Used to watch a good few of his films in the afternoons when I was a young 'un. They might be old films but he was a great dynamic actor.
He'll be missed but his contribution to acting lives on ;) I wonder how many years on they will still screen a Bob Hope film.
Rugles
1:41 pm on Jul 28, 2003 (gmt 0)
Probably the greatest ambassador to the game of golf. He brought golf to the masses, at least in North America.
Will be missed.
tigger
1:47 pm on Jul 28, 2003 (gmt 0)
Looking forward to seeing some of the old classics on the box over the next few days
100, good age to hit, I need to take up golf
Rugles
2:08 pm on Jul 28, 2003 (gmt 0)
NBC had a great documentary on Hope's life (focusing on his USO work and golf) for his 100 birthday a couple months back. If they re-run it it is worth the watch.
lazerzubb
2:22 pm on Jul 28, 2003 (gmt 0)
Brilliant comedian, anybody who can make you laught that much is a hero in it's own way.
grnidone
2:33 pm on Jul 28, 2003 (gmt 0)
100 years. How much has the world changed in that time.
He experienced people use horse and carriage and then the automobile. He's seen people communicate using the telephone then the radio then television to satellite communications.
So many experiences he has had that were not written down for others to learn.
Shane
3:50 pm on Jul 28, 2003 (gmt 0)
What a wonderful man. Think how much his USO work helped people facing difficult times. The world will miss him.
..... Shane
webwoman
5:32 pm on Jul 28, 2003 (gmt 0)
The amazing unique thing about him is how many generations he was able to connect with...his comedy kept being funny generation after generation. I think that is incredible.
EliteWeb
5:40 pm on Jul 28, 2003 (gmt 0)
RIP - His time brought great joy and entertainment to many.
dcheney
6:50 pm on Jul 28, 2003 (gmt 0)
I only hope this isn't the end of humor that doesn't rely on shock (aka, profanity, sexual references, etc.).
Hagstrom
11:14 am on Jul 29, 2003 (gmt 0)
I need to take up golf
Tigger Woods? :)
Maybe this is the time to tell an old European joke: The United States has <insert president>, Johnny Cash, Stevie Wonder and Bob Hope. <our country> has <insert prime minister>, no Cash, no Wonder and no Hope.
photon
1:41 pm on Jul 29, 2003 (gmt 0)
A Bob Hope quote I read this morning:
"I feel very humble. But I think I have the strength of character to overcome that."
jbinbpt
2:13 pm on Jul 29, 2003 (gmt 0)
When his wife asked him where he wanted to be buried he said.....
