Part of our lives these wonderful entertainers Eric Morcome and Ernie wise. Also Des O'Connor bless you all and rest in peace Although I expect you will still be top of the bill in heaven.
So many more of this cast also now passed away.....Benny Hill, Bobby Ball, Bruce Forsyth, Eli Woods, Roy Castle, Lionel Blair, Max Bygraves, Leslie Crowther, Jimmy Tarbuck, & Mike Yarwood
Most or almost all the people mentioned here, which includes dear old Eric, have passed away. They're from an era of British entertainment which I greatly respect and you'll never see their kind again, let me tell you. God bless to them all and thanks for the memories ❤ 😊
Excellent Dickie henderson, Brucie, of course, Max bygraves, Roy castle, Cannon and Ball. And of course Ernie , all multi talented. Which is why they are class acts. Timeless. Loved this step back to my childhood. Thank you.
I'm watching this wonderful show on TH-cam as my television has become redundant. Nothing like this quality on television now sadly.Thank you for posting.
I have lived in Canada for over 45 years, but growing up in the UK all of my TV memories were shows of true entertainment value and heritage. Times change and evolve, but there is comfort in memories and nostalgic shows with notorious entertainers who's fame made them legend. Recently I found myself back in the UK for an unexpected period of time, whilst I heard many complaints about TV content I have to say how awesome it was to have such a vast array of quality programs. I am now back home in Canada, and still seek and search out the unique and familiar brand of incomparable quality shows and drama for which there is no equal to the quality the UK produces. It's awesome to see shows like this honoring performers who made it the Goliath it is continues to be decade after decade/century.
01:17:17 - A very rare live performance by Benny Hill. He had severe stage fright when performing onstage. But in a TV studio, where everything was controlled, and could be corrected in post-production, he was comfortable.
All these stars. And recall just what entertainment we've lost through age and time. Great stuff. Eric was loved by a nation. I'm amazed at how many are dead.
Christmas Day usual crap on tv so decided to find some good old Christmas shows from the past. Stumbled across this show and am loving every second. You can't beat the good old variety shows.
the days when evenings had real talented entertainment the whole family enjoyed...the greats have all gone now but they're still very much remembered ❤
Absolutely fantastic with true talent that was the best entertainment we ever had the pleasure to watch there has been nothing to come anywhere near it since these wonderful people were our top celebrities. It's just pure quality . Of the very best ,really clean and well orchestrate. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟♥️
It's amazing how many UK entertainers took part - it's like a Who's Who is British comedians of that time. It's also like a 1980s answer to the All-Star Comedy Carnival. Pity that Bob Monkhouse didn't take part as he was one of the very few entertainers I can think of who didn't appear that night. The year 1984 was such an Annus Horribulus for British entertainment; so many passing away that year. I believe that Dickie Henderson was the first to pass away, nine months later.
Just simply the best, it's impossible to have these quality acts in the future they don't make the like these talented artists any.more they were top drawer Material. Just wonderful🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟😊🌟
The last hurrah of the golden age of Christmas TV. Less than two months later EastEnders premiered and the Christmas of 1985 was the first time we got the now familiar Christmas Day pattern of one hour each of Corrie and EastEnders, which now also includes one hour each of Emmerdale and Strictly.
Amazing to see so many amazingly true proper entertainers. Sadly, so many of them no longer with us but they live on through postings and technology like this. Thank you so very much for posting. :)
Such stars to pay a fitting tribute. So sad that was for Little Ern and Eric's Missus. A bygone day. Few gongs out there, so few knighthoods. BUT Gold stars one and all and, importantly, legends all.
Wow. What a show. Not sure how I missed this. Barry Cryer, he gets everywhere! I remember meeting him a good few times at the home of my friends, Susie and Bill Franklyn, (Shh, you know who, ) at Lime Tree Cottage, Putney. Just memories now, but everlasting.
Max Bygraves, is it coincidence i was discussing him with friends at work today, now a video with Max appears on my suggestions list. Be careful what you talk about with your phone nearby.
I always felt so sorry for Ernie Wise. After Eric died, his career basically disappeared and he was just as much a part of Eric's success. Without Wise, Morecambe wouldn't have been so funny.
In answer the the comment who was the guy with the courful hair .Well he was Roy Castle another great entertainer although he wasn't shown in his true light on this show.
The Two Ronnie’s were BBC stars and this was a Thames Television production. It looks like it was part of the Christmas schedule and the BBC would not have allowed two of their biggest stars to boost the opposition.
When Eric and Ernie started, they were out of character and context of the shows they were doing. Liked Jim, they were once the new guys that went against the grain.
Bygraves was an old hypocrite. He used to slag off Eric and Ernie onstage, calling them "The one with the glasses and the other one". This was because, in a Sky At Night sketch, Eric says to Patrick Moore "Do you think that in our lifetime, we will actually see a man land on Julie Andrews?" Then he said "Is there such a thing as life on Max Bygraves?" All good fun and so typical of them, but of course, old Big 'Ead Bygraves had no sense of humour about himself.
Jim Davidson, calls Paul Daniels outdated then launches into his racist routine, blissfully unaware that alternative comedy had already replaced his act.
Yep alternative comedy had replaced him and every other working class comedian, from then on we'd be swamped with Oxbridge luvvies affecting regional accents and selling the 'pleb' experience back to us "ello john gotta new mowtah" etc. but then you'd know that if you weren't so blissfully unaware, as for RACIST Jim Davidson he had a character called 'Chalky' that - unlike every other comedian acknowledged the presence of minorities which if you think about it (without your oh so virtuous kneejerk offence) was quite progressive, incidentally west indians (like myself) loved it as Chalky was never the butt of the joke and we knew it was affectionately done, but then you'd know that if you actually knew any black people and weren't trying to overcompensate with your inner guilt-driven concern
I’m wondering what you expected from this , a tribute to Eric Morcombe ? ...showing the kind of acts he started out with and filmed in 1980 . It’s different to today’s stuff , and not all great , but there’s a lot of shite around today as well as decent stuff .
R.I.P. Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, and today, R.I.P. Des O'Connor.
Part of our lives these wonderful entertainers Eric Morcome and Ernie wise. Also Des O'Connor bless you all and rest in peace
Although I expect you will still be top of the bill in heaven.
So many more of this cast also now passed away.....Benny Hill, Bobby Ball, Bruce Forsyth, Eli Woods, Roy Castle, Lionel Blair, Max Bygraves, Leslie Crowther, Jimmy Tarbuck, & Mike Yarwood
This is what the BBC or ITV networks should be showing to bring back the fun element to TV in these temporary troubled times
There will never ever in this world be another Comedy Great like Eric Morecambe. Morecambe & Wise were always the best and still are!
Got to admire the courage of Ernie Wise to make that introduction at the beginning.
Most or almost all the people mentioned here, which includes dear old Eric, have passed away. They're from an era of British entertainment which I greatly respect and you'll never see their kind again, let me tell you. God bless to them all and thanks for the memories ❤ 😊
Excellent
Dickie henderson, Brucie, of course, Max bygraves, Roy castle, Cannon and Ball. And of course Ernie , all multi talented.
Which is why they are class acts.
Timeless.
Loved this step back to my childhood.
Thank you.
Most or all of the performers have passed away. Such a depth of genuine talent!
I never ever seen this show but it proves that entertainment was great in those days
I'm watching this wonderful show on TH-cam as my television has become redundant. Nothing like this quality on television now sadly.Thank you for posting.
I have lived in Canada for over 45 years, but growing up in the UK all of my TV memories were shows of true entertainment value and heritage. Times change and evolve, but there is comfort in memories and nostalgic shows with notorious entertainers who's fame made them legend. Recently I found myself back in the UK for an unexpected period of time, whilst I heard many complaints about TV content I have to say how awesome it was to have such a vast array of quality programs. I am now back home in Canada, and still seek and search out the unique and familiar brand of incomparable quality shows and drama for which there is no equal to the quality the UK produces. It's awesome to see shows like this honoring performers who made it the Goliath it is continues to be decade after decade/century.
likewise mate...
01:17:17 - A very rare live performance by Benny Hill. He had severe stage fright when performing onstage. But in a TV studio, where everything was controlled, and could be corrected in post-production, he was comfortable.
All these stars. And recall just what entertainment we've lost through age and time.
Great stuff.
Eric was loved by a nation.
I'm amazed at how many are dead.
Bring enjoyment back to our screens this is entertainment at a incredible level, true British entertainment.
Happy days 😊
❤ Fabulous entertainment it was back then
Me: Oh this'll be the one after Eric died
The Wife: How d'you know that?
Me: Des O'Connor's made it past the intro of the song
Christmas Day usual crap on tv so decided to find some good old Christmas shows from the past. Stumbled across this show and am loving every second.
You can't beat the good old variety shows.
the days when evenings had real talented entertainment the whole family enjoyed...the greats have all gone now but they're still very much remembered ❤
The tribute from Des O'Connor to Eric in this show was wonderful,you could see their friendship was genuine.
Love Des O'Connor
Absolutely fantastic with true talent that was the best entertainment we ever had the pleasure to watch there has been nothing to come anywhere near it since these wonderful people were our top celebrities. It's just pure quality .
Of the very best ,really clean and well orchestrate. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟♥️
Watch Max Bygraves at the start with his boater. The words of the song are inside the brim & he keeps referring to them.
It's amazing how many UK entertainers took part - it's like a Who's Who is British comedians of that time. It's also like a 1980s answer to the All-Star Comedy Carnival. Pity that Bob Monkhouse didn't take part as he was one of the very few entertainers I can think of who didn't appear that night. The year 1984 was such an Annus Horribulus for British entertainment; so many passing away that year.
I believe that Dickie Henderson was the first to pass away, nine months later.
A Great Show for a Great Comedian Love Morecambe and Wise 40 Years since Eric Passed Away and Sadly recently his wife Joan Passed Away R.I.P
The Tiller girls are fab. They always give any show a real sense of glamour. Angela Rippon❤
Just simply the best, it's impossible to have these quality acts in the future they don't make the like these talented artists any.more they were top drawer
Material. Just wonderful🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟😊🌟
Absolutely briillant Show uploaded to bring us all sunshine in our lives just like The late great double act legends Eric n Ernie did 😊😊
THERE WERE A MULTITUDE OF STARS THAT MAGICAL NIGHT. WISH I COULD HAVE BEEN THERE .THANKS A MILLION!
The best, never be another! X
So many of my favourite performers in one show. Des O'Connor at his finest. SO funny. :)
I was 15 years old when I did my first live show at the Winter gardens Morecambe .Max Bygraves Was top of the bill ..it was 1956……..
Des was a great sport being the butt of Eric and Ernies jokes all those years. TV greats all.
I always loved Bruce on the Piano , and I love this rendition of Misty, one of my all time favourites.
The last hurrah of the golden age of Christmas TV. Less than two months later EastEnders premiered and the Christmas of 1985 was the first time we got the now familiar Christmas Day pattern of one hour each of Corrie and EastEnders, which now also includes one hour each of Emmerdale and Strictly.
Thank you so much for uploading best show i have seen in years entertainment legends all the way through😃😄😃👏👏👏
Amazing to see so many amazingly true proper entertainers. Sadly, so many of them no longer with us but they live on through postings and technology like this. Thank you so very much for posting. :)
I learned about this when I first visited London in 1988, and I'm glad to finally have a chance to see it.
Steve Burtstein
Where were you visiting from in 1988?
@@hyena131 The US(Boston, MA)
@@antoniod
Interesting. This type of comedy is extremely English, so as an American I hope you enjoyed it.
We never forget the good times! Onvergetelijke goede tijd!
thanks for the memories....
A great show for a great entertainer!
Thank you for posting this gem
Huge thanks for uploading, I've wanted to see this for years!
one of my f t shows with parky
the wt falls to pieces with b
an 80s r of sn a the lp
made d r 80s peak
I send thoughts and blessings to our great entertainers who have passed ..r I p and God bless .
Liz Durham.
I’ve always wanted to see this programme, thank you so much for uploading.
brilliant
Loved Eric and Ernie.Especially the tea Ern joke.R.I.P. Boys.
where on earth has this been hiding ? never seen this before, superb and thank you guyzy42, amazing !.
❤Fabulous
Such stars to pay a fitting tribute. So sad that was for Little Ern and Eric's Missus. A bygone day. Few gongs out there, so few knighthoods. BUT Gold stars one and all and, importantly, legends all.
truly wonderful. Thankyou so much for sharing
Love Eric, Ernie and Brucy
Bruce was the best....if you are 80
Oh blimey i'm a wreck after Ernie sings bring me sunshine
they where the best
Real entertainment :-)
Wow. What a show. Not sure how I missed this. Barry Cryer, he gets everywhere! I remember meeting him a good few times at the home of my friends, Susie and Bill Franklyn, (Shh, you know who, ) at Lime Tree Cottage, Putney. Just memories now, but everlasting.
I knew nothing of this show in remembrance of Eric Morecambe.
Max had the words to the song written in the rim of his hat. Just watch at 10:00.
Hi iwas a member of the halfwits in this video. Would live a copy at home
Max Bygraves, is it coincidence i was discussing him with friends at work today, now a video with Max appears on my suggestions list. Be careful what you talk about with your phone nearby.
I always felt so sorry for Ernie Wise. After Eric died, his career basically disappeared and he was just as much a part of Eric's success. Without Wise, Morecambe wouldn't have been so funny.
In answer the the comment who was the guy with the courful hair .Well he was Roy Castle another great entertainer although he wasn't shown in his true light on this show.
Tuesday 25th December 1984
I bet they wouldn't do this now.
Brilliant array of entertainers on here. I shudder to think what pile of poo would be on something like this these days!
Mmm, interesting, no Ronnie B or Ronnie C here. You would have thought that they would have been involved in some way.
The Two Ronnie’s were BBC stars and this was a Thames Television production. It looks like it was part of the Christmas schedule and the BBC would not have allowed two of their biggest stars to boost the opposition.
Bruce Forsyth is a really good pianist; he could have made it as a Jazz performer alone ...
What happened to entertainment, well I found it here.
With due respect to Elaine , Des should have closed the show with that tribute song to Eric. RIP Eric, Ernie and now Des.
First Bobby Ball then Des O'Connor -- I bet Tarbys shaking in his boots.
What a load of old pony when you’re only 15 and had to watch it round your Gran's. Bored to tears 😂
Jim davidson act was totally out of character and context to the rest of tbe show
When Eric and Ernie started, they were out of character and context of the shows they were doing. Liked Jim, they were once the new guys that went against the grain.
Who is the guy with the colourful hair
Roy castle
Wendi are you on the same planet as us ? name a funnier act than Morecambe and wise, or Benny hill for starters.
They open a tribute to Eric Morecambe with a Stevie Wonder song?
Eh?
Gawd, how dated is this?! 🥴
I guess I’m missing the point,
Bygraves was an old hypocrite. He used to slag off Eric and Ernie onstage, calling them "The one with the glasses and the other one". This was because, in a Sky At Night sketch, Eric says to Patrick Moore "Do you think that in our lifetime, we will actually see a man land on Julie Andrews?" Then he said "Is there such a thing as life on Max Bygraves?" All good fun and so typical of them, but of course, old Big 'Ead Bygraves had no sense of humour about himself.
Deaf o connor hahaha
Even then Bruce was shite
The only thing that ruined this, was all that Royal pomp and pageantry nonsense at the start.
Jim Davison is the most unfunny racist comedian, and I use the word comedian in the most vague of terms, ever...
Spoilt by bruce forsyth
Jim Davidson, calls Paul Daniels outdated then launches into his racist routine, blissfully unaware that alternative comedy had already replaced his act.
Yep alternative comedy had replaced him and every other working class comedian, from then on we'd be swamped with Oxbridge luvvies affecting regional accents and selling the 'pleb' experience back to us "ello john gotta new mowtah" etc. but then you'd know that if you weren't so blissfully unaware, as for RACIST Jim Davidson he had a character called 'Chalky' that - unlike every other comedian acknowledged the presence of minorities which if you think about it (without your oh so virtuous kneejerk offence) was quite progressive, incidentally west indians (like myself) loved it as Chalky was never the butt of the joke and we knew it was affectionately done, but then you'd know that if you actually knew any black people and weren't trying to overcompensate with your inner guilt-driven concern
@@callithowiseeit5806 Yeah... he was racist.
I was cringing at this awful, outmoded attempt at humour. Just shows how times have changed.
I’m wondering what you expected from this , a tribute to Eric Morcombe ? ...showing the kind of acts he started out with and filmed in 1980 .
It’s different to today’s stuff , and not all great , but there’s a lot of shite around today as well as decent stuff .