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Hosted by Bob Hope. Topics in his opening jokes include crowded hotels and elevators, full of soldiers, sailors, and starlets. Introduced as a favorite pin up girl, Judy Garland sings, Dixieland Band.
Judy is looking for a leading man for her new musical, and needs input from Bob as to who she might get. Bing Crosby, or maybe Frank Sinatra? Jokes on being hairless, chubby, thin, or weak are tossed around, as the two are discussed.
Bing arrives to do his own mud slinging, and fend for himself. When Frankie arrives Judy swoon, as the thin crooner holds up his end of the insults that are flung between the three gents. Will it do any good, since Bob seems to have thrown the contest for the audition.
Bing sings, It’s Spring Again. Frankie pokes fun at Bing’s fashion sense, but then does his part in Judy’s audition by singing his hit, You Are.
Joking is layed aside when the two crooners compliment each other, and challenge Bob’s decision. In sticking together, Bing and Frank sing a medley to include: You Are My Sunshine, Sonny Boy, You’re the Tops. Bob can’t stand the attention, and joins the fun at the made up lyrics that poke fun at each other.
Judy and Bing team up to sing, Something to Remember You By.
Notable quote:
- You know what a Wave is? A sailor who says no.
- Hasn’t Betty Grable got a wonderful face? Don’t rush me, I’ll get there.
Trivia:
- Moviee studios: Judy is with MGM, Bob is with Paramount
- Bob was recently at San Diego Naval Base.
- Bing’s real name is hinted at in talking with Frank.
Bonus Track
Just Keith sharing some basic facts on our featured stars.
Real names:
- Bing:
- Harry Lillis Crosby, Jr.
May 3, 1903 - Bob:
- Leslie Townes Hope.
May 29, 1903 - Frank:
- Francis Albert Sinatra
December 12, 1915 - Judy:
- Frances Ethel Gumm
June 10, 1922
Plus a few random moments with Burns and Allen, and Abbot andCostello.
