tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post101647294506310228..comments2024-03-19T14:51:21.425-04:00Comments on The Trad: "Bob Hope's an Asshole"tintinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13652066200071703445noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-86563504799723238882023-01-03T13:14:59.228-05:002023-01-03T13:14:59.228-05:00Many bad stories about Bob Hope I have read and Ca...Many bad stories about Bob Hope I have read and Carson didn’t like him. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-24433892732784512702022-02-10T17:58:10.370-05:002022-02-10T17:58:10.370-05:00Bob Hope got rich being an idiotBob Hope got rich being an idiotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-12889731718280799802021-03-20T15:34:06.423-04:002021-03-20T15:34:06.423-04:00bob hope never did anything for me.bob hope never did anything for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-78018151879017844812019-06-29T23:33:24.535-04:002019-06-29T23:33:24.535-04:00I met Bob Hope twice. The second time I met him h...I met Bob Hope twice. The second time I met him he before my eyes transformed himself from a 95-year-old short weak bent over man to a 50-year-old vision of what we have always seen on T.V., tall and unbelievably powerful. He completely controlled what I saw. <br /><br />He appeared to me to be a real warlock with real supernatural powers. He was very kind to me and gave me a picture of him and me side by side. He also gave me advice and endowed me with some of his personal power. He was totally in every way amazing and a gentleman's gentleman. Since he empowered me, I have lived a fantastic life full of all my impossible dreams coming true. Because of his gift, I have been able to help person after person get their impossible fantastic dreams.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-3608828968475898092016-04-25T22:25:21.303-04:002016-04-25T22:25:21.303-04:00Bob hope was after all a great american despite hi...Bob hope was after all a great american despite his ability to act like gracho marx and yet get away with 150 million when your dead the truth should come out good or bad.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06078608628376346426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-54094772349939530542015-04-11T14:05:59.667-04:002015-04-11T14:05:59.667-04:00Thank you for reminding me how much I miss writing...Thank you for reminding me how much I miss writing this blog. tintinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652066200071703445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-9161270910647258762015-04-11T11:22:02.116-04:002015-04-11T11:22:02.116-04:00My mother worked for the studios, I was on several...My mother worked for the studios, I was on several sets and very lucky to see behind the scenes. I have never spoke of events or personal conversations I over heard through the years until now. I met bing and hope, watched them film, on and off sets, watched as they were off camera and mobbed, rushed by individuals and more than one at a time for autographs...I saw attractive and very unattractiVe women and men approach Hope he was gracious, professional, respectful and NEVER said a negative word about anyone, anyone, anyone. Even after they walked away and Hope and his buddies were there Hope never made a wise crack or insulted or pushed away anyone who wanted an autograph. This I witnessed from 15 to 25 years old. So simply said to the writer of this article "go fuck yourself little man with a little d..k" people are human and make mistakes how many times have you ignored a homeless person, or treated someone unfairly. Yes they make a ton of $ and have a life most will never understand...is this your reason? People like you need create hate. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-73261345125051448782015-01-07T13:49:26.438-05:002015-01-07T13:49:26.438-05:00Not much common about the celebrities,etc in your ...Not much common about the celebrities,etc in your piece. Will say this, positive note. In Aspen in radio broadcasting, met enough celebs. Of those, one woman thought she was just too good. Apparently, only she thought that. One show and never saw her again. Mostly, though , charming, gracious. An incomplete list. Michael Douglas, Sarah Purcell, various athletes of note, and its been 30+ years, but I met Sonny Bono and Susie. We skied with them. As down to earth as it gets, Sonny Bono. We loved him, right off. That too early death saddened both my wife and I, greatly. Oh, fun, Chuck Woolery, guy in person, guy you see, guy you get, he's open, he's fun, he's friendly. News guys: Charles Osgood. No air about Charles at all, at all, again, what you see (on TV or in person) is what you get. Andy Mill. Broke his back in a downhill while with the U.S. Ski Team in the 70's. A local Aspen boy. Down to earth. Andy could walk in this room right now, we'd start catching up and it'd be midnight before we knew it. And, would not notice. Take turns talking over a meal. Fly fisherman, extraordinaire, he was fun. Kind and like a brother to my wife, too. One note, here, frankly. Two Penthouse Pets came in for an interview one morning. The so called feminist news director would not be in the same room, aka, Femi Nazi judgmental goon. Thank you very much. These women were wonderful. Intelligent, articulate, down to earth, no sexual innuendo attempt at all, they knew they had it, and they did. One of the best interviews I ever did. Even got Barbara Corser's autograph on the back of a Sammy Hagar album. Respect given, respect returned. Great experience, learning experience. IF the femi nazi news director had chosen to be in the room to challenge them, if they wanted to, I know they could have ripped her a new hole. It was great. Local Aspen celebs? The always bronze, always smiling, always friendly and fun George Hamilton. Thing is, those who "had it together" valued other people, for they knew that's how they made it, people on their "team," so to speak. That included the very wealthy of Aspen, be the person from NYC or Dallas. Meeting them for an interview, everything not going on tape was all about me, not them. They focused on me, not them. And in the world of the 80's, I was just a local jock on the radio, they were "somebody," but you wouldn't know it. They made ME into that "Somebody." Important for all, knowing this key element to success for so, so many. The "snobs'? The wives and children of very successful, very good men. That silver spoon, having treasures they did nothing to earn themselves...and, gosh, shucks, I learned to ski in Aspen. That was pretty cool.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06172162186486921271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-89575073973078285092014-10-16T08:41:32.472-04:002014-10-16T08:41:32.472-04:00I met Bob Hope once and know a couple of people wh...I met Bob Hope once and know a couple of people who knew him and his wife. Mr. Hope was incredibly gracious and nothing like the description in this blog. In fact, I have never heard of a single negative anecdote about him and I live in Ohio, where he was born and made frequent visits and appearances his entire life.<br /><br />As far as the troops go, people do not realize that he gave all of the proceeds left over, or used them to help fund the next trip. Criticizing a guy for essentially being a celebrity, taking photos with troops, giving up his time and money along with others for young Americans in a war zone, is pretty sad. Sounds more like a guy who was jealous of Bob Hope's popularity and the money he made.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-68026289085930904012014-01-12T22:56:39.112-05:002014-01-12T22:56:39.112-05:00I knew Bob Hope for over 30 yrs.(and, his wife too...I knew Bob Hope for over 30 yrs.(and, his wife too)....he and, his wife of 60 plus years, were Classy, Genuine, people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-69154749701445563512012-04-24T08:47:45.991-04:002012-04-24T08:47:45.991-04:00"I don't know who you are."
A reali..."I don't know who you are."<br /><br />A realist.Brummagem Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998868549766033751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-9635803215186512762012-04-22T19:43:31.470-04:002012-04-22T19:43:31.470-04:00Joe,
I don't know who you are. I do know this...Joe, <br />I don't know who you are. I do know this. When my father wrote this he was not naive. Not at 76 yes old. He did hate assholes who pose for pics with the troops and fob 'em off when the cameras disappear. That's the point here and clearly you missed it.tintinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652066200071703445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-74936439736637247482012-04-22T09:04:00.552-04:002012-04-22T09:04:00.552-04:00C'mon Tintin, the notion that in this environm...C'mon Tintin, the notion that in this environment Bob Hope and his entourage of lovelies were going to be just regular guys is a bit naive. The start with the Brass would have been all over them.Brummagem Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998868549766033751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-69817244307308785912012-04-21T10:40:32.520-04:002012-04-21T10:40:32.520-04:00Great stories. I would love you or your Dad's...Great stories. I would love you or your Dad's opinion of any Congressional visits. Talk about assholes! The only good one I ever experienced in the Navy was Charlie Wilson. This was well before the book Charlie Wilson's War was written, but our CO warned us that he was pretty powerful and would have a couple of beauties with him. We needed to impress him.<br /><br />He steps out of the helo and behind him are his male Chief of Staff and three gorgeous staffers. I got lucky enough to spend time with all of them and they were awesome. He was telling sea stories of his Navy time, cussing and laughing and his staffers were smart, sexy and flirty. They had me and my division in the palms of their hands.<br /><br />The senior gal, a 40ish Texas bombshell, gave me her card and told me to call her when I got to DC if I needed anything at all. I had just gotten engaged and didn't call her. Stupid kid. <br /><br />After the crew looked forward to the visits. Until Phil Gramm came - another one for the Asshole File - Chickenhawk Division.Paul in NoVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05852228787907680110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-29357079805258893252012-04-19T15:36:34.044-04:002012-04-19T15:36:34.044-04:00I am thrilled to hear about Ann Margaret's wil...I am thrilled to hear about Ann Margaret's willingness to expose herself. More beautiful women should follow her example. But I am shocked and dismayed at your hatred for Bob Hope. You sonofabitch.GSV JRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151693998976927921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-30634934537617327572012-04-18T10:11:39.936-04:002012-04-18T10:11:39.936-04:00These stories are awesome and are certainly one of...These stories are awesome and are certainly one of my favourite parts of your blogBlessingsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-49181905835881346862012-04-18T07:16:29.253-04:002012-04-18T07:16:29.253-04:00Names and place change, but people never do. What ...Names and place change, but people never do. What your father saw in Viet Nam, I saw in Afghanistan. Thanks for publishing his stories.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-56089985802859182002012-04-17T23:05:38.776-04:002012-04-17T23:05:38.776-04:00As always thanks for sharing.As always thanks for sharing.stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04464878549183732225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-91234577637627510802012-04-17T20:22:52.016-04:002012-04-17T20:22:52.016-04:00Great stories. Thanks for putting them up.Great stories. Thanks for putting them up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-69073645461753588572012-04-17T19:09:37.612-04:002012-04-17T19:09:37.612-04:00That report from the front is pure gold.That report from the front is pure gold.Wallace Strobyhttp://www.wallacestroby.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-76748645917033844372012-04-17T15:52:48.308-04:002012-04-17T15:52:48.308-04:00Not surprisingly, I enjoyed reading these short bu...Not surprisingly, I enjoyed reading these short bursts of insight on an interesting topic. No doubt your pop was a three-round guy. I'd love to hear more from that folder.<br /><br />It humbles me that stars like Martha Raye and Raymond Burr were that way for our soldiers. If I were a celebrity, I would hope to do the same thing and behave the same way.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18227626694414844848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-83508324711890653392012-04-17T15:31:16.696-04:002012-04-17T15:31:16.696-04:00My Dad met Marlene Dietrich in WW2, and said what ...My Dad met Marlene Dietrich in WW2, and said what most struck him, besides an actual interest in the troops (she was a Staff Sgt. in the Army, I think) was that she'd go pretty far forward despite the death sentence she had if captured: a former German citizen who'd left Germany after Hitler's riseNCJacknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-53875443802455171762012-04-17T15:27:19.016-04:002012-04-17T15:27:19.016-04:00More evidence of where you got your writing talent...More evidence of where you got your writing talent from.Trailer Tradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05455160798406111570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-86601415878504509902012-04-17T15:27:13.123-04:002012-04-17T15:27:13.123-04:00great piece, Tintin.great piece, Tintin.Makagahttp://www.makaga.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-33248077640299557722012-04-17T15:21:38.291-04:002012-04-17T15:21:38.291-04:00James- Dad mentioned that about cameras & the ...James- Dad mentioned that about cameras & the press. He mentioned a not very flattering story about Danny Kaye once. Same kind'a thing.<br /><br />Oyster Guy - A link to the Castan post was added along with an earlier tale of Hope told by Dad. Thanks.tintinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652066200071703445noreply@blogger.com