Hope — A 59 - Friday, November 8, 1985 - North Shore News Building ‘\ a better © childhood - PAGE 64 4 laugh on and off the screen YOU’D THINK that most octogenarians would be quite relieved to put their feet up after a lifetime in the limelight, but not the legendary Bob Hope. On location in West Van- couver this month, a crew member described the veteran Hollywood comic as “82 years young’? -—~ and showing no signs of slowing down. “As long as I feel good, sure Ill keep working,’’ he said, during a break in nit, A Nice Pleasant Deadly Weekend. The made-for-TV movie has been shot in 22 days and will be on the small screen at Christmas despite shooting interruptions caused by re- shooting the spoof whodun- _lentless rain. WE AA we eat THE EVER-dapper Bob Hope, in town to film a television movie quips that he likes the area but he doesn't like swimm- ing. Hope remains a favorite of movie crews and audiences alike at 82. Valid daily 3-8 p.m. Prime Rib Dinner 8 uz. cut Prime Rib with Yorkshire puding, baked potato & veg., soup or salad, tea or coffee and homemade apple pie Week Nov. 10-1 95 Prawns Bombay Curry Prawns with 95 peach... served with rice. Week Nov. 17-23 aise es ON SEL GN AGED PRA CS fda GANA GENE! SEND GOOG NTU OT) TREE mre SED OHS Orme 121 E. 12th St., off Lonsdale, N. Van. RESERVATIONS: 984-9595 “T love this town, but I don’t like swimming,’’ quipped Hope. Master of the pun, Hope’s gags still fly thick and fast to the delight of the crew and watching audience. He may walk a little stiffly and the pancake make-up might need to be a little thicker, but the Hope sense of humor is still very much alive. Last Monday the filming unit moved into a_ lavish seafront home with pool and tennis courts on Travers Avenue to film interior and exterior shots for the movie. DRAMATIC CHASE A dramatic car chase on Marine Drive followed in the afternoon and then filming continued on the Upper Levels. In between takes, Hope and co-star Don Ameche were whisked off to the comfort of their trailers, on- ly to return for their shots. Both were wrapped in warm quilted blankets — the only giveaway that they were at least 20 years older than the rest of the cast, which in- cludes Stella Stevens and impressionist Frank Gor- shin. Humming cheerfully, Hope looked dapper in bright check pants and tweed jacket and was very ap- proachable. It is his first TV movie since .1972’s Cancel My Reservation and is simi- lar to mysteries such as the comedy classic The Cat and the Canary. “ play a private detective who gets together with a cat burglar (Ameche) he jailed 10 years before. “People keep being killed — I hope I don’t get killed off before the end of this picture! ‘**‘My character is a coward, but over the years I’ve done a nice line in cowards.** YELLOW-LIVERED Cast as yellow-livered in most of his early movies, one recalls the memorable scene when Hope enters a haunted mansion. ‘Don’t big, empty houses scare you?” asks his co-star. “Not me,’’ replies Hope, “I played vaudeville.”’ Old vaudeville made Hope his fortune and the same. comedy style still holds good for him today. A pal from his old days, hoofer Fred Astaire, was to have starred opposite Hope in the movie until illness forced him to withdraw and Ameche stepped into the role. “I hear he’s doing fine,’’ said Hope, obviously con- cerned about his friend. driving range. He hosts his While in Vancouver, Hope own tournament, the Bob has been putting in some Hope Classic every year. golfing practice at Capilano See Hope Golf Course in the covered Page 64 NEWS photos Tevry Peters DON AMECHE, suddenly a star again after Trading Places and Cocoon, joined the crew of A Nice Pleasant Deadly Weekend after feltow actor and Hope crony Fred Astaire fell ill, PAING COURT HOTEL introducing... Sunday Brunch © the newest and finest dining experience in Vancouver international cuisine elegant decor complimentary underground parking $12.95 for adults and 86.95 for children 1160 Davie Street, Vancouver, BOC. Telephone (60-1) 085-1311