1962
Sophia Loren visited Vietnam with Bob Hope during the Christmas season of 1966. They participated in a USO tour to entertain American troops stationed there during the Vietnam War. This visit was part of Hope's long-standing tradition of bringing holiday cheer to servicemen and women around the world.
During the 1940s, Bob Hope participated in over 400 USO shows. His performances were a significant part of his efforts to entertain American troops during World War II, bringing humor and morale-boosting entertainment to soldiers both at home and abroad. Hope's commitment to the troops solidified his legacy as one of the most prominent entertainers of that era.
Walt Disney produced a number of cartoons (Der Fuehrer's Face) that parodied the Axis leaders and helped to dehumanize the enemy by portraying them as inept and comical characters ; essentially they were part of the US government's propaganda campaign . There were a variety of instructional and training films made as well e.g. Victory Through Airpower.
The cast of A Salute to the Troops and USO - 2006 includes: Jay Mohr as TV Show Host
1962
The Bob Hope Christmas Special Around the World with the USO - 1969 TV was released on: USA: 16 January 1969
Bob Hope's USO Christmas from the Persian Gulf Around the World in Eight Days - 1988 TV was released on: USA: 9 January 1988
Bob Hope's USO Christmas in Beirut - 1984 TV was released on: USA: 15 January 1984
Bob Hope was not a hero of the Holocaust. He was in no way involved. During this period he worked for the USO providing entertainment and morale boosting shows for the US army, who also had nothing to do with the Holocaust.
Bob Hope was a very famous man for his movies, songs, and stand up comedy. He put on USO shows for the troops in WW2 and Vietnam. He worked with Bing Cosby in several movies and had his own TV show for a time.
Yes, The Celebration did a USO Tour in 1971 with Bob Hope. There were 19 entertainers including Mr. Hope that performed for the troops in Fairbanks, Alaska.
The cast of Cassino to Korea - 1950 includes: Jackson Beck as Commentator Jack Benny as Jack Benny - USO Show Bob Hope as Himself - USO Show Frances Langford as Frances Langford - USO Show David Ludlum as American Army Weatherman Quentin Reynolds as Commentator
Sophia Loren visited Vietnam with Bob Hope during the Christmas season of 1966. They participated in a USO tour to entertain American troops stationed there during the Vietnam War. This visit was part of Hope's long-standing tradition of bringing holiday cheer to servicemen and women around the world.
The hallmark of the USO tours was the amazing variety of top stars that went on them. The stars are still going, so why don't you try to find out who went recently and do a collage of them? Then go back about every ten years, same collage idea until you reach WW 2. That should give you plenty of stars to feature. Never forget the picture of Bob Hope. He did USO tours for over 40 years, an icon in the USO.
Many actors and comedians have served our country by making themselves available to entertain the troops, but Bob Hope comes readily to mind.
During the 1940s, Bob Hope participated in over 400 USO shows. His performances were a significant part of his efforts to entertain American troops during World War II, bringing humor and morale-boosting entertainment to soldiers both at home and abroad. Hope's commitment to the troops solidified his legacy as one of the most prominent entertainers of that era.