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Bob Hope my life in jokes

"Bob Hope died at the age of 100 in July '03. His legendary career spanned the entire 20th century, from impersonating Charlie Chaplin in front of the firehouse in Cleveland in 1909 to celebrating an unprecedented 60 years with NBC in 1996. He entertained millions worldwide with his perfor...

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Main Author: Hope, Bob, 1903-2003.
Other Authors: Hope, Linda.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Hyperion, 2004.
Subjects:
Hope, Bob, > 1903-2003.
American wit and humor.
Summary: "Bob Hope died at the age of 100 in July '03. His legendary career spanned the entire 20th century, from impersonating Charlie Chaplin in front of the firehouse in Cleveland in 1909 to celebrating an unprecedented 60 years with NBC in 1996. He entertained millions worldwide with his performances in vaudeville and on Broadway, on his top-rated weekly radio show, in beloved movies such as his Road pictures with Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour, and, most notably, in the countless television appearances that made him a superstar and a welcome guest in every living room in the country. With My Life in Jokes, readers can enjoy the very best of his humor and, in the process, learn about the amazing life and career of a true national treasure."--From publisher's website.
Item Description: Originally published: 2003.
Physical Description: 224 pages : portraits ; 20 cm
ISBN: 1401307426 (pbk.)
9781401307424 (pbk.)
Author Notes: Bob Hope has been in the forefront of the entertainment world for virtually his entire life. Primarily a comedian, he also acted, sang, and even danced, hosted his own radio and television shows, and starred in sixty movies. Bob Hope's dedication to and love for the American Gl is legendary. He traveled around the world to entertain the men and women in uniform during World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and Desert Storm. No individual in the history of show business has journeyed so far -- and so often -- to entertain so many. He has received more than two thousand awards and citations for his humanitarian and professional efforts, and has been honored and befriended by every U.S. president since Franklin Roosevelt. Bob lives with his wife, Dolores, in Toluca Lake and Palm Springs, California
Linda Hope, Bob and Dolores's daughter, is chief operating officer of Hope Enterprises and producer of his television specials for the last twenty-five years. She lives in North Hollywood, California, and Ireland

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