In 1983, Bob Hope was honored at a black-tie gala in Washington, DC to honor his 81st birthday. Guests who would perform on the stage of the Opera House of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts included Ronald Reagan, then president, Lucille Ball, Dudley Moore, Tom Selleck, Barbara Mandrell, Loretta Lynn, Phyllis Diller, Howard Cosell, George C. Scott, Kermit the Frog, Sheena Easton, Flip Wilson, Brooke Shields, Twiggy, Tommy Tune, and Dolores Hope. You can read all about the how Hope worked with his guests and his writers and what happened behind-the-scenes of these classic Bob Hope video clips by reading my book “THE LAUGH MAKERS: A Behind-the-Scenes Tribute to Bob Hope’s Incredible Gag Writers.” Says “laugh-In’s” Gary Owens: “The Laugh Makers is the book we’ve all been waiting for. It’s jam-packed with stories, anecdotes and un-retouched photos from a fondly remembered past, recalling often hilarious, sometimes heartwarming, and always touching tales of legendary stars, near-legendary stars and one or two complete failures — which happens in show business. You can look it up in your Funk & Wagnalls.” To get your copy, just click on this Amazon link: www.amazon.com Or this Barnes & Noble link: search.barnesandnoble.com Or, if you’d prefer the KINDLE e-version for .99, click here: www.amazon.com
Video Rating: 5 / 5
Love this clip of our lovable Lucy, I don’t remember seeing it. Well it was 1983, the year I married, so guess I missed it. But thank you for posting it. What a fabulous entertainer she was, and she sang her Broadway tune great!! I Love Lucy!!!
@TheLaughMakers I would love to see more!! These are incredible!!
Lucy sang very well! And looked great! God, I miss her so much! Will always Love Lucy……
Yes! Don’t wander off. There are more…
i adore her
I’l got more clips of Lucy over the years. Gradually, I’ll get them all uploaded. Don’t wander off… Glad you’re enjoying them!
She was still adorable! Elisabeth
Thks fr uploading amazing footage of Lucy~! Hope there’s more…
I am just loving all these rare Lucy treats you have posted. Just when I think i’ve seen it all here comes another rare gem. THANKS!!!