Three legends walk into a TV special and actually get along.
A two hour celebration of Bob Hope's 25 years of television shows that features highlights starting with his first special that aired in 1950. Between the clips, Hope reminisces with guests Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra.
Acting
Hope, Crosby, Sinatra trading barbs like it's effortless.
Production
Time capsule of 25 years of variety television.
Costume
The fashion evolution from 1950 to 1975 is *chef's kiss*.
Director
Dick McDonough
Bob Hope
Self
Bing Crosby
Self
Frank Sinatra
Self
Jack Benny
Self (archive footage)
Milton Berle
Self (archive footage)
Carol Burnett
Self (archive footage)
James Cagney
(archive footage)
Glen Campbell
Self (archive footage)
John Wayne
(archive footage)
Desi Arnaz
(archive footage)
Lucille Ball
(archive footage)
Ingrid Bergman
(archive footage)
Les Brown
Self (archive footage)
Sid Caesar
(archive footage)
Dyan Cannon
(archive footage)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This aired November 1975, when Hope was already 72 and still headlining NBC specials—a TV dominance unheard of today.
Hope's first TV special in 1950 was actually NBC's first official variety special ever, making this a celebration of network television itself.
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