It was March 14, 1940 — 85 years ago today — that “Road to Singapore,” a musical comedy starring Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour, premiered in New York City. It would become a big hit and ...

I didn't know about the bus, so I offered to give them a lift. As we drove up Division, I pointed up Sharp Avenue and said casually that Bing Crosby -- "you know, the singer?" -- grew up a few blocks ...

Hosted by Jack Benny and Bing Crosby, as Bob Hope was unable to perform due to an eye surgery to remove a blood clot. Hope appeared in pre-recorded pieces with a Benny monologue and Crosby singing.