BW - EP140—004: Humphrey Bogart On The Air—Bogie With Hope, Benny, And Vallée

Humphrey Bogart’s film success led to more radio appearances on comedy programs, giving Bogie the chance to show off his comedic timing. On June 3rd, 1941 Bogart appeared on The Bob Hope Show. The program had a rating of 25.3. The next February, Bogart appeared on The Jack Benny Program. Benny and Bogart had tremendous natural chemistry. Years later, Bogart was talking to friend and columnist George Fisher about the top ten characters he’d met through the years. John Barrymore was one Bogart mentioned. That one time Bogart met Barrymore was on the February 19th, 1942 episode of The Rudy Vallée Show. John Barrymore passed away three months later.