Product Details

• Actors: Jack Perkins, Peter Graves, Harry Smith, Dave Hoffman, Bill Mumy
• Writers: Agnes Nixon
• Format: Black & White, Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: A&E Home Video
• VHS Release Date: October 13, 1998
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 0767008111
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #350,582 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

His career started in the glory days of vaudeville. More than 70 years later, he is revered as the most popular and influential entertainer of the century, the show-biz giant all others are measured against. On stage and screen, on TV and radio, on Broadway and USO stages worldwide, Bob Hope has enjoyed a career of unmatched popularity. In this special, feature-length presentation, BIOGRAPHY traces his remarkable life, from his vaudeville debut he had third billing, behind a trained seal to entertaining the troops of Desert Storm. Extensive clips capture his greatest performances, while family photos and the recollections of friends, colleagues and family provide an intimate portrait of the private man. And Hope himself reflects on his life and legacy, from his groundbreaking work in TV and radio to his close friendships with U.S. presidents. BIOGRAPHY proudly presents the incredible life of an entertainer who has left his mark not just on his profession, but on the nation the unstoppable Bob Hope.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks For the Memories!!, January 3, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Biography - Bob Hope: America's Entertainer [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Bob Hope is probably the best actor/comedian ever and a person of impeccable character!!This year he will be 100 years old.This A&E Biography is an excellent video.So Mr. Bob Hope may you live forever in our hearts,we all love you!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bio, October 13, 2009

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Biography - Bob Hope: America's Entertainer (DVD)

This Biography on Bob Hope is very imformative. I had learned things about him that I had nevr known, such as his name and how he got into show business. For anyone Bob Hope fan I would suggest them to purchase.