Bob Hope. The ultimate collection / Hope Enterprises.

Bob Hope owned the crown as King of Comedy on stage, radio, the silver screen and television. In fact, no performer made a more successful and seamless transition into the world of television than Bob Hope. For 50 years, his hilarious TV specials became the showcase for the stars of the day and defi...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Corporate Authors: Hope Enterprises, Inc
R2 Entertainment (Firm)
Other Authors: Hope, Bob, 1903-2003
Wayne, John, 1907-1979
Skelton, Red, 1913-1997
Benny, Jack, 1894-1974
Ball, Lucille, 1911-1989
Silvers, Phil, 1911-1985
Cannon, Dyan
Parton, Dolly
McEntire, Reba
Carter, Dixie, 1939-2010
Language:English
Published: [Portland, Or.] : R2 Entertainment, [2007], ©2007.
Edition:[Special edition].
Series:Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Subjects:
Hope, Bob, > 1903-2003.
Stand-up comedy.
Actors > United States.
Variety shows (Television programs)
Television comedies.
Genre:
Variety shows (Television programs)
Television comedies.
Physical Description:4 videodiscs (approximately 468 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Variant Title:
Ultimate collection.
Format: Video DVD
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Summary:
Bob Hope owned the crown as King of Comedy on stage, radio, the silver screen and television. In fact, no performer made a more successful and seamless transition into the world of television than Bob Hope. For 50 years, his hilarious TV specials became the showcase for the stars of the day and defined the variety show for a generation of loyal fans. Captures Bob's favorite TV moments, rare vintage clips, outtakes, movie shorts, Christmas specials, recalling World War II, performing for GIs around the world and his first ever radio performance.
Note:Title from container.
Place of publication from www.respond2.com.
Special features: Disc 3: 1st ever radio appearance: 1935 - "Hello America, this is Bob Hope;" movie shorts: made in the 1930s, these comedy gems featured a very young Bob; Memories of World War II: Bob and Delores Hope share memories of the war: includes a special photo gallery.
Videorecording.
Call Number:CR6 D0090985 VideoDVD
Audience:
Not rated.
System Details:DVD; Dolby Digital hi-fi stereo., digitally mastered.
Cast:
Bob Hope, John Wayne, Red Skelton, Jack Benny, Lucille Ball, Phil Silvers, Dyan Cannon, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Dixie Carter.