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Series 1. Television Specials, 1950-1998, 2003
Televised works produced by or in association with Hope Enterprises in which Bob Hope usually stars as the host of the program featuring a variety of celebrity guest performers.
Bob Hope specials, 1950-1996
Titles generally exhibit the qualities of a traditional variety show wherein Bob Hope acts as the show host and welcomes one or more guest stars and musical acts who perform and / or take part in comedic sketches.
Material is organized chronologically by air date.
The Bob Hope special. [1950-04-09]., April 9, 1950
Alternate Title(s): Star spangled revue. [1950-04-09].
Guests: Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Beatrice Lillie, Dinah Shore.
See also Bob Hope Joke Files (Box-folder 162/1-3)
See also Hope Enterprises Public Relations Files (Box-folder 1415/9; Box RPC 00025)
Completed special
CASS VAG 9434 The Bob Hope special. [1950-04-09].
Local ID number: 57496
1 videocassette: sd. ; 1/2-in. VHS
CASS VBP 7131 The Bob Hope special. [1950-04-09].
Local ID number: 57496
1 videocassette: sd. ; 1/2-in. Digital Betacam
CASS VXB 1621 The Bob Hope special. [1950-04-09].
Local ID number: 57496
1 videocassette: sd. ; 1/2-in. Betacam SP
REEL VUB 4695 The Bob Hope special. [1950-04-09].
Local ID number: 57496
1 video reel: sd. ; 2-in. quadruplex (type unknown/undetermined)
REEL FDB 3776-3777 The Bob Hope special. [1950-04-09].
Local ID number: 57496
2 film reels: sd. ; 16mm. composite positive
The Bob Hope special. [1950-05-27]., May 27, 1950
Alternate Title(s): Star spangled revue. [1950-05-27
See also Bob Hope Joke Files (Box-folder 162/4-6)
See also Hope Enterprises Public Relations Files (Box-folder 1415/9)
Completed special
CASS VBP 7132-7133 The Bob Hope special. [1950-05-27].
Local ID number: 62112
2 videocassettes: sd. ; 1/2-in. Digital Betacam
CASS VXB 1622-1623 The Bob Hope special. [1950-05-27].
Local ID number: 62112
2 videocassettes: sd. ; 1/2-in. Betacam SP
REEL VUB 4696 The Bob Hope special. [1950-05-27].
Local ID number: 62112
1 video reel: sd. ; 2-in. quadruplex (type unknown/undetermined)
The Bob Hope special. [1950-09-14]., September 14, 1950
Alternate Title(s): Star spangled revue. [1950-09-14].
Guests: Bob Crosby, Lucille Ball, Dinah Shore, Jack Cole Dancers, Al Goodman.
See also Bob Hope Joke Files (Box-folder 163/1-2)
Completed special
REEL ZSA 0500-0501 The Bob Hope special. [1950-09-14].
Local ID number: 2555159
2 film reels: mute ; 16mm. negative picture
Condition note: Reels are impacted by vinegar syndrome.
REEL ZSA 0502-0503 The Bob Hope special. [1950-09-14].
Local ID number: 2555159
2 film reels: sd. ; 16mm. negative track
Condition note: Reels are impacted by vinegar syndrome.
REEL ZSA 0504-0505 The Bob Hope special. [1950-09-14].
Local ID number: 2555159
2 film reels: mute ; 16mm. negative picture
Condition note: Reels are impacted by vinegar syndrome.
The Bob Hope special. [1950-12-24]., December 24, 1950
Alternate Title(s): The Colgate comedy hour. [1950-12-24].
Guests: Betty Bruce, Bob Cummings, Robert Maxwell, Lily Pons, Eleanor Roosevelt, The St. John's Cathedreal Boys Choir.
See also Bob Hope Joke Files (Box-folder 163/6-7)
Completed special
CASS VAG 9437 The Bob Hope special. [1950-12-24].
Local ID number: 62128
1 videocassette: sd. ; 1/2-in. VHS
CASS VBP 7134 The Bob Hope special. [1950-12-24].
Local ID number: 62128
1 videocassette: sd. ; 1/2-in. Digital Betacam
CASS VXB 1624 The Bob Hope special. [1950-12-24].
Local ID number: 62128
1 videocassette: sd. ; 1/2-in. Betacam SP
REEL VUB 4697 The Bob Hope special. [1950-12-24].
Local ID number: 62128
1 video reel: sd. ; 2-in. quadruplex (type unknown/undetermined)
Four star revue. [1951-01-10]., January 10, 1951
Completed special
REEL VTC 3277 Four star revue. [1951-01-10].
Local ID number: 2630582
1 video reel: sd. ; 1-in. C format
The Bob Hope special. [1951-04-08]., April 8, 1951
Alternate Title(s): The Frigidaire comedy hour. [1951-04-08].
Guests: Rex Harrison, Lilli Palmer, Janis Paige, Frank "Sugar Chile" Robinson. Also appearing: Ken Murray, Ed Wynn, Tex & Jinx Falkenberg, Toots Shor, Faye Emerson, Imogene Coca, Sid Caesar, Eddie Cantor, Jimmy Durante, Frank Sinatra.
See also Bob Hope Joke Files (Box-folder 164/1-3)
Completed special
CASS VBP 7135 The Bob Hope special. [1951-04-08].
Local ID number: 62134
1 videocassette: sd. ; 1/2-in. Digital Betacam
CASS VXB 1625 The Bob Hope special. [1951-04-08].
Local ID number: 62134
1 videocassette: sd. ; 1/2-in. Betacam SP
REEL ZUA 0067 The Bob Hope special. [1951-04-08].
Local ID number: 62134
1 film reel: sd. ; 16mm. composite positive
Condition note: Reels are impacted by vinegar syndrome.
REEL VUB 4698 The Bob Hope special. [1951-04-08].
Local ID number: 62134
1 video reel: sd. ; 2-in. quadruplex (type unknown/undetermined)
Chesterfield sound off time. [1951-10-14]., October 14, 1951
See also Bob Hope Joke Files (Box-folder 164/4)
See also Hope Enterprises Public Relations Files (Box-folder 1416/1)
Completed special
CASS VBP 7136 Chesterfield sound off time. [1951-10-14].
Local ID number: 53088
1 videocassette: sd. ; 1/2-in. Digital Betacam
CASS VXB 1626 Chesterfield sound off time. [1951-10-14].
Local ID number: 53088
1 videocassette: sd. ; 1/2-in. Betacam SP
The Colgate comedy hour. [1951-12-02]., December 2, 1951
See also Bob Hope Joke Files (Box-folder 164/6)
See also Hope Enterprises Public Relations Files (Box-folder 1416/2)
Completed special
CASS VBP 7137 The Colgate comedy hour. [1951-12-02].
Local ID number: 62142
1 videocassette: sd. ; 1/2-in. Digital Betacam
CASS VXB 1627 The Colgate comedy hour. [1951-12-02].
Local ID number: 62142
1 videocassette: sd. ; 1/2-in. Betacam SP
The Bob Hope special. [1951-12-23]., December 23, 1951
Alternate Title(s): Chesterfield sound off time. [1951-12-23]
Filmed on the USS Boxer in San Diego. Guests: Constance Moore, The Nicholas Brothers.
See also Bob Hope Joke Files (Box-folder 164/7)
See also Hope Enterprises Public Relations Files (Box-folder 1416/3)
Completed special
CASS VBP 7138 The Bob Hope special. [1951-12-23].
Local ID number: 57408
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