Des O'Connor joins Eric & Ernie (again)

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  • Опубликовано: 2 дек 2008
  • From the 1979 Christmas Special which had David Frost talking to Eric & Ernie about their lives and careers, this is the section when they were joined by Des O'Connor.
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  • @jackpayne5101
    @jackpayne5101 5 месяцев назад +38

    When a reporter phoned Des up to say that Eric had died Des burst into tears. God Bless All of them ❤

  • @HalStargazer
    @HalStargazer 4 года назад +143

    christmas has never been the same without eric & ernie

  • @Aerojet01
    @Aerojet01 3 года назад +299

    Des was always a good sport. He never took himself seriously. The world has lost a decent human being. RIP.

    • @lesleycunningham8094
      @lesleycunningham8094 3 года назад +18

      I miss old time comedy unlike todays lot who try hard but know the old stuff is much better . The problem today is there is too much pc . It ruins traditional humour .

    • @willielarsson9651
      @willielarsson9651 3 года назад +4

      100%

    • @Aerojet01
      @Aerojet01 3 года назад +7

      @@lesleycunningham8094 I agree. The problem nowadays people take themselves far too seriously and are easily offended. For example, a Canadian comedian Mike Ward was ordered to pay $42,000 because he insulted a child singer Jérémy Gabriel who happened to have a disability. The ruling was passed down by the Quebec Human Rights Tribunal. It's not really my taste in humour, but I thought it was a bit harsh treating someone like they're a war criminal over a misplaced joke. Ward has also been ordered to pay $5,000 in moral damages and $2,000 in punitive damages to Jérémy's mother, Sylvie Gabriel. Don't get me wrong, harnessing someone at work or in the playground through humorous insults is unacceptable, but Satire is completely different. Overall, I think we should teach people how not to be offended.

  • @trevorgrafflin5928
    @trevorgrafflin5928 Год назад +57

    As a young lad at the time, I could not wait for the Christmas Special from these two. Thier show in general was brilliant. Why cant there be funny people like this today, solid funny family show. The two Ronnies was also amazing.

  • @louiserobinson410
    @louiserobinson410 Год назад +95

    Eric never stopped joking while he was in the cardiac unit. As a young student nurse I served him a cup of tea. He was getting fellow heart attack patients to read through the scripts with him, while they were all sat up in their beds and wired to monitors

    • @ead9726
      @ead9726 6 месяцев назад +10

      Oh bless him☺️, I bet their BP would all be up with the laughter. Yes, he seemed a down to earth man, bless him, and Ernie.

    • @Cyndithia68
      @Cyndithia68 5 месяцев назад +10

      Oh wow such a memory.

    • @jon-francis9289
      @jon-francis9289 4 месяца назад +6

      Laughter. The best medicine there is. It must have been a riot giving him a bed bath.

    • @Teach.Experience.Dance-Vicky
      @Teach.Experience.Dance-Vicky 4 месяца назад +7

      What a legend

  • @jh230377
    @jh230377 3 года назад +72

    RIP Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise and Des O’Connor. Also Sir David Frost. All TV Legends!! 👍

  • @sharona1981
    @sharona1981 3 года назад +177

    Only real friends could muck about and take the mickey out of each other like this. RIP Eric, Ernie and Des.

    • @Nickmariners
      @Nickmariners 3 года назад +13

      ...and Sir David Frost

    • @sharona1981
      @sharona1981 3 года назад +7

      @@Nickmariners Of course, sorry. RIP all of them.

    • @johnglen2841
      @johnglen2841 3 года назад +14

      Its rubbish getting older, losing all your childhood favourites from TV and films. Such is life I suppose.

    • @sharona1981
      @sharona1981 3 года назад +7

      @@johnglen2841 All too true John. It is sad.

  • @Britkyiv
    @Britkyiv 3 года назад +253

    A true entertainer than never needed to use bad language. RIP Des O'Connor.

    • @stevelewis2378
      @stevelewis2378 3 года назад +3

      In 1970 or 1971, my mother went with a small group of friends to London to see Des at the Palladium. After the show, they went to the stage door hoping to see him and ask for his autograph. When he appeared, they politely asked for his autograph. His reply was "F Off", then he got into a waiting car and was driven off. My mother and her friends were just ordinary middle-aged women who were fans of Des. They weren't after that.

    • @jacquiluke331
      @jacquiluke331 3 года назад +1

      I live in Australia these days but have just watched Des with Eric and Ernie.Thanks for the memories.Jacqui.

    • @soeffingwhat
      @soeffingwhat 3 года назад +1

      @@stevelewis2378 Really?

    • @stevelewis2378
      @stevelewis2378 3 года назад +1

      @@soeffingwhat Yes, totally true.

    • @oldskoolfool141
      @oldskoolfool141 3 года назад +5

      @@stevelewis2378 Do you expect a barman to pull you a pint on his way home from work too?

  • @GeeGee3374
    @GeeGee3374 3 года назад +76

    "he came to my daughter's wedding, he wasn't invited but he came" 😂😂

    • @frankhornby6873
      @frankhornby6873 3 года назад +4

      GeeGee3374 ...absolutely brilliant!....

    • @TheGava4
      @TheGava4 3 года назад +7

      The gag is weak but (as always) its Eric’s timing!!

  • @nigelw512
    @nigelw512 4 года назад +227

    Class acts, puts todays entertainers to shame. I remember the country stopped when they were on TV. Just glad they were around as I grew up.

  • @sounddecision3350
    @sounddecision3350 4 года назад +239

    Eric was my hero growing up
    I believe he is the funniest man to walk this earth and I still miss him to this day

    • @jmj1
      @jmj1 2 года назад +10

      My Dad was a Bevin Boy during the war and shared a room and worked with Eric down the mines.

  • @Red-Revolution708
    @Red-Revolution708 3 года назад +115

    They are all in Heaven with Tommy Cooper as well all together now, god bless them all and R.I.P .

    • @georgedesouza8937
      @georgedesouza8937 3 года назад

      No sh1t Sherlock!

    • @8-bitsteve500
      @8-bitsteve500 3 года назад +3

      There is no heaven (sadly), they might be gone but they'll always be remembered. RIP legends

    • @peejpom
      @peejpom 3 года назад +2

      Don't forget Doddy and the Diddymen...

    • @soeffingwhat
      @soeffingwhat 3 года назад +3

      @@8-bitsteve500 Whether or nor there is, its what some people believe and its their right to do so,.

    • @alfching2499
      @alfching2499 3 года назад

      Probably all getting pissed in The Angel.

  • @bozz1954
    @bozz1954 3 года назад +65

    Sadly all gone but well loved and certainly not forgotten. True entertainers.

  • @teresadelaney1361
    @teresadelaney1361 3 года назад +16

    Adored him from a little girl...not to mention beloved Eric & Ernie....that was humour & TV at its best!! We will sadly never see the likes of them again....😔 God bless you & RIP....Thank you for the laughter & happy memories....❤️🙏😘

    • @kevc6115
      @kevc6115 24 дня назад

      When did he go through "the change"? Badum.....thank you, thank you, thank you! 😂😂

  • @floydantoine4361
    @floydantoine4361 3 года назад +74

    I'm rolling with laughter even now the gold standard is these three gems never will we see their like again... Its been a privilege

  • @mickcorbett6724
    @mickcorbett6724 3 года назад +101

    Apparently, Des wrote most of the words that took the piss out of him. What a wonderful human, he was.👌

    • @garyrasberryjr.552
      @garyrasberryjr.552 2 года назад +11

      Des was very close to Ernie and Eric. He helped them come up with the real zingers.

    • @michaeldick6227
      @michaeldick6227 2 года назад +9

      I think there was a show where they didn’t make a joke about Des and he called to ask why not.

    • @garyrasberryjr.552
      @garyrasberryjr.552 2 года назад +5

      @@michaeldick6227 The great skit with Glenda Jackson as Cleopatra even had a zinger. When Glenda said "What is it, Desdemona?" - Eric responds "Looks more like Des O'Connor."

    • @philwilson4633
      @philwilson4633 Год назад +3

      Des was a great sport, but it didn't hrm his career did it

  • @johnbarthram2761
    @johnbarthram2761 6 месяцев назад +5

    Superb Superb Superb. There was very real affection and respect between Des, Eric and Ern, God bless them.

  • @martyrobson4958
    @martyrobson4958 5 лет назад +144

    Lol 😂 these guys were so funny; I was so lucky to grow up watching this kind of comedy; and fair play to Des; he was Pissing himself laughing as well; what a good sport; it’s pretty obvious these guys had a lot of respect for each other and enjoyed making people laugh 😂 happier and simpler times

    • @markwhittaker6866
      @markwhittaker6866 2 года назад +4

      Exactly.

    • @ead9726
      @ead9726 9 месяцев назад +2

      Yep so true, their Christmas specials were brilliant and boy they took the Micky out of Des on their other shows, all good clean fun.

  • @raymondbullock4557
    @raymondbullock4557 3 года назад +33

    Such class all of them. Golden age of British TV and no one to hold a candle to them now.

  • @wayneconn1079
    @wayneconn1079 3 года назад +90

    R.I.P Des so many wonderful memories . They dont make talent like yours anymore . Great singer . Comedian and entertainer . God bless you

    • @jamesoneill9417
      @jamesoneill9417 3 года назад +8

      When I heard the sad news this morning, I had to come on here to see this sketch again. Pure comedy gold.

    • @misst.e.a.187
      @misst.e.a.187 3 года назад +7

      Lovely man, with an infectious smile.

    • @tarquin4592
      @tarquin4592 3 года назад

      Great singer?! That’s stronging it a bit! I wonder w ho’s got Buddy Holly’s guitar now...

    • @wayneconn1079
      @wayneconn1079 3 года назад +2

      @@tarquin4592 he sold more records than you my friend .

  • @troo_story
    @troo_story 3 года назад +48

    Cracked me up at the end with the "End of Part One" caption. Never seen that before. 😂😂 Today's sad news spells the end of an amazing laughter-filled life. RIP Des O'Connor.

  • @ianglasse809
    @ianglasse809 3 года назад +19

    Entertainment genius' ALL. We will never see their 'like' again. Halcyon days of TV!

  • @theresapierce3934
    @theresapierce3934 4 года назад +136

    I was so fortunate to grow up watching all these greats on television. It really was a golden time and they were all worth the money they earned.

    • @kdp8133
      @kdp8133 4 года назад +13

      Hear Hear! We'll never see the like again.

    • @misst.e.a.187
      @misst.e.a.187 3 года назад +12

      This type of telly was the gold standard for entertainment. I really miss it.

    • @madspaniel4271
      @madspaniel4271 3 года назад +3

      Well said! - spot on.

    • @lesroberts3226
      @lesroberts3226 Год назад +1

      ❤ couldn’t agree more ❤

    • @fingersTitan
      @fingersTitan Год назад +2

      Todays trosh deserve the money these got and these deserved the money todays waste of spaces get...
      Ant and Dec signed for over a mill each for Red or Black I think it was and don't have a 10th of the skills and humor of anyone of them 3... David was a superb host.

  • @broadsmilemissmagootewkesb5799
    @broadsmilemissmagootewkesb5799 3 года назад +25

    42 years later and I'm still laughing out loud :-)

  • @MikeMJPMUNCH
    @MikeMJPMUNCH 8 лет назад +222

    "He came to my daughter's wedding. He wasn't invited but he came" the timing of that line is perfection.

    • @bobbyv879
      @bobbyv879 5 лет назад +1

      MikeMJPMUNCH 😂 😂 😂 😂

    • @johndearden7931
      @johndearden7931 4 года назад +11

      In comedy the timing is the thing and M & W had it in spades

    • @cylon6
      @cylon6 4 года назад +6

      And Des DID go to the wedding.

    • @frankhornby6873
      @frankhornby6873 3 года назад +5

      cylon6 ...Yeah...but he wasn't invited.....

    • @vincentharriman3283
      @vincentharriman3283 8 месяцев назад +2

      Did they let Des sing at the wedding?

  • @miniaxe4026
    @miniaxe4026 3 года назад +38

    R.I.P Des O'connor. What a legend you were!

  • @jabba7746
    @jabba7746 3 года назад +14

    TV just isn't this wholesome anymore. I know ripped into all guests they had on their shows, Andre Previn being my personal favourite, but the long running jokes about Des where hilarious and what a great sport he was about it. RIP not only Des but all 3 of the Legends.

  • @victorseal9047
    @victorseal9047 3 года назад +41

    All of them added happiness to my life.

  • @raymondgill9796
    @raymondgill9796 9 лет назад +122

    The gold standard for comedy, in my humble opinion.

    • @Mediumal
      @Mediumal 4 года назад +5

      Absolutely. Brilliant stuff.

  • @1874allan
    @1874allan 6 лет назад +46

    Stumbled on this clip by accident. Comedy genius as we know, but it takes me back to my 70’s childhood and wonderful memories of watching Christmas tv with my parents.

    • @blagger42
      @blagger42 3 года назад +3

      We were so lucky

  • @FRANKTHRING1
    @FRANKTHRING1 4 года назад +27

    In the great days of British Variety Theatre, Des went on stage at the most feared theatre in Britain - the Glasgow Empire, known as the "comedians graveyard" where the audience thought nothing of chucking a bottle at a weak act - and promptly fainted ! Eric and Ernie thought it hilarious and never let Des forget it !!

  • @GaryWayneHill64
    @GaryWayneHill64 3 года назад +7

    Eric, Ernie and now Des, all gone, Oh what a wonderful place heaven must be today

    • @johnking5174
      @johnking5174 3 года назад

      And also David Frost - all four on screen are now in the spirit world

  • @kdp8133
    @kdp8133 4 года назад +25

    Thank the lord I grew up with this type of comedy!

  • @pauljackson2098
    @pauljackson2098 5 месяцев назад +2

    A really beautiful friendship, pure laughter and joy,just don't see it now

  • @kerry5586
    @kerry5586 3 года назад +14

    RIP Des. You gave many happy hours.

  • @babyblue1194
    @babyblue1194 2 года назад +6

    You can’t have this much fun with each other, without loving each other.

  • @alisoncox13
    @alisoncox13 3 года назад +6

    Wish time machines were real because I would give anything to go back to the 70s and 80s best entertainment ever from the best people ever to live thank you so much for the memorable good times xxx.

  • @misst.e.a.187
    @misst.e.a.187 3 года назад +47

    RIP, lovely Des O'Connor, just passed. Now he's joined the other three. Life, eh?

    • @jaybones8457
      @jaybones8457 3 года назад +4

      Death really, but I get your drift.

    • @josephinebennington7247
      @josephinebennington7247 3 года назад +1

      Jay Bones. And with a name like yours....you’d know...

    • @DieFlabbergast
      @DieFlabbergast 3 года назад +1

      Lived to be eighty-eight: can't complain. Well, you could complain, but nobody listens.

  • @chazmccord2523
    @chazmccord2523 3 года назад +8

    Pure family entertainment the likes of which we will never see again. Thank you all for the laughs. RIP Des, Eric and Ernie you all will be forever loved guys

  • @flower2364
    @flower2364 5 лет назад +48

    I miss good old Eric and Earn.... Happy Memories. So darned funny... R.I.P.

  • @Sameoldfitup
    @Sameoldfitup 3 года назад +7

    “Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams..

  • @dharmaseed
    @dharmaseed 13 лет назад +36

    "Our impression of Des O' Connor: Ladies & gentlemen, good evening, *thud*!" LOL

  • @davidparker1821
    @davidparker1821 4 года назад +11

    Comedy Gold! Takes me right back to my childhood watching my late father and grandfather in fits of laughter!

  • @antonywebster6614
    @antonywebster6614 3 года назад +8

    When comedy was comedy. The best of the best. Brings back great mémoires RIP

  • @Ravenswalk
    @Ravenswalk 3 года назад +22

    RIP Des you were a legend.

  • @Telecaster4959
    @Telecaster4959 2 года назад +5

    My absolute no 1 in any walk of life... Eric was and remains a comedy genius. A Fantastic man whether making us laugh or not . An avid Luton town fan whom I met several times...Thankyou Mr Morry came

  • @terryallen5328
    @terryallen5328 4 года назад +9

    Brilliant comedy from three of Britain’s finest entertainers. RIP Eric & Ernie.

  • @Einstein852
    @Einstein852 5 лет назад +10

    Miss them. And Des what a sport to play along with them.

  • @martinanugent5045
    @martinanugent5045 3 года назад +15

    RIP Des you will be missed.

  • @waldenhouse
    @waldenhouse 6 лет назад +29

    What a fantastic ending! There’s no comedy like this any more.

    • @zahidsarker3154
      @zahidsarker3154 2 года назад

      If u find different type of vedio....
      That is Only for u....
      ruclips.net/channel/UCJaFO3owcVSA7YccMhM2igw

    • @ElvarMasson
      @ElvarMasson 2 года назад +1

      Zahid Sarker - Would you mind not posting the same comments on here ?

  • @daddy1964
    @daddy1964 3 года назад +15

    R.I.P Des O'Connor.

  • @zaygezunt
    @zaygezunt 13 лет назад +85

    Des : I do two hours by myself
    Eric: I've heard that and I'll tell you who told me - your wife!
    God, he was good!!!

    • @SpeccyMan
      @SpeccyMan 3 года назад +8

      Yes indeed. Eric had the gift of the gag.

    • @SoFkwHat80
      @SoFkwHat80 3 года назад +14

      @@SpeccyMan Good hearted retort from Des to " Sometimes she shows up ". You could not help but like Des O'conner.

  • @davemapp1571
    @davemapp1571 3 года назад +4

    A privilege to have grown up with these peerless entertainers. We will miss you Des just as we still miss Eric & Ernie. Thank you for all the joy you brought us & such wonderful memories. R.I.P

  • @swalker496
    @swalker496 3 года назад +12

    RIP Des,Eric & Ernie

  • @michaelwhiles5282
    @michaelwhiles5282 3 года назад +4

    JOY ! Saw Des and Jimmy live last year in Harrogate - really pleased I did. God bless.

  • @marksullivansullybcs8340
    @marksullivansullybcs8340 5 лет назад +14

    Legends loved um. So glad they were part of my childhood

  • @southendonseaarts
    @southendonseaarts 3 года назад +7

    we all used to be lined up waiting for their Xmas Day special. We split our sides laughing.

    • @66PHILB
      @66PHILB 3 года назад +1

      Morecambe & Wise and the Queens Speech. Christmas Day was timed around those two Events and I use the word advisedly.

  • @sllittle
    @sllittle 11 лет назад +33

    i love them , and eric will always remind me of my late grand dad. i still find it funnier then the stuff that passes as comedy today .

  • @ginger-jc7ti
    @ginger-jc7ti 3 года назад +7

    Omg great ending, never laughed so much for years
    Rip Eric, Ernie, Des 💐💐💐

  • @promerops
    @promerops 9 лет назад +76

    Eric Morecombe Comic Genius

  • @nige-g
    @nige-g 3 года назад +7

    I haven't laughed so much in ages, seeing this reminds me of the time when we had shows which entertained 🤣 pretty much everyone.
    RIP guys

  • @jedionboard1233
    @jedionboard1233 3 года назад +3

    A year later,,, im here again watching this classic piece of tv. Just wish the whole special was on youtube, PLEASE.

  • @ysgol3
    @ysgol3 15 лет назад +5

    Shows just how much M+W and Des liked and respected each other. Very touching. Lovely.

  • @raymiemac71
    @raymiemac71 4 года назад +6

    Absolutely no doubt the best comedy years for TV. Sadly missed.

  • @kerry5586
    @kerry5586 5 лет назад +128

    A time when you could sit down with the family and enjoy the tv without worrying something sordid or foul language was going to appear.

    • @misst.e.a.187
      @misst.e.a.187 3 года назад +12

      Especially on a Saturday evening after dinner. Lovely times.

    • @andrewbarker4986
      @andrewbarker4986 3 года назад +9

      my sentiments exactly

    • @jjimywoods1363
      @jjimywoods1363 3 года назад +1

      @@andrewbarker4986 ditto👍

    • @hilaryjohns4049
      @hilaryjohns4049 2 года назад +4

      @@andrewbarker4986 There have been recently Sunday evening series that have the f word on abundance. I switched off.

  • @acaunce8213
    @acaunce8213 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely Magnificent Magic From These Supreme Genius Gents.
    Thank You For This Great Majestic Classic Memory.

  • @gtrman9706
    @gtrman9706 6 лет назад +66

    I've got a criminal record.Des O'Connors first album.

    • @MOGGS1942
      @MOGGS1942 4 года назад +4

      Des would love that one.

    • @AR-ii3ly
      @AR-ii3ly 4 года назад +2

      That made me laugh. 😂

    • @JamesSmith-qy3eu
      @JamesSmith-qy3eu 4 года назад +2

      I hope you did time for that abhorrent crime.

  • @rajnirvan3336
    @rajnirvan3336 3 года назад +3

    RIP all 4 of these legends

  • @lfcmonkeyyyman6229
    @lfcmonkeyyyman6229 5 месяцев назад +1

    Frost, Morecambe and Wise, Des O'connor ... 4 absoluute legends

  • @PNEKarl
    @PNEKarl 5 лет назад +9

    You just cannot beat this humour!

  • @buffalobilly7605
    @buffalobilly7605 6 лет назад +92

    It's likely that we will never see the likes of these comic gods again.

  • @1953buick
    @1953buick 9 лет назад +17

    real humor, no one can deliver like those 2. legends.

    • @franl155
      @franl155 4 года назад +4

      I think it was Eric who said that it took them thirty years to become famous overnight … they honed their craft in the clubs and theatres, polished it till it sparkled. And didn't it just.

  • @pauldickinson3809
    @pauldickinson3809 5 лет назад +6

    Just found this on here, they were just class

  • @patsymillar9447
    @patsymillar9447 3 года назад +26

    I read des oconners life story, and he credited Morecambe and wise with reviving his career at one point. But he always said the jibes were never cruel. Unlike some other people who came after.

    • @simonhodgetts6530
      @simonhodgetts6530 3 года назад +3

      I agree - you can see that they had a great deal of respect and fondness for each other in the interview........let’s be honest, Eric and Ernie were never cruel to anyone. True gents.

  • @jedionboard1233
    @jedionboard1233 4 года назад +10

    Eric ,,, OMG , what a funny man. His laugh always gets me.

  • @elainepotts9571
    @elainepotts9571 3 года назад +7

    Class acts. RIP Des O'Connor.

  • @mickj.147
    @mickj.147 4 года назад +21

    Absolute comic genuis.Eric was the master at timing.

    • @zahidsarker3154
      @zahidsarker3154 2 года назад

      If u find different type of vedio....
      That is Only for u....
      ruclips.net/channel/UCJaFO3owcVSA7YccMhM2igw

    • @philipdowns6723
      @philipdowns6723 Год назад

      Incredible comedian, just a legend in showbusiness.

  • @bigdmac33
    @bigdmac33 Год назад +2

    Such genuine banter. I don't think that Eric and Ernie would thrive in today's Internet world which has propogated it's cynicism and trolling to all corners of society. These videos are priceless gems.

  • @sllittle
    @sllittle 11 лет назад +11

    each to their own .. i love them .... nothing is forced and it was all done in a way not to hurt anyone .

  • @philipsteel5024
    @philipsteel5024 Год назад +1

    Now this is comedy. Never to be replaced. RIP all of you

  • @cogidubnus1953
    @cogidubnus1953 12 лет назад +6

    This is everyday stuff from the best of the best....(Eric, Ernie AND Des)...superb players...

  • @lesroberts3226
    @lesroberts3226 Год назад

    Absolutely beautiful, my wife and I are watching this and both of us have a ( happy) tear in our eyes xxx ❤

  • @greebo6549
    @greebo6549 3 года назад +6

    Des O'Connor meets Eric and Ernie (again): RIP Des

  • @lynneforsyth8231
    @lynneforsyth8231 4 года назад +1

    The very best of comedians...brilliant writing and performances. I wish I could have stayed there! God bless them, clean and absolutely top of their game.

  • @TAILSESTVITA1955
    @TAILSESTVITA1955 11 лет назад +112

    lots of people knock M&W , saying they were unfunny and it only appeals to english people etc ,, utter pish , morecambe and wise were brilliant comics if they were unfunny how come they lasted as long ? good clean fun they were no swearing no cheap laughs about cocks, fannies etc like some so called comedians have to use to get a laugh , you could watch M&W with your granny or grandson and know it was clean family fun . M&W are sadly missed and can never be replaced ,

    • @PeterSellers22
      @PeterSellers22 3 года назад +9

      Who knocks Morecombe & Wise and why?

    • @arthurpewtey
      @arthurpewtey 3 года назад +2

      @@PeterSellers22 Good questions. I've never heard ANYONE knock them. Then again, I'm only pushing 60.....

    • @owaindavies9971
      @owaindavies9971 3 года назад +1

      @@arthurpewtey the yanks knocked them. They went over and appeared on the ed o Sullivan show and tanked big time. Afterwards, Ed approached Eric and told him that they failed because they talked too fast. Eric replied "I don't talk too fast. You yanks think too slowly." Gotta love him.

  • @duncansmith8992
    @duncansmith8992 3 года назад +2

    This makes me so happy to see these brilliant entertainers.

  • @marionlorimer7506
    @marionlorimer7506 4 года назад +7

    He was and is the funniest man ever! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

  • @ianmason979
    @ianmason979 3 года назад +3

    He was never smutty. he never used bad language. he showed that you can be funny and not use bad language or be rude. And Eric and Ernie had great respect for him.

    • @johnking5174
      @johnking5174 3 года назад

      Well Eric came near the knuckle with the joke at Des about "doing 2 hours by myself". Closest you would get with a rude joke from Eric.

  • @stevepollard4783
    @stevepollard4783 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great trio. Nothing like them ever again.

  • @jamesbigmac60
    @jamesbigmac60 9 лет назад +145

    not 1 swear word in sight good clean fun

    • @mattissotrendy
      @mattissotrendy 6 лет назад +6

      james macdonald What does swearing have to do with it?

    • @mattissotrendy
      @mattissotrendy 5 лет назад +4

      N/A N/A Straight to personal insults.
      Sign of a lovely person 🙄

    • @mattissotrendy
      @mattissotrendy 5 лет назад +3

      N/A N/A Ahh straight to the ‘snowflake’ insult. 😂

    • @mattissotrendy
      @mattissotrendy 5 лет назад +2

      N/A N/A Throll?

    • @JamesSmith-qy3eu
      @JamesSmith-qy3eu 4 года назад +1

      Fuck. Swear word now in sight.

  • @MrArchie800
    @MrArchie800 2 года назад +1

    Jeepers I don't feel very old - I'm 52 and I remember watching this lot as a child, and it was so normal at the time to watch this class of comedy every week. It is crazy to think they've all gone and this type of wholesome comedy might never be repeated

  • @davidmarlborough8332
    @davidmarlborough8332 5 лет назад +35

    The other thing which always strikes me when I see clips from this time - any time before the 90's basically - is that men dressed smartly and neatly as a matter of course and looked a lot better for it.

    • @ajivins1
      @ajivins1 5 лет назад +3

      I saw an awful Adam Sandler film called 'Pixels'. Later I saw pictures of the premier and he was in a dirty tee-shirt and baggy shorts as was his mate Kevin James. Selena Gomez actually dressed for the occasion. It looked bad.

    • @averyljones1759
      @averyljones1759 4 года назад

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  • @johnbutler2801
    @johnbutler2801 6 лет назад +38

    Des always said that Eric and Ernie were the ONLY two people he would let insult him - they were all such close friends and Ernie used to drop off Des to his various gigs in their early days.

    • @franl155
      @franl155 4 года назад +3

      They did it with genuine respect and affection. Other people just did it. And the difference really shows.

    • @markmckean5187
      @markmckean5187 3 года назад +4

      Apparently Des would write some himself and send them to Eric and Ernie.

    • @vincentharriman3283
      @vincentharriman3283 Месяц назад

      Yes Des did write some of the put downs himself.

  • @nicholaswiltshire6356
    @nicholaswiltshire6356 3 года назад +3

    Geniuses, all of them. Greatly missed.

  • @philipalderson7015
    @philipalderson7015 3 года назад +1

    Wonderful just wonderful

  • @matthewakian2
    @matthewakian2 10 лет назад +53

    That ending is hilarious.

    • @MissMark999
      @MissMark999 6 лет назад

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    • @colinp2238
      @colinp2238 6 лет назад +2

      It was a formula they often used.

    • @davidfoley5095
      @davidfoley5095 6 лет назад

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  • @davidgreenwood5241
    @davidgreenwood5241 3 года назад +1

    As the song goes you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone .happy days

  • @johnandkate1000
    @johnandkate1000 5 лет назад +12

    Des a true gentleman

  • @craig1538
    @craig1538 5 лет назад +4

    So sad watching this knowing that none of these legends of their craft are no longer with us 😔

    • @BNCA70
      @BNCA70 4 года назад +1

      Des is still alive

  • @MrDaiseymay
    @MrDaiseymay Год назад +1

    Those were the days, we thought they'd never end. All Four of them gone.