Bob Hope's Christmas Special from Waikoloa, Hawaii (1989)
On this festive and tropical Holiday outing, Bob Hope introduces The Associated Press- All American Football Team. Mother and daughter country duo, The Judds, sing Winter Wonderland and Beautiful Star of Bethlehem and Bob and Barbara Eden perform his signature Christmas song, Silver Bells. Comedy bits include a spoof of the hit movie Steel Magnolias. Entitled Steel Petunias, the skit has Bob Hope dressed in drag as the Dolly Parton character, Miss Trudy !
Show Biz Legend Bob Hope and his lovely wife Dolores welcome Loni Anderson, Barbara Eden, Joey Lawrence, Ed Marinaro and The Judds (Wynonna and Naomi) into their home for a warm, home-style Christmas in Dec. of 1993. Highlights from the 2-hour show include a look back at some of the funniest moments from 40 years of Bob Hope Christmas Specials. Wynonna and Naomi Judd perform a haunting rendition of "Beautiful Star of Bethlehem", while Bob and Dolores sing the traditional Holiday classic "Silver Bells".
