INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — PBS is set to release a new documentary titled “Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and WWII,” narrated by Gary Sinise, to commemorate Bob Hope’s contributions during World War ...

On June 6, 1944, a young widow from Rhode Island wrote a letter to entertainer Bob Hope after he'd put on a show for her husband and other soldiers in Italy during World War II. "I'm writing to you ...

For a half century, as U.S. troops were stationed in far-flung locations, facing the despair of war, America’s most famous comedian offered them hope.

Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and World War II is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon ...

Director Tim Gray talks about the new PBS documentary: “Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and WWII”, narrated by Gary Sinise. This year is the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII and the ...

(He did receive several special Oscars.) Hope started playing to troops well before the United States entered World War II. He tried to enlist, but was told he could be of more use as an entertainer.

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII, PBS is ...

This year is the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII and PBS is releasing a documentary on Bob Hope and his involvement entertaining the troops and actual correspondence/letters with the service men ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Bob Hope entertained 11 presidents at the White House, hosted the Academy Awards 19 times and told thousands of jokes to some 10 million U.S. troops over the course of four wars.

As we prepare to celebrate the 80th Commemoration of the end of World War II, we honor the sacrifice of the millions of service members and everyday Americans who helped win the war, as well as those ...

For half a century and through four major U.S. wars, comedian and actor Bob Hope entertained American troops with his famous USO shows. He delighted homesick service members on- and off-stage with his ...