Larry Grayson This Is Your Life 1972
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 มี.ค. 2018
- Larry was a big fan of Gracie Fields, (her this Is Your Life) has been uploaded from 1960 to You tube. Larry and was in Rochdale during her final visit in 1978. Dorothy Squires he loved too and he and Tom Bunn went to see her in around 1994. They just went through the back door and sat at her table, they had phoned her prior to this, as she was mostly a recluse by that stage in her life. Larry had wanted Dot Squires on The Generation Game as a guest but sadly this did not happen.
Dorothy told Larry many times," Why are you not a top star" years before he made it, and he never forgot her. Tom Bunn was a mutual friend of both Dot and Larry.
This Easter ITV 3 are showing a documentary about Larry, my friend Thomas Bunn is a on screen contributor Larry was a close friend of Tom, and is mentioned quite a few times in his book "Sorry darling It's way Past Time". Many showbiz people from the era are peppered throughout the book. Noele Gordon is also a guest on TIYL as both Larry and Nolly were close friends.
It is a delightful show when Television was quite intimate. I hope you enjoy this rare episode."Look At The Muck In Here".
This rare TIYL has many famous people as guests; Noele Gordon, Danny La Rue, and Lionel Blair.
On a sad note I visited Noele Gordon's grave a day after her passing, a lovely note on the flowers from Danny La Rue, read To a Lady and a fighter love Danny and Wayne. - เพลง
A more genuine human being you couldn't hope to meet. What a lovely man.
It’s a gay day 😂😂
Absolutely.... 👍
Ooh Larry you are awful but I like you ...🤚 🤭
@@xxxSTEPHENxxx1👍 What a Gay Day 😂😂
Probably another nonce
At the height of his career I didn’t really appreciate his style or his comic genius. Now 40 years later, I search TH-cam looking for him and loving everything he does…..
I met Larry when he stopped to talk to my dad just down the road from where he lived. He was very pleasant and polite. My dad then revealed that he had been at school with William Hammond as he was known then. My dad had kept in touch with Larry over the years and visited him when he was in hospital just before he died. R.I.P. Larry.
Everyone loved Larry. Simple as that. One of the funniest comedians of TV's golden age. Maybe even the best.
He was a nice gentle soul god bless him ❤
He's more concerned that the senior guests are seated ok than his own ego.
Such a sweet soul.
What a lovely man Larry was. Nobody had a bad word to say about him ever and he was always genuinely appreciative of his fame. He had the ability to make you laugh before he even spoke a word. I absolutely love him and wish I could have met him. X
He was special just the same in real life too. thanks for your lovely comment.
@@chrisrogers8374 you were lucky enough to know him? X
I’ve watched quite a few of the old TIYL on TH-cam and I’ve noticed that the celebs back then were more genuine and humble than those of today.
A true ⭐️ and a gentle human being...a dying breed now ❤
5 days until my 48th Birthday. Never before have I felt so aware that just about everybody from my childhood/early youth is dead. It's not a pleasant feeling. I would love to jump in a time machine and have another chance to experience it all again.
As an American, I never heard of Larry Grayson until happening upon a video on You Tube. He may be gone for a long time now, but his comic genius and honest warmth lives on.
I never thought an American would like this humour . How lovely 🙂
As an American never heard of him. Where is Ralph Edwards?
Where's Ralph Edwards?
A lovely thing to say.
Look how his left hand shakes after he saw the surprise. He was a rare genuine performer
A real person. BLESS HIM
I was only 1 years old then! I am a straight UK male, but I always loved LG on TV in the 70's and early 80's. Such a great human.
None around like him any more. Fighting his way up via local theatres and working men's clubs. Brave, genuine and very funny.
Such a beautiful person. I had the privilege of meeting him, and he was so kind and patient. A treasured memory.
What a wonderfully sincere human-being Larry truly was. If everyone demonstrated this mans' genuine love, empathy and time for others, the World would be a much better place. A true 'old skool' entertainer that would get laughs and love in equal measure, just by his look. It is an honour to live in this guys' home town of Nuneaton.
so true an amazing lovely man... never forget watching him on generation game as a kid...god bless you larry you are missed
Barry Allen k
I concur on every count. Well said. What a truly lovely man. It surely comes across how he has time for others and actually listens to what they have to say.
Barry Allen Absolutely.
You couldnt be more wrong..
This lifted my spirits. They all seem to be lovely genuine people on the show. Sadly most of them gone, but not forgotten. Thank you.
I love this guy he was absolutely hilarious x
I absolutely loved Larry what a natural comedian he was what a great shame he is not still around😪...i am reading his story at the moment " Seems like a nice boy" and really enjoying it..God rest this lovely man...
After watching itv 3 show had to find this is your life. . Spoke to larry lots when seen him.in. town nuneaton .always willing to chat and not push you away .a very nice genuine man sorely missed
True emotion from a true great. Love Larry
Dear Larry we all loved you so much, thank you for the laughter.
What a treat to finally see this after 45 years!!
Thank you Neil so glad you like it.
Grayson rules! Truly one of a kind, never to be replaced. 100% genuine, that was Larry. Loved the documentary last night...I said God broke the mould with Larry, but I was wrong about that...The mould didn't break, it smashed completely!!
He was the best game show host ever; an absolute natural
I can't help myself, I've had the biggest smile on my face since I found this video today Good for you Larry, it couldn't have happened to a nicer man. God bless you my friend...
Too true. I loved Larry Grayson
Gone he may be, but he'll certainly never be forgotten...
Martine Peake Do watch the upload of Larry on Pebble Mill with Judy Spiers. It's the funniest thing ever!
Fcutdlady d i
I have fuzzy memories of Larry on TV. I loved watching him. He was witty n quick minded. A true talent n lovely human being, that is self evident. An English legend.
Such a wonderful man. A gentle soul
❤
what a lovely bloke he was,never got the references when i was a kid like everard or slack alice ,but he was so funny ,like rod hull a gentle man who made peoples lives better
I never got the references but like you found Larry so funny thanks for your lovely comment.
I loved Larry we all did and his friends like Gracie Fields, Dora Bryan and Dorothy Squires, a quality missing now sincerity and love. So pleased this is having such big hits on you tube.
He was a genuine down to earth person and did a lot for local charities around Nuneaton. He was also well loved by local people as he always had time to chat.
As straight as I am, I loved this bloke. He was the genuine article. A real comic and gentleman. He is sorely missed.
Never will we see the like of him again. Goodnight Larry, have a good kip mate xx
Still straight mate ? - just asking for a friend like
@@williamf4544 Oh it's a moron Ron. I doubt he would fancy me twat.
Totally agree- I would have loved to have met him, and maybe a night out! It would have been hilarious 😂
I think most on the show would have now left us what great acts they were RIP
I'm thoroughly enjoying all the This Is Your Life downloads. And I've watched many. But Mr Grayson, thus far, is the only person I've seen stand up for every surprise guest. That is testament to his personality. RIP LARRY GRAYSON
That's strange because I've seen many This is your Life programmes over the years and I can't recall any able person not standing up when guests come in.
A lot of love for this man shown by everyone..hugs from both male and female guests...greatly missed larry..r.i.p. x
what a wonderful man,
shame they broke the mold,there will never be another.
BEAUTIFUL SOUL AND SUCH A KINDRED SPIRIT GENEROUS TO A FAULT AND GENUINE LOVER OF PEOPLE, NO EGO NO SEX OR BAD LANGUAGE JUST PURE TALENT AND PERFECT COMEDY TIMING. THIS MAN DID NOT HAVE A SINGLE BAD BONE IN HIS BODY A TRUE GENTLEMAN WHO JUST OOZED KINDNESS I GREW UP WATCHING LARRY AND LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT HIM I WAS HEARTBROKEN WHEN HE DIED X GOD BLESS YOU LARRY WHERE EVER YOU ARE...SHUT THAT DOOR!
My favourite ever popular entertainer, me and my family adored watching him on the generation game.
Lovely, a talent that was based on warmth and genuine interest in folk. Mr.Grayson could reduce you to tears of laughter with just a look and a cheeky innuendo, and he never relied on torrents of embarrassing and unnecessary foul language. Thank you for the wonderful post.
Cheered me up no end seeing Larry surrounded by his loved ones...truly one of the greats...thanks for uploading it 😀
I loved Larry. Such a sweetheart. The world is far poorer for the loss of him.
So proud to be from Atherstone, near Nuneaton, where Larry lived. He always used to mention Nuneaton and Bedworth in his television sketches, and never lost his common touch. Such a lovely, genuine, man. XX
I first saw Larry when I was a young child, watching The Generation Game, and always found him very funny then, and of course, I still do. They don't make many like him any more 'in the business' - a kind, warm , sensitive, naturally gifted, and 100% genuine gentle man. You can tell what these people felt about him and what his feelings were for them, by their big bear hugs when they came on. A much missed entertainer.
I used to hate “This Is Your Life” growing up as a kid, but watching this now is a treat. Having seen Jerry Springer and Jeremy Kyle using ordinary ppl on TV to mock them and make them act to the worst stereotypes, this show has a myriad of normal members of the public who each contributed positively towards the life of a much loved TV star, and each accorded dignity and honour for the warm, positive influence they provided. It also shows the positive power of community in bringing forth the best from folks, encouraging and building each other up!
In this era of social media and reality tv, we should appreciate shows like this and this demand better and more supportive media, instead of degrading sensationalist trash - where ordinary folks appear on TV to be mocked and treated worse than zoo animals. This upload shows how much richer we could be and lift our spirits by valuing and honouring eachother and our contributions
Thanks for sharing this, I really enjoyed watching... Always loved Larry as an entertainer and a genuinely lovely person. I'm a nurse and worked on the ward where his friend Dorothy Squires was admitted. (Although she was there as Dorothy Moore as she said that she didn't want to draw attention to herself...) But then sat in the bed with the curtains partly drawn either side of her, a face full of make-up and a big (and I mean BIG) red bow in her hair! Sadly, she deteriorated and passed away a while later. But while she was there, her ex-husband Roger Moore telephoned to inquire how she was...
A thoroughly delightful man. Larry Grayson had absolutely no interest in the material luxuries his wealth could buy - all he needed was a comfy house and live an ordinary life surrounded by ordinary people. He only bought his Rolls-Royce because he was nagged into getting one!
It is so emotional at the end when he starts to cry over the closing music. All those years of struggle but all the love that surrounded and supported him. It really is beautiful to watch.
What a sweet and sweet sincere man. Absolutely lovely
I know its late but i totally agree..RIP Larry you were a wonderful man.
@James Henderson knackers to gay rights - have you not got a sense of humor pal or are you one
of the politically right brigade
his generation game was so funny. definitely worth a repeat by now.
Amazing guy,comedy genius and a gentle gent, a pleasure to have ever watched him, well done Larry bless u.... And thank u.
Inuendo...the best form of comedy...no swearing, nothing offensive...also a very cheap Spanish suppository
His heartfelt goodbyes on his tv shows always brought tears to my eye, thankyou Larry x
Indeed because he meant them a genuine guy still loved and missed.
He seemed genuinely shocked there ! I loved when he went Hey ho! And gave that camp look !! What a lovely sincere chap he seemed....and was laughing my head off when Emu attacked Larry there !!!!!
Wonderful stars. Really enjoyed this gem of nostalgia. Eamon Andrews was such a warm-hearted gentlemanly host and there is something poignant and haunting about the signature tune to this great show! Thanking you all.
Thank you so much for posting this Larry grayson an absolute legend
Cheers Chris for the programme, loved it, I grew up watching Larry, a true humble entertainer, unique, funny and gifted.
I’m so happy to have found this on TH-cam!! Thank you, thank you for posting. Larry Grayson will always be one of the funniest men on TV EVER! 😁
I never thought this upload would be so loved? Larry was like Gracie Fields, a person who was humble real and came from a poor background. He was friendly with Dorothy Squires too so in my book he had great taste. I have written many blogs about various people, and Larry will be my next one. Thank you all for such lovely comments they prove how much Larry was and is loved.
Dorothy Squires was from Llanelli, and was married to Roger Moore. More accurately, Moore was married to her. In fact, it was she who opened many doors for Moore as she was a huge Star at the time of their marriage. Without her assistance, who knows how far Moore would have got in the world of show business.
why did Gracie Fields slope off to America during WW2
Larry was a very well remembered man from my childhood.. Loved the man. Was an amazing tour de force.. Such a shame it came so late.. But we have some awesome TV still.. And a record of a beautiful hearted man.
What a wonderful genuine human being Larry was. May he rest in eternal peace.
Me and my late mum Maisie got to know Larry when we were on the Generation Game in 1977 and my mum was nicknamed mucky Maisie because one of the games was very messy with thick glue. Mum created such laughter that she appeared on two other shows and in later years when Larry was at the Alhambra in Bradford we saw him and went to an after party at a friends bungalow. R I P Larry Love Hayden and the late Maisie. xxx
Thanks Hayden for sharing those special moments with us. So lovely to hear from real people.
Hello Chris
Thanks for the heart and your reply and its nice to hear from you too. I am watching the show as we speak and imagine everyone who is not here including Larry, is here. My kindest regards to you. Hayden Harris
Your so welcome, these people were wonderful a generation gone, but they live in my Heart, my parents loved Larry as I did enjoy the show.
Thanks Chris and I so relate to what you say. I have just reached the end and when Larry says thank you and turns away because of emotion, I am quite taken back for many reasons. Its a generation that will never return including its wonderful people. Hayden
Hi Hayden, I though I would leave a comment after watching Larry's This Is Your Life. I saw a clip on The Generation Game, think it was a Christmas show that mentioned Mucky Maisie, with the glue, from Leeds. She's stuck up there! That certainly made me laugh. I can't claim to have seen that glue game show but it's about time we had more repeats of his Generation Game. My best wishes
People loved this man. He was very funny and great on the generation game. I love his catchphrase Seems like a nice boy
😂😂have to agree he was funny and cheesy, the silence of being a gay man was amazing, accepted, that's the deafening difference of today's generation, no pink shirts on Larry RIP 🇬🇧🕊️😊
Great Entertainer and really nice man- God Bless x
Absolutely 💯 brilliant entertainer.
Loved the man and his style of comedy
A Comic genius !!! Sadly missed.
Very much missed loved Larry Grayson thanks for this
ive always thought a lot about larry,this was so lovely to see,i was 3 when this aired,so many of them passed now,makes me sad,what a lovely man,nice to have friends.
Thanks for sharing I was a big fan of Larry never seen this as yet RIP Larry you were 1 of the best xxxx
Love Larry, and miss I'm so much. Thanks for posting.
Lovely man. You can clearly see the affection between him and all of his friends particularly between Noel Gordon and Leslie Crowther.
beautiful human being....x
I really miss honest entertainment , now everything has to be big and glitzy , Larry was a great entertainer
Thank you for this upload Chris. What a wonderful man he was.
This video is 50 years ago, how nice.😁
I watched this when I was 10 in me grannies in 1972. True that. I remember it from all those years ago!
Larry was loved in our house..the guy is a legend..
Loved the characters of Everard, Pop it in Pete, Apricot Lill, etc were so funny when Larry spoke about them. His catchphrases such as Shut that door, Seems like a nice boy always made me laugh.
Thank you for posting this historic programme. What a showman Larry Grayson was and in the light of today's public's prim mindset, we are unlikely to see such talent again. It has been a joy to watch. God bless him.
I saw on a documentary that even at the hight of his fame during the Generation Game days,he never hung around after filming. He always went back to Nuneaton for a Saturday night drink at the local Rugby Club's bar where he knew everybody and everybody knew him. A friend of mine who was a big fan (and still is by the way!) met him not long before he died when he was opening a fete in Torquay. Glad to report he was as kind, charming, and natural as he always appeared to be on television. Hysterically funny man and wonderful, gentle human being.
YES! I've been looking for this for ages! What a gay day!
Hi thanks Shanai hope you enjoy.
I lived in Nuneaton between 1985-7 and everyone loved Larry. He was so kind, funny and never forgot his roots.
Larry was in hospital when my dad was there, and he was as lovely as youd think hed be.
He was a fabulously humble man and back in the day the council of Nuneaton said they want nothing to do with Larrys connection to the town “ hence Larry left instructions that he doesn’t want any plaque or statute put up in his memory in the town due to how upset he was at there comments about him “
Im loving this! Larry was such a funny character , just so genuine and Im smiling through this! He seems like he loved anyone whatever background whether male or female.
All the comedy greats I grew up watching as a kid are gone, Bob Monkhouse included.
I remember watching Larry Grayson on the Generation game with my Nan on holidays in the late 70s early 80s.
Absolutely brilliant what a legend Larry was.R.I.P. Larry.x.
I loved this man. Part of my childhood.
Thanks Kevin. Actually the Pebble Mill interview is one of my favourites too... Larry often referred to himself as a living, breathing, mistake... Larry made the world a better place... It's a pity " mistakes' like that don't happen more often... Then again, God definitely broke the mould when he made Larry!
Watched the tv programme about him last night. Sums up what a kind, humble and sincere person he was. A unique character.
I remember when he took over from Bruce Forsyth on The Generation Game i didnt think it would work without Bruce - well how wrong i was it was even better with Larry - such a talented funny guy
Never seen this thanks for uploading x beautiful man and gentleman sad!y missed memories cherished
Larry was both The King and Queen of Camp!
A true star ✨ such a funny man ❤️ seemed to be a lovely man down to earth genuine and kind and you can see it people have said he was lovely and I'm sure he was a truly gifted comedic genius rest well and thankyou for all the joy you brought to so many and inspiration to so many future entertainers Xx thanks for posting this x
100% Genuine. A great talent.
He,s before my time but got to no him on tv many years later and love him .
i loved this ! i was only 6 when this was first shown i loved larry such a funny intelligent sweet kind man god bless him he was brilliant in the generation game so sadly missed
a true legend Thank you for posting this
A TRUE , talent he would run rings round nearly all of today's "hosts" !
I imagine he would 'run into their rings' also shhhhhwiiiing!
@@MrVaypour lol , I think he would definitely shut your back door !
He never had a partner, he loved being around women and working men's clubs, one of the boys and having a laugh.
Just watched a programme dedicated to Larry on TV
One hour fifty minutes.. Wish it Went on forever..Wonderful, wonderful man.
Me and mum were on with Larry in 1978 .
Larry and Isla were lovely and I miss my late mum.
RIP Maisie nick named by Larry, mucky Maisie because of a very messy glue game which she had people screaming with laughter.
Oh thank you so much for sharing your beautiful memory x
Thanks for uploading this. I was a kid in the seventies and I watched the ITV3 documentary. I really enjoyed seeing Larry off duty on here, a warm lovely person who truly had to graft his way to the top unlike the overpaid stars today.
He was very handsome, he had lovely eyes and the cheekbones and jaw line of a movie star !!
When I was a very little girl I wanted to marry Larry
Thank you so much for this upload, it's always a delight to see something I've not seen previously about Larry. Just in case people don't know, there are now two books available about Larry, 'Shut that Door' and 'Seems Like a Nice Boy', both well worth getting before they go out of print. Plus, can't wait for the new documentary!
I think that story about being bombed during the war made people of that generation grounded , genuine and gave them a real perspective of what's important in life . ......Being between Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham , our town apparently, took quite a few hits from the Luftwaffe
I had to watch this! I remember watching Larry Grayson on TV when I was a kid and just loved his humour. My family also loved him. Of course, we figured he was Gay but didn’t care. What a great guy.