Bob Hope: TV Legend 8-Disc Set
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Bob Hope: TV Legend - 8 DVDs
16 classic specials from 1958-1973 including 10 troop specials.
Many of these shows are television treasures that have not been seen since their original broadcasts. Guest appearances from legendary stars include Lucille Ball, Steve McQueen, Lola Falana, Tom Jones, Carol Burnett, Angie Dickinson, Andy Williams, Lana Turner, Jayne Mansfield, Redd Foxx, Zsa Zsa Gabor, George Burns, and many more!
The Bob Hope Christmas Special
Original Air Date: January 15, 1965
Bob Hope, Anna Maria Alberghetti, Anita Bryant, Jerry Colonna, Janis Paige, Miss World Ann Sidney, Jill St. John, Les Brown and His Band of Renown
Bob Hope and company embark on a 1964 Christmas tour to entertain troops stationed in Guam, Okinawa, the Philippines, Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam. Along the way the troupe goes from the freezing cold of Korea to the tropical heat of Thailand—defrosting “so fast they had to keep a drip pan under us”—and in Vietnam experiences danger when the hotel across the street from theirs is bombed. Onstage, the female performers joke about how Bob “tricked” them into coming (the “whole new outfit” he promised turned out to be the 13th airborne), Jill St. John demonstrates the latest dance moves with service members, and Anita Bryant—on her fifth USO tour—serenades two soldiers guarding the stage.
The Bob Hope Christmas Show
Original Air Date: January 16, 1963
Bob Hope, Anita Bryant, Miss USA Amedee Chabot, Jerry Colonna, Janis Paige, Lana Turner, Les Brown and His Band of Renown
Japan, Korea, Guam, the Philippines, Okinawa, Formosa, and aboard the USS Kitty Hawk. Among the highlights: Lana Turner and Bob Hope do the bossa nova and Jerry Colonna is a “gusha”—a Texas geisha. There’s more comedy when Bob brings Miss USA Amedee Chabot onstage. The show closes with Anita Bryant leading everyone in Silent Night.
The Bob Hope Buick Xmas Show
Original Air Date: January 11, 1961
Anita Bryant, Jerry Colonna, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Janis Paige, Andy Williams, Les Brown and His Band of Renown
Bob Hope brings his USO show to the Panama Canal Zone, the West Indies, Puerto Rico, Guantanamo Bay, and the islands of Grand Turk, San Salvador, and Eleuthera for Christmas 1960. Andy Williams, Janis Paige and Anita Bryant join Bob in an extended sketch about non-commissioned officers and their spouses, and Jerry Colonna pops up in the audience as Fidel Castro and the Rum King of Puerto Rico.
The Bob Hope Christmas Special: Around the Globe with the U.S.O.
Original Air Date: January 17, 1972
Bob Hope, Vida Blue, Jan Daley, Don Ho, Carmen Sevilla, Rear Adm. Alan Shepard, Miss World USA Brucene Smith, Jill St. John, The Blue Streaks, The Hollywood Deb Stars, Les Brown and His Band of Renown
Bob Hope brings his USO Christmas tour to Hawaii, where the crew breaks in the act and Don Ho and His Wahinis perform Tiny Bubbles, then heads to Wake Island and Okinawa and on to Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Spain, and Cuba. Along the way Bob delivers his topical stand-up, and jests with Jill St. John, pitcher Vida Blue, and astronaut Alan Shepard. Also includes roller skating by the Blue Streaks.
The Bob Hope Christmas Special
Original Air Date: January 17, 1973
Bob Hope, Rudy Cardenas, Lola Falana, Redd Foxx, Roman Gabriel, Miss World Belinda Green, Dolores Hope, Fran Jeffries, The American Beauties, Les Brown and His Band of Renown
the Aleutians, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Diego Garcia, the Philippines, Guam, Wake Island, and the USS Midway. Highlights include Bob doing his custom-tailored monologues (with departing fighter jets drowning out his act in Thailand), a “fatigue version of Sanford and Son” with Redd Foxx on Diego Garcia, and Rudy Cardenas’ show-stopping juggling. Bob brings a star-struck service member onstage to sing to Miss World Belinda Green, dances and sings with Lola Falana, and jokes with L.A. Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel.
The Bob Hope Buick Show
Original Air Date: January 16, 1959
Les Brown and His Band of Renown
During the Cold War, Bob Hope brought his USO Christmas show to eight countries in twelve days, performing for troops in the Azores, Africa, Spain, Italy, Germany, Scotland, Iceland, and Canada—and aboard the USS Forrestal in the Bay of Naples, where the wind and rain forced the show belowdecks. Among the highlights: Hedda Hopper and Bob Hope answer questions about Hollywood, Bob “translates” Gina Lollobrigida’s Italian song, Molly Bee goes into the audience to sing directly to service members, and Jerry Colonna turns up in a German spiked helmet and dressed as a Moroccan Berber, a Spanish matador, and Nanook of the North.
The Bob Hope Special
Original Air Date: December 19, 1968
Bob Hope, Nancy Ames, Glen Campbell, Jerry Colonna, Wally Cox, Carol Lawrence, Janet Leigh, Les Brown and His Band of Renown
In this Mission: Impossible spoof, Santa Claus has been kidnapped and Bob Hope is on a Mission: Ridiculous to rescue him. The group responsible wants equal rights for women—starting with a female Santa. Agents Thelma Diamond (Janet Leigh), Judo Garland (Carol Lawrence), and Wanda the Whip (Nancy Ames) try to thwart Mr. Phelps (Bob) as he travels to the North Pole, Cuba, and Hong Kong before tracking down Santa (Wally Cox) at the group’s headquarters in his quest to save Christmas.
The Bob Hope Special
Original Air Date: September 22, 1969
Bob Hope, Marty Allen, Steve Allen, Shelley Berman, Red Buttons, Sid Caesar, Johnny Carson, Jack Carter, Jerry Colonna, Wally Cox, Bill Dana, Richard Deacon, Jimmy Durante, George Gobel, Shecky Greene, Buddy Hackett, Chet Huntley & David Brinkley, Jack E. Leonard, Pat Paulsen, Dan Rowan & Dick Martin, Nipsey Russell, Soupy Sales, Phil Silvers, The Smothers Brothers, Danny Thomas, Flip Wilson, Les Brown and His Band of Renown
Bob Hope and a star-studded comic ensemble do a takeoff on television censorship. Following new guidelines forbidding anything about sex, violence, or politics on TV, network censor Dr. Newton No No (Richard Deacon) screens new programming for scriptwriter Bob Hope—censored versions of Peyton Place, the moon landing, Tarzan, and football, as well as a non-violent Western. The comics are soon out of work, and retaliate by taking over the control room.
For DVD Player (North American NTSC)
16 classic specials from 1958-1973 including 10 troop specials.
Many of these shows are television treasures that have not been seen since their original broadcasts. Guest appearances from legendary stars include Lucille Ball, Steve McQueen, Lola Falana, Tom Jones, Carol Burnett, Angie Dickinson, Andy Williams, Lana Turner, Jayne Mansfield, Redd Foxx, Zsa Zsa Gabor, George Burns, and many more!
The Bob Hope Christmas Special
Original Air Date: January 15, 1965
Bob Hope, Anna Maria Alberghetti, Anita Bryant, Jerry Colonna, Janis Paige, Miss World Ann Sidney, Jill St. John, Les Brown and His Band of Renown
Bob Hope and company embark on a 1964 Christmas tour to entertain troops stationed in Guam, Okinawa, the Philippines, Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam. Along the way the troupe goes from the freezing cold of Korea to the tropical heat of Thailand—defrosting “so fast they had to keep a drip pan under us”—and in Vietnam experiences danger when the hotel across the street from theirs is bombed. Onstage, the female performers joke about how Bob “tricked” them into coming (the “whole new outfit” he promised turned out to be the 13th airborne), Jill St. John demonstrates the latest dance moves with service members, and Anita Bryant—on her fifth USO tour—serenades two soldiers guarding the stage.
The Bob Hope Christmas Show
Original Air Date: January 16, 1963
Bob Hope, Anita Bryant, Miss USA Amedee Chabot, Jerry Colonna, Janis Paige, Lana Turner, Les Brown and His Band of Renown
Japan, Korea, Guam, the Philippines, Okinawa, Formosa, and aboard the USS Kitty Hawk. Among the highlights: Lana Turner and Bob Hope do the bossa nova and Jerry Colonna is a “gusha”—a Texas geisha. There’s more comedy when Bob brings Miss USA Amedee Chabot onstage. The show closes with Anita Bryant leading everyone in Silent Night.
The Bob Hope Buick Xmas Show
Original Air Date: January 11, 1961
Anita Bryant, Jerry Colonna, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Janis Paige, Andy Williams, Les Brown and His Band of Renown
Bob Hope brings his USO show to the Panama Canal Zone, the West Indies, Puerto Rico, Guantanamo Bay, and the islands of Grand Turk, San Salvador, and Eleuthera for Christmas 1960. Andy Williams, Janis Paige and Anita Bryant join Bob in an extended sketch about non-commissioned officers and their spouses, and Jerry Colonna pops up in the audience as Fidel Castro and the Rum King of Puerto Rico.
The Bob Hope Christmas Special: Around the Globe with the U.S.O.
Original Air Date: January 17, 1972
Bob Hope, Vida Blue, Jan Daley, Don Ho, Carmen Sevilla, Rear Adm. Alan Shepard, Miss World USA Brucene Smith, Jill St. John, The Blue Streaks, The Hollywood Deb Stars, Les Brown and His Band of Renown
Bob Hope brings his USO Christmas tour to Hawaii, where the crew breaks in the act and Don Ho and His Wahinis perform Tiny Bubbles, then heads to Wake Island and Okinawa and on to Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Spain, and Cuba. Along the way Bob delivers his topical stand-up, and jests with Jill St. John, pitcher Vida Blue, and astronaut Alan Shepard. Also includes roller skating by the Blue Streaks.
The Bob Hope Christmas Special
Original Air Date: January 17, 1973
Bob Hope, Rudy Cardenas, Lola Falana, Redd Foxx, Roman Gabriel, Miss World Belinda Green, Dolores Hope, Fran Jeffries, The American Beauties, Les Brown and His Band of Renown
the Aleutians, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Diego Garcia, the Philippines, Guam, Wake Island, and the USS Midway. Highlights include Bob doing his custom-tailored monologues (with departing fighter jets drowning out his act in Thailand), a “fatigue version of Sanford and Son” with Redd Foxx on Diego Garcia, and Rudy Cardenas’ show-stopping juggling. Bob brings a star-struck service member onstage to sing to Miss World Belinda Green, dances and sings with Lola Falana, and jokes with L.A. Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel.
The Bob Hope Buick Show
Original Air Date: January 16, 1959
Les Brown and His Band of Renown
During the Cold War, Bob Hope brought his USO Christmas show to eight countries in twelve days, performing for troops in the Azores, Africa, Spain, Italy, Germany, Scotland, Iceland, and Canada—and aboard the USS Forrestal in the Bay of Naples, where the wind and rain forced the show belowdecks. Among the highlights: Hedda Hopper and Bob Hope answer questions about Hollywood, Bob “translates” Gina Lollobrigida’s Italian song, Molly Bee goes into the audience to sing directly to service members, and Jerry Colonna turns up in a German spiked helmet and dressed as a Moroccan Berber, a Spanish matador, and Nanook of the North.
The Bob Hope Special
Original Air Date: December 19, 1968
Bob Hope, Nancy Ames, Glen Campbell, Jerry Colonna, Wally Cox, Carol Lawrence, Janet Leigh, Les Brown and His Band of Renown
In this Mission: Impossible spoof, Santa Claus has been kidnapped and Bob Hope is on a Mission: Ridiculous to rescue him. The group responsible wants equal rights for women—starting with a female Santa. Agents Thelma Diamond (Janet Leigh), Judo Garland (Carol Lawrence), and Wanda the Whip (Nancy Ames) try to thwart Mr. Phelps (Bob) as he travels to the North Pole, Cuba, and Hong Kong before tracking down Santa (Wally Cox) at the group’s headquarters in his quest to save Christmas.
The Bob Hope Special
Original Air Date: September 22, 1969
Bob Hope, Marty Allen, Steve Allen, Shelley Berman, Red Buttons, Sid Caesar, Johnny Carson, Jack Carter, Jerry Colonna, Wally Cox, Bill Dana, Richard Deacon, Jimmy Durante, George Gobel, Shecky Greene, Buddy Hackett, Chet Huntley & David Brinkley, Jack E. Leonard, Pat Paulsen, Dan Rowan & Dick Martin, Nipsey Russell, Soupy Sales, Phil Silvers, The Smothers Brothers, Danny Thomas, Flip Wilson, Les Brown and His Band of Renown
Bob Hope and a star-studded comic ensemble do a takeoff on television censorship. Following new guidelines forbidding anything about sex, violence, or politics on TV, network censor Dr. Newton No No (Richard Deacon) screens new programming for scriptwriter Bob Hope—censored versions of Peyton Place, the moon landing, Tarzan, and football, as well as a non-violent Western. The comics are soon out of work, and retaliate by taking over the control room.
For DVD Player (North American NTSC)
WHAT YOU GET:
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IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
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Ask questions PRIOR to purchasing an order to avoid any confusion.
Be patient if there are problems during installation or gameplay. Typically someone else has
already ran into that problem and has listed a solution online. Contact us and we will do our best to help.
Be sure to update your video card drivers and search for updates to the game from the manufacturer.
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
SHIPPING:
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
