Bob reviews how nervous he was at his first show last week. How did others feel about the show... the sponsor? Relatives? Bill Goodwin and Skinny Ennis crack wise, but…
The Easter parade is the target of jokes as Bob opens the show. Topics include colorful fashions, socks, hats, and others. The Six Hits and a Miss sing, Cuckoo in…
With election returns looming, Bob jokes are flavored with politics, and politicians of the day. Promises, polls, voters, and more. In 1938, the elections would be for congressmen, not the…
Bob jokes about Halloween, and the pranks he pulls on kids. Once Bill Goodwin makes an appearance the party jokes turn to a more grown up slant. Topics also include…
Not quite a Retro Diary, just a lot of Bing Crosby. Presenting a couple of firsts... sort of... An early radio show, and the earliest I can find at the…
Announced by Ken Carpenter, and Ann Rutheford acts as host to call on the performers. Lineup includes: The King Sisters who sing, Out of the Blue. Bob Hope puts his…
A brand new sponsor, a brand new cast, and a brand new show for Bob Hope. Bob jokes about his relatives, the American Legion, women's upswept hair-dos, Hoop skirts, and…
Presenting part 1 of a feature on singer, actress, and entertainment personality, Betty Hutton. Enjoy this blend of her history, with sound bites of her early performances. Born in 1921,…
Jokes related to military men, jeeps, and Rita Hayworth kick off the show. Also fashions, parties, and night life for the troops are among Bob Hope's rapid fire one liners.…