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Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

1963 – 1967Show4 seasons102 episodes

ComedyDrama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

A nostalgic, wholesome drama series about show business and pop culture.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 102 episodes · best: S4E21 "Verdict for Terror" 8.8

Episodes

7.0
7.1
7.3
7.9

Story

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre is an American anthology series, sponsored by Chrysler Corporation, which ran on NBC from 1963 through 1967. The show was hosted by Bob Hope, but it had a variety of formats, including musical, dramatic, and comedy.

Feels like

  • Classic Variety Show
  • Golden Age Television
  • Star-Studded Guest List
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Nostalgic Comfort Watch
  • Musical Performance Hub
  • Comedic Sketches
  • Host-Centric Format
  • Broad Audience Appeal
  • Cultural Time Capsule

Cast

24 of 486 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Stuart Rosenberg, Sydney Pollack, Ron Winston
Written by
David Rayfiel, S. Lee Pogostin, Arnold Perl
Produced by
Richard Berg, Roy Huggins, Jack Laird
Music by
Lennie Hayton

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 4, 1963 · May 17, 1967 · Ended

First aired
October 4, 1963
Last aired
May 17, 1967
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 102 episodes
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Talk
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre worth watching?"

Questions about Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.4).

Does Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.0, and season 4 peaks at 7.9. The highest-rated episode is Verdict for Terror (season 4, episode 21) at 8.8, and the lowest is The Highest Fall of All (season 3, episode 8) at 5.4.

Is Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.