Bob Hope - Thanks for the memories
Bob Hope started in show business
as a dancer and comedian in vaudville, where he earned the
nick name, Rapid Robert.
His nickname is "Old Ski Nose."
Bob's signiture song is "Thanks for the Memories," from
the Paramount film, THE BIG BOADCAST OF 1938, which is Bob Hope's
feature film debut.
One of our favorite Hope movies is THE PALEFACE.
Bob Hope's defining comedic film
roles were made in the very successful Road pictures, made
during the 1940's and 50's with Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour;
including: ROAD TO SINGAPORE, ROAD TO ZANZIBAR, ROAD TO MORRACCO,
ROAD TO UTOPIA, ROAD TO RIO, ROAD TO BALI, and ROAD TO HONG
KONG.
Bob Hope holds the Guinness Book
of World Records for being the most honored entertainer. Hope
received 5 special Academy Awards, a Golden Globe: Ambassador
of Good Will, plus many others for his meritous service.
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