Bob Hope proved he could do it all during his illustrious career. The Hollywood funnyman earned nearly 100 acting credits, hosted the Academy Awards 19 times and became a pinnacle of the American ...

Richard Zoglin talks about Hope's life and legacy; rock critic Ken Tucker recommends holiday listening; and Will Holshouser plays songs from his... Fresh Air Weekend: A Bob Hope Bio, Christmas Albums ...

There’s a day for just about everything in this country, and Sunday, July 24 is “National Tell an Old Joke Day.” The San Fernando Valley was home to the master of old jokes and one liners, Bob Hope, ...

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 ...

Hope, who’s so often remembered as an American comedy icon, was actually born in England as Leslie Townes Hope in 1903. Migrating to the US at the age of 4, Hope’s parents and their seven sons settled ...

It was “love at first song,” said Bob Hope of the moment he first spotted Dolores Reade singing “Paper Moon” in a New York supper club. And as in all classic meet-cute stories, Dolores felt the same ...

The late Bob Hope had a lifelong commitment to our servicemen and women. No one entertained our troops like he did. Hope's daughter, Linda, and his first female staff writer, Martha Bolton, are ...

Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, Dec. 21, 1966: Bob Hope stands solo on stage as he delights thousands of U.S. service members with his jokes a few days before Christmas. Hope’s legendary variety-style holiday ...

Meet the talented cast and crew behind 'Biography Bob Hope Americas Entertainer (2003)' on Moviefone. Explore detailed bios, filmographies, and the creative team's insights. Dive into the heart of ...

Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen were honored with the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the 2025 Emmys. The Cheers alum, 77, and the Oscar winner, 72, became the first couple to receive the accolade ...