In the forties and fifties, there was no one who was more widely popular in america than bob hope. Every late night comedian who does a stand up monologue at the beginning of the show owes a debt to him. In 19 60, california's country clubs realize they have to act or they 're going to get taxed into oblivion. They propose an amendment to the state constitution that permanently exempts them from the highest and best used standard. If you think about it, this is seriously audacious.