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"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... Full description
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"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. |
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Item Description: |
Originally published: 2003. |
Physical Description: |
224 pages : portraits ; 20 cm |
ISBN: |
1401307426 (pbk.) 9781401307424 (pbk.) |
Author Notes: |
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 |