On June 6, 1944, a young widow from Rhode Island wrote a letter to entertainer Bob Hope after he'd put on a show for her husband and other soldiers in Italy during World War II. "I'm writing to you ...
Some double acts have made such an impact that they'll never be forgotten. Laurel and Hardy, Lemon and Matthau, and Key and Peele have etched their names in the history books, some of the best ...
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — PBS is set to release a new documentary titled “Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and WWII,” narrated by Gary Sinise, to commemorate Bob Hope’s contributions during World War ...
A showbiz institution paid Waco a visit in early 1948, promoting his popular radio program. Bob Hope (1903-2003) flew into Waco’s municipal airport while on tour with “The Pepsodent Radio Show ...
Harriet Petersen wrote to Bob Hope after her husband, a soldier who had seen Hope's show, was killed in action. Hope was known for his wartime performances for troops, bringing a touch of home to ...