A Bob Hope Comedy Special

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A Bob Hope Comedy Special

1963

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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.

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Bob Hope

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Barbra Streisand

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Tuesday Weld

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Dean Martin

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James Garner

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Verna Felton

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Jesse White

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