Johnny wanted it to be spontaneous but Hope insisted it be rehearsed, or at the least scripted. I'm guessing Johnny's line about did you ever work with a pig before was an adlib, it took Bob a second to get the comeback going but it landed well. I went back and paused at 8:14 right after Johnny said it, Johnny's smirk and Hope's daggers says it all.
When Bob Hope airport was changed to Burbank airport it was sad day. These were the greatest moments in history Once your gone couple years after you will be only a memory
For the people saying that Johnny Carson hated Bob Hope with a passion - and you could be right - but look at 13:15 when Johnny pats the back of Bob's hand. A man does not pat the back of another man's hand without their being some kind of fondness involved. Just an observation.
He didn't start disliking Bob Hope until he began losing both his hearing and eyesight. His health is perfectly fine here and there's no problem between the two of them at all here.
I don't buy it that he hated Bob Hope at all. He might not have liked the alleged scripting of Hope in Hope's later years. I don't think this exchange, in 1977, was scripted at all. It seems pretty natural to me.
My favorite moment is when Bob Hope tells Johnny Carson's world famous Tonight Show Band to "shut the hell up" with a wave of his hand.🤣🤣🤣 (That's at 13:05)
Bob Hope I believe still holds the record for one of the longest contracts in show business history. He had over half a century of appearances entertaining the troops, dating back to WW2. When I was younger, Bob Hope was still making public appearances even well into the 1990’s. One of a select few in Hollywood to have lived to age 100. As far as I know, he never really retired. He was a tireless performer who was properly given the nickname ‘Rapid Robert’. As others pointed out, Bob had a bit of an egotistical personality, as many comedians do. Here he interrupts Johnny Carson as he was trying to get some words out.
It's hilarious that you think making appearances on someone's shows denotes friendship rather than show business. Johnny hated having Bob on his show because Hope was a practiced entertainer rather than a spontaneous one, and he had a lot of clout with the network that allowed him to come on the show whenever he wanted - because it was good for the ratings. And Johnny made guest appearances on Bob's shows because that was also good for the network and it was expected of him. Business, not actual friendship.
I don't believe any of that garbage claim about Hope and Carson. When people make claims Hope couldn't ad lib, I KNOW they are full of it. Hope had a long reputation for being a top notch ad libber. Red Skelton was that way, so was Groucho Marx. Maybe in his later years, he had to be scripted, but it is clear this exchange was NOT scripted.
@@Stretch1003 You weren't there. You are believing bios that were written long after these two men have died. Unlike you, I am old enough to remember Hope's reputation as a top notch ad-libber years before this exchange. Hope started in burlesque, and you HAD to be sharp to be able to survive that era. They were not "practiced entertainers" with scripts. Good grief, you guys really don't know what you are talking about.
I seriously doubt Hope was scripted here. Carson seemed to genuinely like Hope's comments. For those who don't know, Hope was a master ad libber in his time. Perhaps in his later years he had to have his jokes scripted, but that wasn't true for most of his long career.
Hope had a deal with NBC that allowed him to walk on to Carson's show at will. Carson despised him. Hope was not the jovial comedian he portrayed. He was a serial philanderer and ruthless self promoter.
Bob’s crossed arms body language was very illuminating of the tension between them. Johnny’s job as the host was to get the guests to talk but this was a Bob performance, not a conversation.
The line about falling asleep to Carson's monologues clearly hurt him, you can see it in his face when he turns. Hope wasn't an insult comic. Rickles could have said it, and it would have been funny and clearly in fun. From Hope it was mean spirited.
Hope always had an agenda and didn't give a crap what anyone else was doing or wanted. I picture him getting up in the morning and practicing every word that will come out of his mouth that day. He was the exact opposite of improvisational humor.
You don't know this. In fact, Hope for most of his career was a master ad libber who could more than hold his own against the Master himself, Groucho Marx. I don't know where people get these stories about Carson, but obviously these claims were made long after his death. There was no scripted material here, and Carson seemed to have enjoyed Hope's company.
John did a great job for this appearance, hid it well. Wasn't John's disdain for Hope was that Bob stole jokes or had terrible ones? Can't remember exactly.
What’s the most funny is the dynamic going here. Bob is desperately trying to be fantastic and the harder he tries the worse he does and Johnny tees him up to steer him back and Bob is thankful and resentful and frustrated and tries even harder. Bob knows hes outclassed in this setting and hates it
Carson did NOT like Hope cuz Hope only came on the show to plug stuff he was doing. He never ever came to hang out and chat. The thing is Hope has been associated with NBC since the days of radio. Thats a VERY long time.
Bob Hope was a great entertainer and spent his life entertaining our troops.
And interrupting our host
These two were great and loved each other. Damn. Johnny Carson was number one and will always be. Bob Hope was wonderful.
You’re kidding, right? It’s widely known that Carson did not like Hope. Seeing how annoying his act had become by this point, it’s easy to see why.
You need to brush up on your Johnny Carson history. Johnny detested having Bob on his show.
I understand that Hope did his specials on NBC - but, with all Carson’s power -he couldn’t refuse to have Hope as a guest!
Johnny wanted it to be spontaneous but Hope insisted it be rehearsed, or at the least scripted.
I'm guessing Johnny's line about did you ever work with a pig before was an adlib, it took Bob a second to get the comeback going but it landed well.
I went back and paused at 8:14 right after Johnny said it, Johnny's smirk and Hope's daggers says it all.
My father's brother (my uncle) was a pilot in the Army Air Force in WW 2, we have a picture of him with Bob Hope. It was taken in front of their C-47.
Johnny Carson and Bob Hope entertained the USA and beyond for decades!
All around class acts.
Johnny's final monologue came at Bob Hope's 90th birthday special on May 14, 1993. Almost a year after retiring from the Tonight Show.
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When Bob Hope airport was changed to Burbank airport it was sad day.
These were the greatest moments in history
Once your gone couple years after you will be only a memory
Yes, sad!
He did alot for our troups !!!he was a great one!!! 😊😊😊❤❤❤ His Holliday's spent make our boys& girls fillgood a great American!!!😊😊❤ .jf
So cool this was in my Feed on Xmas🎄
Bob was one of my godmother's best friends ❗
Johnny Carson's TH-cam channel does not have one million subscribers. It should be 10 million.
I miss the good old days.
When entertainers had class.
This man was a saint.
For the people saying that Johnny Carson hated Bob Hope with a passion - and you could be right - but look at 13:15 when Johnny pats the back of Bob's hand. A man does not pat the back of another man's hand without their being some kind of fondness involved. Just an observation.
it's a display of dominance by johnny.
He didn't start disliking Bob Hope until he began losing both his hearing and eyesight. His health is perfectly fine here and there's no problem between the two of them at all here.
I don't buy it that he hated Bob Hope at all. He might not have liked the alleged scripting of Hope in Hope's later years. I don't think this exchange, in 1977, was scripted at all. It seems pretty natural to me.
@@Rusty3659 They seemed to have good rapport with each other here. I don't think there was any animosity here on Carson's part.
Both men had their issues. And both men were brilliant.
So do you, so does everyone. Sinners
My favorite moment is when Bob Hope tells Johnny Carson's world famous Tonight Show Band to "shut the hell up" with a wave of his hand.🤣🤣🤣 (That's at 13:05)
Bob Hope I believe still holds the record for one of the longest contracts in show business history.
He had over half a century of appearances entertaining the troops, dating back to WW2. When I was younger, Bob Hope was still making public appearances even well into the 1990’s.
One of a select few in Hollywood to have lived to age 100. As far as I know, he never really retired. He was a tireless performer who was properly given the nickname ‘Rapid Robert’.
As others pointed out, Bob had a bit of an egotistical personality, as many comedians do. Here he interrupts Johnny Carson as he was trying to get some words out.
Judging from the fact that Johnny did walk-ons on Bob' shows,I don't believe it was as bad as the rumor was.
It's hilarious that you think making appearances on someone's shows denotes friendship rather than show business. Johnny hated having Bob on his show because Hope was a practiced entertainer rather than a spontaneous one, and he had a lot of clout with the network that allowed him to come on the show whenever he wanted - because it was good for the ratings. And Johnny made guest appearances on Bob's shows because that was also good for the network and it was expected of him. Business, not actual friendship.
@@Stretch1003You're No expert, get the chip off your shoulder. You believe e everthing you hear.
I don't believe any of that garbage claim about Hope and Carson. When people make claims Hope couldn't ad lib, I KNOW they are full of it. Hope had a long reputation for being a top notch ad libber. Red Skelton was that way, so was Groucho Marx. Maybe in his later years, he had to be scripted, but it is clear this exchange was NOT scripted.
@@Stretch1003 You weren't there. You are believing bios that were written long after these two men have died. Unlike you, I am old enough to remember Hope's reputation as a top notch ad-libber years before this exchange. Hope started in burlesque, and you HAD to be sharp to be able to survive that era. They were not "practiced entertainers" with scripts. Good grief, you guys really don't know what you are talking about.
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I seriously doubt Hope was scripted here. Carson seemed to genuinely like Hope's comments. For those who don't know, Hope was a master ad libber in his time. Perhaps in his later years he had to have his jokes scripted, but that wasn't true for most of his long career.
Carson couldnt stand him as a guest lol...but we still love Bob. RIP good man.
Wow, I was in 11th grade at this time.
Still no full eps or monologues
well at least not on this channel. but if you search youtube you'll find a lot of full shows.
Hope had a deal with NBC that allowed him to walk on to Carson's show at will. Carson despised him. Hope was not the jovial comedian he portrayed. He was a serial philanderer and ruthless self promoter.
He was known also to be a womanizer. There are reports of Bob having affairs into his 80's.
List your evidence, not inuendo, you believe everything you here like a sheep. Baaaahh.
@@Disciple793Evidence? Oh. You have none.
Bob’s crossed arms body language was very illuminating of the tension between them. Johnny’s job as the host was to get the guests to talk but this was a Bob performance, not a conversation.
The line about falling asleep to Carson's monologues clearly hurt him, you can see it in his face when he turns. Hope wasn't an insult comic. Rickles could have said it, and it would have been funny and clearly in fun. From Hope it was mean spirited.
Hope always had an agenda and didn't give a crap what anyone else was doing or wanted.
I picture him getting up in the morning and practicing every word that will come out of his mouth that day.
He was the exact opposite of improvisational humor.
Hope was one the few people Carson didn't like. Hope would come on The Tonight Show any time he wanted, and every thing he said came off cue cards.
You're extremely fragile and weren't there. You're a tabloid broker.
Apparently, Hope would do his bit, then leave. He never stayed for an entire show. @@jimwilloughby
You don't know this. In fact, Hope for most of his career was a master ad libber who could more than hold his own against the Master himself, Groucho Marx. I don't know where people get these stories about Carson, but obviously these claims were made long after his death. There was no scripted material here, and Carson seemed to have enjoyed Hope's company.
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Johnny Carson literally hated bob hope .. he said Bob hope was his most hated guest of all time, could not stand him.
Bob was not respectful of Johnny which is a shame, but let's face it they both worked for NBC and were both competitive, wanting to be BMOC
John did a great job for this appearance, hid it well. Wasn't John's disdain for Hope was that Bob stole jokes or had terrible ones? Can't remember exactly.
@@jm20105 there is a TH-cam micro documentary like 15 mins segment covering it but I'm to lazy to find it lol
As well as coming on unannounced, bumping other guests.@@jm20105
Bob Hope was like the Pope of NBC. Even a big star like Johnny had to kiss Bob's ring.
Amazing how canceled these guys would be today.
What’s the most funny is the dynamic going here. Bob is desperately trying to be fantastic and the harder he tries the worse he does and Johnny tees him up to steer him back and Bob is thankful and resentful and frustrated and tries even harder. Bob knows hes outclassed in this setting and hates it
Bob can cross either leg. Not see that before.
These are two men who really disliked each other.
Carson did NOT like Hope cuz Hope only came on the show to plug stuff he was doing. He never ever came to hang out and chat. The thing is Hope has been associated with NBC since the days of radio. Thats a VERY long time.
Yup - Bob Hope was like the Pope of NBC. Even a big star like Johnny had to kiss Bob's ring.
@@gamernorcal that’s exactly it. He had NBC in his pocket til he passed away. I’m an ‘80s kid so his TV specials were a staple on NBC back then.
Never stayed for an entire show, never sat on the couch.
Carson hated Hope and, it seems, rightfully so.
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