Hope : entertainer of the century / Richard Zoglin.
Draws on exclusive reporting to honor Bob Hope's top-rated successes while discussing such topics as his secret first marriage, stint in reform school and ambivalent relationships with fellow stars.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781439140277
- ISBN: 1439140278
- Physical Description: viii, 565 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: First Simon & Schuster edition
- Publisher: New York : Simon & Schuster, 2014.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- The making of an entertainer. Opening ; Vaudeville ; Broadway -- Inventing comedy. Hollywood ; Actor -- Finding a mission. War ; Peace -- Inventing stardom. Television ; Ambassador ; King -- Losing his grip. Patriot ; Partisan -- Ensuring the legacy. Restoration ; Legend.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Hope, Bob, 1903-2003.
Comedians > United States > Biography. - Genre:
- Biographies.
Available copies
- 16 of 16 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 0 of 0 copies available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 16 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boonville Community Public Library | B HOPE (Text) | 30005100210163 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Cleveland County Main Library | B HOPE (Text) | 22281500123048 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Halifax Main Library | B HOPE LHC (Text) | 01011700055128 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Henderson Main Branch | HOPE (Text) | 33258007484137 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| J.C. Holliday Library | B Hope (Text) | 810191001316043 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Lee County Main Library | B/HOPE (Text) | 33262003233073 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Lewisville Branch | B Hope, Bob (Text) | 0112520413469 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Lexington Public Library | B Hope (Text) | 25908007323426 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Macon County Public Library | B HOPE (Text) | 39493107836795 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Mountains Branch Library | B Hope (Text) | 38801101643150 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
Draws on exclusive reporting to honor Bob Hope's top-rated successes while discussing such topics as his secret first marriage, stint in reform school and ambivalent relationships with fellow stars.
