The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special (1977): Cast
The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special is a 1977 short music comedy directed by Dick McDonough, starring Bob Hope as Host / Barf Vader, Perry Como and Mark Hamill. It runs 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 40 min
- Director
- Dick McDonough
- Original language
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English - Studio
- NBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special About?
The premise of The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special without spoilers.
Bob Hope hosted this NBC holiday variety show that aired on December 19, 1977. The one‑hour special blended comedy sketches, musical numbers and celebrity appearances, featuring Olivia Newton‑John, Perry Como, Mark Hamill and a segment with the Muppets, delivering a festive, star‑studded celebration.
The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- the muppets
- tv special
- comedian
- variety show
- holiday season
- christmas song
- stand up comedy
- stand up comedian
- vaudeville
- christmas
The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special Cast & Characters
Bob Hope leads the cast as Host / Barf Vader, with Perry Como as Luke Sleepwalker / Musical Guest and Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker / Markie. Directed by Dick McDonough; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Dick McDonough
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Bob Hope as Host / Barf Vader - Perry Como as Luke Sleepwalker / Musical Guest
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Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker / Markie -
Frank Oz as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear
Also Starring in The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special
· 10 more- Jim Henson Kermit the Frog / Rowlf
- Jerry Nelson Robin the Frog
- Richard Hunt Scooter
- Olivia Newton-John Princess Hialeah / Musical Guest
- Doug Williams Themselves
- Ozzie Newsome Themselves
- Earl Campbell Themselves
- David Goelz Gonzo
- Dennis Thurman Themselves
- Rusty Gilligan Danger / Singer (uncredited)
More from Dick McDonough
More films directed by Dick McDonough: All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra, All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds and Joys.
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Movies Like The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including This Is Bob Hope…, Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC and The Perry Como Christmas Show.
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This Is Bob Hope… 2017 -
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC 1988 -
The Perry Como Christmas Show 1974 -
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together 1979 -
Bob the Builder: Bob’s White Christmas 1999 -
Bob Newhart: Off the Record 1992 -
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration 2019 -
Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special 1988 -
Kelly Clarkson Presents: When Christmas Comes Around 2021 -
The Simpsons Christmas Special 1989 -
A Special Sesame Street Christmas 1978 -
Ho Ho Nooooooo!!! It’s Mr. Bill’s Christmas Special! 1996
The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special?
The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special runs 40 minutes.
When was The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special released?
The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special was released on December 19, 1977.
Who directed The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special?
The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special was directed by Dick McDonough.
More films by Dick McDonough Who is in the cast of The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special?
The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special stars Bob Hope as Host / Barf Vader, Perry Como as Luke Sleepwalker / Musical Guest and Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker / Markie, among 14 credited actors.
Does The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special have a post-credit scene?
No. The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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