Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976-10-29 · 92 min · Not rated
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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- Jack Haley Jr.
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- United States of America
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- Released
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Bob HopeSelf - Host
Lucille BallSelf
Neil SimonSelf
Don RicklesSelf
Norman LearSelf
Caroll SpinneySelf
Steve Allen(archive footage)
Ann-Margret(archive footage)
Phil Arnold(archive footage)
Maureen Arthur(archive footage)
Tony Bennett(archive footage)
Jack Benny(archive footage)
Polly Bergen(archive footage)
Ingrid Bergman(archive footage)
Milton Berle(archive footage)
Les BrownSelf - Orchestrator
George Burns(archive footage)
James Cagney(archive footage)
Glen Campbell(archive footage)
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