Martin & Lewis Show - Audition Bob Hope

The announcer gives them an intro, and the two begin teasing each
other about their role in the comedy team. Dean sings, Bye Bybe
Blackbird.


The nightclub comedy team share a behind the scenes glimpse at
themselves as they prepare for their first radio show. They talk,
and dream a little about their potential success as actors. They
talk about meeting Bob Hope, and being on his show.


Before they leave to meet Bob, they spend a few moments talking
with the downtrodden maid. As they enter the studio, Jerry talks
candidly with a couple old ladies. They go in to rehearse. While
Jerry Aledgedly leads the band, Dean sings, Dreamland Is Not Very
Far.


Bob Hope appears with the guise of introducing them on his own
show. Bob talks about his worries over his own show, and
encourages Dean and Jerry. Jerry has his hair teased. Jerry also
gets teased about how young he is. Bob plugs their new movie, and
Jerry talks to Bob about his film. . If Dean's lucky, maybe Bob
and Jerry will let him cut in.


The guys flub some lines, but comeback with adlibs. Bob invites
the guys to an informal party. By now, the script has been left
far behind, and adlibs rule the day. Despite the adlibs, the
script is almost returned to.


With all the rflubbed lines in an adlib, it works. There are some
hilarious moments. Obviously enough to get them their own series
in the weeks to come.


Note: Because this is an audition, and with the additional
adlibs, the show does run quite long. Well over 30 minutes. In
fact, about the time that Bob makes a comment about being an hour
show, it just went past the 30 minute mark.