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Hope : entertainer of the century

Call Number

  • 921 H79Z (CEN)

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Edition

First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.

Publication Information

New York : Simon & Schuster, 2014.

Physical Description

viii, 565 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Summary

Born in 1903, and until his death in 2003, Bob Hope was the only entertainer to achieve top-rated success in every major mass-entertainment medium, from vaudeville to television. He virtually invented modern stand-up comedy. He helped redefine what it means to be a star. Richard Zoglin shows there is still much to be learned about this public figure, who, unlike many Hollywood stars, truly loved being famous, appreciated its responsibilities, and handled celebrity with extraordinary grace.

Contents

  • The making of an entertainer. Opening ; Vaudeville ; Broadway
  • Inventing comedy. Hollywood ; Cruising
  • Finding a mission. War ; Peace
  • Inventing stardom. Television ; Ambassador ; King
  • Losing his grip. Patriot ; Partisan
  • Ensuring the legacy. Restoration ; Legend.

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