Comedy wouldn’t be the same without Bob Hope.
His signature timing, quick-fire punchlines, audience-specific material, clever wordplay, and knack for turning headlines into humor set the standard for what we expect from comedians today.
Bob Hope rose to the top of every medium he touched: headliner in Vaudeville, Broadway star, radio icon, movie idol and superstar on television.
He would have been hilarious on TikTok.
Seven months before the attack on Pearl Harbor, Bob Hope performed for an audience made up entirely of U.S. soldiers — unknowingly kickstarting a four-year USO tour covering 80,000 miles.
The directive? Boost morale.
In 1997, Congress unanimously made Hope an Honorary Veteran, the first ever so honored.
ASAP’s Comedy Bootcamp® honors Bob Hope’s legacy of using laughter to lift up American service members.
Explore classes below.
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Smokin’ & Jokin’ Encinitas
American Legion Post 416 210 W F St, Encinitas, California, United StatesJoin some of San Diego’s funniest people at this military-friendly Open Mic! This show features ASAP Alumni, military-connected comedians, and local talent. This open mic is run by veterans and […]
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Sketch Comedy Writing
Polk Stables 1533 Lewis St, Indianapolis, Indiana, United StatesThis six-week class will meet on Wednesdays: October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, and 18. Unleash your inner-SNL writer in our beginner's guide to sketch comedy, where you'll learn […]
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Comedy Bootcamp® Graduation Show
DC Improv Comedy Club 1140 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesLooking for laughs? You’re in the right place. These military-connected comedians have spent six weeks learning the ins and outs of stand-up comedy, and now they’re ready to make you […]
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Comedy Writing with Rich Talarico: A 3-Week Class
Virtual EventYou must have completed a six-week ASAP class in Stand-Up, Improv, or Sketch Comedy to apply for this 3-week class that meets on Wednesdays, October 21, 28, and November 4. […]
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At Ease: Comedy Open Mic
Spacebar Cafe & Wine Bistro 7454 University Avenue, Suite A, La Mesa, California, United StatesAt ease, this is just an open mic. Join us for this comedy mic where military and civilians meet. No Cover, No Minimum. Food and drinks available for purchase. This […]
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Comedy Bootcamp® Graduation Show
The Wit Theater Indy 3808 Shelby Street, Suite 1, Indianapolis, Indiana, United StatesLooking for laughs? You’re in the right place. These military-connected comedians have spent six weeks learning the ins and outs of stand-up comedy, and now they’re ready to make you […]
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Joke Feedback Session
San Diego Education Association 10393 San Diego Mission Rd., Ste. 100, San Diego, California, United StatesGot five minutes of material? Bring it in. This workshop is designed for comedians who want to strengthen existing jokes, try out new ideas, and get constructive feedback in a […]
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Writing for Bob Hope: A Conversation with Martha Bolton
Virtual Event“Martha Bolton finds the fun in the familiar, the mirth in the mundane, the belly laughs in the bellyaches of everyday living.” ~ Bob Hope For 15 years, Martha Bolton […]
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Comedy Bootcamp® Graduation Show
Cozzy's Comedy Club 9700 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News, Virginia, United StatesLooking for laughs? You’re in the right place. These military-connected comedians have spent six weeks learning the ins and outs of stand-up comedy, and now they’re ready to make you […]
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Smokin’ & Jokin’ Encinitas
American Legion Post 416 210 W F St, Encinitas, California, United StatesJoin some of San Diego’s funniest people at this military-friendly Open Mic! This show features ASAP Alumni, military-connected comedians, and local talent. This open mic is run by veterans and […]
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Comedy Crash Course
American Legion Post 19 418 North Walnut Street, Muncie, Indiana, United StatesComedy Crash Course is a three-hour introductory workshop into the art of stand-up comedy. Professional comics teach you how to uncover humor in your personal experiences. You’ll learn the basics […]
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Comically American
American Legion Post 19 418 North Walnut Street, Muncie, Indiana, United StatesAmerica is 250 years old, and there’s a lot to laugh about. Join us in celebrating Veterans Day the best way we know how — spotlighting veteran voices with a […]
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Comedy Bootcamp® Graduation Show
Virtual EventLooking for laughs? You’re in the right place. These military-connected comedians have spent six weeks learning the ins and outs of stand-up comedy, and now they’re ready to make you […]
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Acting Graduation Show
Virtual EventLights, Camera... Action! Shakespeare once wrote that life is a stage. With that in mind, ASAP is excited to bring life to your computer screen! Leading up to this performance, […]
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Comedy Bootcamp® Graduation Show
The Riot Riverwalk 606 North Presa Street, STE LL 101, San Antonio, Texas, United StatesLooking for laughs? You’re in the right place. These military-connected comedians have spent six weeks learning the ins and outs of stand-up comedy, and now they’re ready to make you […]
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Comedy Bootcamp® Graduation Show
Mic Drop Comedy 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, California, United StatesLooking for laughs? You’re in the right place. These military-connected comedians have spent six weeks learning the ins and outs of stand-up comedy, and now they’re ready to make you […]
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Joke Feedback Session
San Diego Education Association 10393 San Diego Mission Rd., Ste. 100, San Diego, California, United StatesGot five minutes of material? Bring it in. This workshop is designed for comedians who want to strengthen existing jokes, try out new ideas, and get constructive feedback in a […]
Michael Carrasquillo
Army Veteran, Comedy Bootcamp Alum