hope, bob

Chronicles the life and career of comedian, actor, and entertainer Bob Hope.

The long-time king of show business offers a chronicle of his life and career, from Hollywood to the battlefields of North Africa, Europe, Korea, and Vietnam.

Examines the personal and professional life of Bob Hope, looking at his rise to wealth and fame as an actor and comedian, reviewing his movies and relationships with co-stars, analyzing his controversial performances to U.S. troops during wartimes, and discussing his later years.

Spotlights four popular comedians and discusses their roles in the renaissance of the comedy film.

Examines the life and career of comedian Bob Hope, discussing his childhood in England and Ohio, his work in vaudeville, radio, film, and television, his dedication to entertaining military troops, his marriage, and his rise to the status of a legend in show business.