Bob Hope Christmas Show 1965 Ubon Thailand

We recorded this audio tape to play over the base radio station for the troops who could not attend the show. After about 35 years, I decided to see if I could locate Chuck Anger. This tape has been a great vehicle to rekindle a friendship that started 42 years ago.

I dedicate this production to all the men and women in uniform then and now.

Bob Hope was a great friend to our folks in uniform, but he could not have done the job without the unselfish support of many, many stars and acts.

Bob & Company -- Thanks for the memories.

THE BOB HOPE LEGACY
Bob R. Morton
December 4, 2007
Dear Mr. Morton,
On behalf of the Hope family I want to extend my gratitude to you and Mr. Chuck Anger for generously sharing with us your interviews with Mr. Hope and the other members of his troupe when they visited your base in Vietnam.
It was wonderful to hear them speaking privately to soldiers as opposed to NBC microphones. I can hear a difference. Thanks again for accommodating our request for a copy.

Best regards,

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[bmorton5]

The Villages, Fla. -- Entertainer Kaye Stevens, whose big singing voice and wacky comedic touch launched her career on the stage, in motion pictures, television and live appearances, died of cancer on Dec. 28 in The Villages. She was 79.

[bmorton5]

Hi Chuck - thanks for the note. This was an experience that I've treasured for many years. Chuck Anger lives in Fl and he and I chat from time to time. He just turned 80.

[bmorton5]

THE BOB HOPE LEGACY

Dear Mr. Morton,

On behalf of the Hope family I want to extend my gratitude to you and Mr. Chuck Anger for generously sharing with us your interviews with Mr. Hope and the other members of his troupe when they visited your base in Vietnam.

It was wonderful to hear them speaking privately to soldiers as opposed to NBC microphones. I can hear a difference. Thanks again for accommodating our request for a copy.

Best regards,

Jim Hardy

[rocknstvt1]

What makes it even more amazing....Bob Hope was born....in London, England!

[jimmywilde]

Sept 14th is Joey's Birthday. Happy Birthday Joey from Paul. Sorry I don't have a new video to give you on your birthday.

[TaxmanSkip]

Hey Bobbie....Thanks again for the pics - what a shocker. Thanks also for the pics you sent me of our "trip" to the border (Laos). I wish I still had the movies I took of us riding that water buffalo (remember that???). Oh well, all my pics were lost in a fire. That one of me in front of the 2-van sure brought back some memories; also, seeing Rick Whalley and the other guys - great memories. Sure glad to have met you then - I knew you'd make something of yourself over the years. Skip....

[ike60miles1]

If you want to see some really beautiful color (Then and Now) photos of Ubon, please go to the Ubon Ratchithani Facebook page.

[Vicmarstar]

Bob Hope gave joy and hope to many for many years and he will be missed but always remembered by those of us he touched.

[Oldwhit5703]

I was the C-130 pilot flying Bob Hope and his 1965 Christmas show in Thailand. I have a photo of that Aussie F-86 that flew our wing into Ubon. Bob and all of performers signed the crew manifest and hangs on my wall. That 2 days flying him and his show was a wonderful experience.

[woody72691]

Great video. Udorn, Thailand Vet . USAF...Ramasun Station USAFSS

[redlegwith101]

I have been trying to find or buy the one Bob Hope did at Camp Eagle in Vietnam 1969/ If any one knows where I can find it let me know. Glenn Scarborough

[2682734]

I was working K-9 security for the Bob Hope show At Ubon in 1971. Front row seats..great duty. I still have a few photos of the event. Don Nabors, Vida Blue etc. They closed the show with "Ill be home for Christmas" which was wierd since we were not going home and there was no snow.  Great show nonethrleess.