OH YES, way back in the 1950's. on TV. I'm here because I saw him in a Old 1953 film on TV the other day, and googled him, He had quite a long career, appearing in films in the 1930's.
Oh gosh, how wonderful. I well remember him doing this on The Palladium in the early/mid 60's when I was at school. Nice to see him going down well in the USA!
Thank you so much for posting. I remember watching him on Ed Sullivan. My mother, who was British, absolutely loved Mr. Pastry. Brought back many great memories.
This is the best quality clip of this I have seen. Thank you. I also remember the late and great Billy Dainty doing Mr Pastry as a tribute. Brilliant. Bless them both.
Richard Hearne OBE. One of Buster Keaton's favourite comedians. I kid you not. AND he nearly became Dr Who, but when he insisted on playing Who as Mr Pastry (the character above, despite the fact that Ed keeps calling him Richard!) the offer melted away.
Like you, Mark Dunetz, I remember this from my childhood. It still makes me laugh out loud. Unlike some reviewers here, though, I believe it stands the test of time extremely well, given that it's a clever parody of the 19th-century dance 'The Lancers'. I've danced the quadrille on several occasions, and there are strong similarities at times! Thank you for posting this clip. Do you perhaps have a date of the broadcast? 1960s, I imagine.
@@philipbrougham6360 An absolute legend here in the UK. I am pleased that the US audience appreciated this classic slice of English Music Hall (similar to Vaudeville).
@@stephenguppy7882 l remember watching him in the 60,s as a kid,just stumbled across this to see how bad it was ...in fact it is very clever and l have to say funny
@@philipbrougham6360 Yes indeed. It is certainly entertainment from a bygone age, but something three generations of family could sit down and watch together.
Fallen. Bows. Leaves. RIP Richard Hearne. When We Were Young? I tried to be mostly honest. 18 years later Ted Cruz.......John Bolt On and lie.Allegedly.
I am 71, loved the man then and still laugh now. Anyone remember him as Mr Pastry?
OH YES, way back in the 1950's. on TV. I'm here because I saw him in a Old 1953 film on TV the other day, and googled him, He had quite a long career, appearing in films in the 1930's.
Yes, along with Brumas the Bear and all those other lovely childhood things of the fifties.
I'm 76 now but still remember this never gets old very clever
A British institution. Humble genius and a jolly good fellow :)
First man who ever made me laugh. 64 years later since I was about 4 at the time, he can still make me laugh.
my old Dad , is laughing his socks off - I love My Dad
stay safe- in these covid times . love from Canterbury U.K.. X.
Wow...I remember seeing this as a kid!!!
Ah! Dear Mr Pastry. What a ness he would get into. But what balance he had and timing and flexibility.
Oh gosh, how wonderful. I well remember him doing this on The Palladium in the early/mid 60's when I was at school. Nice to see him going down well in the USA!
The wonderfully energetic Mr Pastry
PURE Genius!
I love this he was so funny
Thank you so much for posting. I remember watching him on Ed Sullivan. My mother, who was British, absolutely loved Mr. Pastry. Brought back many great memories.
Mr. Pastry does his "Passing Out" ceremony. Brilliant!
Brilliant. I remember seeing Mr Pastry in a theatre in Brixon sometime in the 1960s. This so made me smile. Brought back many happy memories.
When young he was in the same acrobatic troupe as an Archibald Leech (Cary Grant)
They remained lifelong friends.
Incredible agility and poise.
This is the best quality clip of this I have seen. Thank you.
I also remember the late and great Billy Dainty doing Mr Pastry as a tribute. Brilliant.
Bless them both.
Loved him !!!
Imaginary Friends. Senators and Representatives. Rest In peace Richard Hearne.
My favourite! I'd love to find a video of the thing he did on the chairs...I think it was the passing out ceremony, but not sure.
Love it!
Richard Hearne OBE. One of Buster Keaton's favourite comedians. I kid you not. AND he nearly became Dr Who, but when he insisted on playing Who as Mr Pastry (the character above, despite the fact that Ed keeps calling him Richard!) the offer melted away.
True
A few weeks ago I had a colonoscopy. And for some reason while under sedation I was hearing "The Lancers." And now I can't that out of my mind.
I swear I saw a room full of dancers!!!
Me too!
Actually, back in the 1950's, he started off with a group doing the Lancer's, that ended up all mixed up and falling about, it was hilarious.
Like you, Mark Dunetz, I remember this from my childhood. It still makes me laugh out loud. Unlike some reviewers here, though, I believe it stands the test of time extremely well, given that it's a clever parody of the 19th-century dance 'The Lancers'. I've danced the quadrille on several occasions, and there are strong similarities at times! Thank you for posting this clip. Do you perhaps have a date of the broadcast? 1960s, I imagine.
October 13th 1963.
Suprisingly very good ,not quite what l was expecting ..
@@philipbrougham6360 An absolute legend here in the UK. I am pleased that the US audience appreciated this classic slice of English Music Hall (similar to Vaudeville).
@@stephenguppy7882 l remember watching him in the 60,s as a kid,just stumbled across this to see how bad it was ...in fact it is very clever and l have to say funny
@@philipbrougham6360 Yes indeed. It is certainly entertainment from a bygone age, but something three generations of family could sit down and watch together.
Mr. Pastry always looks like Gepetto from Pinocchio. Maybe it was the mustache.
Hi Bill Dante gives a good impression of Richard Hearn “Mr pastry”
Still working, now as a John Bolton impersonator!!!
....but not nearly so funny
What else was on back then? Wonderful World of Disney, think I'd be watching that instead, lol.
I dont get the appeal, but my late mother loved this performance.
The appeal is - you see the other dancers in your imagination and every new dance sequence reinforces the illusion.
I'm sorry for you
It's John Bolton's new gig!
He was under cover in the old days.
How good was that how fit he must have been very funny
Brilliant physical comedy
He was only 28 here!
Indeed, but that's pretty good m.p.h. for a 55 year-old.
Fallen. Bows. Leaves. RIP Richard Hearne.
When We Were Young? I tried to be mostly honest. 18 years later Ted Cruz.......John Bolt On and lie.Allegedly.
Just think in a little over a month, Camelot would be over, making acts like obsolete.
Old Bolton has done well for himself as a neocon warmonger.
Harry Hill