Toast of the Town
1948
(introducing the Beatles - 9 February 1964) Ed: Yesterday and today, our theatre's been jammed with newspapermen and hundreds of photographers from all over the nation. And these veterans agree with me that the city never has witnessed the excitement stirred by these youngsters from Liverpool who call themselves 'The Beatles.' Now tonight you're going to be twice entertained by them. Right now, and again in the second half of our show. Ladies and gentlemen, The Beatles.
(Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby are singing "Road to Morocco", when Frank spots Bob Hope walking down the stairs at the back of the stage) Frank: Run for the hills.
(Bob Hope has walked in on Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby singing' Road to Morocco') Bing: What's the problem? Bob: (pointing at Frank) You're singing our song with him. Frank: I said I was sorry. Bob: After all, Dean wouldn't do this to Jerry. Bing: Bob, I'll tell you what happened. I didn't know you were in town. I heard, or I figured at least, that you'd gone for a ride on the Russian moon. Frank: (indicating Bob) Ladies and Gentlemen, here's the first man to entertain the troops in Outer Space.
Bing: You certainly get around. Bob: I have to, with my kind of act.