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It is only when you hear the likes of Ben Elton, Alexei Sayle and Rik Mayall talking, that you realise how influential Bob Monkhouse was on this new generation of comedians. He revealed that the only difficulty he experienced was with the Essex lot, who he defined as lary lads who came from the scrap-metal belt. He was 75. Veteran comedian Bob Monkhouse told of the devastating effect the death of his youngest son had on him. Comedian Bob Monkhouse dies of cancer at the age of 75. One of the brightest lights just went out on the Christmas tree," he said. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, during the night, he said. He married Jackie, his former secretary in 1973. [citation needed] He came back into fashion during the 1990s, and an appearance on Have I Got News for You helped to restore his popularity.[12]. Bob was given an OBE for services to entertainment in 1993. Born in Beckenham, south London, in June 1928, Monkhouse developed his talent for comedy while a pupil at nearby Dulwich College. One more star has disappeared from the British theatres and TVs. It involved an implant in his stomach and a daily pill which allowed him to keep on working. Monkhouse also appeared in 12 films including Carry On Sergeant. More info. Bob, you will be missed!Simon Botley, Kuching, Malaysia, We'll miss you. Brian L. Potter, CAMBRIDGE, England. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Bob Monkhouse. Monkhouse was said to have been furious by the discovery and stormed out, only to be confronted by Ms Dors. He was the host of television game shows including The Golden Shot, Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes and Wipeout . Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. In 1956, Monkhouse was the host of Do You Trust Your Wife?, the British version of an American game show. Despite his fears about being forgotten, he was branded the unlikely hero of modern comedy in a 2015 Telegraph article because his style is reportedly seen in other comedians. He went on to front Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes, Bob's Full House, Bob Says Opportunity Knocks and, more recently, the National Lottery Draw. In 1979 he starred in US sketch comedy television series Bonkers! Later Monkhouse and Ms Dors had an affair, which sparked fury after it was discovered by her husband Dennis Hamilton. I'm 33 and he's one of the first faces I can remember seeing on the TV as a child. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. ", The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites, Images from the veteran comic's lengthy career, Bob Monkhouse on Museum of Broadcast Communications. God bless you Bob and thanks for the memories. Mike Hayes, Portsmouth, An inspiration to all comics. Having lent Terry Wogan's son a film, Monkhouse was charged with attempting to defraud film distributors of royalties, but after two years the judge decided that there was no case to answer. Monkhouse died in 2003 of prostate cancer. He passed away at home in Bedfordshire on December 29 2003. He had an encyclopaedic capacity for recalling gags and one liners and could play to many different audiences. This I have treasured for 45 years. He recalled: Two quite attractive women in Marie Antoinette-type outfits are coming through a field. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against cancer, said Peter Prichard. Mr Prichard described Monkhouse as "one of the finest men I've ever known". They had three children before they divorced in 1972 and he leaves one daughter, Abigail. He published his first cartoon when he was 12, and sold a joke to his hero, Max Miller, for five shillings when he was 15. Monkhouse died of prostate cancer in 2003. He first appeared on This Is Your Life in 1982 and received a second appearance on the show on 23April 2003, just months before his death. He also received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy from the British Comedy Awards in 1995. In the early 1970s he appeared on BBC Radio in Mostly Monkhouse with Josephine Tewson and David Jason. What's it worth to you?" The British entertainment world is mourning comedian Bob Monkhouse, who has died aged 75. A le g endary drinke r Monkhouse would consume two bottles of wine and half a bottle of whisky a day, including "a large one" before going on stage. "I'm superficial. The star died on 29 December aged 75, at his home in Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, after fighting bone and prostate cancer for more than two years. His true character came out not on the game shows but when on the stage - watch these performances for a taste or real comedy.David, Ashton, England, Thanks for the memory Bob, you will be missed!Jim Poole, Gt Yarmouth. I only 'discovered' his magic some 4 years ago but am so glad I did. I always enjoyed his 'Smooth' act and his (sometimes v. naughty) innuendos. In a poll of fellow comedians and comedy insiders to find the Comedians' Comedian in 2005, Monkhouse was voted among the best 50 comedy acts. One of the nicest people in this business, always found time to stop for a chat. Monkhouse escaped after he kneed Hamilton in the groin and ran away but later admitted that he spent nearly six years fearing repercussions. Part of my childhood has gone and I am very sad.Trev Edwards, Preston, Lancashire, For me, this was the saddest loss of the year. An expert on the history of silent cinema and a film collector, Monkhouse presented Mad Movies in 1966. Monkhouse leaves a daughter, Abigail. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances - Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. [8], Before establishing himself as a successful writer and comedian, Monkhouse appeared on stage in London, first as Aladdin in a stage show of the same name written by S. J. Perelman and Cole Porter and then in the first London production of the musical The Boys from Syracuse (Antipholus of Syracuse) in 1963 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, alongside Ronnie Corbett. How do I choose my approach?". Born in Beckenham, Kent, in June 1928, Monkhouse started out as a comedy writer and rose to become one of the country's top comics with a highly polished on-screen persona that people seemed to either love or hate. In a piece written several years after Monkhouse's death, critic and satirist Michael Deacon suggested that although Monkhouse had feared that his legacy as a comedian would be limited, as many people knew him only from his decades of work as a game-show host, his style of writing and performing could be seen as influencing many contemporary British comedians, such as Jimmy Carr (whose book on comedy The Naked Jape quoted several Monkhouse jokes), Michael McIntyre, Peter Kay, John Bishop, Lee Mack and Tim Vine.[18]. He suffered very badly at times with it but he carried on. [11] Many of the films in his collection were seized and not returned to Monkhouse. [14] Among the audience were a number of British comedians who had been personally invited by Monkhouse, including Reece Shearsmith, Jon Culshaw, David Walliams, Fiona Allen and Mark Steel. [7] He established a comics writing and art partnership with Dulwich schoolmate Denis Gifford and the two formed their own publishing company, Streamline, in the early 1950s. It was my ambition to appear on Wipeout and meet him in person, sadly this can now never be. Every word he spoke was so close to truth and honesty and was glossed with his unique style of wit and humour. You will be sadly missed by the British public. Thoughts are with his family and friends.R McBroom, York, Have childhood memories of the Golden Shot on a Sunday afternoon, and more recently took my Mum to a recording of a Bob Monkhouse show at the BBC, you couldn't have wished for a more quick witted, charming host, was really sad to hear of his passing this morning.Jonty, Watford, Bob - A comic genius, will always remember you with great fondness. The fledgling comedian was soon appearing on radio and TV as "the British Bob Hope, for whom he had originally written jokes. RIP to the Big Man.Sharon, Wales, I'm sad to hear of Bob's untimely death. In the 2010 ITV documentary The Unforgettable Bob Monkhouse, a friend explained that he often complained about there being a whole generation who dont know Im a comedian. 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It's not just film and TV. He ended by saying, "As a comedian, I've died many deaths. I want to die in the saddle. [7] From 1987 to 1989, he hosted three series of the revival of the talent show Opportunity Knocks, which aired as Bob Says Opportunity Knocks. In 1995, he poked fun at his legacy when he told the Independent: What will I leave behind me? Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse died today at his Bedfordshire home, his manager said. Bob Monkhouse was one of the most treasured personalities on British TV for decades. He only got back on terms with his mother after 20 years, shortly before she died. Indeed, when Goodwin broke up the partnership in 1962, it was to work for Hope.[11]. During the confrontation, he allegedly held a cut-throat razor to the comedians face and told him: Im going to slit your eyeballs!. for his slickness and accused of insincerity. The star, one of the UK's best known entertainers, battled prostate and bone cancer for more than two years. A Bob Monkhouse impersonator is so good fans keep thinking the comedy legend is still alive. Prince Harry 'hated woke nonsense' and 'made jokes we are no longer allowed to make' before meeting Meghan, Charles felt he had to act as king rather than as a father: REBECCA ENGLISH reveals why Charles backed moves Don't just stick to the Malbec! Died December 29, 2003 (75) Add to list Awards 2 wins Photos Known for Dentist in the Chair 5.0 Writer 1960 Carry on Sergeant 6.3 Charlie Sage 1958 The Big Noise TV Series Writer 1964 6 eps Dentist on the Job 5.2 Writer 1961 Credits Edit Writer27 Actor32 Music Department1 Additional Crew1 Self135 Mr Prichard said he was "choked" to deliver "the very, very sad news". What a sad loss. UK Edition Asia Edition Edicin en Espaol. He will never be forgotten.Luke Cumiskey, La Paz, Bolivia, In my early days of watching TV, I always thought of Bob Monkhouse as being a product of my parents' generation, harking back to the Musical Hall and old style cabaret days. The ad, made with the blessing of his widow, blends footage of Monkhouse with that of a body double then adds CGI manipulation of his face to match what is being spoken by a sound-alike. He then moved to ITV to front two more game shows, Bob's Your Uncle and The $64,000 Question, neither of which was a popular success. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances, Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. The TV career of one of Britain's bestloved entertainers began in 1947, when he appeared with comic partner Denis Goodwin. His TV debut was in the 1950s comedy show Fast And Loose and by 1960 he was host of the British version of Candid Camera. I remember some of his shows vividly, and it's a shame that yet another member of the old school of comedy is now gone. There are many incredible finds, and the event [is] an exciting time for all concerned.". And during the later years of his career when most performers slow down that was pretty much the case due to his regular National Lottery hosting job. Other presenting jobs in the 1960s included Candid Camera and Sunday Night at the London Palladium. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I have to announce the death of Bob Monkhouse OBE. Around 1969 he was a partner, with Malcolm Mitchell, in the Mitchell Monkhouse Agency. Remarkably, he featured in an advert concerning prostate cancer over three years. "He was a total professional and one of the funniest men in the world," he said. God bless his daughter and wife.David Murphy, England, Bob was a class act, his style, his charm and his amazing quick wit will be sadly missed. He worked with many l e g e n d a r y names in sh owb u s i --ness, including-Tommy Cooper, Benny Hill and Frankie Howerd. By the time he left Dulwich College at 17 he had a thriving cottage industry as a gagwriter, cartoonist and purveyor of pulp fiction. There will never be another like him. Yet, in 2007, he made a "comeback", appearing in a new TV campaign advertising a prostate cancer charity. I had the chance to see him in concert in the early '90s and it was only then that I realised exactly how funny this man was. Born in Beckenham, Kent, in June 1928, Monkhouse started out as a comedy writer and rose to become one of the country's top comics with a highly polished on-screen persona that people seemed to either love or hate. Bob Monkhouse passed away due to prostrate cancer. Monkhouse was reported to have let out one of his staccato laughs as he explained the scene. And at the same time, for five years from 1998, he also presented popular game show Wipeout. RIP sir.Tony Wallace, Nottingham, As a professional musician, I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Bob on several occasions. He was so jovial & kind to me. Among them were many treasures which had previously been believed to be lost to the nation. After a difficult life with the death of both of his sons, his own demise is a terrible loss and commiserations should be extended to his family. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. He always made you laugh and was such a professional. By Neil Wilkes. He was a great entertainer. Monkhouse lived in a house called "Claridges" in Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, and had a flat in London and a holiday home in Barbados. Bob: Great Comedian Great mind, great man. Bob died peacefully in his sleep this morning at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.". On one occasion the guest was the comedian Pamela Stephenson, who, after prior arrangement with the show's producer, appeared in a series of fake plaster casts, apparently the result of accidents whilst at home. Mr Prichard said he was "choked" to deliver "the very, very sad news". And as well as fronting the likes of The Golden Shot,Family Fortunes,Opportunity Knocks, Bobs Full House, Celebrity SquaresandWipeout, he also acted and hosted on the radio. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died after a long battle with prostate cancer. A sad loss.Robert Nisbet, Los Angeles, USA, A legend of a man, who will be sorely missed.Stuart, Norwich, Bob Monkhouse - despite his detractors in the more 'avant-garde' comedy streams should be remembered as someone who in his self-deprecating perma-tan way was always able to make an audience laugh. [4][5] In a 2015 documentary, it was revealed that Monkhouse and his older brother suffered from physical and verbal abuse by their mother. He wrote, produced, financed and syndicated the show worldwide. The late comedian was among Britains top entertainers and is believed to have inspired contemporary funnymen including Jimmy Carr, Michael McIntyre and Peter Kay. On 12 June 2007, Monkhouse posthumously appeared on British TV in an advertisement promoting awareness of prostate cancer for Male Cancer Awareness Week. He learned Yiddish to get Jewish function bookings and joined all three political parties to get their bookings. Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. 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But those gentlemen aside there are quite a number of people who are difficult to get on with because they haven't cracked it.. Monkhouse then returned to quizzes, taking over hosting duties on Wipeout from Paul Daniels when its studio recordings moved from London to Manchester and the show moved from primetime to daytime. A Great Entertainer His two sons both died in tragic circumstances, Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. 29/12/2003 One of the country's best-loved comedians, Bob Monkhouse, has died today after a two-year battle with cancer. During the interview she produced a handgun and fired it on several occasions, destroying a plant pot on the set and a series of lights in the studio roof. Showbusiness agent. They were returned after 18 months,[10] but the thief, although arrested, was never charged. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse died today at his Bedfordshire home, his manager said. John Walker, Walsall, England, He was a very good comedian but I think Bob Monkhouse will be best remembered for his work as a TV presenter I'm only old enough to remember the repeats of Bob's Full House onwards, and from there shows like The $64,000 Question, the updated version of Celebrity Squares, the National Lottery and of course, Wipeout. He was often self-deprecating and admitted he was not an original comic genius. It is very, very sad news.". It's a little one-reeler, French, and made, I should think, sometime in the Twenties.. He said: "The publicity shots I've done look pretty . Contents 1 Early life and career 2 Writing and acting success 3 Stand-up comedy 4 Game shows 5 Chat show Bob Monkhouse's Comedy Heroes: Directed by Willy Smax. The marriage ended after 18 years after they had three children - Abigail, Gary and Simon. I had seen his show the previous evening and he was brilliant. "[22], Throughout his career Monkhouse had jotted down jokes, odd facts, one-liners, sketches and ideas in a series of leather-bound books, which he took with him to every television, radio, stage and nightclub appearance he made. She told him: Some people absolutely adore putting on a show, they come back to my parties just to do that.. Entdecke Bob Monkhouse Bulmers zum Selbermachen Comedians Kit Vinyl EP Single 33 13 1/min - Werbeaktion in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! His death has come to a very big shock to me and I will miss him very much. JUST IN:The man with a million jokes: Bob Monkhouse's legacy examined. "He was respected by all the other comedians because he was dedicated to his craft - he never stopped making people laugh," Mr Prichard said. I wouldn't know what to do if I retired anyway.". ob Monkhouse, the king of television comedy, died today after a long battle against cancer. His posthumous appearance involved computer animation and a voiceover from another actor. He was 75. Monkhouse married his secretary Jackie in 1972. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. Monkhouse was married twice, firstly to Elizabeth Thompson on 5 November 1949. Last May he was deeply affected by the death of his son Simon from a. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died at his Bedfordshire home aged 75. The format of the interviews varied between "true" chat and analysis of comedy to scripted routines in which Monkhouse would willingly play the role of the guest's stooge, as he did with Bob Hope.[11]. Basically my prostate exploded like a firework and distributed the Taliban throughout my system. I nervously approached him and immediately could sense the warmth and sincerity of this man. In his later years, Monkhouse was probably better known for hosting television quiz shows than for being a comedian. A great comedian and a superb 'ad-libber'. Mr Monkhouse had a long and successful career in showbusiness and had hosted hundreds of television shows. He gave me a guided tour of his car and let me take his photo alongside it. His loss is like losing a beloved family member. Monkhouse was an avid campaigner for the disabled. He was also such a great stand up comedian in all my 40 years of life never did I here Bob repeat a gag. The veteran comedian, whose showbusiness career spanned more than half a century, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in September 2001. He became much in demand as an after-dinner speaker and wrote a book about the subject, Just Say a Few Words (Lennard Publishing, 1988, 1999). Bob Monkhouse. Our thoughts and prayers are with his . The comic also suffered a setback in his fight against illhealth when he broke a collarbone in a fall in October. before walking away from his grave and disappearing. Speaking of his own sense of loss, Mr Prichard said: "I knew it was coming, but when you get the news you realise we have lost one of the greatest comics that England has ever produced.". View Source Share Save to Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Mr Prichard said Monkhouse was still working six weeks before his death, despite being in a great deal of pain. Rest in Peace you dear sweet man. In the 1970s, a daily newspaper conducted a poll in which the stand-up comic and game-show host Bob Monkhouse, who has died from cancer aged 75, emerged as the third most popular performer on. Monkhouse was born on 1 June 1928[1] at 168 Bromley Road, Beckenham, Kent, the son of chartered accountant Wilfred Adrian Monkhouse (18941957)[2][3] and Dorothy Muriel Monkhouse (ne Hansard, 18951971). But when did the TV star leave us? Opportunity Knocks (1956), The National Lottery (1994), and many others. Suddenly I was in fashion again and reaching new people. He got them back a year later. A Man Already Greatly Missed. He was also at the helm when infamously, on 30 November 1996, the lottery machine failed live on air, causing the draw to be delayed by 50 minutes until after that night's episode of Casualty aired. I once met Bob in 1959, when I was a young boy. Despite being plagued by self-doubt, the late stars talent is best illustrated through his writing talent. It was catalogued and restored to digital formats for a major event at British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) on 24 October 2009. Not only has Bob died today, but a huge chunk of showbusiness has too. My thoughts are with his family and friends.Dominic Hill, Burnham, It was with great sadness I read of the death of Bob Monkhouse. This film collection was the cause of a court case at the Old Bailey in 1979. A day is wasted for me if I haven't done something even mildly creative.". His other son, Simon, a stand-up poet, from whom he had been estranged for 13 years, died aged 46 from a heroin overdose in a hotel in northern Thailand in April 2001.[4][20]. One of his biggest successes was The Golden Shot from July 1967 until January 1972 and again from July 1974 to April 1975. [23], Monkhouse was a vocal supporter of the Conservative Party for some years. Monkhouse also appeared in 12 films including Carry On Sergeant. Decca Record Company Limited, 1963. Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think of this story. She was his secretary and they married in 1973 after he split from first wife Elizabeth. The former Family Fortunes host died in his sleep in the early hours at home in the village of Eggington, Bedfordshire, where he lived with his second wife Jackie. The show was broadcast by the BBC in 2016 and again in November 2019 and April 2020. [4][10] In addition, they were gag writers for American comedians including Bob Hope, supplying jokes for British tours. Monkhouse, an acknowledged expert on the early cinema, lived in a 16th century farmhouse. The show featured clips from comic silent films, many from his own private collection, some of which he had helped to recover and restore. Though not a great fan, you always brightened up the TV screen whenever you appeared on it. Audiences regularly topped 15 million. ", His autobiography, Crying With Laughter, rejuvenated his career in 1993. After national service in the RAF, he conned his way into the BBC - by duping an Army psychiatrist into signing a letter requesting an audition, on the grounds that it would be the only cure for Corporal Monkhouse's delusional psychosis. [7], Monkhouse completed his National service with the Royal Air Force in 1948. He also acted in the Carry On films. [6][bettersourceneeded] While still at school, Monkhouse wrote for The Beano and The Dandy and drew for other comics including Hotspur, Wizard and Adventure. After his film collection was returned, Monkhouse confessed that the suspicions werent completely unfounded as he did own one blue movie. Monkhouse hosted Wipeout from 1998 until a few months before his death in 2003. Our thoughts are particularly with his wife Jackie and daughter Abigail at this very sad time. 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Monkhouse was allegedly lured into a bedroom by a very attractive and comely young dancer, according to a 2014 Flashbak article. The star, who died from prostate cancer aged 75 in 2003, is to appear in a campaign about the disease that killed him.The ad-makers have taken archive footag. Monkhouse leaves a daughter, Abigail. Mr Prichard said the comedian's wife, Jackie, called him shortly after 5am with the news. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The funeral of the comedian Bob Monkhouse has been held at Amersham Crematorium in Buckinghamshire. What are some of his most memorable career moments? He always had so many original one line jokes! Chris Barnett, Eastbourne, His appearance on television brought joy into my life for many years. Television game shows including the Golden Shot, Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes and Wipeout Policy terms. Affair, which sparked fury after it was discovered by her husband Dennis.... 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