 bob hope 39 55 (194) guest bing crosby

 09.28.1943 bob hope 39 55 (195) guest orson welles

+ NBC net, KFI, Sponsored by: Pepsodent. The program originates from the Naval Air Station, Termin...
 11.09.1943 bob hope 39 55 (201) guest jane wyman

+ NBC net, KFI, Sponsored by: Pepsodent. The program originates from the Flexible Gunnery School, ...
 12.28.1943 bob hope 39 55 (208) guest cary grant

+ NBC net, KFI, Sponsored by: Pepsodent. The program originates for the nurses and WAVES at The Sa...
 01.04.1944 bob hope 39 55 (209) guest gary cooper

+ NBC net, KFI, Sponsored by: Pepsodent. The program originates from the Marine Air Base, Santa Ba...
 02.08.1944 bob hope 39 55 (214) guest ginger rogers

+ Sponsored by: Pepsodent. 9:00 P.M. The program originates from the Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Ba...

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And Bob Hope had a walk-on at the end as the boss plumber.

Don

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you never know when Bob Hope will pop up! Hope is one of my all time favorites. Benny is okay but just so deadpan all the time!

Catherine

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we all love and respect Bob Hope

Armand

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I never really thought of him as being dry or deadpan to each their own I guess. I always felt that way about Woody Allen and never thought I would ever find anyone that Liked Woody but there are people that actually do think he was funny.

Armand

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Grace Kelly was beautiful and such great actress..gone to soon...

Sandy

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Beautiful lady

Karen

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Grace kelly was a Beautiful, Lady.........Amazing Actress.

Pattie

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Bob Hope was a great entertainer!!!

Norma

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Omg I loved him

Barbara

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Great comedian and supporter of our troops!

Bill

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Love him very funny great movies just the best.

Lee

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Love his movies

William

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Bob Hope (May 29, 1903 - July 27, 2003) was one of the most recognized and unique talents in the world. Performing on Broadway, on radio and television, movies and traveling tours for the U.S. Military. 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.

Christopher

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Hope will always be one of the most remembered comedians of radio, movies & television, especially for those of us that served in the armed forces from WWII through Vietnam. The Bob Hope Show was broadcast by on CBS and NBC from 1935 to 1955.

BOB HOPE

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