Posted: Oct 20, 08 7:15pm

I loved watching Bob Hope when I was growing up.I even liked his movies.

I found a story at happynews.com about an auction for charity:

The pieces of Hope history were sold to fans and dealers alike at the auction, which was spread over Saturday and Sunday. The sale was televised live and online by the Auction Network, allowing viewers worldwide to participate in real time.

Proceeds from the auction will benefit charities and causes that were important to Hope, who died in 2003 at age 100.

The item that generated the most interest was the executive desk that sat in Hope's Toluca Lake office for more than 50 years. It sold for $18,750, Julien said.

"Presidents sat in front of it, Mr. Hope conducted countless meetings from behind it," Julien said. "Everyone cheered when it sold. It wasn't the most expensive item, but it was the most exciting sale."

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