I thank you, very much. Thank you. [ cheering ] come on, come on, folks. [ cheering ] thank you. [ cheering ] i just wanted to say, its about time. Ive been camped out ive been back of that curtain. [ applause ] look, that is very flattering. We know, all of us on this show, that youve been showing up early to come in here. People were out in line with beach chairs. Theyve got wine coolers, theyve got beer, [ cheering ] theyve got radios, and finally, the page went out last night and said, hey, the shows starting. They said, forget it. Were having a great time anyway, i dont mind the beach chairs out there, but do you have to set up the volleyball net . Give me a break. Anyway, thank you for coming tonight. Excuse me . Worth the wait well, thank you. [ applause ] this last week is getting a little out of hand, with the press. Its a little, kind of, overkill. I mean, were leaving, but i saw a banner on a bus today that said, see them before theyre gone. Johnny carson and the spotted owl
[ music, applause ] okay, folks. Moving along. Okay. Tomorrow night on nbc at 9 30, this next gentleman has a special called, bob hopes america, red white and beautiful, swimsuit edition. Catchy title. Then on sunday, may 17th, bob will be at the university of rhode island, receiving his 54th Honorary Degree during the day, for side show at the majestic theater. Would you welcome mr. Bob hope . [ music, applause ] good to see you. How are you feeling . Pretty good. Thanks for coming. 54th Honorary Degree . From a college . Yup. What are you gonna do . [ laughter ] now, youve got to show up for that, of course. Now, when you show up, do you have to give a commencement address . Actually, you dont do that, john. Theres somebody there, playing straight, some big guy, and i just go out and tell a couple of jokes sort of pay it back for them giving me a degree. But it works good. What would you tell the graduating class of 1992 . Well, you know, id just tell them how to handle the whole sit