Movie: A Bob Hope Comedy Special

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Bob Hope
Bob Hope

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Barbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand

Performer

Tuesday Weld
Tuesday Weld

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Dean Martin
Dean Martin

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James Garner
James Garner

Self

Verna Felton
Verna Felton

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Jesse White
Jesse White

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    Hosted by Jack Benny and Bing Crosby, as Bob Hope was unable to perform due to an eye surgery to remove a blood clot. Hope appeared in pre-recorded pieces with a Benny monologue and Crosby singing.

  • Release Date

    1963-09-27

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    10

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