While all three networks devoted that night to Bicentennial-related programming, NBC stood out on July 4, 1976, with a 90-minute variety-style show hosted by Bob Hope, the beloved comedian known for entertaining U.S. troops during his United Service Organizations (USO) tours.
At the time, Donny and Marie had a hit variety show on ABC, while Howard was starring on Happy Days. The Captain and Tennille were fresh on the heels of their massive hit “Love Will Keep Us Together” and just ahead of their own variety show that would debut on ABC that fall.
“When the house lights dim and the cameras are turned off, I’m just like the rest of you. Kid America, you bet your life,” Hope told his audience as patriotic music played. “Love America, all the way. I love our country as it is now, and mankind’s best hope for the dreams that are just around the corner of tomorrow.”
As he signed off, Hope described "these most uncommon common people" as ”the heart of America, its hopes and its future.”
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Guests included Arte Johnson, Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Evel Knievel, and Mark Spitz, and it ended with a fireworks display and a patriotic medley.
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