The show lasted three series and showcased comedians of many generations. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse died today at his Bedfordshire home, his manager said. "[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. Monkhouse's final stand-up show was performed at the Albany Comedy Club in London on 25 August 2003,[13] four months before his death. [citation needed]. In July 1995 two were stolen, and Monkhouse offered a 15,000 reward. [7], Monkhouse completed his National service with the Royal Air Force in 1948. In 1978 the police raided his Hertfordshire home and seized his collection of 16mm films. He wrote, produced, financed and syndicated the show worldwide. You must be at least 18 years old to create an account, Must be at least 6 characters, include an upper and lower case character and a number, I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from Evening Standard. Thanks for the memories Bob, your wit and devilment was a wonderful gift you shared with all. He was 75. Contents 1 Early life and career 2 Writing and acting success 3 Stand-up comedy 4 Game shows 5 Chat show Monkhouse was an avid campaigner for the disabled. Ever the showman, he continued to work on a new series of the popular daytime quiz Wipeout, as well as a number of one-off shows. He fell out with his parents over his marriage to first wife Elizabeth when he was 20, never making up with his father. British comedian Bob Monkhouse, who wrote jokes for Bob Hope and Frank Sinatra in a 50-year showbusiness career, died on Monday aged 75, his manager said. After his death, tributes were paid by many figures in the world of entertainment. He starred in Dentist in the Chair (1960) and Dentist on the Job (1961), later regretting not choosing the Carry Ons over the dental comedies. My best wishes go to his family & friends.Stephen, St Erth, Cornwall, One word.LEGEND!! By Neil Wilkes. Monkhouse lived in a house called "Claridges" in Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, and had a flat in London and a holiday home in Barbados. His loss is like losing a beloved family member. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against cancer, said Peter Prichard. The Independent reported that many assumed he was hoarding porn after the bust but later it was revealed that wasnt the case. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I . Hilary, Guildford, UK, Witty, funny and as sharp as a razor. The critics used to pan him as appearing insincere yet very few tried to meet him or get to know him. He will always be near the top of my fave comedians and famous people list. 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. He was 75. His knowledge and skill in comedy were without parallel. You were one of the best.Haydn Jones, Prestatyn, Denbighshire. 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. He was diagnosed with the condition in September 2001. In the last programme Bob Monkhouse ever worked on before he died he picked all his favourite comedy clips from his lifetime. [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. Showbusiness agent. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, during the night, he said. ob Monkhouse, the king of television comedy, died today after a long battle against cancer. Though not a great fan, you always brightened up the TV screen whenever you appeared on it. Bob Monkhouse's Comedy Heroes: Directed by Willy Smax. I want to die in the saddle. The controversial US oil plan explained, Watch: Moment teenager smashes into lorry during 100mph police chase. He ended by saying, "As a comedian, I've died many deaths. [25] Using computer animation techniques and a sound-alike actor, Monkhouse was seen in a graveyard next to his own grave (though in reality he was cremated) talking about the disease seriously, interspersed with humorous asides to another camera ("What killed me kills one man per hour in Britain. Monkhouse also appeared in 12 films including Carry On Sergeant. [9], Monkhouse began his adult career as a scriptwriter for radio comedy in partnership with Denis Goodwin, a fellow Old Alleynian with whom he also compred Smash Hits on Radio Luxembourg. The comedian said: I got it when I was 18 or 19. And at the same time, for five years from 1998, he also presented popular game show Wipeout. My thoughts are with his widow and daughter. The veteran comedian, whose showbusiness career spanned more than half a century, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in September 2001. He was 75. It was my ambition to appear on Wipeout and meet him in person, sadly this can now never be. 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. First and foremost, however, Bobs career hinged on his comedic excellence. 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"He was the doyen of English comedy accepted by the fans and by other performers as one of the greats. Chris Perry, of Kaleidoscope and Kaleidoscope Publishing, said: "We are painstakingly transferring the important contents of the video tapes and restoring radio shows. In the early 1970s he appeared on BBC Radio in Mostly Monkhouse with Josephine Tewson and David Jason. Remarkably, he featured in an advert concerning prostate cancer over three years. 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. Some of his older work like The Golden Shot and Family Fortunes have been kept alive through satellite TV and archive shows, and they will forever remain classics - a measure of how talented a host he was.John, Scotland, If it were possible to study for a Phd in Comedy - Bob Monkhouse should have been awarded an honorary doctorate. Despite being plagued by self-doubt, the late stars talent is best illustrated through his writing talent. In 1993, Monkhouse, who lived in Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, was awarded the OBE. He gave me a guided tour of his car and let me take his photo alongside it. Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. He was a great entertainer. Healthy mother-of-two, 32, collapsed and died from brain bleed while she led fitness bounce class. RIP sir.Tony Wallace, Nottingham, As a professional musician, I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Bob on several occasions. Bob was given an OBE for services to entertainment in 1993. 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. [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. Monkhouse once said: "I'll never stop working. As an actor, his credits included Carry On Sergeant and Thunderbirds Are Go! Craig Warner, Hayden, Idaho, USA, I grew up in the 80s with Bob constantly on the TV. In March, he received a five-minute standing ovation from fellow entertainers at an awards show and BBC1 screened a special on his 56-year TV career in October. Read a selection of your e-mails below. The veteran star recalled the strained relationship he had with his son Simon, 46 - who died . This I have treasured for 45 years. Our thoughts and prayers are with his . David Ismay, a friend of Monkhouse, said the family would not be releasing any details about Friday's service. A Bob Monkhouse impersonator is so good fans keep thinking the comedy legend is still alive. In 1995, he poked fun at his legacy when he told the Independent: What will I leave behind me? By the time he left Dulwich College at 17 he had a thriving cottage industry as a gagwriter, cartoonist and purveyor of pulp fiction. !Martin, Hebburn, Tyne & Wear, Thanks Bob for having entertained us with your clean sense of humour and sharp wit you will be sadly missed.Baber, London, England, A true professional and a charming man whose humour managed to connect generations. [26][27] Money raised went to the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation.[28]. [4] His public profile growing, Monkhouse also began appearing in comedy films, including the first of the Carry On film series, Carry On Sergeant, in 1958. He went on to front Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes, Bob's Full House, Bob Says Opportunity Knocks and, more recently, the National Lottery Draw. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against. Monkhouse had an elder brother, John, who was born in 1922. He explained that he found it difficult to know how to react to their jibes without seeming pompous because he had been around for so long. The show featured clips from comic silent films, many from his own private collection, some of which he had helped to recover and restore. Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. I first caught sight of him in the morning as I was entering the hotel to book in with my party. "I saw a specialist who asked me 'Are you familiar with the phrase faecal impaction?' 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. [4][10] In addition, they were gag writers for American comedians including Bob Hope, supplying jokes for British tours. He also became a favourite with impressionists, and, as his comedy style fell out of favour in the 1980s, he was mocked[who?] Monkhouse died in 2003 of prostate cancer. before walking away from his grave and disappearing. [17], In 1995 the British Comedy Awards gave him its Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy, and eight years later, a few weeks before he died, the Television and Radio Industries Club awarded him a Special Award for Outstanding Contribution to Broadcasting. Monkhouse was married twice, firstly to Elizabeth Thompson on 5 November 1949. 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. [10] His tenure ended with allegations, which he denied, that he had taken bribes to include branded goods on the programme as advertisements. US Edition Change. Mr Prichard said he was "choked" to deliver "the very, very sad news". 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. This film collection was the cause of a court case at the Old Bailey in 1979. 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. Despite his on-screen success, his life was dogged by personal tragedy. He passed away at home in Bedfordshire on December 29 2003. Famed for his quick wit and ready oneliners, Monkhouse became one of Britain's highest-paid TV stars, and was awarded the OBE in 1993 for his services to showbusiness. 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). Mr Prichard, of International Artists Ltd, said Monkhouse's wife Jackie called him shortly after 5am with the news that he had lost his battle with prostate cancer. Among them were many treasures which had previously been believed to be lost to the nation. But when did the TV star leave us? 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. He was the guv'nor," said Mr Prichard. 29/12/2003 One of the country's best-loved comedians, Bob Monkhouse, has died today after a two-year battle with cancer. The comedian, entertainer and game show host was the king of light entertainment on BBC and ITV for many viewers. He was the host of television game shows including The Golden Shot, Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes and Wipeout . LK 4564. There will never be another like him. Robert Alan Monkhouse OBE (1 June 1928 29 December 2003) was an English comedian, writer and actor. Monkhouse leaves a daughter, Abigail. He asked me to go up on the stage & presented me with a beautiful basket of flowers and got everyone to sing happy birthday. I'm 33 and he's one of the first faces I can remember seeing on the TV as a child. A genuinely funny man has left us.Paul Curran, Lowestoft, A true gentleman, a true comedian, a true workaholic and now a legend. The governor has left us with legacy of comic treasures. 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]. 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. Comedian Bob Monkhouse dies of cancer at the age of 75. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. 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). Today is the 17th anniversary of Bob Monkhouses death. Brian Wickings, Worthing, England, I have grown up watching Bob Monkhouse, and he will be sorely missed, he was a legend in his own right and although I may only be 23 myself, my friends and I agree that this comedy genius will be remembered and praised for years to come such as the likes of Bob Hope and Morecambe and Wise. Monkhouse married his secretary Jackie in 1972. Last May he was deeply affected by the death of his son Simon from a. He will be greatly missed. Amongst shows rediscovered were many featuring Monkhouse himself, including The Flip Side, a 1966 play in which he starred as a television DJ with his own late-night show, and the 195758 series of his comedy My Pal Bob, including an episode in which he is suspected of an extramarital affair. The couple separated in 1967[19] and divorced in 1972. I will miss him so much and feel very deeply for his family as I have just lost my mother to cancer. Shine on. What are some of his most memorable career moments? UK Edition Asia Edition Edicin en Espaol. This talent was used in Bob Monkhouse On the Spot, a return to pure television comedy, in which audience members suggested topics and Monkhouse came up with a routine. Monkhouse died in 2003 of prostate cancer. Later Monkhouse and Ms Dors had an affair, which sparked fury after it was discovered by her husband Dennis Hamilton. 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 once said: "I'll never stop working. EXCLUSIVE: Lanzarote sticks to its guns and insists it WILL limit tourists and move away from relying on Jeremy Clarkson DENIES he has been sacked as Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? Monkhouse, who lives in a Tudor farmhouse in Bedfordshire, has also suffered encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain. She was his secretary and they married in 1973 after he split from first wife Elizabeth. One more star has disappeared from the British theatres and TVs. He went on to host more than 30 quiz shows on British television. In his later years, Monkhouse was probably better known for hosting television quiz shows than for being a comedian. They had three children before they divorced in 1972 and he leaves one daughter, Abigail. Bob died peacefully in his sleep at his home after a lengthy battle with 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. A day is wasted for me if I haven't done something even mildly creative.". Monkhouse, a self-professed cinephile, had a projection booth and an eight-foot-wide screen that descended from the ceiling. Monkhouse died aged 75 after being one of Britain's top comedians for more than four decades. Prepare for peak pothole season! Bob Monkhouse: Master of Laughter airs at 9pm tonight on Channel 5. His eldest son, Gary Alan, who had cerebral palsy, lived at Naish farm house, a residential home for the disabled in Christchurch Road, New Milton, Hampshire. Simon fell out with his father and died of a heroin overdose in a Thai guest house in 2001. She then presented a rocket launcher which she promptly 'fired', destroying a camera. Bob Monkhouse passed away due to prostrate cancer. He is an example to us all.John Bartram, Margate, Sad news - especially at this time of year. 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. It was claimed that Carrs one-liners were very similar to those of Monkhouse due to their brevity, their punchiness [and] their verbal economy. [11] He returned in 1974 after subsequent presenters and comedians Norman Vaughan and Charlie Williams were found wanting.[11]. In 1956, Monkhouse was the host of Do You Trust Your Wife?, the British version of an American game show. When do the clocks change in 2023? They don't make them like Bob any more! His two sons both died in tragic circumstances, Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. Bob Monkhouse passed away due to prostrate cancer. for his slickness and accused of insincerity. Never short of a joke or quip. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against cancer, said his manager Peter Prichard. The star, one of the UK's best known entertainers, battled prostate and bone cancer for more than two years. 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. My thoughts are with his family and friends.Dominic Hill, Burnham, It was with great sadness I read of the death of Bob Monkhouse. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died after a long battle with prostate cancer. He spent 50 years in television, hosting TV game shows such as Family Fortunes and appearing in 12 films. I want to die in the saddle. The gun, launcher and camera were props. READ MORE: America's Got Talent star Scott Alexander dies after suffering sudden stroke. [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. Monkhouse considered himself lucky when he reflected on his near-five decades in show business. The late comedian was among Britains top entertainers and is believed to have inspired contemporary funnymen including Jimmy Carr, Michael McIntyre and Peter Kay. That's even more than my wife's cooking."). Mr Prichard described Monkhouse as "one of the finest men I've ever known". God Bless You BOB! 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! ", After vowing not to let illness halt his career, he said last year: "I've responded to treatment incredibly well. His manager, Peter Prichard, said the entertainer died peacefully at his. "Anyone who understood comedy loved Bob. Bob Monkhouse: Master Of Laughter airs on Channel 5 tonight Tuesday, December 29 at 9pm. Further scandal emerged in Monkhouses later years when he published his autobiography Crying With Laughter in 1993. Read more: Gemma Arterton in Black Narcissus: Bond girls raunchiest roles as nun drama gets sexy. 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. Too ill to contribute the programme instead featured narration and contributions from fellow professionals. His second marriage, to Jacqueline Harding, lasted until his death. I always enjoyed his 'Smooth' act and his (sometimes v. naughty) innuendos. he was 20, which caused a rift with his parents. 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. A Great Legacy It involved an implant in his stomach and a daily pill which allowed him to keep on working. This was broadcast live for 52 weeks a year and drew up to 17 million viewers. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, during the night, he said. Chris Hankins, Pontypool, Gwent, S. Wales, What a sad loss. He was 75. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I have to announce the death of Bob Monkhouse OBE. [16] The archive consisted of 36,000 videotapes, going back to when Monkhouse first bought a home video recorder in 1966. Among other writing, Monkhouse wrote more than 100 Harlem Hotspots erotic novelettes. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse died today at his Bedfordshire home, his manager said. 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. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Mr Prichard described Monkhouse as "one of the finest men I've ever known. [11], Monkhouse was diagnosed with prostate cancer in September 2001, and he died from this illness at his home on 29 December 2003. My recovery has been dramatic and I'm ready to go back to work.". Bob Monkhouse dies King of Comedy loses battle with cancer (December 2003) This site closed in March 2021 and is now a read-only archive Previous . God bless you Bob and thanks for the memories. 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. Rob Hall, Manchester, He always gave fantastically crisp and sharp responses on any topic. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances - Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. He was 75. A great comedian and a superb 'ad-libber'. I know no one else like him and will probably never find another. Bless you, Bob.John, South Wales, Fifteen years ago I met Bob in person in a hotel in Stoke-on-Trent. 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