(Sound on) #OnThisDay (2003): Legendary comedian and entertainer Bob Hope dies at the age of 100, leaving a legacy that spans film, TV, radio, music, dance, and, perhaps most impressively, the armed services. Hope was a tireless supporter of the troops, headlining USO tours 57 times (!) and undertaking numerous active service and veterans fundraising efforts. Get "Hope," http://amzn.to/2aey9se | History in Five

Bob Hope live on NBC September 26th,1964. Milton Berle, Phyllis Diller, Dean Martin, and Jack Benny join Bob for this hour of music and comedy. #GoldenAgeofTelevision | Classic Film and Television Era

Bob Hope was a British-born American entertainer whose career spanned nearly 80 years across vaudeville, radio, film, television, & live performance. He became one of the most iconic comedians of the 20th century, known for his rapid-fire delivery, self-deprecating humor, & tireless work entertaining U.S. troops overseas.  He immigrated to the United States with his family in 1908, settling in Cleveland, Ohio. He began performing in vaudeville during the 1920s & gained early recognition on Broa