Bob Hope's Overseas Christmas Tours: Around the World with the Troops - 1941-1972 (1980)
A tribute to Bob Hope's 31 years of entertaining American troops overseas. This program includes footage - previously unreleased - which was obtained from various armed services sources, as well as excerpts from previous specials. Shown in 2 parts, the first part covers the 1940s and 1950s; part 2 covers the Vietnam era, 1964-72. Includes footage taken at over 50 military bases worldwide.
Korean Kittens sing 'What'd I Say'. Vic Damone sings 'More' and 'Strangers in the Night' for wounded soldier. Bob Hope and Joey Heatherton do a song and dance. Joey sings Spanish Flea. Billy Graham gives pep talk to soldiers. Diane Shelton does acrobatic act. Appearances by Johnny Grant, Diane McBain. Tippi Hedren makes a short appearance. Skit with girls protesting Hope's treatment of them. Anita Bryant sings 'Silent Night'. Troupe visits wounded. Hope asks General Leo Wald why we must win. Other participants are Rita Feria (Miss World), Les Brown and his Band of Reknown, Phyllis Diller.
