Displaying 1 of 1 2014 Format: Book Author: Zoglin, Richard. Title: Hope : entertainer of the century / Richard Zoglin. Edition: First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition. Publisher, Date: New York : Simon & Schuster, 2014. Description: viii, 565 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm 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. Subjects: 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. LCCN: 2014014371 ISBN: 9781439140277 (hbk.) 1439140278 (hbk.) * 9781439140284 (pbk.) * 1439140286 (pbk.) 9781439140277 : HRD 1439140278 : HRD * 9781439148587 (e-book) Other Number: 879468434 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 451530 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: BIO Hope Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
