Over the course of his long, prolific career, Bob Hope conquered stage, screen, radio, and television. His USO shows, delivered to American troops stationed around the world and later broadcast to ...

No entertainer is more synonymous with support for U.S. troops than actor and stage performer Bob Hope. For nearly 50 years, his work with the United Service Organizations took him to the front lines ...

While all three networks devoted that night to Bicentennial-related programming, NBC stood out on July 4, 1976, with a ...

Of turning 80, he said, “That’s the time of your life when even your birthday suit needs pressing.” And of reaching 90, he said, “You know you’re getting old when the candles cost more than the cake.” ...

Until I read Terry Teachout’s excellent essay, I had not thought about Bob Hope since I was a child. For a TV-obsessed kid like me (born in 1967), Hope was huge. And then suddenly, he was simply not ...

Bob Hope, one of the most beloved figures in American culture and a titan of global entertainment, died in Los Angeles at age 100 on this date in history — July 27, 2003. Leslie Townes Hope was born ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bob Hope proved he could do it all during his illustrious career. The Hollywood funnyman earned nearly 100 acting credits, hosted ...

Biography reports that it wasn’t until the 1930s that Hope would start accepting casting roles, but his journey began much before that. Some of Hope’s fans might be surprised the star was actually ...

Essayist Roger Rosenblatt remembers Bob Hope. Terence Smith learns more about the comedian's life and legacy from entertainer and former talk show host Dick Cavett and comedian Phyllis Diller. Wait a ...

Few actors in history are better remembered than Bob Hope. The English-born comedian shared his talents on stage, over the radio, in movies, on television, and through live performances with the USO.

When the comedian died in 2003 at the age of 100, he left behind almost a century of stuff: signed photos, golf clubs, cuff links from presidents, costumes, and golf sweaters. This weekend, a lot of ...