Before even watching this I thank you. This complicated man was a legend and his delivery of his talented lines was beyond droll. He was a star. Fabulous program, again thank you.
"When I was a child my parents didn't understand me. They were Japanese." I only saw Chic on television just before he died, but I was instantly hooked on the man and his humour. The surreal absurdity of his world made more sense to me than the real world.
Ditto. My Dad would recite entire routines. By the time I actually heard Chic for myself, I knew most of the jokes. But they still made me laugh, just as they do now while I'm watching this brilliant show.
When I was in college in Edinburgh he owned a pub/hotel just down the road from our flat/college and we would go in to see if he was there in the evening. His humour was very dry and an acquired taste but he was truly brilliant and a real gentleman on the couple of occasions I had the very great pleasure and privilege to meet him. His style must have influenced so many of the young comedians who followed him. RIP great man
My favourite Chic Murray joke: I went to my doctor and she said what's the problem. I told her what the problem was and she said, okay, take all your close off. I said, what! Are you not going to take me out to dinner first?
I too remember Chick Murray, his what I considerd his off the wall delivery, it fascinated me and stayed with me throughout my life, thank you for the memories.
Thanks for posting👏Chic was a genius and a total one off, what a talented guy. My parents saw him perform a few times at his hotel in Edinburgh, they said he was brilliant. On a recent trip into Edinburgh, I watched a guy doing a ‘Chic Murray’ act on the High Street, my God this guy was good and the likeness ‘spooky’, not as tall as Chic, but had it off to ‘a tee’. 👍
I used to work in a gentleman's outfitters, and found one of my regular customers was, like me, a fan of Chic Murray. He came in one day and told me he'd just come back from a holiday in Scotland, and had met a fella who looked and sounded just like Chic and had a lovely conversation with him. This was long after Chic had passed away, but my customer was overjoyed he'd met his spitting image!
i once remember Ken Bruce when he was still on Radio 2 and talking about him and he started his time as an apprenticeship in marine engineering at John Kincaid from my own point of view and the book The Chic Murray story foreword by Billy Connolly and all the various quotes from others such as Ronnie Barker Robbie Coltrane Sean Connery Ronnie Corbett Jimmy Tarbuck Bruce Forsyth Eric Sykes i think that BBC One Show should pay tribute to him
It does occur to me that one of the unintentionally comedic things about Chic Murray, is that a lot of modern youngsters will see his name on a video and think "why would someone call themselves Sheek Murray?"
Another coupla gems. “ the taxi pulled up with a jerk. The jerk got out and I got in “. When asked by his Bank for proof of identity, he pulled a wee mirror from his pocket and said “ yes, - that’s me. Think he drank in the Curlers in Byres Rd. I was an apprentice engineer, and when asked where I came from by my journeyman “ I said Byres rd. .” He replied “ fu’ o’ poofs, queers, comic singers, n dramatic actors”. He was not wrong there………..
As proved by some of the comments, his was a polarising style - whimsy with a surreal edge isn't for everyone. Personally, I like it. "The chemist said 'you're due some pills. Shall I put them in a box?' I said 'yes please - it'll save me rolling them all the way home.'" 😄
Remember him saying as he went down to Hillhead subway “ does the next train have a buffet car ? “. The guard, who recognises him, says “ No Mr Murray, it won’t have a buffet car. “ Tell me, if I catch the next one - will IT have a buffet car ?? “. . “ No “ says the guard “ it won’t have a buffet car. “. Chic replied “ I’m going to be starving by the time I get to Merkland St !! “ ( I’m just off to hear the peeing in the pool joke -a la last comment )
I absolutely love it (NOT) when a channel takes clips filmed in 4:3 and widens them out to 16:9. What? You think no-one's going to notice that everyone is suddenly short and fat??
All was fine until Connolly showed his face. He should be banned from ever showing his face, after his remarks when that man was shown on TV being threatened with getting beheaded. If ever he comes on, we always change channels.
You can hear the echoes of Chic in modern 'alternative' comedy. He had such a different outlook on the world. He told my favourite joke, the one about a bar of chocolate.
Before even watching this I thank you. This complicated man was a legend and his delivery of his talented lines was beyond droll. He was a star.
Fabulous program, again thank you.
Englishman speaking here...Chic was a Legend! i laugh whenever i see clips of him. true comedy
Oh thanks for giving us your approval why do you have the need to let's know your nationality . We donk care and its irrelevant
Chic Murray was brilliant.
One of the funniest comedians I’ve ever seen, awesome man. Whenever I hear Ken Bruce being funny I always think of Chic Murray. God bless him.
Did you get a recording of the time you heard Ken Bruce being funny? Just for posterity.
Thanks for posting this. Unique. A shame there's not more footage of him available.
One of his best, I've never forgotten.
Man "Oh. you've fallen?"
Chic "No, I'm trying to break a bar of chocolate in my back pocket." 🤣🤣
My favourite also 🤣
"When I was a child my parents didn't understand me. They were Japanese." I only saw Chic on television just before he died, but I was instantly hooked on the man and his humour. The surreal absurdity of his world made more sense to me than the real world.
Genius thank you for this
My dad's favourite ever comedian. To add context, my dad was Glaswegian born in 1928. And died as long ago as 1975.
My Dad was also a Glaswegian, born in 1928. I think all the men of his generation spent a great deal of time practising their Chic Murray impressions!
My Dad loved Chic Murray..many years ago...a Scottish childhood..wonderful
Ditto. My Dad would recite entire routines. By the time I actually heard Chic for myself, I knew most of the jokes. But they still made me laugh, just as they do now while I'm watching this brilliant show.
When I was in college in Edinburgh he owned a pub/hotel just down the road from our flat/college and we would go in to see if he was there in the evening. His humour was very dry and an acquired taste but he was truly brilliant and a real gentleman on the couple of occasions I had the very great pleasure and privilege to meet him.
His style must have influenced so many of the young comedians who followed him. RIP great man
👏👏
A crying shame that there's not more footage of him. Fantastic comedian.
We didn’t get enough of him down south in England.
Far better than anyone I've seen at Live a the Apollo.
"I went into the room and the curtains were drawn but the furniture was real" loved his style
"The landlady opened the door in her dressing gown. I thought to myself, 'Funny place to have a door'."
My favourite Chic Murray joke: I went to my doctor and she said what's the problem. I told her what the problem was and she said, okay, take all your close off. I said, what! Are you not going to take me out to dinner first?
'a fella stopped me in the street and asked-have you got a light mac ? no,but I've a dark overcoat'
High praise indeed, from Johnny Beattie.
I too remember Chick Murray, his what I considerd his off the wall delivery, it fascinated me and stayed with me throughout my life, thank you for the memories.
Thanks for posting👏Chic was a genius and a total one off, what a talented guy. My parents saw him perform a few times at his hotel in Edinburgh, they said he was brilliant. On a recent trip into Edinburgh, I watched a guy doing a ‘Chic Murray’ act on the High Street, my God this guy was good and the likeness ‘spooky’, not as tall as Chic, but had it off to ‘a tee’. 👍
I used to work in a gentleman's outfitters, and found one of my regular customers was, like me, a fan of Chic Murray. He came in one day and told me he'd just come back from a holiday in Scotland, and had met a fella who looked and sounded just like Chic and had a lovely conversation with him. This was long after Chic had passed away, but my customer was overjoyed he'd met his spitting image!
Great channel Peter Patterson, 🎉Bravo , rich Glesga culture. I’ve Subbed up and will tell all my pals 🎉great library, vital ❤
The best part of my Dad which I inherited was his wicked sense of humour. Chic was my Dad's comic hero. 'nuff said 😂
Chic Murray and Hancock were my favourites. Both sadly missed,
The punch line from the woman with the long nose was :"i wont get electrocuted will l?Not unless you throw your leg over the wire"
"I had an uncle Peggy, he had a wooden leg,,, that wasn't why we called him Peggy".
My Dad loved Chic Murray. Took us to see him when we're on holiday in Wales in 1964.
i once remember Ken Bruce when he was still on Radio 2 and talking about him and he started his time as an apprenticeship in marine engineering at John Kincaid from my own point of view and the book The Chic Murray story foreword by Billy Connolly and all the various quotes from others such as Ronnie Barker Robbie Coltrane Sean Connery Ronnie Corbett Jimmy Tarbuck Bruce Forsyth Eric Sykes i think that BBC One Show should pay tribute to him
Chic fell and women sead did you fall and he sead no i was trying to break a bar of chocolate in my back pocket😂
If I get the opportunity I like to parody his " I see you keep a bee!".LOL :-)
First time hearing Chic, what a great character. Pity he didn't get the worldwide fame he deserved
Love this sense humour.
I had never heard of Chic (despite my age) but he was clearly superb.
It does occur to me that one of the unintentionally comedic things about Chic Murray, is that a lot of modern youngsters will see his name on a video and think "why would someone call themselves Sheek Murray?"
Wonderfully droll Scottish comedian ..together with the indomitable Maisie..his real life wife..and foil😊
Another coupla gems. “ the taxi pulled up with a jerk. The jerk got out and I got in “. When asked by his Bank for proof of identity, he pulled a wee mirror from his pocket and said “ yes, - that’s me. Think he drank in the Curlers in Byres Rd. I was an apprentice engineer, and when asked where I came from by my journeyman “ I said Byres rd. .” He replied “ fu’ o’ poofs, queers, comic singers, n dramatic actors”. He was not wrong there………..
As proved by some of the comments, his was a polarising style - whimsy with a surreal edge isn't for everyone. Personally, I like it.
"The chemist said 'you're due some pills. Shall I put them in a box?' I said 'yes please - it'll save me rolling them all the way home.'" 😄
Chic Murray was one of the funniest men ever and when he was with Maidie they were a great double act.
West coast humour at it's best.
He was a very talented, funny guy, definitely unique, he had that thing that Tommy Cooper and Eric Morecambe possessed, he was born to be a comedian.
What happened to Made?
Very funny man. Sadly missed.
You forgot the peeing in the pool joke!
My step dads uncle 👍
Well ahead of his time and went to soon.
Loved his homour ❤
,loved the famous
You either hated him or loved him he was that kind of person
Remember him saying as he went down to Hillhead subway “ does the next train have a buffet car ? “. The guard, who recognises him, says “ No Mr Murray, it won’t have a buffet car. “ Tell me, if I catch the next one - will IT have a buffet car ?? “. . “ No “ says the guard “ it won’t have a buffet car. “. Chic replied “ I’m going to be starving by the time I get to Merkland St !! “ ( I’m just off to hear the peeing in the pool joke -a la last comment )
Translate,
,please.
Chick Murray and Madie
Who's the guy in the dark suit and tie talking about Chic? He looks like Craig Ferguson's older brother. (UPDATE : ok got it - Johnnie Beattie)
I absolutely love it (NOT) when a channel takes clips filmed in 4:3 and widens them out to 16:9. What? You think no-one's going to notice that everyone is suddenly short and fat??
Subtitles for the deaf please
Don't post here tell TH-cam.
@@irbennett it’s up to the person posting the video
A little by my self 😊
Why are you watching this if you don't like him? Strange!
For us deaf folk subtitles would be good.
ma mammy went tae school wi him
A normal type of wedding a man and a woman 😐
When comedians were funny
All was fine until Connolly showed his face. He should be banned from ever showing his face, after his remarks when that man was shown on TV being threatened with getting beheaded. If ever he comes on, we always change channels.
What a carator worse than Bill e Connelly
That's gibberish. Which you've posted before. Probably many many many many etc. times
Very original.. Very unfunny..
You mean that you don't find it funny? Many people do including me. OK, maybe the jokes aren't as original as your music but they're just as funny
All absolutely ridiculous so called Scottish comedians they were an absolute embarrassment.
Bet your fun at a party.
@@johnfitzpatrick4007 More than you would ever be you knob.
What planet do you live on.
Stanley Baxter was brilliant 👍
@@king77703 Yes he was indeed Sir.
You can hear the echoes of Chic in modern 'alternative' comedy. He had such a different outlook on the world. He told my favourite joke, the one about a bar of chocolate.
Chick Murray...the most unfunny man ever to stand in front of an audience!
Maybe its not your taste but yet lots of people find him very funny. Who is funny, in your opinion? You do have a sense of humour don't you?
Not heard of Chick Murray. You mean he's less funny than you? Impossible.
Hmmmmm just not funny.
Too clever for you I guess.
Who's Hmmmmm.
@@irbennettrejected Bisto ad line
@@TheYorkie72
Haha