King of Comedy: Bob Hope (1903-2003) A master of quick wit and timing, he entertained generations through his "Road" movies with Bing Crosby, his USO tours, and decades of television specials. | Hollywood Unscripted

Happy Birthday, Bob Hope! The iconic entertainer — born on May 29, 1903 — delivered his unique brand of humor to troops around the globe and into the living rooms of millions of Americans. Read a conversation with his biographer: https://to.pbs.org/2IX7mE1 | American Experience | PBS

Bob Hope's career spanned eight decades, but his overseas performances for soldiers during World War II may be his most important and enduring work. From 1941 to the war's final campaigns, Hope traveled to visit troops in battle zones across the globe, broadcasting many of his performances on radio and bringing a respite from battle to thousands of soldiers. At an interactive display produced in partnership with Ideum in the special exhibit “So Read for Laughter: The Legacy of Bob Hope,” on view

Bob Hope was known for his off-the-cuff comedic style and quick wit. Tune in Dec. 29 on PBS. | American Masters

Entertainment legend Bob Hope was... - The Ed Sullivan Show