A Bob Hope Comedy Special (1963)
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.
Top billed cast
Bob HopeSelf
Barbra StreisandSelf
Tuesday WeldSelf
Dean MartinSelf
James GarnerSelf
Verna FeltonSelf
Jesse WhiteSelf
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