Edition |
Director's cut, Widescreen. |
Description |
1 videodisc (114 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital optical stereo rda |
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NTSC rda |
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video file DVD video region 1 rda |
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Biographical television programs. lcgft |
System Details |
DVD; NTSC; region 1; widescreen presentation; stereo. |
Language |
In English; with optional English subtiles. |
Performer |
Voice (excerpts from Bob Hope's writings), Billy Crystal. |
Credits |
Editor, Peter S. Lynch, II ; director of photography, Stan Taylor ; music, Mark Leggett. |
Note |
Originally broadcast in 2017 as an episode of the PBS television series: American masters. |
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Wide screen. |
Audience |
Rating: TVPG. |
Summary |
During his eight-decade career, Bob Hope was the only performer to achieve top-rated success in every form of mass entertainment: Vaudeville, Broadway, movies, radio, television, popular song and personal appearances, including hosting the Academy Awards a record 19 times and his annual USO Christmas military tours. Includes film, television, and radio clips; readings of excerpts from Hope's writings; and interviews with prominent entertainment industry figures, family members, and Hope's writers. |
Note |
Special features: Monologue misfires; Bob's writers; Korea; A letter from Bob; Learning from the best; The boat show line; One night in Nebraska; You didn't say "no" to Bob Hope. |
Subject |
Hope, Bob, 1903-2003.
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Hope, Bob, 1903-2003. (OCoLC)fst00009413
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Comedians -- United States -- Biography.
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Entertainers -- United States -- Biography.
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Comedians. (OCoLC)fst00869077
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Entertainers. (OCoLC)fst00912655
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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Genre/Form |
Biographical television programs.
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Documentary television programs.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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Biographical television programs. (OCoLC)fst01726117
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Biography. (OCoLC)fst01423686
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Documentary television programs. (OCoLC)fst01710387
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Nonfiction television programs. (OCoLC)fst01710270
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Added Author |
Scheinfeld, John, screenwriter, television producer, television director.
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Harding, Dave, television producer.
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Crystal, Billy, voice actor.
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Crew Neck Productions, production company.
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American Masters Pictures, production company.
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Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.), publisher.
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PBS Distribution (Firm), film distibutor.
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Added Title |
Bob Hope |
Note |
At head of title : American Masters |
ISBN |
9781531703202 |
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1531703208 |
Standard No. |
841887034937 |
Music No. |
AM61704 PBS |
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