On Easter Sunday 1950, audiences eagerly tuned into the first Bob Hope Special, at the time, the most expensive television program ever produced. The comedy extravaganza set the standard for the all star variety show that continues to this day. For five decades, the Bob Hope variety specials received some of TV's highest ratings. Volume 1 of this anniversary tribute features Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, John Wayne, Bing Crosby, Carol Burnett, Jackie Gleason and footage never before available on home video.
