Bob Hope: Hollywood's Brightest Star

When he died in 2003 at the age of 100, Bob Hope was almost as famous for his longevity as his acting. This made-for-video documentary reminds us why he was so beloved, examining the comedian's 70-plus-year showbiz career, from his early days in vaudeville and on Broadway on up through the World War II era, when Hope began his celebrated USO shows for American troops overseas. The program also includes numerous clips from his films and TV shows.