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#1 2012-06-12 09:26:30
- Kingston1an
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The secret life of Bob Monkhouse
Fascinating programme BBC4 about the comic/game show host.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceWr4dTpoNk
He was a bit like Marmite. You either liked him or hated him. I always thought he was a hoho.
However, he almost managed to pull off the trick of becoming a 'National Treasure' before he died. I will admit he knew his old movies and silent films. He also worked hard at the comedy with his joke collections. Trouble was I would always prefer to see someone else doing his material. Too slick and oleaginous. Insincerity personified.
Anyway this programme documents his wardrobe (from 47 minutes) which includes many of the worst excesses of the 70s and some very dodgy haircuts.
His tailor was on the programme
http://www.sousterandhicks.com/about.php
Last edited by Kingston1an (2012-06-12 09:32:36)
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#2 2012-06-13 14:21:14
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Re: The secret life of Bob Monkhouse
Contrary to lies of FNB and Woofboxer, I (and most of the other "Buff Bastards") have been banned from posting on this forum. There are only a few posters left so don't waste your time on here. This forum is dead and nobody cares.
#3 2012-06-13 15:22:31
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Re: The secret life of Bob Monkhouse
That was quite interesting. Will be even more interesting when you can watch those old comedy shows he saved.
#4 2012-06-14 00:18:26
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Re: The secret life of Bob Monkhouse
I'm a Bob Monkhouse fan and I remember being shocked to find he was in with the Tories, but he had the patter and a slick delivery that puts the latest batch of comedians to shame. He was one of the last all round entertainers from the old school and he liked his whisky too.
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#5 2012-06-14 04:17:10
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Re: The secret life of Bob Monkhouse
You would be surprised by the celebrities who attend private fundraising events for Tory donors. Some give the impression that they are Labour or Liberal supporters but are, in fact, closet Conservatives.
Contrary to lies of FNB and Woofboxer, I (and most of the other "Buff Bastards") have been banned from posting on this forum. There are only a few posters left so don't waste your time on here. This forum is dead and nobody cares.
#6 2012-06-14 16:02:21
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Re: The secret life of Bob Monkhouse
"The less taste a person has in dress, the more obstinate he always seems to be. It is a great pity. Because he will never be a success as it" - Jerome K Jerome http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVHUA4dZI0o&feature=related