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He was a vaudeville star, a Broadway leading man, a radio star, a film comic,
a television pioneer, an athlete, a businessman, a family man, a philanthropist and a patriot.
But we loved him because he was our
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Click on the pictures to explore Bob Hope's life and times.

Trouper: From vaudeville to his last USO tour, a time line covers the highlights.

Patriot: Tireless touring for the USO earned Hope a place in history.

Movie star: The popular "Road" picture series of the 1940s broke ground for cinematic comedy.

Network star: Hope paved the way for Carson and Leno - but he didn't do it alone.

Sportsman: Hope spread his love for golf and other sports.

Family man: Stardom, career and money took a back seat to Hope's wife, children and home.

Wit: It's all in the timing, and Hope was a master of the right quip at the right moment.

Neighbor: Bob and Dolores Hope could always be counted on to lend their names and smiles to local events.

Friend: Special people in Bob Hope's life.

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