colly0410 1,180 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I met Freddy 'parrot face' Davis when he came for a visit down Hucknall pit, I was introduced to him, I said "hello" & he totally ignored me, very rude bloke. They took him on a Deep Soft seam face (A6's I think) which was about 3 feet high & very hot & humid. One bloke asked him how much he'd paid? 'Parrot Fizzog' said "what do you mean?" bloke said "we have to pay to see you at work, only fair you should pay to see us at work!" He wasn't a happy Parrot, lol.. My favourite comedian was Ken Goodwin, also like Kathy Burke.. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,782 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Ahh Ken Goodwin, there's a comedian ! Settle Down now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,106 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I like Al Murray, but I take things too seriously these days. I've lost my sense of humour so Mrs red reckons, but I just don't think anybody understands me anymore. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomlinson 879 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 There is still comedy out there but as far as I'm concerned, not from many of the modern comedians. I was taking part in an amateur panto' once and one of the cast, not the most tactful, spotted an old dear in the audience. He asked, "Have you ever seen Elvis Presley"? "No", she said. " Never spoken to him then". "No", she said. He paused and looked at her. "You soon will though, won't you"? Sick of course, but then there are very few things I haven't heard joked about. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lynmee 38 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 On the Radio AL Read Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 The thread prompted me to sort through some of my old books and I came across one from 1980 called “Who’s Who On Television”. In it were numerous comedians including probably lesser known ones and some who I can’t recall. My apologies if some of these have already been mentioned Stan Boardman – Colin Crompton – Alton Douglas – Mick Miller Others included Janet Brown – Jasper Carrott – Frank Carson – Charlie Drake – Cyril Fletcher – Larry Grayson – Dickie Henderson – Benny Hill – Frankie Howard – Roy Hudd – Jimmy Jewell – Don Maclean – Cardew Robinson – Terry Scott and Harry Worth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,106 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 There was a Canadian guy, Kelly Monteith on the box all of 25 years ago. He just related his own view on British habits and traits. He was very funny. Not like Clive James, who must rank as one of the least funny and most irritating people I have had the displeasure to see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mercurydancer 1,104 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Definitely an old comedian but a great one - Ken Dodd. I have seen him several times at some quite run down places, but the show is different each time. Sometimes you hear the same jokes, but what is fascinating is that he does his homework and researches the places he plays at - In Nottingham he made a joke about the council house - "They didnt have council houses like that in Notty Ash - I'm moving to Nottingham if thats a council house! " His performances are a marathon - he tends not to leave the stage until there is no one left - how he does it I dont know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave 48 847 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 The thread prompted me to sort through some of my old books and I came across one from 1980 called “Who’s Who On Television”. In it were numerous comedians including probably lesser known ones and some who I can’t recall. My apologies if some of these have already been mentioned Stan Boardman – Colin Crompton – Alton Douglas – Mick Miller Others included Janet Brown – Jasper Carrott – Frank Carson – Charlie Drake – Cyril Fletcher – Larry Grayson – Dickie Henderson – Benny Hill – Frankie Howard – Roy Hudd – Jimmy Jewell – Don Maclean – Cardew Robinson – Terry Scott and Harry Worth. Harry Worth...now there was a funny man. " My name is Harry Worth I don't know why but there it is" and the shop doorway scene with the outstretched arm showing a mirror image in the window. Priceless!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,046 Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 I never miss an opportunity to do The Harry Worth window scene when I get the chance. If I don't do it, My husband does. Was it Morecambe and Wise, who used to do the scene where one used to look round the door and with there own hand, pull their head back by the hair or round the throat, as if there was some one behind them. Hubbs still does that one as well. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,812 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Harry Worth, his daughter Helen plays Gail in Coronation street. Not a lot of people know that. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Engineer 534 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Probably not common knowledge 'cos it ain't true! Gail [insert surname] on Corrie is played by Catherine Helen Wigglesworth (Helen Worth being her stage name). Harry's real name was Harry Bourlon Illingsworth. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Probably not common knowledge 'cos it ain't true! Gail [insert surname] on Corrie is played by Catherine Helen Wigglesworth (Helen Worth being her stage name). Harry's real name was Harry Bourlon Illingsworth. He thinks it April 1st! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,046 Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Is that Denshaw having us on again? Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Engineer 534 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Wasn't it Abraham Lincoln who famously said in 1855 "You can't believe everything you read on the Internet"? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 15,477 Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Amazing how threads evoke memories,when 'chullah' mentioned 'chick murray' i instantly recalled me Mam singing and Dad standing behind her pulling the faces 'chick' used.,and all the family laughing. I am sure family laughter was far more prevelent in the 50s,or was i just lucky? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor S 2,002 Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 You are right, benjamin1945...laughter was a staple diet of family life back in the 50s. I think that it was sometime in the late 60s that we forgot to exercise the laughter muscles - unless we were pi**ed. Pressures of the world and everyday life?????????????????????????????????????????????? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJBrenton 738 Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 On the subject of forgotten comedians, the best one I've ever seen, and I saw him live loads of times was......damn. Can't remember his name. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Is that Denshaw having us on again? Lol He's obviously not a mod as he's off his 'rocker' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisB 150 Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Ken Platt. "I won't take me coat off, I'm not stoppin!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,078 Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 This woman was BRILLIANT! http://youtu.be/ZcNyvreOhis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 15,477 Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 GBNews so called comedians.......Awful all of em..... I enjoy GBNews generally...but this lot are just not funny..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
woody 506 Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 Norman Collier was always one of my favourites. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.L 1,025 Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 If only his microphone kept working... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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