A Bob Hope Comedy Special
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
62 min
Release Date
1963-09-27
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
0
Vote Average
0
Bob Hope
Self
Barbra Streisand
Self
Tuesday Weld
Self
Dean Martin
Self
James Garner
Self
Verna Felton
Self
Jesse White
Self
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