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The Road Films: Bing Crosby and Bob Hope

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The Road Films: Bing Crosby and Bob Hope American Masters

Premiered December 02, 2014
The Road Films: Bing Crosby and Bob Hope

When Crosby's film career was at a crossroads, he found the perfect partner in Bob Hope.

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Bing Crosby used his fame and wealth to help friends, acquaintances and strangers.
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Bing Crosby's Charity and "Take Care of" List

Michael Feinstein and Tony Bennett explain Crosby's intimate style of singing.
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Bing Crosby's Style of Singing

America's most famous crooners have a swell time singing a number from Guys and Dolls.
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Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Dean Martin Sing Together

Director Robert Trachtenberg speaks about his new Bing Crosby documentary.
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Filmmaker Interview: Bing Crosby Rediscovered

When Crosby's film career was at a crossroads, he found the perfect partner in Bob Hope.
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The Road Films: Bing Crosby and Bob Hope

Bing roasted Hollywood director Raoul Walsh after "Going Hollywood" wrapped in 1933.
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Web Exclusive: Bing Crosby Roasts Film Director Raoul Walsh

The story behind "The Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth," sung by Crosby and Bowie.
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Bing Crosby and David Bowie Christmas Duet

Legends Bing Crosby and Frenchman Maurice Chevalier sing "I'm Glad I'm Not Young Anymore."
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Bing Crosby and Maurice Chevalier Duet

A web exclusive of Bing Crosby singing the song on his television special in 1961.
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Bing Crosby Performs "The Second Time Around"

For more than three decades, Crosby reigned through radio, film, television and records.
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Bing Crosby Rediscovered

Bing Crosby and songs sing the spiritual "Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho."
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Bing Crosby Sings with the Crosby Boys

In addition to talent, Crosby's savvy use of technology helped make him a multimedia star.
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Bing Crosby's Innovations in Technology

Bing Crosby recorded thousands of songs during the height of his career.
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Bing Crosby, An All-Purpose Singer

Bing Crosby, Maurice Chevalier and Carol Lawrence sing "Riding High."
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Bing Crosby, Maurice Chevalier and Carol Lawrence Perform

Bing Crosby's family reflects on his life as a performer and family man.
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Crosby Family Remembers Bing

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