The 1978 and 1980 shows have been used for previous video and dvd releases eric and ernies christmas show, lots and lots of morecambe and wise for example with various bits removed or added. It was a few years before and i cant remember the name. I wanna be like you is a song from walt disneys 1967 film the jungle book. The format is pretty much the same with the show intro, ernie introducing the show with eric interrupting.
But too often it is shown incomplete, starting from the moment that the curtains open to reveal the orchestra. All of these are good to watch again bringing some classic comedy moments flooding back. Eric morecambe john eric bartholomew, 14 may 1926 28 may 1984 and ernie wise ernest wiseman, 27 november 1925 21 march 1999, known as morecambe and wise and sometimes as eric and ernie, were an iconic english comic double act, working in variety, radio, film and most successfully in television. Morecambe and wise, comedy legends in britain, charmed a nation for decades.
Morecambe and wise at the fairfield halls, croydon 28101973 duration. Vic reeves cast in morecambe and wise bbc drama media the. The morecambe and wise breakfast sketch urban75 forums. Taking a side step and sliding my other foot, tango like, to join my first. Shrinking production budgets and pressure to have an instant success means that sketch comedy is virtually a thing of the past on tv. Morecambe and wise performing their laughaminute sketch with andre previn. Morny stannit a sketch of the best comedy double act ever to grace the bbcs screens. Andre previn the full sketch from the 1971 christmas show, this is possibly the most popular morecambe and wise sketch of all. Grey paint, bare floorboards and candles after dark. Adult coloring book travel inspiration world sketch inspiration book volume 1 jr. Morecambe and wises lost first series rediscovered. The changing of the guard originally aired in june 1967, which would have made it part of their sixth series with atv, just before they returned to the bbc and started working in colour. Longrunning and hugely popular sketch series starring comedy legends eric morecambe and ernie wise, plus a string of topname celebrity guests.
Check out the most popular clips, and share your favourites. Eric morecambe particularly in the spectacles department so it seems fitting that jim moir, better known as vic reeves. Watch funny videos from new talent made for the web, plus comedy clips from bbc shows past and present. Amazon to enjoy long lost to viewers sketches and musical routines that. Does anyone know whether this brilliant sketch is available on any dvd or old video compilation of their sketches. Apr 12, 2014 watch the top 5 morecambe and wise sketches watched on youtube. When drawing moving figures you have to rely on your memory of moments before, because the subject has moved on even before the pen has touched the paper. Here, collected together for the first time is a celebration of their finest reparteethe banter between eric and little ern, lines from those horrendous plays that ernie wrote, the wonderful sketches and jokes penned by the likes of eddie braben and fred metcalfe, and the unforgettable celebrity encounters with. The memory game challenges the reader to remember all the animals in order, and recite them. From their 1979 thames xmas special this shows that they didnt need the bbc to still turnout quality laughs. It was part of series 7 and the bbc are only just realasing series 5 next month so unfortunately looks like ill have to wait ages cant even find it on youtube. Morecambe and wise andre previn the full sketch british.
The morecambe and wise show 1978 thames tv programme. Watch the top 5 morecambe and wise sketches watched on youtube watch the best of the comedy duos work including the breakfast sketch, bring. Sketches, eric and ern arrive at thames, intro letters falling off, family photograph, wonderful world of ernie jungle book, pet shop, i remember it well. Aug 10, 2015 its so good to be home where i can potter around, make healthy meals and listen to the radio. Taking all this into account, it is still funny with some cracking oneliners and gags. Watch the top 5 morecambe and wise sketches watched. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article.
But thats like turning up to a play just in time to see the second act. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sketches include a jungle book skit in the wonderful world. Micropub opened in 2017 in a former offlicence and retaining the shop window. Following that, a series of short, quick sketches and the flat sketch to end the show, usually lasting 15 or more minutes. The professor gives three fun facts about each animal, and pippa draws the sketches. Sep 04, 20 best clips from sketches by the great comedy duo morecambe and wise. Sep 09, 2010 vic reeves cast in morecambe and wise bbc drama. May 04, 2015 that riviera touch 1966 12 eric morecambe ernie wise suzanne lloyd alexandra bastedo francis matthews.
The guys who didnt even take their own work seriously. Morecambe and wise two of a kind the complete series. This book introduces pippa pinkerton, and her trip to the zoo with her father, professor pinkerton. The manchester sketchbook was published in july 2016. The cd of songs from this comedy duo features all three tv themes in their full versions plus a number of very good comedy songs and sketches. Following that, a series of short, quick sketches and the flat sketch to end the show, usually. Like the classic morecambe and wise breakfast sketch where they dance to the striptease tune, i move around to the music. Ive actually seen someone on another messageboard argue that the breakfast sketch is ruined for them because eric fails to chop the third grapefruit into two equal halves. I am after it myself, you can watch the sketch on youtube, it has to be one of the funniest sketches by this amazig talented pair.
Dec 11, 2014 why is almost nobody making tv sketch comedy any more. Their funniest jokes, oneliners and sketches comedy classics morecambe, eric, wise, ernie on. It comprises 120 full colour pages by 6 artists including simone ridyard and caroline johnson. Highlights from the very best moments from eric morecambe and ernie wises lengthy television career. Why is almost nobody making tv sketch comedy any more. Morecambe and wise show 1978 thames tv programme with ernie wise at left and eric morecambe in a jungle book sketch c8c9g7 from alamys. Nov 21, 2012 a morecambe and wise sketch unseen in 45 years has been unearthed by a new documentary. Ive scoured the internet but cant find it so i assume the answer is no. Dec 16, 20 morecambe and wise were once as much a part of christmas as a turkey dinner followed by a family row their endofyear christmas specials were some of the highest rated tv shows of the era and.
Morecambe and wise get thrown out of a bbc van and start their first special at thames television. The song was written by songwriters robert and richard sherman, and was. Tomt tv sketch mastermind parody, all answers are pass trying to find a sketch where all the answers are pass. The morecambe and wise home page sailor sketch the. This collection was designed for optimal navigation on ereaders and other electro. Your favourite morecambe and wise sketches digital spy. Sittingbourne mural artist paints murals for childrens rooms, schools, commercial and public. Its not the two ronnies one, its not the harry enfield one. This eight disc set contains all 48 editions of two of a kind aka the morecambe and wise show alongside a wealth of special features including an exceptionally rare early performance from 1957, several appearances on val parnells saturday spectacular and the two surviving editions of piccadilly palace.
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