Classic Tv Dvds Return Bob Hope To The Small Screen

Classic TV DVDs Return Bob Hope to the Small Screen

Summary: Bob Hope is a classic television icon for multiple generations. His timeless comedy and endearing character make him one of the best comics of our time. This article reviews Bob Hope's life and career on both television and in movies.

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Article Body: Im so old, theyve canceled my blood type quipped Bob Hope, upon reaching the age of in July . Indeed, Bob Hope has been around throughout the th century, becoming immortal to so many generations by entertaining the masses with countless films, TV and radio shows and of course his appearances with the troops overseas.

Bob Hope was born on May , in Eltham, England although his family moved to Cleveland, Ohio when he was four years old (I left England at the age of four when I found out I couldnt be king). His first modest success in show business came in when he won a Charlie Chaplin imitation competition.

He began to work in vaudeville in the early s and during the early s was appearing on the stage in Broadway. His first film role was The Big Broadcast in in which he sang the song Thanks for the Memory in a duet with Shirley Ross. That song would become Bob Hopes signature tune.

Bob Hope appeared in over films throughout his career although he only won two honorary Oscars. He even joked about his lack of Oscar awards - Oscar night at our house is called Passover! He may not have won many Oscars but he enjoyed bringing his unique humor to the awards ceremony he presented or co-presented them on a record occasions up until .

His most famous movies, of course remain the series of road movies that he made with Bing Crosby during the s. He also starred in The Paleface along with Jane Russell which many consider his best film. Today, many of his classic movies are available on DVD or regularly shown on cable TV channels.

Hope took to TV fairly late in his career, not entirely convinced that the still fairly new medium would succeed. Television thats where movies go when they die, quipped Hope once. However, it was television that really made Bob Hope a star and a household name throughout the United States.

Easter Sunday was a memorable day. It was on that day that Bob Hope made his formal television debut. In addition to Hopes appearance, the Star Spangled Revue featured other popular entertainers and stars of the day including Dinah Shore and Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

The shows formula was immediately successful and Bob Hopes television shows remained successful for the next years. NBC was his network of choice and Bob Hope appeared in many of the networks Christmas and other holiday specials. His last TV special was in appearing alongside Tony Danza. Today these programs are rightly considered classic TV shows, television programs that translate for multiple generations.

Perhaps Bob Hope is most famous for his appearances with the troops, a gesture that almost certainly boosted morale far more than any appearance by the president. His first such appearance was in May , when Bob Hope, along with various friends, appeared at March Field in California to entertain the airmen.

The rest, as they say, is history. Bob Hope was soon christened G.I. Bob by the troops and went on to perform all over the world during the next years. He has entertained troops and broadcast from Europe, the South Pacific, the Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf. He nearly always appeared in army fatigues as a further gesture of support for the soldiers.

Bob Hope has been honored five times by the United States Congress, has been made honorary mayor of Palm Springs and an honorary veteran. He also has several theaters, a battleship and an airport named in his honor and his love of golf lives on in one of the sports major events the Bob Hope Classic.

But his biggest legacy is the wealth of entertainment he has given us over the years. And of course, his sharp wit; his one-liners and quotes are almost as well known as his TV shows and movies. As he accurately remarked once, Ive always been in the right place and time. Of course, I steered myself there.

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