wow.
ok, bob hope:
he's a not-so great commedian and a not-so great entertainer, however, he is one of the first of both (to be featured in movies / tv, as a regular, etc). he goes WAY back (i think he's damn near 100 now). he's done TONS of guest spots in movies and tv through out his career.
he used to hold annual shows, as well, like the all american college football team show, a few beauty pageants, even had his own comedy special, i believe.
most famous, tho, is his war-time specials, where he'll go to whereever soldier's are at (germany, korea, desert storm, etc) and entertain the entire armed forces in a huge presentation with comedy bits, chicks n'stuff. this is his greatest feat, i believe, as he is truly entertaining those who need it the most -- like i said in previous replies here, most of those soldiers were just kids who were frickin scared and confused abotu the whole situation. he brought a nice warm smile, and a touch of home.
good 'nuf? mo' stuff here http://www.bobhope.com/bob.htm
