Bob Hope's High-Flying Birthday

Bob Hope's High-Flying Birthday (1986) is a lively NBC TV special celebrating the comedian's 83rd birthday with a "high-flying" theme honoring his legendary USO tours and long career. The hour-long variety show features comedy sketches, musical numbers, tributes, and appearances by Lucille Ball, Elizabeth Taylor, Brooke Shields, Don Johnson, Phyllis Diller, and others. Highlights include nostalgic retrospectives, Hope's classic monologues, and guest performances blending humor and heartfelt appreciation for his enduring legacy in entertainment and troop support.