American Patriot Quiz
Great American Bob Hope
Great American comedian Bob Hope made his first television appearance 65 years ago this week, which marked the beginning of a long and distinguished career in the entertainment industry. His tireless and patriotic efforts on USO Tours, bringing some laughs to U.S. servicemen, earned him praise from presidents of all political persuasions.
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1. Hope owned a small stake in his hometown baseball team. What was it?
2. Before breaking into show business, Hope had a brief career in which professional sport?
3. Hope's first performance and entrance into vaudeville came at a show imitating which star?
4. In which film did Hope first sing his trademark song "Thanks for the Memory?"
5. Which actor was Hope's co-star in "Road to Singapore" and six subsequent "Road" films?
6. Which young actress replaced Dorothy Lamour in the final "Road" film?
7. Where did Hope film his 1970 and 1971 Christmas specials for NBC?
8. Which president signed a Congressional Act naming Hope an "honorary veteran" for his years of service entertaining troops on USO Tours?
9. Hope reigns as the host of the most Academy Awards shows. Who is in second place?
10. An avid golfer, Hope famously putted against who on The Mike Douglas Show?