Rest In Peace Barry Humphries, a true Australian legend! Sir Les was his finest character, despite Dame Edna taking the limelight (as good as she was!).
The characters he created were beyond brilliant, i can't think of anyone else but Barry who could dream up Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson. R.I.P.
The first time my Mum and I saw Sir Les Patterson on television, we were in shock! We didn’t realise that it was a wind-up, and thought it bizarre that this very oddly-behaved guy was a cultural attaché. I think we switched channels as the interview went on. An Australian friend later enlightened us pommy bastards that this was an alter ego of the great Barry Humphries, who we’d only ever seen as Dame Edna. Since that time, we loved watching both of these eccentric characters, and Barry Humphries as himself, of course. May the good man rest in peace, having given so many so much to laugh about.
The only man who can crack me up with just a look or facial expression , and the words, Ya know what I mean sport ".. The innuendo, unspoken words and a lift of an eyebrow or corner of his mouth .
@@croonyerzoonyer Who else could go on stage solo and do four characters ranging from a yobbo, a dead man and a woman all in one show without a break? Answer...no one...
@@croonyerzoonyer Barry was a genius, no one has ever been like him as Dame Edna especially. Dame Edna could get away with anything because of that comedic genius. A true one of a kind.
I had to point out to an aussie lady friend of mine that sir Les was well endowed. She knows now. RIP mr Humphries. Health and wisdom to all, Erik the Netherlands
I cried with laughter watching that. The presenter was trying to contain his laughter to no avail. Comedy that good goes beyond joke telling - it's like you are a part of his clique. RIP Barry Humphries.
It would have been the ultimate satire show if somehow Sir Les and Dame Edna could have been merged into a programme using all the wizardry of TV technology. Nonetheless what a brilliant comedy Barry Humphreys was in both guises. Hats off to him!
Rest In Peace Barry Humphries, a true Australian legend! Sir Les was his finest character, despite Dame Edna taking the limelight (as good as she was!).
One of the greatest Australians of his time
Angus, I couldn't have said it better.
Sandy Stone was my favourite. Barry Humphries will be greatly missed.
Sir Dr Leslie Colin Patterson was my favourite as well...although Edna was great as well....😄
RIP Barry.
The world is a lesser place without you in it.
Sir Les was always my favourite. An absolute genius performer and writer. Australia is very poorer for his passing.
The characters he created were beyond brilliant, i can't think of anyone else but Barry who could dream up Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson. R.I.P.
Can't get enough of this brilliant Aussie first class diplomat! This bloke would have skyrocked our norwegian government! God knows we need it!!!
They would of stuck him in jail for making people laugh Noggi tele is awful 😅😂
"I'm a role model for you bastards!" Long Live Sir Les!!
The first time my Mum and I saw Sir Les Patterson on television, we were in shock! We didn’t realise that it was a wind-up, and thought it bizarre that this very oddly-behaved guy was a cultural attaché. I think we switched channels as the interview went on. An Australian friend later enlightened us pommy bastards that this was an alter ego of the great Barry Humphries, who we’d only ever seen as Dame Edna. Since that time, we loved watching both of these eccentric characters, and Barry Humphries as himself, of course. May the good man rest in peace, having given so many so much to laugh about.
He recently pranked a load of Brit broadcasters - still kicking ass in his 80s!
To Barry ,Sir Les and Dame Edna,thank you ,legends all.
Brilliant!, always loved this outrageous character, pure genius.
Such great stuff , Stone the crows the only comedian left in the world, long live Sir Les.
Love him. Always gives me a laugh.
The only man who can crack me up with just a look or facial expression , and the words, Ya know what I mean sport ".. The innuendo, unspoken words and a lift of an eyebrow or corner of his mouth .
We have lost a treasure. R.I.P. Barry.
Genius. .. R.I.P.
We are not free anymore Sir Les but thank God we will never forget you x
RIP Legend
My hero.
Sir les. Ultimate. Aussie.
RIP legend
I'm a role model for you bastards 😂😂
Genius
Love sir les always cheers me up. Great aussie.
The most talented entertainer of all time....
Yes indeed Alan . No one comes close to his genius.
Thats a big statement. Funny and intelligent yes but define MOST.
@@croonyerzoonyer Who else could go on stage solo and do four characters ranging from a yobbo, a dead man and a woman all in one show without a break? Answer...no one...
@@croonyerzoonyer Barry was a genius, no one has ever been like him as Dame Edna especially.
Dame Edna could get away with anything because of that comedic genius.
A true one of a kind.
Gotta love Australian exceptionalism
Les Patterson live is hysterical, very naughty!
I absolutely loved him as sir Les Pattinson Barry
"There's a leader there but there's still a vacancy". He could be describing Keir Starmer.
I just adore Barry Humphries! So super sharp and intelligent! You made the world a better place Rest in Peace
Genius. Unadulterated genius.
OMG! That's not a word I could normally say with ill-fitting teeth!!! LOL
Thanks for posting these!
Great new clip. Great also to see him on Australian TV. I am more familiar with his appearances on British television so this is lovely.
Beazley - Creane dustup was about 2003 so this is 18 years ago.
rest in peace legend
I had to point out to an aussie lady friend of mine that sir Les was well endowed. She knows now. RIP mr Humphries. Health and wisdom to all, Erik the Netherlands
Irreplaceable! A genius!
STRAYAN ICON.
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Sprayan Strayan with those teeth 😂
I cried with laughter watching that. The presenter was trying to contain his laughter to no avail. Comedy that good goes beyond joke telling - it's like you are a part of his clique. RIP Barry Humphries.
Fabulous Sir Les!
Just reminds me of my late pop.
The 'genius' tag is never so well deserved.
I love the nicotine stained fingers... Haha!
I had a school teacher just like that. Smoking and marking assignments.
Les patterson character was brilliant, are you with me ? No worries. Rip barry a genius 🙏
The complete one-off; a comic genius.
Brilliant 😂
God, do we need him now.
Barry Humphries was 87 during this interview. R.I.P.
@Naomi Millett Sorry. The video was uploaded in 2021.
No stains on his suit? That's different
Legend
🙏 RIP 🤗👐
RIP Sir Les 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️
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It would have been the ultimate satire show if somehow Sir Les and Dame Edna could have been merged into a programme using all the wizardry of TV technology. Nonetheless what a brilliant comedy Barry Humphreys was in both guises. Hats off to him!
I reckon he's genuinely pissed here
Barry H had a serious drink problem in the late 1960s/early 70s but has been "dry" ever since. He has talked about it in a Parkinson interview.
@@salt_cotsHere in the States we had Foster Brooks, who'd speak and belch at the same time - phuggin' hilarious! He was a teetotaler too.
@@mikelord9860 Look up Goodness Gracious Me Season 3 Episode 4 at 18:59. You'll see more than talking and belching. 🤣
Just a thought, but maybe he should have been in Crocodile Dundee as a matey of Micks back home? My mate Les!
Perhaps Les was playing Barry and Edna….
Genius
RIP Sir Les. We could use his diplomacy in the Middle East right now.
Rip
Pretty much sums up Australian man perfectly.... to this day.
He puts the drink down twice towards the start….
Meaning heavily edited??
I reckon it was mouthwash.
Just like the Vax to the Cene sooooo Happy Days
A comic genius and I'm a Brit.
Loved this clip of Les, but who was that po-faced wowser interviewer..?
You recognise Richard Wilkins? You can't write sarcasm.
And to think some people were offended … 😂😂 Bazza - International Treasure. I still think Bob Katter was the best character he never created.
A shoe in for president of the US!
I'm a role model to you bastards 😂😂
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2 Cretans, one interviewing, one being interviewed.
That's someone from Crete. Humphries was a GENIUS!
J & J
Your illiteracy is quite splendid. And most amusing, albeit unwittingly.
I think there's only one cretin here..
Wilkins Australian Televisions biggest hanger on