Wiesbaden, Germany, Dec. 24, 1948: Singer and actress Irene Ryan and comedian Bob Hope rehearse their routine for the Christmas Eve show of Bob Hope’s “Christmas Caravan” at the Hessian State Theater ...

Pleiku, South Vietnam, Dec. 20, 1966: Diane Shelton, baton twirling champion, waits behind the stage for her performance at the Bob Hope Christmas Show. Hope’s legendary variety-style holiday show ...

“How d’ya like this little juke box for Easter I have on?” a tuxedoed Bob Hope asked in the opening monologue of his first TV show, on April 9, 1950. “Pretty formal, huh? Of course, the real reason ...

Iconic comedian and showman Bob Hope performed in Cedar Rapids three times during his long career, which spanned more than 70 years and covered much of the 20th century -- from 1924 to 1998. His first ...

“There’s a man, there’s really a man.” That is how author John Steinbeck described comedian Bob Hope, who entertained the U.S. troops serving overseas for 50 years, starting in World War II. A ...

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 ...

Examine Bob Hope and his troupe of performers' impact on World War II. Legendary entertainer Bob Hope and his troupe of performers traveled over 80,000 miles during WWII to entertain the troops, often ...

For five decades, Bob Hope entertained U.S. service members around the world, offering a break from reality through his iconic USO shows. The beloved comedian and actor brought with him a host of ...