Speaking of the circus and the human cannonball... It was the last day of the human cannonball act at the circus yesterday, as he announced his retirement after 15 years. The ringmaster remarked "it won't be easy to replace him, it's very difficult to find one of his calibre." *cue tumbleweed*
Interesting how the American influence was evident early on in the series. Instead of Britain's familiar "We asked 100 people to name..." Bob says, in akin to Richard Dawson, "100 people surveyed, top six answers an the board..."
Bob Monkhouse was brilliant. Did anyone else notice how, when the guy told him he was unemployed Bob quickly made a joke of it as he could see he was embarassed? He was a professional and a gent. Much missed.
Also, I've just realised, is the young woman tagged as Kim a friend or relative? I would be very keen to talk to her. It's for a Channel 4 history programme. All the best! Anna
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Speaking of the circus and the human cannonball...
It was the last day of the human cannonball act at the circus yesterday, as he announced his retirement after 15 years. The ringmaster remarked "it won't be easy to replace him, it's very difficult to find one of his calibre."
*cue tumbleweed*
Interesting how the American influence was evident early on in the series. Instead of Britain's familiar "We asked 100 people to name..." Bob says, in akin to Richard Dawson, "100 people surveyed, top six answers an the board..."
Bob Monkhouse was brilliant. Did anyone else notice how, when the guy told him he was unemployed Bob quickly made a joke of it as he could see he was embarassed? He was a professional and a gent. Much missed.
I looked for that, once you'd commented! Yes, Bob put him at his ease.
He said that during the original run and also when he replaced Ray Combs, albeit a short return (lasting one season).
Yesterday would have been Bob's 84th birthday.
Also, I've just realised, is the young woman tagged as Kim a friend or relative? I would be very keen to talk to her. It's for a Channel 4 history programme. All the best! Anna
SPOILERS!!!! It is family feud in the UK
@antster1983 Soembody's got themselves a Two Ronnies jokebook...
Yes, but they were funny!