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Beginning his 6th year on the air, Bob entertains the troops in Pasadena.
Bob “Back on the Air” Hope tells the Navy audience about returning from his overseas tours duuuring the Summer. Returning home, settling into his old routine, flights, trouble during bombing raids in London, and those London girls. He transitions to jokes of Northern Africa, Arabs, and the like. Vera Veg is on hand to tease Bob, in old form, and pokes fun at Bob’s suit. Has she made any progress in her constant hunt for a man?
Francis Langford sings, You’ll Never Know. She helps with the traveling jokes that include the president, life in England, girls, Bob’s house he was born in, and air raids. Jerry Kolonna pokes fun at Bob’s six years on the air. Has he kept good care of Bob’s house while he was gone?
Bing Crosby sings, Sunday Monday, or Always. The mutual criticism flies when the two old pals get together. Insults over their appearance and looks, Hollywood news, girls on Vine Street, camels, and Bing’s horses. A sketch about aged movie stars begins. What might it be like for the current generation, once they age? Will they still be making the same kind of films, chasing girls, and the like? A final word to honor the troops is shared, and the shock of how life will seem different after the war.
