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514 records found for Bob Hope
1980-10-31, NBC, min.
October 1, 1962-May 22, 1992. Johnny Carson, host of NBC's network late-night "Tonight Show" reigned for 30 unprecedented years...five times the combined tenure of Steve Allen, and Jack Paar. Carson was impervious to competition, including efforts to dethrone him by Les Crane, Joey Bishop, Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett, Jack Paar, Pat Sajak, Joan Rivers, and Arsenio Hall. Sadly, very few complete "Tonight Show" broadcasts survive during Johnny Carson's first ten years of broadcasting. Around 1965, through the early 1970's, oldest tapes were first erased systematically by orders from myopic NBC executives, to be recycled for purposes of saving money. Ironically, in many cases, these older master tapes were too brittle, and portended probable drop-outs for re-use after being erased. Subsequently blank after being erased, these older questionable master 2" Quad tapes were either sparingly used or never used again for recording new programming and eventually were discarded. Saving thousands of dollars at the time (wiping master tapes for potential re-use) resulted in losing millions of dollars by NBC in today's marketplace, and more importantly wiping thousands of historic TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts, which contain precious personal anecdotes from political, show business, and sports icons of the past.
Guests: Gore Vidal, Bob Hope, Steve Landesberg. NOTE: This specific TONIGHT SHOW may only contain an opening monologue by Johnny Carson. Other content, as listed, will have to be monitored and confirmed upon your order request.1981-01-03, NBC, 52 min.
November 18, 1980-June 26, 1982. Debut: Singer Barbara Mandrell named 1980 Entertainer of the Year by the Country Music Association launches this limited series showcasing her musical talents, and those of her sisters Louise and Irlene.
1981-01-20, , min.
The inaugural gala for President-Elect Ronald Reagan, sworn into office today. Guests include: Bob Hope, Jimmy Stewart, Rich Little, and Johnny Carson.
#5134: BOB HOPE SPECIAL, THE
Order1981-02-11, WNBC, 52 min.
The Bob Hope Valentine Special.#18623: BOB HOPE SHOW, THE
Order1981-04-13, NBC, min.
A variety show presented as monthly specials on NBC. Guest: Brooke Shields.
1981-05-18, CBS, 52 min.
- Andy Williams
- Bob Hope
- John Raitt
- Judy Garland
- Count Basie
- Celeste Holm
- Ella Fitzgerald
- Joe Williams
- Natalie Cole
- Andy Gibb
- Peter Allen
- Peter Cullen
- Mary Crosby
- Nat King Cole
A night of spectacular stars and entertainment. Tonight, Grammy honors some of the greatest recordings of all time, and the performers who made them legend. Host: Andy Williams. Peter Cullen announcer. Commercials not recorded. This predominately musical hour is rounded out with a tribute to Bing Crosby by daughter Mary and Bob Hope. Other clips of Judy Garland ("Over the Rainbow") and Nat King Cloe ("Unforgettable"). HIGHLIGHTS: "Straighten Up and Fly Right," "The Christmas Song"----------------------------------Natalie Cole "White Christmas"------------------------------------Andy Gibb "Quiet Please, There's a Lady on Stage" -------------Peter Allen "One O'clock Jump"--------Count Basie and his Orchestra "Every Day (I Have the Blues)"----------------------Joe Williams "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning"----------------------John Rait "Oklahoma" "I Can't Say No"------------------------------------Celeste Holm Big Band Medley------------------------------------Andy Gibb NOTE: It is interesting that as late as the 1980's very well produced and important television SPEICALS are considered not extant to todays audiences...its original 2" Quad master tapes erased to be used for other programming. By 1981 this practiced had diminished greatly, especially those production broadcasts on CBS Television. But still there are "victims" of such practices as represented by this first and only tribute to THE GRAMMY HALL OF FAME which aired as a special one time presentation on CBS on May 18, 1981. Archival Television Audio, Inc. has had this broadcasts in its inventory for many years, but never played back until a client requested it. Sadly, the audio tape had its own problem issues and at first it appeared that it could not be salvaged at all. This tape was a victim of a condition detailed below. it was in very severe condition with 30% of its oxide layer flake off. However, by "baking" the tape for 13 hours I, Phil Gries, owner of ATA, was able to at least get a transcription discernable dub of this broadcast. It took a number of passes...stop and go...cleaning the tape recorder heads numerous times. The sound rendition of this baked tape has sections that are very good, sections that have issues with drop outs, some occasional drops in audio, occasional echo effects of audio, etc. I was able to also use Q tips with Isopropyl alcohol in addition to keep audible tonality as much as possible, keeping content of this broadcast as much possible, retaining 98% of this broadcast. The end result is that one can listen to this "lost" broadcast in its entirety with enjoyment realizing its limitations. STICKY-SHED SYNDROME is a condition created by the deterioration of the binders in a magnetic tape, which hold the ferric oxide magnetizable coating to its plastic carrier, or which hold the thinner back-coating on the outside of the tape. This deterioration renders the tape unusable. Some kinds of binder are known to break down over time, due to the absorption of moisture (hydrolysis). The symptoms of this breakdown can be immediately obvious even when rewinding the tape: tearing sounds and sluggish behavior. If a tape with sticky-shed syndrome is played, the reels will make screeching or squeaking sounds, and the tape will leave dusty, rusty particles on the guides and heads. In some cases, the symptoms are more subtle, causing intermittent dropouts. This television audio air check seems to be the only existing broadcast record, in this less than pristine playback condition, of this iconic broadcast, not existing in any known archive museum, CBS archives or in any private collection.
1981-05-25, NBC, min.
- Bob Hope
- Elizabeth Taylor
- Mary Martin
- Mickey Rooney
- Charleton Heston
- George Bush
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Robert Goulet
- George C. Scott
- Alexander Haig
- Marie Osmond
- Bernadette Peters
- James Coburn
- Brooke Shields
- Larry Holmes
- Christie Brinkley
- Robert Urich
- Dolores Hope
- Leslie Nielsen
- Don King
- Roger Staubach
- Hinton Battle
- Gregg Burge
- Gerry Cooney
- Phyllis Hyman
- Sugar Ray Leonard
- Wanda Richert
A bevy of stars joins Bob Hope for his birthday from the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
1981-09-12, NBC, 60 min.
December 12, 1980-September 26, 1981. This hour series was intermittently scheduled in several different time slots during this nine-month run, making it difficult to receive a loyal audience knowing when a neggxt broadcast would air. Return: More music and variety with Marie and her guests Bob Hope, Nell Carter and Jimmy Osmond. In routines, Hope and Marie sing and dance about traveling; and Marie plays the operator of a hall faced with the mass defection of a ballet troupe. Regulars include Nancy Steen. Musical Highlights: - "Celebration" ... Marie, dancers - Medley of swing tunes ... Nell, Marie, Jimmy - "Did You Have to Make Me Feel Uncertain" ... Jimmy
#6736: GEORGE BURNS
Order1981-11-16, NBC, 60 min.
Special: "I hated to wait until December to get jolly" - so George Burns opts to celebrate Christmas early. He's joined by Bob Hope; Ann-Margret; and five Playboy Playmates, who serenade him with "My Body Keeps Changing My Mind." Also: the gospel-singing Hawkins Family does "He'll Be There When You Need Him."
#18680: TV GUIDE REVIEW OF 1981
Order1982-02-08, , min.
A review of significant TV events of 1981 with Bob Hope, Walter Cronkite, and Dick Cavett.
#18682: BOB HOPE SHOW, THE
Order1982-03-28, NBC, min.
A variety show presented as monthly specials on NBC. Host: Bob Hope. Monologue only.
#6737: GEORGE BURNS
Order1982-05-04, NBC, 60 min.
- George Jessel
- Milton Berle
- Bob Hope
- Johnny Carson
- Dean Martin
- George Burns
- Gregory Peck
- Don Rickles
- Pat Boone
- Helen Reddy
- Steve Martin
- Jimmy Stewart
- Debby Boone
Special: A birthday celebration from 1979 for George (then 83), who talks about vaudeville; banters with Milton Berle, Jimmy Stewart, Helen Reddy, Gregory Peck, Don Rickles and George Jessel; and accepts sarcastic tributes from Bob Hope, Johnny Carson, Dean Martin, Steve Martin, and Pat and Debby Boone. (Repeat)
#18728: BOB HOPE SPECIAL
Order1982-09-22, NBC, min.
Bob's guest is Tom Sellack.
1984-03-14, NBC, 60 min.
- Howard Cosell
- Bob Hope
- Red Buttons
- Dean Martin
- Don Rickles
- Dick Shawn
- Rich Little
- Gavin MacLeod
- Gary Coleman
- Nell Carter
- Maureen Murphy
- George Peppard
- Mr. T.
- Ann Jillian
- Ricky Schroder
Celebrities roast Mr. T. (Lawrence Tero).