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 |
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| 10.19.1948 | bob hope 39 55 (390) guest bill veeck |
+ Now sponsored by Swan Soap enjoy the Bob Hope Show with “Robert Swansy Hope” and the great sin... | |
| 10.26.1948 | bob hope 39 55 (391) guest martin & lewis |
+ The Bob “Swan Soap” Hope show with beautiful singing from Doris Day and entertainment from the... | |
| 11.09.1948 | bob hope 39 55 (392) guest jack benny |
+ Sponsored by: Swan Soap (1949 Mercury Contest), Rayve Shampoo. Doris Day sings, "Every Day I Love... | |
| 11.30.1948 | bob hope 39 55 (395) guest doris day |
+ NBC net, WWJ, Detroit aircheck. Sponsored by: Swan Soap. The show has a college theme and conclude... | |
| 12.07.1948 | bob hope 39 55 (396) guest bing crosby, doris day |
+ Sponsored by: Swan Soap, Rayve Shampoo. Doris Day and Bob go Christmas shopping. Bob and guest Bi... | |
| 12.21.1948 | bob hope 39 55 (398) guest gregory peck |
+ NBC net, KFI, Sponsored by: Swan Soap, Rayve Shampoo. The program originates from the Vine Stree... | |
| 12.28.1948 | bob hope 39 55 (399) guest irving berlin, jimmy doolittle, jinx falkenburg |
+ Sponsored by: Rayve Shampoo, Swan Soap. Recorded in Berlin during the "Berlin Airlift" and broadc... | |
| 01.28.1949 | bob hope 39 55 march of dimes special philadephia |
+ KYW, Philadelphia. Sponsored by: March Of Dimes fund appeal. A broadcast heard on all Philadelphia... | |
| 02.08.1949 | bob hope 39 55 (405) stalin visits america | ||
| 03.29.1949 | bob hope 39 55 (412) guest dean martin, jerry lewis |
+ Sponsored by: Swan Soap. The program originates from Pomona High School, Pomona, California. Bob ... | |
| 04.19.1949 | bob hope 39 55 (415) guest jimmy durante |
+ Sponsored by: Swan Soap, Rayve Shampoo. The whole gang is leaving on a personal appearance tour. ... | |
| 04.26.1949 | bob hope 39 55 (416) richmond virginia | ||
| 05.03.1949 | bob hope 39 55 (417) guest lucille ball |
+ Sponsored by: Swan Soap ("CARE Swan Soap Campaign"), Rayve Shampoo. 9:00 P. M. The first show of ... | |
| 10.11.1949 | bob hope 39 55 (427) visits new york (rehearsal) |
+ NBC Pacific net. "Sam Hayes". A program on the anniversary of Sam's twentieth year reading the new... | |
| 12.06.1949 | bob hope 39 55 (435) guest jack benny, doris day | ||
| 12.20.1949 | bob hope 39 55 (437) guest bing crosby, rhonda fleming |
+ Sponsored by: Swan Soap, Rayve Home Permanent. Bob's opening monologue is about football and Cali... | |
| 02.07.1950 | bob hope 39 55 (444) guest fred allen |
+ Sponsored by: Lux Soap, Spry. The program originates from the Vine Street Playhouse, Hollywood. B... | |
| 03.14.1950 | bob hope 39 55 (449) guest fred allen |
+ Sponsored by: Lux Soap, Spry. Bob follows the "Wild Goose," Bob and guest Fred Allen do the "Arth... | |
| 03.21.1950 | bob hope 39 55 (450) guest bing crosby |
+ Sponsored by: Lux Soap, Spry. The program originates from Hollywood; the Cleveland Indians are in... | |
| 06.06.1950 | bob hope 39 55 (461) from washington dc |
+ Sponsored by: Rinso, Spry. The program originates from Washington, D.C. Bob's opening monologue i... | |
| 06.13.1950 | bob hope 39 55 (462) last lever brothers show |
+ Sponsored by: Surf. The last show of the season and Bob's last show for Lever Brothers. Doris tak... | |
| 10.10.1950 | bob hope 39 55 (464) guest bing crosby, dinah shore | ||
| 12.26.1950 | bob hope 39 55 (475) guest bing crosby |
+ Sponsored by: Chesterfield. Unedited tape. The recording begins with Bob warming-up the audience.... | |
| 01.09.1951 | bob hope 39 55 (477) carswell air force base |
+ "Bing Crosby". A program in celebration of Crosby's "twentieth year in show business." Actually,... | |
| N/A | bob hope 39 55 wheeler infantry base |
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