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Bob Hope: My Life In Jokes

3.7/5 ( ratings)

To comedians, 'material'--their jokes--has always been precious, worthy of protecting and preserving. On stage, a good vaudeville routine could last years as it was performed on tour across the country. On radio, a year's vaudeville material might be fodder for one week's broadcast. Bob Hope used new material not only for his weekly radio series, but also for the several live charity appearances he made each week.

Organized by the stages of his life, accompanied by black-and-white photographs, this book gives readers a chance to enjoy the very best of Hope's jokes, from his early years in vaudeville, his top-rated radio show in the '30s and '40s, his legendary television appearances, and much more.

Language: English

Pages: 224

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Hachette Books

Release: May 07, 2003

ISBN: 1401300952

ISBN 13: 9781401300951

Bob Hope: My Life In Jokes

3.7/5 ( ratings)

To comedians, 'material'--their jokes--has always been precious, worthy of protecting and preserving. On stage, a good vaudeville routine could last years as it was performed on tour across the country. On radio, a year's vaudeville material might be fodder for one week's broadcast. Bob Hope used new material not only for his weekly radio series, but also for the several live charity appearances he made each week.

Organized by the stages of his life, accompanied by black-and-white photographs, this book gives readers a chance to enjoy the very best of Hope's jokes, from his early years in vaudeville, his top-rated radio show in the '30s and '40s, his legendary television appearances, and much more.

Language: English

Pages: 224

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Hachette Books

Release: May 07, 2003

ISBN: 1401300952

ISBN 13: 9781401300951

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