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Author:

Zoglin, Richard, author.

Title:

Hope : entertainer of the century / Richard Zoglin.

Edition:

First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.

Publisher:

Simon & Schuster,

Copyright Date:

2014

Description:

viii, 565 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Hope, Bob,--1903-2003.
Comedians--United States--Biography.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

The making of an entertainer. Opening ; Vaudeville ; Broadway -- Inventing comedy. Hollywood ; Actor -- Finding a mission. War ; Peace -- Inventing stardom. Television ; Ambassador ; King -- Losing his grip. Patriot ; Partisan -- Ensuring the legacy. Restoration ; Legend.

Summary:

Draws on exclusive reporting to honor Bob Hope's top-rated successes while discussing such topics as his secret first marriage, stint in reform school and ambivalent relationships with fellow stars.

ISBN:

1439140278 (hbk.)
9781439140277 (hbk.)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)879468434

LCCN:

2014014371

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