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Bob Hope Christmas

Bob Hope lived to be 100 years old and he celebrated 100 Christmases; many of those Christmases were celebrated with US troops.

Bob Hope Christmas

16 old time radio show recordings
(total playtime 14 hours, 57 min)
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"Christmas at Long Beach Veterans Hospitals"



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Bob Hope

Bob Hope and Jayne Mansfield

The USO provides entertainment for US Troops serving abroad and brings entertainment to the men and women who dedicate their lives to serving their country. The USO was founded in 1941 and continues bring entertainment and music to US Troops around the world today.

Bob Hope lived to be 100 years old, which means he celebrated Christmas 100 times. Often Bob Hope dedicated his Christmas to troops serving abroad by providing them with laughs and smiles. He started his tradition of Christmas broadcasts for the troops in 1948. Hope appeared in almost 200 USO (United Service Organization) shows starting in 1941 and served as USO's "Ambassador of Good Will." He was honored by the US Congress as an "honorary veteran of the US Armed Forces."

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Bob Hope had big heart for troops serving at home and abroad and holds a special place in the hearts of veterans. His popular comedy routines often brought pretty women and actresses who reminded US Service Men "what they were fighting for."  His charm and self-depreciating humor entertained troops and the Bob Hope Christmas Tour soon became a Christmas Tradition. 

This collection includes Bob Hope's appearances in Christmas specials from the golden age of radio. Notable episodes are his appearances at the Long Beach Veterans Hospital, Kraft Music Hall with friend Bing Crosby and Spike Jones, and many appearances on Command Performance. There are also Christmas Specials from the Bob Hope Show.

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    The shows arrived and I am enjoying them as I have with all of the others that I have ordered from you. I particularly enjoy Bob Hope's Christmas Shows. While I was in the Navy I was a helicopter crewman. I had the great pleasure of flying Bob Hope's USO troupe in both '67 & '68. My family bought me "Bob Hope, The Viet Nam Years". There I was on disc two.

    Pat Verified Purchase

    thank you for the daily download i love it and otr for over 40 years

    George Verified Purchase

    I have always loved Bob Hope. I was in the Air Force at Bien Hoa Air Base in Vietnam in late 1969 and saw the Bob Hope USO show at Long Binh army base. He was a riot as usual and Connie Stevens heated up the crowd in the already sweltering heat with her presence. The Gold Diggers from the Dean Martin Show were also there as well as Jerry Colona and Neil Armstrong and Les Brown and his band of renown. Recently I gave an interview to a college student who wanted to interview a Vietnam vet about their experience. I mentioned the Bob Hope show and he had no clue to who Bob Hope was. How sad. Bob Hope was a great American in terms of his USO service and I still listen to his radio shows today courtesy of OTRCAT and their discs.

    Daniel

    Great Hope zingers, songs, and variety--rousing, occasionally risque, holiday cheer broadcasts through the years starting in 1939.

    James Verified Purchase

    Thank you for making these great shows available! A surprise treat, in addition to Les Brown and the band of Renown, was hearing special guests Doris Day, Kay Kyser, Spike Jones, and more. And of course, the great back and forth between Hope and Crosby which is always grand. Two other highlights for me were hearing the great Ethel Waters and also the Charioteers vocal group. Special moments during the war. Thank you as always! Your loyal fan, -Dan Gabel (The Vaughn Monroe Orchestra/Dan Gabel and The Abletones Big Band)

    Daniel Verified Purchase

    Great variety and content. Sound often can be much better, but thanks for these shows.

    Duane Verified Purchase

    Thank you for providing the wonderful programs from days gone by. I'm a big fan of Old Time Radio & feel a real affinity to that era and am glad you are keeping those wonderful programs available. Hope you & all your family have a wonderful Christmas.

    Sandy Verified Purchase

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    16 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00. Total playtime 14 hours, 57 min
    16 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00
    total playtime 14 hours, 57 min
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    1. 16 shows - total playtime 14 hours 57 minutes
    2. Bob Hope 391212 Taking Peter To Toyland.mp3
    3. Bob Hope 441200 Christmas 3.mp3
    4. Bob Hope 451218 Christmas Show Sf.mp3
    5. Bob Hope 481207 Xmas Shopping Doris Day Bing.mp3
    6. Bob Hope 491220 W R Fleming B Crosby.mp3
    7. Bob Hope 501226 Christmas Show Bingsy And B.mp3
    8. Bob Hope 541223 Xmas Long Beach Veterans Hospital.mp3
    9. Bob Hope Christmas Show Story of Bingsy Bobsy.mp3
    10. Command Perf 421224 Christmas Eve Show Bob Hope.mp3
    11. Command Perf 431225 1943 Christmas Special.mp3
    12. Command Perf 451225 1945 Christmas Special.mp3
    13. Command Perf 461225 Christmas Special Host Bob Hope Pt 1.mp3
    14. Command Perf 481225 Christmas 1948.mp3
    15. Elgin Holiday Specials 441225 Christmas 3 rd Annual.mp3
    16. Kraft Music Hall 441012 Spike Jones.mp3
    17. NBC Radio Special 831216 It's Christmastime Again - Bob Hope.mp3
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    16 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00. Total playtime 14 hours, 57 min
    16 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00
    total playtime 14 hours, 57 min
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    1. 16 shows - total playtime 14 hours 57 minutes
    2. Bob Hope 391212 Taking Peter To Toyland.mp3
    3. Bob Hope 441200 Christmas 3.mp3
    4. Bob Hope 451218 Christmas Show Sf.mp3
    5. Bob Hope 481207 Xmas Shopping Doris Day Bing.mp3
    6. Bob Hope 491220 W R Fleming B Crosby.mp3
    7. Bob Hope 501226 Christmas Show Bingsy And B.mp3
    8. Bob Hope 541223 Xmas Long Beach Veterans Hospital.mp3
    9. Bob Hope Christmas Show Story of Bingsy Bobsy.mp3
    10. Command Perf 421224 Christmas Eve Show Bob Hope.mp3
    11. Command Perf 431225 1943 Christmas Special.mp3
    12. Command Perf 451225 1945 Christmas Special.mp3
    13. Command Perf 461225 Christmas Special Host Bob Hope Pt 1.mp3
    14. Command Perf 481225 Christmas 1948.mp3
    15. Elgin Holiday Specials 441225 Christmas 3 rd Annual.mp3
    16. Kraft Music Hall 441012 Spike Jones.mp3
    17. NBC Radio Special 831216 It's Christmastime Again - Bob Hope.mp3
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    16 recordings on 6 Audio CDs. Total playtime 5 hours, 44 min
    16 recordings on 6 Audio CDs
    total playtime 5 hours, 44 min

    Bob Hope Christmas Disc A001

    1. Bob Hope Christmas Show Story of Bingsy Bobsy
    2. Bob Hope 391212 Taking Peter To Toyland

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    Bob Hope Christmas Disc A002

    1. Command Perf 421224 Christmas Eve Show Bob Hope

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    Bob Hope Christmas Disc A003

    1. Kraft Music Hall 441012 Spike Jones
    2. Bob Hope 441200 Christmas 3

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    Bob Hope Christmas Disc A004

    1. Bob Hope 451218 Christmas Show Sf
    2. Command Perf 461225 Christmas Special Host Bob Hope Pt 1

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    Bob Hope Christmas Disc A005

    1. Bob Hope 481207 Xmas Shopping Doris Day Bing
    2. Bob Hope 491220 W R Fleming B Crosby

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    Bob Hope Christmas Disc A006

    1. Bob Hope 501226 Christmas Show Bingsy And B
    2. Bob Hope 541223 Xmas Long Beach Veterans Hospital

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