History Music / BingCrosby

* AbusiveParents: After Crosby died, three of his sons claimed he was this in RealLife. Oldest son Gary first publicly did so in the book, ''Going My Own Way'', and Lindsay and Dennis vouched for it. Another son, Phillip, vehemently denied all of it, however - leading to some very angry public statements.
** It's worth noting that Phillip did admit that his father hit them and only said that "we never got an extra whack or a cuff we didn't deserve." [[RuleOfCautiousEditingJudgment Make of that what you will.]]

* Father Chuck O'Malley, ''Going My Way'', (1944)

* The Narrator, Brom Bones, and Ichabod Crane, ''TheAdventuresOfIchabodAndMrToad'' (1949)

* C. K. Dexter-Haven, ''HighSociety'' (1956) -- The {{Musical}} remake of ''ThePhiladelphiaStory''. Bing plays the [[WTHCastingAgency Cary Grant part]].

'''Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby''' started his career as a singer and made it big in the early 1930s with Decca Records. In 1942 he recorded what would become his most famous legacy: the Irving Berlin song "White Christmas". When it was released, it stayed at #1 on the charts for over 11 weeks. It has remained a perennial Christmas favorite in the United States. In fact, Crosby did numerous ChristmasSongs, which is mainly how the younger generation is familiar with him.

Crosby appeared in almost 80 different films over six decades. As a box-office draw, he was surpassed only by Creator/ClarkGable and JohnWayne. He won the Best Actor [[AcademyAward Oscar]] for ''Going My Way'' in 1944. His most famous films include the ''RoadTo...'' series filmed with BobHope, and of course, ''Film/WhiteChristmas''.

* Josh Mallon V, ''[[Franchise/RoadTo Road To Singapore]]'' (1940) -- The first of his seven "Road" pictures with Creator/BobHope
* Chuck Reardon, ''[[Franchise/RoadTo Road To Zanzibar]]'' (1941)

* Geoffrey Peters, ''[[Franchise/RoadTo Road To Morocco]]'' (1942) -- Frequently considered the best of the "Road" pictures; its [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_w3UG6C_Mo title Hope and Crosby duet]] is [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uPxiPYrWs4 often parodied]].

* Duke Johnson and Junior Hooten, ''[[Franchise/RoadTo Road To Utopia]]'' (1946)
* Scat Sweeny, ''[[Franchise/RoadTo Road To Rio]]'' (1947)

* George Cochran, ''[[Franchise/RoadTo Road To Bali]]'' (1952) -- The only "Road" picture in color

* Harry Turner, ''[[Franchise/RoadTo Road To Hong Kong]]'' (1962) -- The last of the "Road" pictures.

* ThoseTwoActors: As mentioned before, Bing and Bob Hope in the ''RoadTo ...'' films. They had a RealLife friendship as well!

Crosby appeared in almost 80 different films over six decades. As a box-office draw, he was surpassed only by Creator/ClarkGable and JohnWayne. He won an AcademyAward for ''Going My Way''. His most famous films include the ''RoadTo...'' series filmed with BobHope, and of course, ''Film/WhiteChristmas''.

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Crosby appeared in almost 80 different films over six decades. As a box-office draw, he was surpassed only by Creator/ClarkGable and JohnWayne. He won an AcademyAward for ''Going My Way''. His most famous films include the ''RoadTo...'' series filmed with BobHope, and of course, ''White Christmas''.

-> ''"Everyone knows I'm just a big, good-natured slob."'' \\
-- Crosby, on himself.

-> ''"He was an average guy who could carry a tune."'' \\
-- Crosby's epitaph, written by himself.

'''Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby''' started his career as a singer and made in big in the early 1930s with Decca Records. In 1942 he recorded what would become his most famous legacy: the Irving Berlin song "White Christmas". When it was released, it stayed at #1 on the charts for over 11 weeks. It has remained a perennial Christmas favorite in the United States. In fact, Crosby did numerous ChristmasSongs, which is mainly how the younger generation is familiar with him.

Born May 3, 1903. Died October 14, 1977. Reputedly his [[FamousLastWords/RealLife last words]] were, "That was a great game of golf, fellas." A singer, actor, innovator, amateur golfer and businessman. Suffice to say, very few people agreed with his self-assessment of his singing skills.

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[[caption-width:300:Der Bingle [[hottip:*:[[Webcomic/{{Homestuck}} Who's this douchebag?]]]]

* Billy Crocker, ''Anything Goes'' (1936) -- A not very faithful adaptation of the stage {{Musical}}; Bing and EthelMerman duet the title song.

* AbusiveParents: After Crosby died, three of his sons claimed he was this in RealLife. Oldest son Gary first publicly did so in the book, ''Going My Own Way'', and Lindsay and Dennis vouched for it. Another son, Phillip, vehemently denied all of it, however - leading to some very public, very angry public statements.

Crosby appeared in almost 80 different films over six decades. As a box-office draw, he was surpassed only by ClarkGable and JohnWayne. He won an AcademyAward for ''Going My Way''. His most famous films include the ''RoadTo...'' series filmed with BobHope, and of course, ''White Christmas''.

* Josh Mallon V, ''RoadTo Singapore'' (1940) -- The first of his seven "Road" pictures with BobHope
* Chuck Reardon, ''RoadTo Zanzibar'' (1941)

* Geoffrey Peters, ''RoadTo Morocco'' (1942) -- Frequently considered the best of the "Road" pictures; its [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_w3UG6C_Mo title Hope and Crosby duet]] is [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uPxiPYrWs4 often parodied]].

* Duke Johnson and Junior Hooten, ''RoadTo Utopia'' (1946)
* Scat Sweeny, ''RoadTo Rio'' (1947)

* George Cochran, ''RoadTo Bali'' (1952) -- The only "Road" picture in color

* Harry Turner, ''RoadTo Hong Kong'' (1962) -- The last of the "Road" pictures.

* Dr. Josiah Boone, ''{{Stagecoach}}'' -- A remarkable performance in the role originally played by Thomas Mitchell in the [[{{Stagecoach}} 1939 John Ford Western]]. Bing was painted in character by NormanRockwell.

* TheStoner: Bing was a quite avid smoker of marijuana. Reportedly he started smoking it early in his career, and continued to do so until 1974, where he had a lung operation. His son, Gary, has speculated it might be the cause of his laid-back and easygoing acting-style in his films.

* TheStoner: Bing was a quite avid smoker of marijuana. Reportedly he started smoking it early in his career, and continued to do so until 1974, where he had a lung operation. His son, Gary, have speculated it might the cause of his laid-back and easygoing acting-style his films.

'''Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby''' started his career as a singer and made in big in the early 1930s with Decca Records. In 1942 he recorded what would become his most famous legacy: the Irving Berlin song "White Christmas". When it was released, it stayed at #1 on the charts for over 11 weeks. It has remained a perennial Christmas favorite in the United States. In fact, Crosby did several Christmas albums, which is how the younger generation is familiar with him.

* Hank Martin, ''AConnecticutYankeeInKingArthursCourt'' (1949)

* C. K. Dexter-Haven, ''High Society'' (1956) -- The {{Musical}} remake of ''ThePhiladelphiaStory''. Bing plays the [[WTHCastingAgency Cary Grant part]].

* AbusiveParents: His kids claimed he was this in RealLife.

* NoCelebritiesWereHarmed: Crosby was a favorite target for parody by cartoon artists (particularly for WesternAnimation/LooneyTunes / MerrieMelodies), appearing, for instance in "[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIa0AG17tyg Bingo Crosbyana]]" (1936), "[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZqdUhQru20 Hollywood Steps Out]]" (1941), "What's Up, Doc?" (1949), and, many years later, transmogrified into [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aKA6q1WSq8 Hugh]] on ''TazMania''.

Born May 3, 1903. Died October 14, 1977. Reputedly his [[FamousLastWords/RealLife last words]] were, "That was a great game of golf, fellas." A singer, actor, innovator, amateur golfer and businessman. Suffice to say, very few people agreed with his self-assessment of his singing skills.

'''Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby''' started his career as a singer and made in big in the early 1930s with Decca Records. In 1942 he recorded what would become his most famous legacy: the Irving Berlin song "White Christmas". When it was released, it stayed at #1 on the charts for over 11 weeks. It has remained a perennial Christmas favorite in the United States. In fact, Crosby did several Christmas albums, which is how the younger generation is familiar with him.

Crosby appeared in almost 80 different films over six decades. As a box-office draw, he was surpassed only by ClarkGable and JohnWayne. He won an AcademyAward for ''Going My Way''. His most famous films include the ''{{Road to}}...'' series filmed with BobHope, and of course, ''White Christmas''.

Crosby pioneered pre-recorded radio shows, and was an astute businessman. He sponsored the development of the videotape and invested in a little company called Minute Maid. At one time he was part owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

* Josh Mallon V, ''{{Road to}} Singapore'' (1940) -- The first of his seven "Road" pictures with BobHope
* Chuck Reardon, ''{{Road to}} Zanzibar'' (1941)

* Geoffrey Peters, ''{{Road to}} Morocco'' (1942) -- Frequently considered the best of the "Road" pictures; its [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_w3UG6C_Mo title Hope and Crosby duet]] is [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uPxiPYrWs4 often parodied]].

* Duke Johnson and Junior Hooten, ''{{Road to}} Utopia'' (1946)
* Scat Sweeny, ''{{Road to}} Rio'' (1947)

* George Cochran, ''{{Road to}} Bali'' (1952) -- The only "Road" picture in color
* Bob Wallace, ''{{White Christmas}}'' (1954)

* Harry Turner, ''{{Road to}} Hong Kong'' (1962) -- The last of the "Road" pictures.

* DeadpanSnarker: In real life and in many of his movies.

* NoCelebritiesWereHarmed: Crosby was a favorite target for parody by cartoon artists (particularly for LooneyTunes / MerrieMelodies), appearing, for instance in "[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIa0AG17tyg Bingo Crosbyana]]" (1936), "[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZqdUhQru20 Hollywood Steps Out]]" (1941), "What's Up, Doc?" (1949), and, many years later, transmogrified into [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aKA6q1WSq8 Hugh]] on ''TazMania''.

* ThoseTwoActors: As mentioned before, Bing and Bob Hope in the ''{{Road to}} ...'' films. They had a RealLife friendship as well!

[[caption-width:300:Der Bingle [[hottip:*:[[Webcomic/{{Homestuck}} Who's this douchebag?]]]] ]]

* [=~Can't Stand Them, Can't Live Without Them~=]: Happens in several of his movies.

* Hank Martin, ''[=~A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court~=]'' (1949)