Thursday, April 30, 1942

Dear Diary,

Bing Crosby had several guests tonight and one of them was the Texan that President Roosevelt talked about last Tuesday. Another guest was Gene Tunney, so they naturally talked about sports. Gene asked, “What’s your favorite sport, Bing?” Bing replied, “Oh, I caddy for Bob Hope.”

I also learned on Bing’s show tonight that he will be here May 11. Up until now his appearance wasn’t certain, but just a possibility. But tonight, when he announced next week’s guests, he said Bob, the “hep” Crosby, would take his place next week. He didn’t say anything about the tour, but in Bing’s language that means he’ll be here. In fact he didn’t actually say he wouldn’t be on the show next week, but I’ used to his way of saying things by now.

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