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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Please enjoy these 202 old time radio episodes:
| Air Date | Title | Synopsis | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02.17.1955 | 20000 leagues under the sea |
+ , AFRTS rebroadcast. The cast does its version of, "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea." The ... | |
| N/A | anne baxter and dorothy lamour |
+ More quick-fire chit-chat from Bob Hope and his gang with special gusts Anne Baxter and Dorothy La... | |
| 10.04.1938 | bob hope 39 55 (002) guest olivia dehavilland |
+ Sponsored by: Pepsodent. Bob's opening monologue is about his first show last week. The first tun... | |
| 11.01.1938 | bob hope 39 55 (006) guest martha raye |
+ Sponsored by: Pepsodent. Bob's opening monologue is about Halloween. Guest Martha Raye has just g... | |
| 11.08.1938 | bob hope 39 55 (007) guest chico marx |
+ Sponsored by: Pepsodent. Bob's opening monologue is about today's elections and deer hunting. Gue... | |
| 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... | |
| 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... |
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