Hope, entertainer of the century, Richard Zoglin
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Hope, entertainer of the century, Richard Zoglin
Language
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Includes bibliographical references and index
resource.biographical
individual biography
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illustrations
Index
index present
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
Hope
Nature of contents
bibliography
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879468434
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Richard Zoglin
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 ; Actor -- Finding a mission. War ; Peace -- Inventing stardom. Television ; Ambassador ; King -- Losing his grip. Patriot ; Partisan -- Ensuring the legacy. Restoration ; Legend
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adult
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