I don't think that making a sole category of Bob would be a good idea, Bob and all the other co-stars of Bing already fall under the subject Bing's co-workers. 

I completely understand, David and Pantelis.
You both make excellent points on this that it's best to keep the categories Bing specific, otherwise where would we stop? I'd just been re-reading the super-duper Richard Zoglin biography on Bob Hope and I think I just became over enthused after then seeing your request, David. If I have any more Bing-specific ideas, I'll let you know here and as Pantelis suggests, I can always drop any Hope-specific comments under the "Bing's Co-Workers" heading. 
Thank you, both. 

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Yes, I really think it's the only truly great biography of Bob which exists (and that I presume will ever will exist, now).
The previous two which I've read which were at least serious attempts are: "Bob Hope: The Road from Eltham", 1981 (or " ...Portrait of a Superstar" in paperback) by Bing's authorised (but since "disappeared") biographer, Charles Thompson. As with his "Bing", it's very accessible and easy to read. Also "Bob Hope - A Life in Comedy" (1982) by William Robert Faith (the partner of Ward Grant who was Bob's spokesman for many years). This is more detailed and well researched. 

Yes, that would be great if you could. I believe you've mentioned this before, Carmela and I am curious as to which one it is, as Bob published many memoirs under his name as the author. Oscarwise, I last remember him at a (Billy Crystal hosted?) Academy Awards when he was seated in the audience and marked his ninetieth birthday.
Have you read the Richard Zoglin, "Hope - Entertainer of the Century" biography? It's beyond excellent. Ask Pantelis and I know he will agree. 

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