Thanks for the Memories: The Bob Hope Quiz
Instructions: For more than fifty years Bob Hope made America laugh on radio, in the movies, and on television — and his Christmas shows brought comfort to millions of troops serving far from home.
- 1.
What was Bob Hope's real birth name?
AHarry Hillard HopeBBenjamin Leonard HopeCLeslie Townes HopeDRobert Harold Hope - 2.
What was the title of Bob Hope's beloved signature song?
AThanks for the MemoryBSome of These DaysCIt's a Long Way to TipperaryDThanks for the Laughs - 3.
How many 'Road to...' comedy films did Bob Hope make with Bing Crosby in total?
AFiveBSevenCNineDTwelve - 4.
Which two stars appeared alongside Bob Hope in the 'Road to...' film series?
AFrank Sinatra and Lucille BallBDean Martin and Janet LeighCJack Benny and Betty GrableDBing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour - 5.
In what year did Bob Hope launch his first USO tour to entertain American troops?
A1939B1940C1941D1943 - 6.
In which film did Bob Hope's signature song 'Thanks for the Memory' first appear?
ACollege SwingBThe Big Broadcast of 1938CRoad to SingaporeDGive Me a Sailor - 7.
What was the title of the very first 'Road to...' film with Hope and Crosby, released in 1940?
ARoad to SingaporeBRoad to ZanzibarCRoad to MoroccoDRoad to Utopia - 8.
On which television network did Bob Hope's famous specials primarily air, beginning in 1950?
ACBSBABCCDuMontDNBC - 9.
In which country was Bob Hope born?
ACanadaBEnglandCIrelandDWales - 10.
Which military conflict was the setting for Bob Hope's final USO Christmas tour in 1990?
AThe Korean WarBThe Vietnam WarCThe Persian Gulf WarDThe Cold War standoff in Germany - 11.
What sport was Bob Hope so passionate about that he hosted his own celebrity tournament for many years?
AGolfBBaseballCTennisDBowling - 12.
What was the name of Bob Hope's popular NBC radio program, sponsored by a well-known toothpaste brand?
AThe Bob Hope HourBThe Camel Comedy Hour with Bob HopeCThe Lucky Strike Comedy ShowDThe Pepsodent Show Starring Bob Hope - 13.
'Road to Bali' (1952) was a landmark for the series — what made it technically special?
AIt was filmed in widescreen CinemaScopeBIt featured the first stereo soundtrackCIt was the first in the series filmed in TechnicolorDIt was partially filmed in 3-D - 14.
Before movies and television made him famous, Bob Hope built his early stardom in which entertainment fields?
ASilent films and newsreelsBRadio and vaudevilleCBroadway musicalsDNightclub comedy and jazz halls - 15.
How old was Bob Hope when he passed away on July 27, 2003?
A100B97C98D95