Comedy sketch shows are pretty much the rage these days. But the pioneer as far as British TV was concerned was almost certainly Dick Emery. His show ran throughout the 60's and 70's in prime time slots, largely on BBC and at the very end ITV. Emery was a brilliant character actor and produced some highly memorable and funny figures, such as Gaylord (the Bovver Boy), Clarence (Honky Tonk), Hettie, Mandy (Ooh you are awful) and the toothy vicar. These hugely ridiculous people appeared weekly, with others, creating many famous catchphrases for the British public to adopt.The show was snappy, full of innuendo, and a right good laugh. The format of this kind of show has been used many times since, notably by Kenny Everett, Harry Enfield and Catherine Tate. But the master remains Dick Emery, shown here in this clip at his very best.
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Thank you so much for posting this Bring Me Sunshine,I used to love watching Dick Emery on TV,he was a very funny,talented man with a cheeky grin and a wicked sense of humour,I love all comedy but IMO you can't beat the Brits for real honest to goodness laughs,there is so much wonderful,funny British comedy out there that we will always have something to make us smile.
Thanks again for posting this,well done,and please don't think that nobody else is interested in your blog,because I certainly am.
Regards
Nigel
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