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Bob Hope's World of Comedy

1976-10-29 · 92 min · Not rated

Comedy · TV Movie

Bob's favorite memories and funniest moments on TV The biggest Stars! ... The biggest laughs! On DVD for the first time, this special 90 minute collection proves that laughter is the universal language with a sidesplitting salute to slapstick, satire, sketch comedy and zingers. Featuring Bob's funniest moments on television, this tribute includes a virtual who's who of legendary entertainers like Bing Crosby, Jackie Gleason, Roy Rogers, Ingrid Bergman, Bob Newhart, Lucille Ball, Ann-Margret, Jack Benny, Angie Dickinson, Steve Allen, Johnny Carson, Danny Thomas, Don Rickles, Milton Berle, Redd Foxx, Dorothy Lamour, Frank Sinatra, John Wayne, Dyan Cannon, Debbie Reynolds, Lassie and more.

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Directors
Jack Haley Jr.
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Bob HopeBob HopeSelf - Host
Lucille BallLucille BallSelf
Neil SimonNeil SimonSelf
Don RicklesDon RicklesSelf
Norman LearNorman LearSelf
Caroll SpinneyCaroll SpinneySelf
Steve AllenSteve Allen(archive footage)
Ann-MargretAnn-Margret(archive footage)
Phil ArnoldPhil Arnold(archive footage)
Maureen ArthurMaureen Arthur(archive footage)
Tony BennettTony Bennett(archive footage)
Jack BennyJack Benny(archive footage)
Polly BergenPolly Bergen(archive footage)
Ingrid BergmanIngrid Bergman(archive footage)
Milton BerleMilton Berle(archive footage)
Les BrownLes BrownSelf - Orchestrator
George BurnsGeorge Burns(archive footage)
James CagneyJames Cagney(archive footage)
Glen CampbellGlen Campbell(archive footage)
Dyan CannonDyan Cannon(archive footage)

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