Bing Crosby
KNOWN FOR
He ruled the entertainment world in radio, film, television for three decades, the 1930s through 1950s
AMERICAN MASTERS FILMS
This Is Bob Hope... (Dec 2017)Directed by Robert Trachtenberg
Bing Crosby Rediscovered (Dec 2014)Directed by Robert Trachtenberg
Written Features
This Is Bob Hope...
Bing Crosby and Bob Hope’s “Road Pictures”
The movies were revolutionary in the filmmaking world.
Bing Crosby Rediscovered
Timeline: Bing Crosby’s Life and Career
Follow Bing Crosby's remarkable life, from growing up in Spokane, Washington, to his death after...
Bing Crosby Rediscovered
The Soundtrack of Bing Crosby Rediscovered
Hear Bing Crosby sing Academy Award-winning songs and numbers with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Judy...
Bing Crosby Rediscovered
Bing by the Numbers. His Amazing Music Records
Bing Crosby ranks among the best-selling and most-recorded singers of all time. Learn more about...
Bing Crosby Rediscovered
Quiz: Bing with the Best. Rediscover the Bing Crosby Era
Take a quiz to test your knowledge of the stars, songs and films of the...
Bing Crosby Rediscovered
Bing Crosby’s life and career
Video Features
Bing Crosby Rediscovered
Bing Crosby and David Bowie Christmas Duet
The story behind "The Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth," sung by Crosby and Bowie.
Bing Crosby Rediscovered
Bing Crosby Sings with the Crosby Boys
Bing Crosby and songs sing the spiritual "Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho."
Bing Crosby Rediscovered
Bing Crosby, Maurice Chevalier and Carol Lawrence Perform
Bing Crosby, Maurice Chevalier and Carol Lawrence sing "Riding High."
Bing Crosby Rediscovered
Bing Crosby's Innovations in Technology
In addition to talent, Crosby's savvy use of technology helped make him a multimedia star.
Bing Crosby Rediscovered
Web Exclusive: Bing Crosby Roasts Film Director Raoul Walsh
Bing roasted Hollywood director Raoul Walsh after "Going Hollywood" wrapped in 1933.
Bing Crosby Rediscovered
Bing Crosby Performs "The Second Time Around"
A web exclusive of Bing Crosby singing the song on his television special in 1961.
Bing Crosby Rediscovered
Crosby Family Remembers Bing
Bing Crosby's family reflects on his life as a performer and family man.
Bing Crosby Rediscovered
The Road Films: Bing Crosby and Bob Hope
When Crosby's film career was at a crossroads, he found the perfect partner in Bob Hope.
Bing Crosby Rediscovered
Filmmaker Interview: Bing Crosby Rediscovered
Director Robert Trachtenberg speaks about his new Bing Crosby documentary.
Bing Crosby Rediscovered
Bing Crosby, An All-Purpose Singer
Bing Crosby recorded thousands of songs during the height of his career.
Bing Crosby Rediscovered
Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Dean Martin Sing Together
America's most famous crooners have a swell time singing a number from Guys and Dolls.
Bing Crosby Rediscovered
Bing Crosby's Charity and "Take Care of" List
Bing Crosby used his fame and wealth to help friends, acquaintances and strangers.
Bing Crosby Rediscovered
Bing Crosby's Style of Singing
Michael Feinstein and Tony Bennett explain Crosby's intimate style of singing.
Bing Crosby Rediscovered
For more than three decades, Crosby reigned through radio, film, television and records.
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