If only there was some way to brighten it. Oh, of course. [laughter] announcer he was a true patriot. Bob this has been a great trip. We have been to england and germany, crete, thailand, vietnam, korea, and alaska, and we are going to keep on going until we find howard hughes. [laughter] announcer our heros hero. Bob the monsoon really caught up with us in danang. The sky was black. The field was a morass of mud, but nothing bothered these marines. They waited five hours in this sea of mud for the show. And with an audience like that, you really have to go to work. [cheering] bob i had a great arrival here. I stepped off the plane and disappeared. [laughter] [applause] announcer and no performer in history has been more beloved by more generations. If i can just figure out some sly, subtle way to get him on the couch. [laughter] announcer introducing thanks for the memories, the bob hope specials, exclusively from time life. A brandnew collection for the whole family to enjoy together. . . Thanks for the memories of our camaraderie at work and on the team and all the years of our careers that you played straight for me i thank you so much . . Wait a minute. How do you like that . Stabbed with my own theme song. [laughter] announcer these are the most inspiring. Bob look at those cats up there. Hey, you all [cheers] announcer hilarious. What a terrible way to go. I still have eight jokes left. [laughter] announcer starstudded shows. [applause] you are adorable [laughter] pardon me, can i speak to my girl . [laughter] announcer from americas alltime favorite funnyman. Bob thats asome spicy meatballs. [laughter] just who are you . Bob i am santa claus. Ho, ho, ho. And im the jolly green giant. Ho, ho, ho, ho. [laughter] really . Congratulations. You make a wonderful Little French pea. [laughter] announcer from his earliest appearances [applause] announcer to his 90th birthday special. Im honored to be a part of bobs 90th birthday celebration. I usually celebrate your birthdays quietly at home with my family. [laughter] announcer there was no one bob hope couldnt crack up. Bob i will now make a 21inch incision. 21 inch . [laughter] bob would you care for the center cut . [laughter] he kept our troops smiling overseas. Bob each year when we make these trips, we try to bring you one of the outstanding glamour stars from back home. And this year, we hit the jackpot. Miss annmargaret. Right here. [applause] announcer he kept our hearts warm at home. Bob judy garland [applause] somewhere over the rainbow [applause] bob thanks, judy announcer he could sing. Bob wont you come home, bill bailey . Wont you come home announcer he could dance. Do you sing . No. Bob you tell jokes . No. Do you dance . [laughter] announcer and he loved to laugh, especially at himself. [laughter] how could you ever have married her . Bob well, it was a mistake. I proposed during a power failure. [laughter] and youve had one ever since. [laughter] announcer so get ready to be amused and amazed. Fall in love all over again with comedys commanderinchief. Mr. Bob hope. [applause] announcer bob hope was a true american legend. We all knew his voice, his jokes. Bob yes, sir. Yes, sir. Announcer his jokes. Bob in 25 years, i have never missed a show because of illness. No matter how sick nbc gets of me, i show up. [laughter] announcer his nose. I thought i had a funny beak. [laughter] those beautiful eyes. Your eyes are nice. And that cute little turned up nose. [laughter] my nose turns up. Yes, eventually. I am always glad to stand next to you because you make my nose look small. Wait a minute. [laughter] announcer the biggest stars were his closest friends. And making them laugh was his favorite pastime. I dont know what i am doing here, bob. I cant sing, and i cant dance. Bob oh, just stand there. Theyll do the singing and dancing. Dont worry about it. [laughter] announcer bobs specials were truly a whos who of hollywood. At home or abroad, the stars came out for bob. Bob is really one of my closest friends. And i would say he is one of the greatest, the funniest comedian in the world. Bob oh, come on. Thats not true. You are the funniest comedian in the world. I stand corrected. [laughter] announcer jack benny, danny thomas, george burns. Hats, canes trunks, trains thats the way it was in vaudeville announcer milton berle, Barbra Streisand, lucille ball. [laughter] bob if you couldnt do comedy, what would you like to do . If i couldnt do comedy . Probably what you do. [laughter] announcer bob newhart, phyllis diller, and, of course, he and bing didnt need to be on the road to have a good time. I cant believe this. A devout coward like you. Arent you afraid of rats . Bob why should i be . I made six road pictures with one. [laughter] announcer america has always loved bob hope, and we always will. Bob i just want to say we are in beautiful thailand, ladies and gentlemen, where in october you get the monsoons and in december you get me. [laughter] quite simply, the world i think has been a happier place and a better place because bob hope is in it. I am going to blow your brains out. [laughter] announcer introducing thanks for the memories, a brandnew collection exclusively from time life. Bob, i have a confession to make. Bob speak, my son. I like you. I really do. Bob i just wish you hadnt said that. You just killed 48 jokes. [laughter] announcer 10 dvds of bobs beloved, iconic tv specials, including hours and hours of rare gems that havent been seen since their original broadcast. The ladys in love with you [applause] announcer and now, for the first time, they are here in one exclusive, historic collection. Thank you thank you thank you [applause] announcer the hilarious comedy specials. Bob dont just stand there. Put the trash out. My darling, id love to, but shes your friend. [laughter] announcer the legendary christmas shows. Bob now ive got santa claus and youll never get him back. Why am i always laughing instead of the audience . [laughter] announcer and 40 years of bob entertaining our troops. Oh, nurse . Where is my faithful old nurse . [laughter] bob here i am, juliet oh, my faithful old nurse. [laughter] bob you know, this isnt such a bad part. [laughter] always near when i need thee. Bob ill never get an oscar, but who cares. [laughter] announcer each show is full of laughing, dancing, and unforgettable music. One of the most exciting new talents of our time, Barbra Streisand. [applause] Barbra Streisand any place i hang my hat is home announcer so call or go online to order thanks for the memories on 10 dvds for five payments of 19. 99. Bob you like that . [laughter] announcer you will get the Legendary Comedy and variety specials, plus rare historic clips like bobs first televised special. [applause] bob television. Well, he finally got me. Announcer his first show in color. Bob hey, bing, its me, im here. [laughter] announcer hilarious bloopers. We are the happiness boys. Im ernie. And im confused because i didnt see it. I am sorry. [laughter] im sorry. Ive got one eye and it was looking the other way. [laughter] announcer laughing with the president s. Bob i want to tell you, mr. President , with all the travel and all the work youve done, you look just great. [applause] bob, you look great, too. Together i hope i look that good when im your age. [laughter] announcer and exclusive extras, like bobs memories of world war ii. Bob this is bob command performance hope telling each nazi in russia today that crimea doesnt pay. [laughter] announcer plus, call in the next 18 minutes and we will send you a free bonus dvd of bob being fully roasted by dean martin and friends. And i am sure you will hear some wonderful things said about bob, but not from me. [laughter] announcer and thats not all. Youll also receive this beautiful 32page memory book filled with photos and stories honoring bobs incredible career. Bob thank you, america. You are on the best page of my memory book. Announcer and we are so convinced you will love thanks for the memories that we will ship it for free. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. If you dont absolutely love this historic collection, we will refund your purchase price, no questions asked. Thanks for the memories is an incredible value. Bob there is a lot of tv worth watching. Announcer 23 classic shows plus exclusive extras on 11 dvds. That is over 24 hours of comedy, music, and stars. Plus, the collectible memory book, all for just five payments of 19. 99. And well ship it for free. Bob i was hoping you would say that. Announcer this is the most complete collection of bob hope specials ever available, and you wont find it in stores. You can only find it right here with this exclusive tv offer. You know your seams are crooked . That shows how much you know. Im not wearing stockings. [laughter] announcer order now. A man dressed in khakis you may think that im a bit wacky why dont you get back in sacky . Theres room for two your nose and you [laughter] the image of bob hope is a sight that is indelibly etched in the consciousness of millions of our citizens who went to war to preserve this nation of ours. Bob hey, they want to surrender over there. [laughter] announcer he was a tv star, a movie star, a standup comic, and vaudeville veteran, but bob hope really won americas heart by bringing christmas cheer to our boys overseas. [laughter] i want to tell you here i am to share christmas with you and i bet you are afraid you wouldnt have a turkey. [laughter] announcer from world war ii. Bob i just want you boys to see what you are fighting for. [laughter] announcer to korea. Bob this is a first in television, and i cant tell you how happy we are to be here. Announcer from vietnam. Well, i have never seen so many interesting faces. What were they in civilian life . Bob happy. [laughter] announcer to desert storm. Bob are you ready . Yeah announcer bob always put on an unforgettable show for the troops. Why would a man like this come all of this way, volunteer on Christmas Day to appear here with us . Maybe he has committed a crime in United States or . [laughter] or maybe he is just some kind of a nut. You cant tell. [laughter] [applause] bob thank you so much. Happy to be here in thailand. Greenland. Tokyo, japan. England. Crete. Where are we . Oh, yeah. [laughter] here we are at carrier bennington. Okinawa. Here i am in da nang. I love coming here. Its always a blast. Cam ranh bay. If i mispronounce it, im through. I am very thrilled to be here. Here we are in guam. Wonderful to be here working in the middle of the south china sea. This joint is real nice. [laughter] this is Christmas Day vietnam. The guys here dont ask for much in vietnam. In fact, they said you are thrilled if you just wake up Christmas Morning here. [laughter] announcer the wars changed, the times changed, but for 40 years, wherever the action was, bob was there. Now are those ours . [laughter] bob you know this isnt such a bad part . What the hell is all that firing over there . Will you general, would you call off this war while we are on . Please. I dont know what you guys did to get here, but let that be a lesson to you. [laughter] i understand the enemy is all around, so please laugh it up. You dont want them to think we have a morale problem, would you . [laughter] [applause] announcer he always brought along his best jokes. Bob i forgot to burn my draft card, and here i am. [applause] announcer his best friends. Oh, doctor, we are ready in the operating room. [cheers] announcer and some special guests he knew would lift their spirits. Hi, boys. All hi i know about your glamour girls you have taken on all those other trips. Raquel welch. Romy schneider. And annmargaret at okinawa airbase. Gee, you really lead an exciting life. Bob oh, i dont know, when youve seen one airbase, youve seen them all. [laughter] bob is annmargaret one name or two . I spell annmargaret with a hyphen. [laughter] bob i spell it with an exclamation point. [laughter] bob how do you like our flights from the states . Pretty wild, wasnt it . It really was incredible. A few days ago i was in a studio in hollywood doing love scenes with dean martin and jimmy stewart, and now here i am in vietnam with you. Bob how lucky can one girl get . [laughter] [applause] bob thanks from america to all our men in blue our boys in khaki, too our tough marines, our coast guard, our army nurses, true we thank you so much as somebody who has worn the uniform of this country, i just wanted to say thank you for being who you are. Hey, bob, they tell me i am really enjoying myself. [laughter] bob not yet, you are still standing. [laughter] announcer introducing thanks for the memories, a brandnew collection exclusively from time life. Bob who are you . Whats the difference . Kiss me. [laughter] announcer 10 dvds of bobs beloved iconic tv specials. Including hours and hours of rare gems that have not been seen since their original broadcast. Im just one of those very strongwilled people who cannot stay hypnotized. Bob i know, but a stronger mind just takes longer. Im not expecting this to be a snap. [snap] [laughter] announcer and now, for the first time, they are all here in one exclusive, historic collection. Bob isnt that marvelous . Announcer the hilarious comedy specials. Bob what kind of a bird are you anyway . Well [laughter] well [laughter] announcer the legendary christmas shows. And have yourself a merry Little Christmas now announcer and 40 years of bob entertaining our troops. We can do anything you can do. Show him, raquel. [cheering] i am very happy to be here with you tourists. Say, what part of miami is this . [laughter] announcer each show is full of laughing, dancing, and unforgettable music. Bob ladies and gentlemen, the carpenters. Talking it over just the two of us working together daytoday announcer so call or go online to order thanks for the memories on 10 dvds for five payments of 19. 99. Tell me more. Announcer you will get the Legendary Comedy and variety specials, plus rare historic clips like bobs first televised special. Bob me love you, moon face. Aw, me love you, too. Announcer his first show in color. Bob this is the first time i have tried to be funny and gorgeous, too. [laughter] announcer hilarious bloopers. Who is this great leader who is about to [laughter] announcer laughing with the president s. Which way is the golf course . [laughter] announcer and exclusive extras, like shanks for the memories. Please dont shoot me hitting the ball. [laughter] announcer plus, call in the next 10 minutes, and we will send you a free bonus dvd of bob being fully roasted by dean martin and friends. President reagan bob would do well in politics. He certainly has to be one of the most familiar faces in america. He has entertained over 10 million troops, been seen by more than 100 million tv viewers, and if you throw in the 27 people who have seen his movies, you have a pretty sizable constituency. [laughter] announcer and thats not all. You will also receive this beautiful 32page memory book, filled with photos and stories honoring bobs incredible career. We will see you home, god bless you. [applause] announcer and we are so convinced you will love thanks for the memories that we will ship it for free. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. If you dont absolutely love this historic collection, we will refund your purchase price, no questions asked. All right . All right. Announcer thanks for the memories is an incredible value. 23 classic shows, plus exclusive extras on 11 dvds. That is over 24 hours of comedy, music, and stars, plus the collectible memory book. All for just five payments of 19. 99, and we will ship it for free. I cant believe it. Announcer this is the most complete collection of bob hope specials ever available. And you wont find it in stores. You can only find it right here with this exclusive tv offer. Oh, that was beautiful. Announcer order now. Bob i dont care where im going just as long as im with you put it there, pal [applause] bob hope is the most generous performer ive ever had the privilege of working with. Announcer bob knew you could not put on a really great show without incredible dancing and music. Just me and my shadow announcer over the years, he perfected the art of the duet. The two of us there will always be for you and me the two of us we will always be together like the cat in the cream announcer bobs shows were always full of songs to make us smile. Youre an older smoothie [applause] you are cranky you are a tribute to the magic of medicare [laughter] how strong you were how young and gay bob i dont remember that. [laughter] a prince of men in every way ah, yes, i remember it well announcer and he knew that music would bring us together when we needed it most. Silent night holy night , all is bright sleep in heavenly peace bob it has been a great day. And you all, we just wish you the greatest of new years. A lot of luck and hurry home. Bye. My father saw you in the South Pacific the year i was born. My son saw you two years ago over in desert storm with the 101st airborne. But i, bob, had the pleasure of seeing you in vietnam on my first of three tours there. Thank you for the memories. [applause] bob i have heard of offbroadway, but this is ridiculous. [laughter] announcer introducing thanks for the memories, a brandnew collection exclusively from time life. Bob ladies and gentlemen, the first man to set foot on the moon, neil armstrong, right here. Announcer 10 dvds of bobs beloved iconic tv specials, including hours and hours of rare gems that have not been seen since their original broadcast. Now this is the first time ive been here. I thought it would be fun to bring somebody who would represent you all. [applause] what is your name . Dan . Hey, dan, this couldve been you. [laughter] announcer and now, for the first time, they are all here in one exclusive historic collection. [laughter] announcer the hilarious comedy specials. Bob do you think insult humor is the easiest to come up with . Standing next to you, it is. [laughter] announcer the legendary christmas shows. Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy, do you hear what i hear . Do you hear what i year . Announcer and 40 years of bob entertaining our troops. Bob first, i want to apologize for us being a little late. But coming out of nha trang, we had one of those chicken pilots who wont fly just because a couple of motors are missing. [laughter] announcer each show is full of laughing, dancing, and unforgettable music. Il signore deano martino. [applause] oh, youll never forget the via venetto in rome, wonderful rome announcer so call or go online to order thanks for the memories on 10 dvds for five payments of 19. 99. Bob if there was only more of me to go around. [laughter] announcer you will get the Legendary Comedy and variety specials, plus rare historic clips like bobs first televised special. Bob which camera is working . [laughter] announcer his first show in color. There are a few people who still remember you from motion pictures. [laughter] [laughter] announcer hilarious bloopers. I dont care how rich you are, you cant disrupt this hospital. We are sick people here. There are sick people here. [laughter] announcer laughing with the president s. President carter i have been in office now for 489 days, and when i spend three more weeks, i will have stayed as many nights in the white house as bob hope has. [laughter] announcer and exclusive extras, like bobs memories of world war ii. Bob im very happy to be here. I understand crosby was here last year. Is that right . Thats right. Bob well im here to apologize for him. Here you are. Announcer plus, call in the next three minutes, and we will send you a free bonus dvd of bob being fully roasted by dean martin and friends. [applause] jack benny almost every tv comedian, of course, uses cue cards, but bob is the only one i know who uses them at house parties. [laughter] jack benny he even used cue cards on his wedding night. [laughter] [applause] jack benny he was so nervous, he threw up his hands and shouted, not now, sweetheart, i have a headache. [laughter] jack benny and his wife dolores said, bob, you are reading my card. [laughter] [applause] announcer and thats not all, you will also receive this beautiful 32page memory book filled with photos and stories honoring bobs incredible career. That is the nicest present you could have given us. Announcer and we are so convinced you will love thanks for the memories that we will ship it for free. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. If you dont absolutely love this historic collection, we will refund your purchase price, no questions asked. Bob everybody down off the ceiling. All right. [laughter] announcer thanks for the memories is an incredible value. 23 classic shows, plus exclusive extras on 11 dvds. That is over 24 hours of comedy, music, and stars, plus the collectible memory book, all for just five payments of 19. 99, and well ship it for free. Bob that is just perfect. [laughter] announcer this is the most complete collection of bob hope specials ever available, and you wont find it in stores. You can only find it right here with this exclusive tv offer. How about that . Announcer order now. Thanks for the memories we have only just begun we thank you so much [applause] ladies and gentlemen, bob hope. [applause] announcer order now. Announcer the preceding has been a paid advertisement for time lifes video collection. The preceding has been a prayed a paid program. Announcer the following is a paid program. The opinions and views expressed do not reflect those of bloomberg lp, its affiliates, or its employees. The following is a paid advertisement for time lifes video collection. This is soul. Oneofakind music that comes from deep in the heart. By the artists we love