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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
01.30.1951	bob hope 39 55 (480) from march field	+ Sponsored by: Chesterfield. The program originates from March Field, California. Guest Judy Garla...
01.23.1951	bob hope 39 55 (479) fort ord
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,...
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....
10.10.1950	bob hope 39 55 (464) guest bing crosby, dinah shore
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
12.06.1949	bob hope 39 55 (435) guest jack benny, doris day
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...
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 ...
04.26.1949	bob hope 39 55 (416) richmond virginia
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. ...
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 ...
02.08.1949	bob hope 39 55 (405) stalin visits america
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...
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...
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...
12.07.1948	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...
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...
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...
N/A	bob hope 39 55 wheeler infantry base

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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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