Bob Hope: The Very First Stand-up Comedian

TV Confidential with Ed Robertson · May 26, 2025 · 22m

TVC 691.4: Tim Gray, producer and director of Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and World War II, talks to Ed about the many ways in which Gary Sinise can be considered the "Bob Hope of our generation"; how Hope often ran through his monologue with his wife, Dolores, before he performed it in front of our troops; and why, in many respects, Hope was the first comedian ever to perform stand-up in front of a live audience. Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and World War II is available for viewing on demand at PBS.org or by downloading the PBS app. For more on the World War II Foundation…