Audiobooks Narrated by Bob Hope

Nostalgia Radio’s All-Time Favorites, Vol. 3

"Enjoy sixteen of the greatest programs from radio’s golden age and the Hollywood celebrities that starred in them. Nostalgia radio had incredible comedy, mystery, detective, western, sci-fi, and musical and drama shows that kept Americans glued to their radio sets. Families gathered around their living room radios to hear their favorite Hollywood stars in fully-dramatized broadcasts that entertained millions. In this collection of sixteen episodes, you’ll hear The Jack Benny Program with Jack and all his gang, Suspense with Margaret O’Brien, The Charlie McCarthy Show with Edgar Bergan and Orson Welles, The Bickersons with Lew Parker and Frances Langford, The Great Gildersleeve with Willard Waterman, Dragnet with Jack Webb, and many more! Dark Fantasy 2/6/42 “The Sea Phantom” w/ Ben MorrisThe Charlie McCarthy Show 11/5/44 w/ guests Orson Welles and John Roberts PowersThe Judy Canova Show 9/22/45 “Horseback Riding and Picnic Supper Party” w/ Judy CanovaThe Molle’ Mystery Theater 3/29/46 “The Creeper” w/ Bernard LenrowThe Philco Radio Time 1/29/47 w/ Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, and Dorothy LamourYou Are There 8/25/47 “The Last Day of Pompeii” w/ John DaleyThe Adv. of Sam Spade, Detective 9/26/48 “The Dick Foley Caper” w/ Howard DuffSuspense 11/25/48 “The Screaming Woman” w/ Margaret O’BrienScreen Director’s Playhouse 6/5/49 “The Killers” w/ Burt LancasterThe Jack Benny Program 2/26/50 “Sketch: The Fiddler” w/ Jack BennyLife With Luigi 5/2/50 “Sootho’s Cough Syrup Guarantee” w/ J. Carrol NaishThe Line-Up 7/27/50 “The Paradise Murder Case”The Phil Harris & Alice Faye Show 11/12/50 “Phil Has a Nightmare” w/ Phil Harris & Alice FayeThe Bickersons 5/10/51 “The Gooseby Vacation” w/ Lew Parker and Frances LangfordThe Great Gildersleeve 11/7/51 “Building a House” w/ Willard WatermanDragnet 9/1/53 “The Big Bop” w/ Jack Webb"

CBS Radio (Author), Alice Faye, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Bruce Lancaster, Edgar Bergen, Howard Duff, J. Caroll Naish, Jack Webb, Judy Canova, Orson Welles, Phil Harris, a full cast (Narrator)

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Classic Radio Spotlight: Bing and Bob, Vol. 1

"Bing Crosby and Bob Hope are heard together and separately in ten of the greatest shows from the Golden Age of radio! Bing Crosby and Bob Hope each had long careers in radio, the movies, and on television. They each had their own radio programs and often appeared together. This collection contains ten radio broadcasts, some with Bing and Bob together and others with them appearing separately. Some of the supporting players include Penny Singleton and Arthur Lake, Judy Garland, Orson Welles, Virginia Bruce, Mel Blanc, Ralph Bellamy, Carole Lombard, and Cecil B. DeMille! The Bob Hope Show, 12/20/38 - Guests Blondie and DagwoodThe Bob Hope Show, 3/9/39 - Guest Judy GarlandThe Lux Radio Theatre, 1/15/40 - “Sing You Sinners” (1 hour)The Lux Radio Theatre, 9/16/40 - “Love Is News” (1 hour)The Lux Radio Theatre, 3/10/41 - “The Awful Truth” (1 hour)The Lux Radio Theatre, 6/9/41 - “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” (1 hour)The Lux Radio Theatre, 10/19/42 - “My Favorite Blonde” (1 hour)The Lux Radio Theatre, 4/5/43 - “The Road to Morocco” (1 hour)The Bob Hope Show, 9/28/43 - Guest Orson WellesThe Cavalcade of America, 10/11/43 - with Bob Hope"

Black Eye Entertainment (Author), Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, a full cast (Narrator)

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The Pepsodent Show - Volume 1 - Constance Bennett & Olivia de Haviland

"The name Leslie Townes Hope is not the most familiar to us. Born in Eltham, London on May 29th, 1903 he and his family emigrated to the United States aboard the SS Philadelphia before moving to Cleveland, Ohio.Although he entered showbusiness in the 1920s it was only in 1928 that he changed his name to the one and only Bob Hope.Stints in Vaudeville and then Broadway were followed by his radio debut in 1932 and feature films in 1938. 1938 was a banner year for Bob Hope as it was also the debut season for the eventual decade running smash-hit radio show: The Pepsodent Show. Despite the sponsors name getting the billing this was Hope’s show. His opening monologue was the result of his hiring from his own pocket – he had an extravagant salary from the sponsor - of a team of 8 writers to write top notch jokes and skits. His comic timing turned him into a sensation. The show was so popular that it had its pick of the best of show business stars. Everyone wanted in.Now its time to cut the talk and get ready for laughs. It’s time for Bob Hope and his guests."

Staff Writer (Author), Bob Hope, Constance Bennett, Olivia De Haviland (Narrator)

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The Pepsodent Show - Volume 2 - Martha Raye & Chico Marx

"The name Leslie Townes Hope is not the most familiar to us. Born in Eltham, London on May 29th, 1903 he and his family emigrated to the United States aboard the SS Philadelphia before moving to Cleveland, Ohio.Although he entered showbusiness in the 1920s it was only in 1928 that he changed his name to the one and only Bob Hope.Stints in Vaudeville and then Broadway were followed by his radio debut in 1932 and feature films in 1938. 1938 was a banner year for Bob Hope as it was also the debut season for the eventual decade running smash-hit radio show: The Pepsodent Show. Despite the sponsors name getting the billing this was Hope’s show. His opening monologue was the result of his hiring from his own pocket – he had an extravagant salary from the sponsor - of a team of 8 writers to write top notch jokes and skits. His comic timing turned him into a sensation. The show was so popular that it had its pick of the best of show business stars. Everyone wanted in.Now its time to cut the talk and get ready for laughs. It’s time for Bob Hope and his guests."

Staff Writer (Author), Bob Hope, Chico Marx, Martha Raye (Narrator)

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The Pepsodent Show - Volume 3 - Dagwood Blondie & Lum and Abner

"The name Leslie Townes Hope is not the most familiar to us. Born in Eltham, London on May 29th, 1903 he and his family emigrated to the United States aboard the SS Philadelphia before moving to Cleveland, Ohio.Although he entered showbusiness in the 1920s it was only in 1928 that he changed his name to the one and only Bob Hope.Stints in Vaudeville and then Broadway were followed by his radio debut in 1932 and feature films in 1938. 1938 was a banner year for Bob Hope as it was also the debut season for the eventual decade running smash-hit radio show: The Pepsodent Show. Despite the sponsors name getting the billing this was Hope’s show. His opening monologue was the result of his hiring from his own pocket – he had an extravagant salary from the sponsor - of a team of 8 writers to write top notch jokes and skits. His comic timing turned him into a sensation. The show was so popular that it had its pick of the best of show business stars. Everyone wanted in.Now its time to cut the talk and get ready for laughs. It’s time for Bob Hope and his guests."

Staff Writer (Author), Bob Hope, Dagwood Blondie, Lum And Abner (Narrator)

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The Pepsodent Show - Volume 4 - Judy Garland & Betty Grable

"The name Leslie Townes Hope is not the most familiar to us. Born in Eltham, London on May 29th, 1903 he and his family emigrated to the United States aboard the SS Philadelphia before moving to Cleveland, Ohio.Although he entered showbusiness in the 1920s it was only in 1928 that he changed his name to the one and only Bob Hope.Stints in Vaudeville and then Broadway were followed by his radio debut in 1932 and feature films in 1938. 1938 was a banner year for Bob Hope as it was also the debut season for the eventual decade running smash-hit radio show: The Pepsodent Show. Despite the sponsors name getting the billing this was Hope’s show. His opening monologue was the result of his hiring from his own pocket – he had an extravagant salary from the sponsor - of a team of 8 writers to write top notch jokes and skits. His comic timing turned him into a sensation. The show was so popular that it had its pick of the best of show business stars. Everyone wanted in.Now its time to cut the talk and get ready for laughs. It’s time for Bob Hope and his guests."

Staff Writer (Author), Betty Grable, Bob Hope, Judy Garland (Narrator)

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The Pepsodent Show - Volume 5 - Dizzy Dean & Kate Smith

"The name Leslie Townes Hope is not the most familiar to us. Born in Eltham, London on May 29th, 1903 he and his family emigrated to the United States aboard the SS Philadelphia before moving to Cleveland, Ohio.Although he entered showbusiness in the 1920s it was only in 1928 that he changed his name to the one and only Bob Hope.Stints in Vaudeville and then Broadway were followed by his radio debut in 1932 and feature films in 1938. 1938 was a banner year for Bob Hope as it was also the debut season for the eventual decade running smash-hit radio show: The Pepsodent Show. Despite the sponsors name getting the billing this was Hope’s show. His opening monologue was the result of his hiring from his own pocket – he had an extravagant salary from the sponsor - of a team of 8 writers to write top notch jokes and skits. His comic timing turned him into a sensation. The show was so popular that it had its pick of the best of show business stars. Everyone wanted in.Now its time to cut the talk and get ready for laughs. It’s time for Bob Hope and his guests."

Staff Writer (Author), Bob Hope, Dizzy Dean, Kate Smith (Narrator)

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The Pepsodent Show - Volume 6 - Hedda Hopper & Humphrey Bogart

"The name Leslie Townes Hope is not the most familiar to us. Born in Eltham, London on May 29th, 1903 he and his family emigrated to the United States aboard the SS Philadelphia before moving to Cleveland, Ohio.Although he entered showbusiness in the 1920s it was only in 1928 that he changed his name to the one and only Bob Hope.Stints in Vaudeville and then Broadway were followed by his radio debut in 1932 and feature films in 1938. 1938 was a banner year for Bob Hope as it was also the debut season for the eventual decade running smash-hit radio show: The Pepsodent Show. Despite the sponsors name getting the billing this was Hope’s show. His opening monologue was the result of his hiring from his own pocket – he had an extravagant salary from the sponsor - of a team of 8 writers to write top notch jokes and skits. His comic timing turned him into a sensation. The show was so popular that it had its pick of the best of show business stars. Everyone wanted in.Now its time to cut the talk and get ready for laughs. It’s time for Bob Hope and his guests."

Staff Writer (Author), Bob Hope, Hedda Hopper, Humphrey Bogart (Narrator)

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The Petrified Forest & Ninotchka

"In Hollywood's Golden Age stars were everywhere. As well as entertaining us in the local movie theatre many of them came to our home, our very own living room. Here they would perform radio versions of big-name films. Screen Directors Playhouse was famous for the lavish use of stars in their productions. Listen now and find out why it really was just like having your very own film studio in your living room."

Damon Runyon, Jack Rose (Author), Bob Hope, Broderick Crawford, Jane Russell (Narrator)

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The Big Show - Episode 7

"As the 1950s dawned America was a colossus militarily, economically and culturally. It bestrode a globe it was doing so much to shape in its own image. But it had concerns; the threat of communism. And for the Movies and Radio there was another concern: the emerging rise of Television.For Radio, still in its golden age of mass audiences and star filled programmes, they had a handy solution with 'The Big Show'. Its premise was simple but effective. Take 90 minutes of air-time and fill it with the stars of stage, screen and radio doing comedy sketches, drama extracts and musical numbers.It sounds simple enough and aided by a huge budget from NBC it was a success, staffed by the best writers and technical team in the business.Hosted by Tallulah Bankhead, with her sharp and acidic wit and her brilliance at ad-libbing 'The Big Show' was big entertainment with big stars for a big audience."

Goodman Ace (Author), Bob Hope, Phil Harris, Tallulah Bankhead (Narrator)

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Screen Directors Playhouse - The Paleface & Butch Minds the Baby

"In Hollywood's Golden Age stars were everywhere. As well as entertaining us in the local movie theatre many of them came to our home, our very own living room. Here they would perform radio versions of big-name films. Screen Directors Playhouse was famous for the lavish use of stars in their productions. Listen now and find out why it really was just like having your very own film studio in your living room."

Damon Runyon, Jack Rose (Author), Bob Hope, Broderick Crawford, Jane Russell (Narrator)

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The Bob Hope Show With Beethoven & Bing Crosby

"Strap yourself into this science fiction classic! Explore the mysteries that this audiobook has to offer, and jump into the action!"

Bob Hope (Author), Bob Hope (Narrator)

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