Bob's monologue jokes about the failure of Jackie Gleason's new show, "You're In The Picture," canceled after just one airing. He also talks about the space program and President Eisenhower's golf game. Hope reads a telegram of support from newly elected President John F. Kennedy.
Boxer Floyd Patterson could not attend the ceremony on the West Coast, so Hope shows footage of himself presenting the award on the East Coast. Hope introduces Lucille Ball as the star of Broadway's hit 'Wildcat.' From late 1960 to mid-1961, Ball lived in New York City while starring in the new musical.
Lucille Ball compares boxing with making three films with Bob Hope. Bob mentions that the pair have a movie "now playing at your local theatre" but does not mention its name. This would have been 'The Facts of Life' (1960).