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Article: A `Road' map to Bob Hope's movies on home video.
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- Akron Beacon Journal (Akron, OH)
- Article date:
- May 27, 2003
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Byline: George M. Thomas
Those of us who grew up in the last 30 or so years, with the only images of Bob Hope coming courtesy of his many television specials featuring athletes, politicians and celebrities, never really knew THE Bob Hope.
As Hope celebrates his 100th birthday, those curious about one of entertainment's most versatile performers will be happy to know that a number of Hope's films recently made their way to DVD and VHS, courtesy of Universal Home Video.
Hope appeared in more than 60 movies throughout his career, but many have been forgotten and replaced with the image of him crooning "Thanks for the Memory" at the end of his TV ...