BOB HOPE MONTH PART 5

Originally broadcast on WNIB
Saturday, May 30, 1998

LUX RADIO THEATRE (4-14-47) “Monsieur Beaucaire” starring Bob Hope and Joan Caulfield in their original screen roles in the radio version of Paramount’s 1946 screen comedy based on the Booth Tarkington novel. Hope is a barber in the reign of Louis XV who exchanges identities with a duke for political purposes. Host is William Keighley. AFRS re-broadcast. (15:16; 15:30; 19:50)

PHILCO RADIO TIME (6-18-47) Bob Hope and golfer Jimmy Demaret join Bing in New York for the last show of Crosby’s first season for Philco. Bob tries to convince Bing to go to South America. John Scott Trotter and the orchestra, announcer Glenn Riggs. Philco Radios, ABC. (30:00)

COMMAND PERFORMANCE #195 (10-11-451 Ralph Edwards is emcee for a request show presenting a special version of Truth or Con-sequences. Joining in the fun are Connie Haines, William Frawley, Edgar Kennedy, and Bob Hope who, dressed as a woman, helps with a consequence. AFRS. (29:14)

SCREEN DIRECTORS PLAYHOUSE (4-3-49) “The Ghost Breakers” starring Bob Hope in a radio version of his 1940 film about a trip to Cuba to investigate an eerie mansion. Cast includes Shirley Mitchell and Sheldon Leonard. Sustaining, NBC. (30:00)

BOB HOPE SHOW (3-13-49) Bob’s guest is Fred Allen who joins in a sketch about “Arthur Hopefry’s Talent Scouts.” Regulars include Doris Day, Hy Averback, Jack Kirkwood, Irene Ryan, Les Brown and his Band of Renown. Lux Soap, Spry, NBC. (29:51)