Thanks for the memories, Bob Hope, we love you.
Bob Hope, an American icon and Palm
Springs legend, was an English-born American comedian, vaudevillian, actor,
singer, dancer, author, and athlete who appeared on Broadway, in movies,
television, and on the radio.
He never stopped working. During his
decades long and active career Bob appeared in many stage productions and
television roles, and was the author of 14 books.
Bob Hope was famous for his numerous
USO shows entertaining American military personnel. Over a 50 year period, between
1941 and 1991, Bob made 57 tours for the USO.
Throughout his long career, he was
honored for this work.
With a career spanning over 60
years, Hope appeared in over 70 films and shorts, including a series of seven
“On The Road” movies with his god friend, and another Palm Springs legend Bing
Crosby.
Bob Hope hosted the Academy Awards
14 times
Bob Hope was an athlete. He loved
baseball and football. He participated in the sports of boxing and golf. Golf
was his favorite sport. Bob Hope brought the Bob Hope Classic to Palm Springs.
That tournament continues to this day as the Humana Challenge.
Bob Hope's home is a big Palm
Springs attraction. It is easy to see; just look for the house on the hill.
Bob Hope Drive crosses Frank
Sinatra, Gerald Ford, Ginger Rogers and Dinah Shore Drives.
He was married to performer Delores
Hope for 69 years
.
Bob Hope died, on July 27, 200. He
was 100 years old.
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