The Park Theatre, 19 Main St. in Jaffrey, will continue its tradition of presenting a free film in honor of Veterans Day. The year, it will present the Bob Hope 1969 USO Christmas Special on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, at 12:30 p.m.
This film captured Hope’s annual practice of entertaining U.S. troops stationed around the world that he began in World War II. This film was broadcast on Jan. 16, 1969, on NBC. It was shot just before Christmas 1968. In the film, Hope’s traveling variety show visited military bases in Vietnam, Thailand, Osan Air Base, Seoul, Midway, Okinawa and aboard the USS Hancock and the USS New Jersey. The show’s performers included Ann-Margret, Rosey Grier, The Golddiggers and Les Brown and his Band of Renown.
The film is free for everyone. Additionally, there will be free pizza and soda for all veterans starting at noon. Reservations for this free event can be made by visiting theparktheatre.org or calling the box office 603-532-8888. The facility is fully accessible.