The Adventures of Bob Hope #19

Paris provides a perfectly absurd backdrop for this 1953 DC comedy gem, with the Eiffel Tower looming behind a smitten, cartoon Bob Hope as he literally floats off the ground — hearts swirling around his head — while a glamorous woman in a black dress points a pistol at him and beckons with a sultry "Meestaire Hope, you weel come weeth me!" Hope's quip, "Put down the cannon, honey, I'll go like a man! Arf! Arf!" captures the cheerful self-deprecating humor that made this series a delight. Owen Fitzgerald's expressive linework brings the gag to life with wonderful comic timing, making this a charming snapshot of early '50s humor comics at their most playful.