Excellent, John ! Thanks.Thanks for the memories Bob Hope !! Rest in peace . . .
I don't know how many miles Heaven is from Earth, but I have a hunch it's nowhere near the sweeping distances the dean of comedy traveled tirelessly during decades bringing joy and laughter to servicemen in far-flung bases around the globe. Whether in a jungle, on an airstrip, in a field hospital, or on the deck of an aircraft carrier, it didn't seem to matter: Bob Hope, whose 70-year career earned him scores of awards, would make you laugh. The boost his U.S.O. road show, which began in 1941, brought to troop morale was immeasurable. Bob Hope, whose uncompromising optimism and buoyancy proved infectious, brought cheers and delight, joy and good spirits to millions of servicemen. He loved the troops and the troops loved him -- every bit as much.
