What wonderful entertainment! So enjoyed watching this, and I laughed out loud too! 😂 I was nine years old when this aired, Christmas 1973, such great memories. 💞😍
Great memories for me as a kid watching this iconic show as a kid with Bruce and Anthea on a Saturday night. When the BBC was at the top of their game -sadly not now. The 70’s for me growing up were a much simpler time, a happy time with my wonderful loving parents. Sadly both gone to the great generation game in heaven 😢😢🙏🙏🙏🙏🇬🇧🇬🇧🏴🏴🏴🏴
Great TV from an age where you couldn't wait for the weekend and never missed the Generation Game. Such a pity the BBC trawl through TH-cam and delete uploads like this. You would think the BBC would be pleased that for so many people of my age now, BBC TV back then was wonderful, and seeing this again brings back so many lovely memories of happy times. Thank you for uploading this.
Yeah I know what you mean. It's becoming more and more clear that companies like the BBC, Disney, WB and so on own classic shows like this from a bygone era but are embarrassed by them because of how dated they are. "That was good but we can do better now" is the vibes I'm getting. Probably why everything is being remade these days. Tragic 😥
Watching this brought back memories of many childhood Saturday nights. He really did well at keeping this whole show on the road in quite a complicated format. Massive trip down memory lane.
I so wish we could go back to these times I miss it so much thankyou for posting thses and thankyou for the happy memories merry Christmas everyone 2021 🎄⛄️🎅
I was only 7 yrs old when this generation game with bruce forsyth when it was on tv on Christmas time I remember it very well good old days and good times watching with my mum and dad and with my brothers
He was one of a kind....loved loved loved Generation game and cuddly toy cuddly toy. With the world so crazy I watch this to remain sane. You were lucky meeting him. What did you talk about? From Wales😊
@jaynestag95 His career. from the 1950s to what was then current. He was so funny about the London Palladium sketch with Norman Wisdom. Lovely chap. th-cam.com/video/UJdLH7z33gs/w-d-xo.html
Bruce was a true showman - loved being in front of an audience - when saturday nights were worth staying in for - much missed - so much dross on tv now. Bruce is long dead. i wonder how many of the contestants are still alive?
Legendary Bruce. One of my late father's favourite entertainers, one month after Bruce. We loved watching this show every Sat night. Dearly miss those times. RIP
Back when Saturday evening tv was worth watching with real entertainment stars, all we get now is those eternal bores Ant and Dec or Dancing on ice crap.
Great entertainment..what made this so entertaining,was the contestants,there enthusiasm to just go for it,,,..Brucie will always be the best host,and I really think these early ones were the best..thanks for uploading..
Bruce and Anthea married each other that Christmas. Of the celebrities featured, only Tony Blackburn is still with us. Lynn Fredricks passed away shortly before her 40th birthday.
As a kid, I would have thought of Brucie here being an old man. And I still think he looked quite older than his actual age, he was only 45. The shocking thing is, I think of myself as still being reasonably young, yet I'm not far off his age in this video. I go around thinking I look youthful, but the reality is just beginning to sink in that kids must think I'm old. Time for me to cover up my grey touches, it's a start.
The “plays” were always my favourite part of the Gen Game and this one with Frankie Howard has to be one of the best. I also loved how, for a cheap laugh, Brucie used to introduce this part of the programme by saying “the balls pond road theatre club”… the old dears in the audience used to laugh at that..
Consummate professional and part of a lost generation of entertainers that really learned their craft the hard way; only perfection would satisfy them. I liked the later Bruce even more when he could be almost insulting to the contestants but his lovely personality always shone through and we were reassured that it was all for entertainment value.
I was BORN on Friday 13 April 1973, and had the ultimate privilege of growing up with a host of fantastic all-round entertainers like Brucey, Mike Yarwood, the Two Ronnies, Parkinson, Faith Brown, Benny Hill, Bob Monkhouse...Sadly, today we are being 'entertained' by one trick ponies, like Jack Whitehall and Josh Widdecombe..... Enough said....🙄🙄🙄🥴🥴🥴
"Binky" Forsyth eh , what a lad he was , always ready for a laugh , a pint and a sing song round the piano , and his carrot and cabbage curry was to die for .
...and worrabout...the orange thing, and the black thing? He forgot themm didnt he didn't he na naa na naaa naaaa he forgottttt themmmm! Well, I want 'em...he'd better post 'em to me!
Marvellous memories. My whole family would settle down to watch this terrific entertainment. Brucie was superb.
What wonderful entertainment! So enjoyed watching this, and I laughed out loud too! 😂 I was nine years old when this aired, Christmas 1973, such great memories. 💞😍
I was 6. Loved this show on Saturdays watching with my granny!
I was 7, used to absolutely Love this x
@DavidRitchie-p7k I never knew that, first time I've ever heard it
Great memories for me as a kid watching this iconic show as a kid with Bruce and Anthea on a Saturday night.
When the BBC was at the top of their game -sadly not now.
The 70’s for me growing up were a much simpler time, a happy time with my wonderful loving parents. Sadly both gone to the great generation game in heaven
😢😢🙏🙏🙏🙏🇬🇧🇬🇧🏴🏴🏴🏴
Great TV from an age where you couldn't wait for the weekend and never missed the Generation Game. Such a pity the BBC trawl through TH-cam and delete uploads like this. You would think the BBC would be pleased that for so many people of my age now, BBC TV back then was wonderful, and seeing this again brings back so many lovely memories of happy times. Thank you for uploading this.
Yeah I know what you mean. It's becoming more and more clear that companies like the BBC, Disney, WB and so on own classic shows like this from a bygone era but are embarrassed by them because of how dated they are.
"That was good but we can do better now" is the vibes I'm getting. Probably why everything is being remade these days. Tragic 😥
That was my Saturday nights at my nans on her black and white tv. Bring those straight forward days back.😊 cuddly toy cuddly toy.🐧
Watched this on Chrristmas Day, exactly 50 years after it was broadcast!
Oh man, so many happy childhood memories. This was the best. Even hearing Brucie sing the theme tune takes me to a happy place.
... Life is the name of the game... Love this too
Watching this brought back memories of many childhood Saturday nights. He really did well at keeping this whole show on the road in quite a complicated format. Massive trip down memory lane.
I was 12 years old, really marvellous times with my sister mum and dad.
Bruce was an amazing performer. To keep this going, he needed huge amounts of energy all the time. Remarkable.
I agree with you.
He lived on fetus blood.
@@RobBob555 lol
I so wish we could go back to these times I miss it so much thankyou for posting thses and thankyou for the happy memories merry Christmas everyone 2021 🎄⛄️🎅
i was 8 in 73 great memories of watching this every weekend
Loved these shows, Saturday nights.
Priceless entertainment and memories, thank you
I was only 7 yrs old when this generation game with bruce forsyth when it was on tv on Christmas time I remember it very well good old days and good times watching with my mum and dad and with my brothers
I had the pleasure of once interviewing Brucie for radio. Lovely chap. Very open and honest.
He was one of a kind....loved loved loved Generation game and cuddly toy cuddly toy. With the world so crazy I watch this to remain sane. You were lucky meeting him. What did you talk about? From Wales😊
@jaynestag95
His career. from the 1950s to what was then current. He was so funny about the London Palladium sketch with Norman Wisdom. Lovely chap.
th-cam.com/video/UJdLH7z33gs/w-d-xo.html
Bruce was a true showman - loved being in front of an audience - when saturday nights were worth staying in for - much missed - so much dross on tv now. Bruce is long dead. i wonder how many of the contestants are still alive?
The 70's episodes. Great memories!!
Legendary Bruce. One of my late father's favourite entertainers, one month after Bruce. We loved watching this show every Sat night. Dearly miss those times. RIP
Back when Saturday evening tv was worth watching with real entertainment stars, all we get now is those eternal bores Ant and Dec or Dancing on ice crap.
Fantastic entertainment to this day. Bless these entertainers and talent
It's difficult to comprehend the fact that I actually enjoyed watching this when it was first forecast.
Mr Saturday Night, the fabulous Brucie. Thanks for making us laugh for all these years. Rest in peace dear man.
Was a wonderful performer appealed to all the family young and old. Rip lovely man
Great entertainment..what made this so entertaining,was the contestants,there enthusiasm to just go for it,,,..Brucie will always be the best host,and I really think these early ones were the best..thanks for uploading..
No celebs...... how refreshing to look back.😊
Best childhood memories from an amazingly talented man 👨
Got to love those comb overs 😂
Nice to watch this to watch this nice
Bruce and Anthea married each other that Christmas.
Of the celebrities featured, only Tony Blackburn is still with us. Lynn Fredricks passed away shortly before her 40th birthday.
Proper telly, no PC rubbish you cant say that you cant do that
Wow 50 years ago I was 6
I'm an American and I find him the consummate emcee Rest In Peace brucie
The days of honest television and only three channels 😄 R.I.P Brucie
absolutely loved Bruce Forsyth he just got better and better .. RIP buddy
As a kid, I would have thought of Brucie here being an old man. And I still think he looked quite older than his actual age, he was only 45. The shocking thing is, I think of myself as still being reasonably young, yet I'm not far off his age in this video. I go around thinking I look youthful, but the reality is just beginning to sink in that kids must think I'm old. Time for me to cover up my grey touches, it's a start.
The “plays” were always my favourite part of the Gen Game and this one with Frankie Howard has to be one of the best. I also loved how, for a cheap laugh, Brucie used to introduce this part of the programme by saying “the balls pond road theatre club”… the old dears in the audience used to laugh at that..
According to Wikipedia, Forsyth and Redfern married on Christmas Eve 1973, so this must have been a happy time.
Love Love this show & Brucey, Many years of entertaining fun/viewing. RIP Brucey x
Gerard what a legend!
Hard to believe this is over 50 years ago. That's half a century!
Loved this show
It's nice to see you. To see you! NICE!
Aaaah the memories
Saturday teatime and then the generation game . Fab!!!!!!!
Just wish the BBC would show them all again.
Consummate professional and part of a lost generation of entertainers that really learned their craft the hard way; only perfection would satisfy them. I liked the later Bruce even more when he could be almost insulting to the contestants but his lovely personality always shone through and we were reassured that it was all for entertainment value.
W hen Saturday nights were good
Sir Bruce is the best.
Came on here to watch this tonight after watching Britains Favourite Gameshows on Channel 5
I was BORN on Friday 13 April 1973, and had the ultimate privilege of growing up with a host of fantastic all-round entertainers like Brucey, Mike Yarwood, the Two Ronnies, Parkinson, Faith Brown, Benny Hill, Bob Monkhouse...Sadly, today we are being 'entertained' by one trick ponies, like Jack Whitehall and Josh Widdecombe..... Enough said....🙄🙄🙄🥴🥴🥴
Brucie was a handsome lad back then!
The contestants were awesome!! And very funny!
Shockingly, Bruce was 45 years old when this was made. That's what mid-40s looked like in 1973 😮
Firm favourite in our house after tea
"Binky" Forsyth eh , what a lad he was , always ready for a laugh , a pint and a sing song round the piano , and his carrot and cabbage curry was to die for .
im crying with laughter watching the Frankie Howard bit
Love the Cinderella parts!!!!! XD
Days long past, when the BBC was actually entertaining.
lynne Frederick (Cinderella) must have just filmed The Amazing Mr Blunden, when this was recorded
So So funny . Great memories !
Bruce at his best
Seeing Brucie again makes me want to say "Zzzzzzzzz". He WAS Mr. Entertainment.
Cinders, Lynn Frederick later met and married Peter Sellers and, unfortunately, died young.
I'm going to have a go with the whipping the cloth off a table!
Now all We have is Ant and Dec...... Pleasant enough but no Star Quality.
Love the hand at 58:30
My dad always used to call him brucellosis.
I was only eight then!
Mr Pallo said that Lionel Blair is learning him to dance. !!! I know I would not want to correct him..
Pallo was accidentally knocked out by Honor Blackman while filming The Avengers!
RIP
Classic
Does anyone know what has happened to Cleops?
Any chance of uploading this at better quality,please?
This looks a little bit like "Truth or Consequences" to me.. still just as funny..
48:11 bruce forsyth gone crazy
Fanny Craddock Bought Teeth LOL
The TV he won ... lol
Yes, and it will still be working 45 years later!
Recorded this edition of the Generation Game actually in 1973 ?
Most of the eight, that were genereight are now termineight....lol
...and worrabout...the orange thing, and the black thing? He forgot themm didnt he didn't he na naa na naaa naaaa he forgottttt themmmm! Well, I want 'em...he'd better post 'em to me!
i don't know why i've never noticed before but he looks like the fella from on the buses ..
That a bit of insults