Bibliograph

Hope, entertainer of the century, Richard Zoglin

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Label

Hope, entertainer of the century, Richard Zoglin

Language

eng

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Literary text for sound recordings

biography

Main title

Hope

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Oclc number

891142773

Responsibility statement

Richard Zoglin

Series statement

BrillianceAudio on compact disc

Sub title

entertainer of the century

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

Table Of 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

Target audience

adult

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not applicable

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