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Did You Know - Bob Hope
- Jan. 12th, 2012
In 1940, legendary funnyman Bob Hope hosted the Academy Awards for the first time. It was the first of 19 times that Hope would host or co-host the ceremonies, twice as often as any other person to date.
Photo is of Bob Hope at the 12th Academy Awards in 1940.
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