A Bob Hope Comedy Special

Hosted by Jack Benny and Bing Crosby, as Bob Hope was unable to perform due to an eye surgery to remove a blood clot. Hope appeared in pre-recorded pieces with a Benny monologue and Crosby singing.

Cast

Bob Hope

as Self

Barbra Streisand

as Performer

Tuesday Weld

as Self

Dean Martin

as Self

James Garner

as Self

Verna Felton

as Self

Jesse White

as Self

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