The Bob Hope Show

The Bob Hope Show has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available. 34 seasons is a serious commitment, but one that pays off episode after episode. With 5 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Bob Hope is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

There is a reason The Bob Hope Show keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate The Bob Hope Show from the crowd. The Bob Hope Show hosted by Bob Hope, debuted on April 9, 1950. During the 1952-1953 season, NBC rotated with other variety shows in a Sunday night block known as "The Colgate Comedy Hour" (Sept. 1950 to Dec. Bob Hope leads a cast that never overplays a joke. 34 seasons (1950–1984) gave the story room most shows never get. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and The Bob Hope Show holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, The Bob Hope Show respects your intelligence. Leave It to Beaver is the obvious comparison, but The Bob Hope Show earns its own place alongside it. 34 seasons is a lot, but the quality holds all the way through. Bob Hope's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

The Bob Hope Show wrapped up in 1984 — and 34 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.