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This Is Bob Hope...

Explore the entertainer’s life with unprecedented access to his personal archives including writings voiced by Billy Crystal, clips from his body of work, and interviews with Woody Allen, Margaret Cho, Conan O’Brien, Tom Selleck and Brooke Shields. Director's cut.

This Is Bob Hope... Trailer

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Explore the entertainer’s life with unprecedented access to his personal archives including writings voiced by Billy Crystal, clips from his body of work, and interviews with Woody Allen, Margaret Cho, Conan O’Brien, Tom Selleck and Brooke Shields.

Previews + Extras

  • Bob Hope, a model for public service in Hollywood: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Bob Hope, a model for public service in Hollywood

    S31 E9 - 2m 50s

    Bob Hope's commitment to philanthropy changed the way Hollywood viewed the responsibility of fame. "Many years he did from 100 to 150 benefits a year," says his daughter Linda Hope. He made it part of his identity to give back to the communities he entertained, most famously, the armed forces with his frequent USO tours.

  • Learn how Bob Hope came up with his iconic standup routines: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Learn how Bob Hope came up with his iconic standup routines

    S31 E9 - 1m 4s

    Journalist Richard Zoglin, comedy writer Robert Mills, and America's most beloved amphibian, Kermit the Frog, discuss Bob Hope's groundbreaking improvisational style. His fast-paced monologues were flexible, and allowed him to bring current events into his comedy act.

  • How Bob Hope transformed monologue misfires: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How Bob Hope transformed monologue misfires

    S31 E9 - 1m 39s

    Bob Hope was known for his off-the-cuff comedic style and quick wit. Comedian Conan O'Brien and actor Tom Selleck discuss how Hope was a master of improvising when a joke didn't land or he fumbled a line.

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