Bob Hope Comedy Special

19671h 39mReleased

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Bob Hope's guests are Carol Lawrence, Tony Bennett, Jill St. John and Shirley Eaton. The pop music scene and marriage in the US and Britain is spoofed in song and sketches.

Released: Feb 15, 1967

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Bob Hope

Carol Lawrence

Tony Bennett

Jill St. John

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