Bob Hope Christmas

[CarlS]

Bob Hope was without a doubt one of the greatest entertainers of all time. A wonderful look at some special moments Bob spent with the troops during his many Christmas performances. What a classic entertainer he was and I’m sure that anyone that ever saw him perform live will never forget the show. Thank You to all the Veterans that ever spent a Christmas away from their family and to Bob Hope for spending his Christmas with the troops. I had the privilege of seeig his show. He entertained the troops in WWII, Korea, Viet Nam, Iraq and Iraq as well as many peace time shows. This made my monitor go blurry.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=554&v=ppA4qYF7ARo

 

[Greyfell]

Aaah! Bob Hope with Raquel, oh my!

 

[Qship]

The man, the Legend!

 

[triumph david]

He helped the troops more than any body else!

 

[keystiger]

Bob was a class act.

 

[Greyfell]

Jane Russell, an uncommon actress

From the above linked article comes this quote from Jane Russell about her work with Bob Hope:

It was when Jane was modeling, that an agent came by the photo studio and “swiped” a head shot of her. It was shown to movie studios and Jane was called to test for an upcoming movie that needed a half Irish/half Mexican actress. Soon she was contacted to be awarded the leading role in The Outlaw. There was a three year publicity campaign that touted Jane Russell in particular and it was a “smash in the box-office.”

Jane went on to star in a string of popular movies working with Bob Hope, Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, Robert Mitchum, and others. Two of her most famous films were Gentlemen Prefer Blondes with Marilyn Monroe and Paleface with Bob Hope.

“Bob Hope was a ball to work with…he was even funnier off screen than on, and everything was relaxed except his chocolate eyes which never stopped darting, never missed a thing.” During World War II and after she spent time touring air bases and army camps with Bob Hope-entertaining the soldiers and refreshing them with hope and light-hearted humor. ”It was wonderful to work with Bob,” Jane comments wistfully, “And we felt such a sense of privilege about our work with the troops.”

In all, Jane made two dozen films with memorable performances in Macao, Montana Belle, Son of Paleface, The French Line, The Tall Men, The Revolt of Mamie Stover, Fate is the Hunter, as well as the two most famous mentioned above. There were also many TV appearances including a starring role in The Yellow Rose.

 

[keystiger]

What a totally different era..........

 

[CarlS]

It truly was a different era, and I think a better one in a lot of ways.

 

[triumph david]

It truly was a different era, and I think a better one in a lot of ways.

I agree 100%!!!!!