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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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Please enjoy these 202 old time radio episodes:

Air Date	Title	Synopsis
05.14.1954	bob hope 39 55 (600) guest grace kelly	+ Sponsored by: The American Dairy Association. Bob's opening monologue is about the Kentucky Derby...
05.21.1954	bob hope 39 55 (601) guest merle oberon
11.18.1954	bob hope 39 55 (609) guest jack kirkwood
12.09.1954	bob hope 39 55 (612) guest jane wyman
12.23.1954	bob hope 39 55 (614) bob shops for delores' christmas present	+ NBC net, AFRTS rebroadcast. Bob's opening monologue is about Christmas in Los Angeles. Jokes about...
01.13.1955	bob hope 39 55 (617) guest william holden
03.03.1955	bob hope 39 55 (624) guest david niven(repeat of )	+ , AFRTS rebroadcast. Bob and guest David Niven do, "The History Of Radio." A repeat of the script...
03.31.1955	bob hope 39 55 (628) guest claire trevor	+ , AFRTS rebroadcast. Bob, guest Claire Trevor and the cast does their version of, "The High and T...
04.07.1955	bob hope 39 55 (629) guest maureen o'hara
04.14.1955	bob hope 39 55 (630) guest debra paget
04.21.1955	bob hope 39 55 (631) guest jim backus	+ Sponsored by: The American Dairy Association. The final show of the season (and perhaps permanent...
01.23.1945	bob hope (91) guest marilyn maxwell	+ , AFRS rebroadcast. The program originates from the Quonset Point Naval Air Station, Rhode Island...
11.09.1948	bob hope (385) jack benny, doris day	+ Bob Hope, introduced here as the man that Paramount called "The Great Lover" whilst Lever Bros cal...
12.07.1948	bob hope beethoven w bing crosby, doris day	+ "Elmer The Great". Sponsored by: Hallmark Cards. A humorous baseball story that Bob manages to ma...
04.05.1949	bob hope (413) jack kirkwood, tom sawyer sketch
04.12.1949	bob hope (414) guests dean martin and jerry lewis
10.25.1949	bob hope (429) from fort ord, california with bing crosby, jimmy demaret	+ , AFRS rebroadcast. The program originates from Fort Ord, California. Guests are Bing Crosby and ...
11.15.1949	bob hope (432) 1st because you loved me crosby, beethoven sketch
03.28.1950	bob hope (451) guest bing crosby, doris day
06.06.1950	bob hope (461) 1st home cookin' guest arthur godfrey	+ Sponsored by: Rinso, Spry. The program originates from Washington, D.C. Bob's opening monologue i...
10.11.1950	bob hope parody good night irene	+ Sponsored by: Chesterfield. The first show of the season. The first tune is, "Sam's Song." How Bi...
10.18.1950	bob hope bing crosby, judy garland	+ Sponsored by: Chesterfield. The first tune is, "Tzena, Tzena, Tzena." The sponsor insists Bing an...
10.24.1950	bob hope (466) marilyn maxwell	+ , AFRTS rebroadcast. The broadcast originates from Fort Belvior, Virginia. The cast does a scene ...
12.12.1950	bob hope (473) claudette colbert, margaret whiting
01.23.1951	bob hope (429) from fort ord, california with bing crosby, jimmy demaret

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

Don

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

we all love and respect Bob Hope

Armand

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

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

Sandy

Beautiful lady

Karen

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

Pattie

Bob Hope was a great entertainer!!!

Norma

Omg I loved him

Barbara

Great comedian and supporter of our troops!

Bill

Love him very funny great movies just the best.

Lee

Love his movies

William

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

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.

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