Here's what they don't show you on TV... here's a clip of Perry Como on Bob Hope's show. He's obviously not a well-seasoned TV personality because instead of rolling with the punches, Perry keeps trying to say his scripted line. Fortunately, Bob Hope is who he is and turns it into a comedy routine of his own. Enjoy!
Calling all Bob Hope fans! Here's the newest—and greatest—Bob Hope box set yet! The special edition Bob Hope Ultimate Collection includes Volume 1 and 2 of "50 Years of Laughter," as well as "Hope for the Holidays," "Salute to the Troops," and "Celebrity Bloopers." The special features include Hope's first ever radio appearance, movie shorts, Memories of WWII and some insight into the world of comedy. All of this on four discs and 481 minutes of footage, make this the most comprehensive Bob Hope collection ever, and a great holiday gift.
Here's a clip of Bob Hope in the movie "The Ghost Breakers," where he says what is considered to be one of his funniest lines ever. Politically sensitive folk beware; he knocks democrats. Keep in mind, however, that politically parties represented an entirely different set of beliefs in the 1940s. That said, it is interesting to see a movie from 1940 crack a joke about democrats when it is more commonplace in today's films to see the same jokes said about republicans.
That's right, folks. The newest Bob Hope collection will be hitting shelves on November 14 of this year and will be replacing "The Ultimate Bob Hope Collection" that was released in 2002. The name is almost the same too: "The Bob Hope Ultimate Collection: Special Edition!"
The latest is on four discs, rather than three, and features 481 minutes of Bob Hope, with more than 90 minutes of added, unseen footage. It'll be available just in time for the holidays for $29.99, or for those of you who like to plan ahead, you can save yourself some money and pre-order it today on Amazon.com and only pay $19.99.
We noticed in the past week that we went off on a little tangent about classic television from the 1980s and 90s, so we thought we might bring it back to the Golden Age for a bit. On that note, here's something newsworthy about a true icon of the good ol' days.
Happy birthday Bob Hope! A little over a week ago, May 29 to be exact, would have been Hope's 104th birthday. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2003 at the amazing age of 100. Hope was always a comedian, even when had no control over it: he was the victim of two premature obituaries on separate occasions; in 1998, his prepared obituary was mistakenly released by the Associated Press, and in 2003, along with other celebrities, CNN posted his prepared obituary on their website. Even when he was on his death bed he didn't lose his wit; when asked by his wife where he wanted to be buried, he replied, "surprise me."
Many memorials were put in place to commemorate his life and his achievements: The PGA Tour's Bob Hope Classic, formerly the Desert Classic; Bob Hope Square, at the intersection of Hollywood and Vine; Bob Hope Airport, formerly the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport; and even an asteroid, Asteroid 2829 bobhope, among many other things.
Fondly remembered for her work as a singer, actress, and pioneering African American host, Barbara McNair has passed at the age of 72 due to throat cancer. Her work as a variety show host made her a pioneer for her heritage and gender. She worked alongside many of entertainments greatest icons, including Sidney Poitier and Bob Hope during the Vietnam Years.
She continued to perfrom through her sickness, though leaving her mark as a greater person and family women rather than a person of greatness.
Comedian George Lopez will be the host of the annual Bob Hope Chrylser Classic this year. While the shoes might be too large to fill, Lopez was already in his element with ribs at current clash of Donald Trump and Rosie O'Donnell. Though his greatest line of the day had to be the comparison of Bob Hope to the Pope.
"Hope's widow, Dolores, has said she admires Lopez as one of the country's brightest young comedians. Lopez, an opening act for Hope at one show some 15 years ago, said, "Well, if you're 45 and they consider you a young comedian, that's fantastic."
He added: That is an honor, the fact that Dolores has been so kind to me since the first time I met her in 2004, and that Bob was a fan of my comedy is validation. It would be like if the pope sent you a letter and said: 'You're a good Catholic. Signed, The Pope.'"
The legacy of the late Bob Hope continues to live on, both on TV and the golf course. Bob Hope, one of the most beloved television performers of all time will be remembered on January 15th -21st, during the 48th annual Bob Hope Chrysler Golf Classic.
The 2007 edition of the Bob Hope Chrysler Golf Classic will be hosted by George Lopez, and takes place on courses in and around Palm Springs, California. In addition, the event will host a plethora of other celebrity appearances, including: Yogi Berra, Michael Bolton, Roger Clemens, Alice Cooper, Andy Garcia, Huey Lewis, Cheech Marin, Ray Romano, and Kurt Russell, just to name a few.
During its 47 years in existence, the Bob Hope Golf tournament has raised more than $47 million for local charities throughout California's Coachella Valley. Participants compete for $5 million in cash and prizes, which in turns goes to their respective charities.
