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THIS is Dolores “The Reformed Wife” Hope, about to toss off truths concerning my favorite husband.
For the records, Bob isn’t the only member of the family who’s been on the “Road.” For fifteen years I’ve starred in my own production, released under the title of “The Road to Happiness.” It’s a role I’ll love playing for as long as I live. I think you’ll appreciate my many reasons, after you’ve read what I’m going to tell you about my leading man.
Invariably, I’m asked three key questions. What’s it like being Mrs. Bob Hope? Is he always funny around the house? Don’t you ever get tired of laughing at all his jokes?
Bob isn’t always happy and funny. That wouldn’t be normal and he is blessed with a very normal disposition. Occasionally he loses his sense of humor and it’s usually about something pertaining to his radio show. Then there’s his golf game! Take one golf course, mix well together with one Bob Hope, result — one serious man. We can tell just as soon as he comes in the front door if he’s made a good score. He brags on and on about the good ones. When I say, “How did you do today?” and there’s no answer, I know!
As a matter of record, complete silence is a barometer to the way Bob feels. If he is angry he won’t talk. Nor will he talk too much about things when they are close to being perfect.
Bob always ribs the people he loves. The way the children understand and take it is amazing. Because of his ready wit and easy manner, people don’t always realize that Bob is very sensitive. He quickly feels a situation and senses another’s reaction. There was a recent evening when my nephew was having dinner with us. He’s just at that age where his ( Continued on page 111)
The children, Tony, Nora, Kelly and Linda, know how far they can go on Daddy’s gags!
Hope harmony : This is the part where Tony and Bob came in, but Linda prefers her mother s lovely voice
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