Newswise — He was like no other entertainer. Bob Hope's career spanned a century of time and millions of laughs around the world. He appeared in vaudeville, radio, TV and film and gave willingly of his time to entertain troops from World War II through Vietnam and beyond. Hope also entertained at Maryland, bringing his unique style of standup humor to Cole Fieldhouse and thousands of appreciative fans.
The University of Maryland can help with your coverage of Bob Hope, his life and the times in which he performed. Larry Mintz, the director of the Gliner Center for Humor Studies remembers and can talk about Hope's legacy. The Library of American Broadcasting has numerous resources you can tap into. Larry Mintz - professor of American studies; director of the Art Gliner Center for Humor Studies, University of MarylandExpertise " American popular culture and humorCredentials - Teaches courses in American Humor and Popular Culture. Mintz is the author of many articles about humor, including looks at standup comedians and situation comedies. Mintz Says: "Bob Hope was one of the most popular of all American comics. His brand of traditional standup comedy was among the best."
Web URL " http://www.amst.umd.edu/People/mintz.html
Chuck Howell - curator, Library of American Broadcasting, University of MarylandExpertise " The LAB has scripts, pictures, books and other holdings related to Hope's appearances on radio and television. Howell can talk to the LAB's holdings and arrange visits.
Web URL " http://www.lib.umd.edu/UMCP/LAB
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