Remembering Bob Monkhouse

Monkhouse, Bob

ISBN 10: 1408466589 ISBN 13: 9781408466582

Casa editrice: BBC Physical Audio, 2010

Riassunto

A cracking collection of Bob’s best bits from the BBC Radio and Television Archives. One of the best gagsters in the business, Bob Monkhouse had audiences hooting at his amazing verbal dexterity for over fifty years. From his classic stand-up routines to his role as the avuncular, wise-cracking host of numerous game shows, he was loved by the public and paid the sincere compliment of being imitated by countless impressionists. His death in 2003 deprived the entertainment world of a great talent, but collected on here are the highlights of his illustrious career: the quick-fire gags, the perilous puns, the one-liners, the songs and the patter that made Monkhouse the master of his art. Enjoy an exclusive insight into the mind of a comedy genius as Bob Monkhouse looks back on his extensive career in showbusiness. With clips from classic programmes like 'The Saturday Show' and 'Bob Says Opportunity Knocks'; reminiscences of his most famous radio and television performances, and examples of his work as a comedy writer, this compilation is the perfect tribute to the crown prince of mirth. This recording was previously released as 'Bob Monkhouse at the Beeb'.

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A cracking collection of Bob’s best bits from the BBC Radio and Television Archives.

L'autore

Bob Monkhouse was one of Britain's most enduring performers, with a career spanning more than half a century. . His started his broadcasting career on radio in 1949, and worked as a stand-up comic - but hit the big time as a gag writer with partner, Denis Goodwin. They wrote jokes for the likes of Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. Much of Monkhouse's later fame stemmed from game shows, hosting the likes of The Golden Shot, Celebrity Squares, Family Fortune including The $64,000 Question, Opportunity Knocks and more. He was also awarded the OBE in 1993, and in 1995 he won a lifetime achievement award at the British Comedy Awards. He died after losing his battle with cancer in December 2003.

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• Editore: BBC Physical Audio
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1408466589
• ISBN 13: 9781408466582
• Rilegatura: Audio CD
• Numero di pagine: 1