Remembering Bob Hope
Dec 3, 2018 09:17:14 #
I recall being at one of the “studio taping” at NBC in Burbank for his last TV Special, in 1993 if I recall correctly, with Angela Lansbury. One of the main cameras went down and they had to stop the taping to get another camera. While they were securing one, he told the director to bring his chair center stage, he sat down, and went into about a 15 minute monologue with jokes and had the entire audience in tears. He could have left the stage for his dressing room, but instead he chose to entertain his fans. I will never forget that day or his fine gesture. I still miss his Christmas shows!
Dec 3, 2018 09:35:09 #
Dec 3, 2018 09:47:34 #
His humor was so honest because it was often self-deprecating. He had no trouble insulting himself. A lot of comedians today never make themselves part of the act. They take aim at a topic and shoot. Bob was as often as not, his own target.
Dec 3, 2018 09:52:08 #
Dec 3, 2018 11:13:12 #
The company I worked for back in 2000 had a Christmas party and Bob Hope came and did a performance for us. He was pretty good even at that age. He was in his 90's I think.
Dec 3, 2018 11:28:51 #
Dec 3, 2018 11:35:45 #
Dec 3, 2018 14:26:51 #
Met Mr. Hope at an Oragne Bowl Parade when his float went the wrong way. I was a parade marshal and helped him off the float. He was very thin and somewhat frail. We chatted for about 15 minutes until the police arrived looking for him. Mainly we spoke about his time with Bing Crosby and his USO tours. I must say he really enjoyed both. As he left he shook my hand and thanked me for the conversation. Sorry no pictures as it was before cell phones and no autograph as We had no paper or pen. I still enjoy the memory.
Dec 3, 2018 15:42:13 #
stepha11
Loc: Trail British Coluimbia
I remember him with pleasure. Saw him at a show in early fifties--and never forgot.
__________________________________________
ON TURNING 70
'I still chase women, but only downhill.'
ON TURNING 80
'That's the time of your life when even your birthday suit needs pressing.'
ON TURNING 90
'You know you're getting old when the candles cost more than the cake.'
ON TURNING 100
'I don't feel old. In fact, I don't feel anything until noon. Then it's time for my nap.'
ON GIVING UP HIS EARLY CAREER, BOXING
'I ruined my hands in the ring. The referee kept stepping on them.'
ON NEVER WINNING AN OSCAR
'Welcome to the Academy Awards, or, as it's called at my home, 'Passover.'
ON GOLF
'Golf is my profession. Show business is just to pay the green fees.'
ON PRESIDENTS
'I have performed for 12 presidents but entertained only six.'
ON WHY HE CHOSE SHOWBIZ FOR
HIS CAREER
'When I was born, the doctor said to my mother,
Congratulations, you have an eight pound ham.'
ON RECEIVING THE
CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL
'I feel very humble, but I think I have the strength of character to fight it.'
ON HIS FAMILY'S EARLY POVERTY
'Four of us slept in the one bed. When it got cold, mother threw on another brother.'
ON HIS SIX BROTHERS
'That's how I learned to dance. Waiting for the bathroom.'
ON HIS EARLY FAILURES
'I would not have had anything to eat if it wasn't for the stuff the audience threw at me.'
ON GOING TO HEAVEN
'I've done benefits for ALL religions.
I'd hate to blow the hereafter on a technicality.'
Give me a sense of humor Lord, give me the grace to see a joke,
To get some humor out of life, and pass it on to other folk.[/quote]
__________________________________________
ON TURNING 70
'I still chase women, but only downhill.'
ON TURNING 80
'That's the time of your life when even your birthday suit needs pressing.'
ON TURNING 90
'You know you're getting old when the candles cost more than the cake.'
ON TURNING 100
'I don't feel old. In fact, I don't feel anything until noon. Then it's time for my nap.'
ON GIVING UP HIS EARLY CAREER, BOXING
'I ruined my hands in the ring. The referee kept stepping on them.'
ON NEVER WINNING AN OSCAR
'Welcome to the Academy Awards, or, as it's called at my home, 'Passover.'
ON GOLF
'Golf is my profession. Show business is just to pay the green fees.'
ON PRESIDENTS
'I have performed for 12 presidents but entertained only six.'
ON WHY HE CHOSE SHOWBIZ FOR
HIS CAREER
'When I was born, the doctor said to my mother,
Congratulations, you have an eight pound ham.'
ON RECEIVING THE
CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL
'I feel very humble, but I think I have the strength of character to fight it.'
ON HIS FAMILY'S EARLY POVERTY
'Four of us slept in the one bed. When it got cold, mother threw on another brother.'
ON HIS SIX BROTHERS
'That's how I learned to dance. Waiting for the bathroom.'
ON HIS EARLY FAILURES
'I would not have had anything to eat if it wasn't for the stuff the audience threw at me.'
ON GOING TO HEAVEN
'I've done benefits for ALL religions.
I'd hate to blow the hereafter on a technicality.'
Give me a sense of humor Lord, give me the grace to see a joke,
To get some humor out of life, and pass it on to other folk.[/quote]
Dec 3, 2018 16:05:38 #
I guess i’m old fashioned but I enjoyed the old comedians
Like Bob Hope, Jack Benny, George Burns etc. who could make me laugh without lacing everything with four letter words...oh. For the good old days!
Kent
Like Bob Hope, Jack Benny, George Burns etc. who could make me laugh without lacing everything with four letter words...oh. For the good old days!
Kent
Dec 3, 2018 16:06:36 #
I guess i’m old fashioned but I enjoyed the old comedians
Like Bob Hope, Jack Benny, George Burns etc. who could make me laugh without lacing everything with four letter words...oh. For the good old days!
Kent
Like Bob Hope, Jack Benny, George Burns etc. who could make me laugh without lacing everything with four letter words...oh. For the good old days!
Kent
Dec 3, 2018 16:11:02 #
Sorry, I accidentally tapped “send” twice. Things like that happen when you get in your 90s.
Kent
Kent
Dec 3, 2018 17:35:19 #
Dec 3, 2018 18:22:35 #
Dec 3, 2018 20:01:52 #
Don't think it is accidental that the classic comedians have a long life. George Burns also died at 100.
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