Bob Hope (we all "hope") will reach his first century (yep, 100 years!) on May 29.
Old Ski Nose appears, in one form or another, in quite a few cartoons. Here are the "guest" appearances that I've found:
A Bout With A Trout (Little Lulu; Famous Studios, 1947)
Bob Hope is pictured (not caricatured!) in a star as Lulu’s nightmare features the song “Swingin’ On A Star.”
The Baby Sitter (Little Lulu; Famous Studios, 1947)
Babysitter Lulu finds her bratty baby charge hanging out at "The Stork Club," where she has to deal with Bob and other caricatured celebrities.
Toys Will Be Toys (Screen Songs; Famous Studios, 1947)
After business hours in a toy store, the merchandise comes to life. One of the toys is a caricature of Bob’s head. His sloped nose acts as a ski jump for other toys!
Popeye’s 20th Anniversary (Popeye the Sailor, Famous Studios, 1954)
Bob (in caricature) is the MC as all of the Paramount movie stars turn out for an award ceremony honoring Popeye's 20 years as a cartoon star.
Lisa the Beauty Queen (The Simpsons; Film Roman, Gracie Films, 1992)
Bob guest-voices as “Himself.”
For those who are wondering, Famous Studios cartoons were distributed by Paramount Studios, where Bob Hope had a long-running contract. That explains all those guest shots in Famous Studios toons!
Any other cartoon appearances by ol' Rob out there?
Thanks for the memory, Bob!