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 ...
The documentary, “Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and World War II” will air at 9 p.m. Monday, May 26, on New Mexico PBS, channel 5.1. It will also be available to stream on the PBS app. Tim Gray ...
In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII, PBS is releasing a documentary on Bob Hope and his involvement in entertaining the troops and his actual correspondance/letters with the ...
Examine Bob Hope and his troupe of performers' impact on World War II. Legendary entertainer Bob Hope and his troupe of performers traveled over 80,000 miles during WWII to entertain the troops, often ...
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 ...
This year is the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII and PBS is releasing a documentary on Bob Hope and his involvement entertaining the troops and actual correspondence/letters with the service men ...
(He did receive several special Oscars.) Hope started playing to troops well before the United States entered World War II. He tried to enlist, but was told he could be of more use as an entertainer.
As we prepare to celebrate the 80th Commemoration of the end of World War II, we honor the sacrifice of the millions of service members and everyday Americans who helped win the war, as well as those ...
For half a century and through four major U.S. wars, comedian and actor Bob Hope entertained American troops with his famous USO shows. He delighted homesick service members on- and off-stage with his ...
During Christmas of 1971, I was stationed in Da Nang, Vietnam. Each year, the USO would entertain troops with Christmas shows all over the world — wherever soldiers were stationed. The biggest show ...
LOS ANGELES -- Bob Hope's one-liners gently poked fun at presidents, blunted the sting of combat for American soldiers from World War II to the Gulf War, and ultimately made him the most revered of ...