In real life he was famously very tight with his money. My favourite story is him slipping something into the top pocket of a taxi driver and saying "have a drink on me". Obviously assuming it was a generous tip when he looked later it was a tea bag. 😅
They always spent lavishly on the sets - there were some 14 actors in that roulette sketch, together with 2 chandeliers. All for a sketch where Tommy only says one line.
Hey🐿️, rocking the fez my friend but it's a conspiracy as you wear it in the skits he doesn't 😂😂love the work you put in buddy and thanks for the laughs mate ✌️🇬🇧✌️🇺🇸🍻🍻
When Tommy visited Egypt he went through a bizarre in Cairo and saw a stall selling hats. He approached the vendor and picked up a Fez to put on. When he put it on his head, the vendor asked "You English?" Tommy replied "yes" and the vendor pushed his arms forward and said "just like that". When asked why he did this he replied "every time an Englishman puts on a Fez, he makes the same gesture and says "just like that" (in a Tommy Cooper voice). Tommy was the only Englishman he'd met who didn't do a Tommy Cooper impression when trying on a fez.
If you get the chance check out a film called The Plank. Its a silentish film made in the 60`s, It has many famous comedians including Tommy and actors of the day. I wont spoil it but its a work of genius IMHO
@@TheRealSquirrel there are some great "silent movie" specials from the 60s and 70s. The Two Ronnies did two: 'The Picnic' and 'By The Sea' - both are on TH-cam. Mr Barker also starred the the classic "Futtock's End", but that's not available - probably because it is about to be released on DVD and Blu Ray
@@jennymckinnon9528 I’m making a list of long ones for when I have time for extended episodes. Too bad about the dvd release as they probably won’t make it for region 1
Hello from the UK, long time viewer and just subscribed. Enjoyed all the clips you show and love that you enjoy the English sense of humour which sadly is missing from todays so called comedians.
You should check out another comedian called Les Dawson. He's a lot like Tommy. He is more of a stand up. But he also tells absurd jokes and gets huge laughs from things going wrong, like his piano playing. It takes great skill to get up on stage, tell jokes, and do magic tricks. But to do them so incorrectly and get a bigger laugh takes a genius.
Never try to understand the humour of Tommy Cooper. That will send you down the wrong road right away. As the last poster said, he could use weak material and have you laughing, and sometimes you don't know why. It's a fact that as as he walked onto stage, the audience laughed without him doing anything. One of the Kings of Clowns.
I so look forward to these Tommy Cooper snips. Please check out Alf Garnett "Till Death Us Do Part" episode Three Day Week, more great British humour....keep up the great videos Squirrel. :-)
She Who Must Be Obeyed - was coined by John Mortimer, as used by his brilliant creation Horace Rumpole, defence barrister - which you might like to dip in - not necessarily for reaction material!
I remember watching him die. I don't claim to be wiser than anyone or anything but I knew something was wrong, I never realised I was watching him die though.
Hey Squirrel, not a Tommy Cooper comment, more of a recommendation, as you are a Dad, check out Horrible History's these were originally books but the BBC made them into a children's sketch show. They are factually correct, but very funny and entertaining full of songs and they also adapted tv shows like wife swap and master chef. Why not try some out on your youngsters, laugh and learn the best way of retaining information.
Unfortunately I can't afford to order one and send it to you if I could I would, I enjoy your reaction to everything keep it up and keep well may you and your family always be healthy , you do more comedy reaction other than music and I think you said you were on radio at one time, I hope you have listened to the jazz singer Neil diamond if not watch the film and enjoy. Sending best wishes from myself and my dog ruby, enjoyed the reactions from the sprigs eating haggis eugh good on them you should be proud of them.
In real life he was famously very tight with his money. My favourite story is him slipping something into the top pocket of a taxi driver and saying "have a drink on me". Obviously assuming it was a generous tip when he looked later it was a tea bag. 😅
They always spent lavishly on the sets - there were some 14 actors in that roulette sketch, together with 2 chandeliers. All for a sketch where Tommy only says one line.
The Enligh/German sketch was ridiculous and funny. It's not as off the wall as, say, Spike Milligan but Tommy was a class on his own. Love it.
i just can't help but smile watching Tommy. He had a rare gift, especially with material as weak as this.
Yeah he stumbled through and made it great
Definitely enjoying these. Pure silliness.
Tommy Cooper Tuesday.....thank you, that'll do! :-)
Hey🐿️, rocking the fez my friend but it's a conspiracy as you wear it in the skits he doesn't 😂😂love the work you put in buddy and thanks for the laughs mate ✌️🇬🇧✌️🇺🇸🍻🍻
You are so brilliant! Keep up the great work my friend!
When Tommy visited Egypt he went through a bizarre in Cairo and saw a stall selling hats.
He approached the vendor and picked up a Fez to put on.
When he put it on his head, the vendor asked "You English?" Tommy replied "yes" and the vendor pushed his arms forward and said "just like that".
When asked why he did this he replied "every time an Englishman puts on a Fez, he makes the same gesture and says "just like that" (in a Tommy Cooper voice).
Tommy was the only Englishman he'd met who didn't do a Tommy Cooper impression when trying on a fez.
It's a tarboosh not a fez.
@@gerardoneill1513 And had I written that 99% of people wouldn't have a clue.
They are very, very similar.
If you get the chance check out a film called The Plank. Its a silentish film made in the 60`s, It has many famous comedians including Tommy and actors of the day. I wont spoil it but its a work of genius IMHO
Check out the original (1967) version only. There was a remake, not a patch on the original.
Plan to watch the original soon
@@TheRealSquirrel - yes please. The original is masterful comedy.
@@TheRealSquirrel there are some great "silent movie" specials from the 60s and 70s.
The Two Ronnies did two: 'The Picnic' and 'By The Sea' - both are on TH-cam.
Mr Barker also starred the the classic "Futtock's End", but that's not available - probably because it is about to be released on DVD and Blu Ray
@@jennymckinnon9528 I’m making a list of long ones for when I have time for extended episodes. Too bad about the dvd release as they probably won’t make it for region 1
Tommy Cooper makes tuesday so much better. Thank you Squirrely type person
You still rock thar fez
Incidentally Tommy Cooper's theme music was 'The Sheik Of Araby' I believe he was in the Horse Guards during WW2. I think they used armoured vehicles.
He was - he also a horseman, too.
@@thisiszaphod b
He was, famously, a 'Desert Rat', in WWII
I've never seen that Mona Lisa sketch. Brilliant.
Oh!!! for the gentler days of comedy 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Classic Tommy off stage intro, auto smile...its been a sad day, just home from my wife's Aunts funeral..God Bless Squirrel Squad
God Bless Neil. Sorry for your families loss.
@@TheRealSquirrel Thank you so much, really appreciate the response
🤣🤣he was a silly arse , so funny 🙂❤
My all-time favourite comedian!
Hello from the UK, long time viewer and just subscribed. Enjoyed all the clips you show and love that you enjoy the English sense of humour which sadly is missing from todays so called comedians.
Thank You for the sub and for always being around. I love old cultUte and humor for sure!
Instant laughter you rock that fez.
You should check out another comedian called Les Dawson. He's a lot like Tommy. He is more of a stand up. But he also tells absurd jokes and gets huge laughs from things going wrong, like his piano playing.
It takes great skill to get up on stage, tell jokes, and do magic tricks. But to do them so incorrectly and get a bigger laugh takes a genius.
love these and good to see you love him too.
Tommy cooper a legend
Never try to understand the humour of Tommy Cooper. That will send you down the wrong road right away. As the last poster said, he could use weak material and have you laughing, and sometimes you don't know why. It's a fact that as as he walked onto stage, the audience laughed without him doing anything. One of the Kings of Clowns.
Wow. It’s magic squirrel. Do you know magic Jones. You guys could do magic together.
Lol
I just love 💕 Tommy Cooper I see you got your fez looking good 👍 Love 💕 from Denise in Yorkshire England 🏴😂😂😂🤣🤣💕👏👏👏🙏😢💔👋
I so look forward to these Tommy Cooper snips. Please check out Alf Garnett "Till Death Us Do Part" episode Three Day Week, more great British humour....keep up the great videos Squirrel. :-)
She Who Must Be Obeyed - was coined by John Mortimer, as used by his brilliant creation Horace Rumpole, defence barrister - which you might like to dip in - not necessarily for reaction material!
Except that he borrowed it, for comic effect, from Sir Henry Rider Haggard's magnum opus, written almost a century previously.
@@dVb9 - hence my term 'coined' ;). Mortimer borrowed a lot from other writers, and storylines - probably too much.
But we digress....
Why tommy Cooper cried when he lost in the casino ? He should off came out and said hat. cloak and gloves for sale...😅
Love Tommy Cooper :}
Was that a young Freddie Starr or even David Jason (DelBoy) at 02:05?
Smooth intro 🤣😁😬
I remember watching him die. I don't claim to be wiser than anyone or anything but I knew something was wrong, I never realised I was watching him die though.
SO DID TOMMY DO 2 FACE BEFORE BATMAN ??
I'm surprised the SS sketch was allowed to be aired, as it probably be a sensitive subject.
Just like that,not like that like that
Hey Squirrel, not a Tommy Cooper comment, more of a recommendation, as you are a Dad, check out Horrible History's these were originally books but the BBC made them into a children's sketch show. They are factually correct, but very funny and entertaining full of songs and they also adapted tv shows like wife swap and master chef. Why not try some out on your youngsters, laugh and learn the best way of retaining information.
I have seen a few and plan to watch more. Thank You Stella
I think the fez is missing something.
Hey Squirrel why not react to Peter Kay childhood
I’ll trynit
Have you ever seen any Tim Vine videos?,quick fire one line UK comedian.
Think I did one and will do more. Figured I was going to get Tim Vine questions today hmmm 🧐
Why do you keep wearing a fez, Tommy cooper wore a tarboosh.
Closest thing I have. Welcome to send me a tarboosh if you’d like
Unfortunately I can't afford to order one and send it to you if I could I would, I enjoy your reaction to everything keep it up and keep well may you and your family always be healthy , you do more comedy reaction other than music and I think you said you were on radio at one time, I hope you have listened to the jazz singer Neil diamond if not watch the film and enjoy. Sending best wishes from myself and my dog ruby, enjoyed the reactions from the sprigs eating haggis eugh good on them you should be proud of them.