The Tragic Reason You Don’t See Russ Abbot Anymore
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- Опубликовано: 28 май 2024
- Did you know that Russ Abbot, once a towering figure in British comedy, now lives a life far removed from the glitz of showbiz? Or that he harbors strong feelings about the way the BBC has treated some of its classic programs?
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:52 - Laughter, Beats, and Unexpected Turns
03:59 - Abbott’s Reclusive Golden Years
05:08 - The Abbott Family Health Curse
06:03 - Abbot vs the BBC: Simmering Tensions Boil Over
07:34 - Outro
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Join us in this revealing video as we catch up with Russ Abbot in his recent years. We delve into his life away from the spotlight, exploring how he has adapted to a quieter lifestyle. This video provides an in-depth look at Abbot's journey from the height of his fame to his more reclusive present, offering insights into the reasons behind his withdrawal from public life.
We also explore Abbot's candid thoughts and frustrations regarding the BBC, particularly his views on the cancellation of long-running shows like "Last of the Summer Wine" and his own "Boomers." Discover how these decisions impacted him personally and professionally, and why he believes they represent a broader shift in the industry's priorities.
In addition, we check in with some of Abbot's former co-stars from his iconic shows. Learn about their career paths post-"Russ Abbot's Madhouse" and "The Russ Abbot Show." From Bella Emberg's challenges in overcoming typecasting to Les Dennis's successful transition into other entertainment roles, these stories highlight the varied and often unpredictable nature of life after starring in popular TV shows.
This video is more than just a trip down memory lane; it's a reflection on the changing landscape of British television and the personal and professional impacts on one of its most beloved entertainers. It's an exploration of legacy, change, and the endurance of talent in an ever-evolving industry.
Share your thoughts and reactions in the comments section. Do you agree with Russ Abbot's views on the BBC? Which of his shows or characters have stayed with you over the years? Your insights add depth and richness to our understanding of this fascinating topic.
The Tragic Reason You Don’t See Russ Abbot Anymore 
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There is NOTHING tragic about this clip. He’s retired and moved to the sunshine for his twilight years. And many more years to him.
clickbait.... he put in a big shift enjoy the sunshine russ abott.... i wont be back to this chanel... BS
finally somebody notices what I knew it would be. Well done . Go and get another piece of tuck from matron!
Age is a cruel misstress , I grew up laughing at his shows & now I'm in my mid 50s . His shows like the greats two Ronnies , Morcombe & Wise still have plenty of legs for new viewers of a different generation . What a Legend ! A
I'm in my 50s too Andrew, Absolutely loved Russ Abbot, Basildon Bond, Vince Prince, C U Jimmy, and Cooperman, Absolutely brilliant, Can't forget the late legendary Bella Emberg either as Blunder Woman, Hilarious 🤣🤣🤣
As a family we saw him live in the early 1980s with Bella Emberg. Just before he broke into TV. They were spontaneous, adlibbing with well known characters, and outright hysterical. No swearing or a bad word against anybody.
We loved him growing up in the 198Os but my kids don’t laugh at him just look at me and say what did every think he was funny ! Well that’s shot me down
The guy was absolutely hysterical. No politics, no "art", he was just about making you laugh by any means necessary, and as ridiculous as his schtick sometimes was, you would have to have been made out of solid granite not to laugh. You seriously would.
True.
Well said! 😊
One of the greatest all round entertainers this country has ever produced his talent was second to none.
And a very decent man
I loved watching Russ Abbot very talented funnyman good ole days when you had real comedy @@keithdavies1395
😂😂😂 yeh ok
better than the so called comedians today @@user-qc1wu8bu1m
Said no-one
Once saw Russ Abbot live on stage with Bella Emberg and it was the funniest show ever, no smut, no four letter words just happiness, sincerity, and laughter from beginning to end.
I saw his show in Reading in the early 90’s. Had me in tears. He also did a decent stint on the drums.
Bella Emberg also worked with Benny Hill, and Dick Emery, very funny lady in her own right.
I first saw him live with the Black Abbots in the late 1960's at a theatre club and shortly afterwards when he did a solo performance at a local restaurant that had a live band. He arrived after his show performance playing to a small audience for free. It was clear that he was a comic genius and he had a great career on TV. It is TV's loss because he has funny bones like several other great British Comedians like Tommy Cooper, Ken Dodd, Les Dawson and Freddie Star to name a few. Sadly the modern generation is not allowed to laugh at life for fear of offending some people. My wife and I saw him as we crossed the road in the West End one afternoon and he saw us turn towards him. He smiled and waved appreciating that we recognised him. So natural. IHopefully he is happy away from the limelight. He brought so much joy to his audiences and fans.
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I loved Russ Abbot's Madhouse on a Saturday night on BBC1, Characters like Basildon Bond, Vince Prince, and not forgetting the brilliant C U Jimmy, as I'm from Scotland myself, Can't forget Cooperman either, plus the late, great legendary Bella Emberg as Blunder Woman, Great show 😄😄
Thought it was ITV.
I’m friends with his son. I can tell you he’s done the right thing and unlike others he retired at the top of his game. He’s in good health and enjoying family life and holidays. His legacy is assured.
It's so good to hear that, thanks for leaving this comment to let us know
Saw him at a funeral reception at Wentworth Golf Club for a friend some years ago as I first met him at the bar in a Great Yarmouth hotel way back in 1979 and we joked about the place, he seemed in good humour then. Used to enjoy his shows but now BBC TV comedy aimed at nobody!!
In my humble opinion... Russ is one of the all time greats! Brilliant guy
What would an American know about Russ Abbot? Great British comedian. Glad he’s still alive and well.
I know, the septic tanks do owte for likes and hits! fkin clowns
Click bait video nothing created just repeated its youtube these days
This channel churns out this kind of zero-researched crap on a daily basis. Still, I guess it matches most of the factless twaddle put up on RUclips these days!
Spot on.@@analogueman123456787
Just be grateful that someone put this video together about a comedian that many of us still love and respect for entertaining us for many years. The content presents a lot that I didn't know about Russ so obviously there was a lot of research done.....and who cares about the foreign accent really? At least it didn't sound like the robot voice on some of these presentations.
Russ was great in the great BBC days. Unfortunately the BBC has now changed, and not for the better. If you think how much
Lineaker gets , how much would Russ get. The nicest thing is Russ goes into my hall of fame as a great allrounder.
I'd never heard of Russ when I visited London in 1983/4. Went to the theatre to see LITTLE ME where Russ Abbot played a never ending line-up of hysterical characters throughout the show. Amazing quick changes turned him from one zany character into another. I lost count. Imagine every crazy Mothy Python character ever invented and then some, brought to life in quick succession night after night. I was in stitches and absolutely flabbergasted by the comedic genius (and super-charged energy level) of this man. Total tour de force performance. Always in my memory.
That's talent not many around now
Its the BBC once again. Bashing and dropping anything that Britons enjoyed!
the russ abbot madhouse was on itv as i recall.
The BBC are scum. I cancelled my TV licence because l had had enough of them.
Brilliant comedian loved his show ❤
"His signature Beret" ???? Russ Abbot only wore a Beret for one character. Michael Crawford had a signature Beret.
The amateur yank expects us to do the real research, he's a complete phoney. Obviously has no integrity if he thinks it's okay to put out such junk.
"HE DID NOT REALLY USE A BERET" (delivered in a metallic robot voice) "Oh shut up robot and read the script ,I m the producer"
@@nickhughes2284 what are you going on about??
I've known and worked with Russ for over 40 years, so I think I'm well placed to correct any inaccuracies.
What is your story or are you merely another keyboard warrior with little else to occupy your time?
Russ was or i hope still is a brilliant performer, many years ago russ would visit one of the black abbots and play snooker , i lived very close to his jonesy as my son michael called him. that year the abbots were doing a summer season in blackpool so my son had a word and as a family we went to blackpool for a week, mike was told that we had to go to the theatre box office to collect our tickets for the show. on the night we were sittilng in the centre of the third row and enjoying the performance, when russ came on in his boy scout costume he was dib dibbing the audience thn looked directly at mike and said dib dib mike, a night to remember.....they finished the show singing ....somewhere over the rainbow.....what a show. thanks to the black abbots.
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Russ was one of my favourite actor. BBC. Has a lot to answer for.
A Good egg
Very funny bloke modern comedy is not the same . 👍😂
One of my all time favourite TV characters. His humour was hilarious, clean, family-friendly, appealing to all ages and non-satirical. The BBC have done us all a disservice by aiming at the lowest common denominator in comedy, intellectual content and production standards. Much of their programming is no longer acceptable to large numbers of viewers. The comedy is often unfunny, crude, and offensive to many people, despite the Corporation's claims of being 'politically correct'.
My favourite memory of Russ Abbott is meeting him in his brothers Pub the Piper in Hoole Chester when I was a bottle boy( I refilled the shelves) in the 80s. He was a quiet gentle very unassuming man
Russ abbots madhouse was absolute mayhem in the 80s
There isn't a favourite everything that he has ever done was just FANTASTIC ❤❤❤
Russ Abbot is a legend
Russ Abbot was priceless. It is the people who pull the strings that cause the trouble. 😅😅😅😊😊❤❤❤
My sister worked in a bar in Blackpool that was frequented by many stars from showbiz. My sister said ,he was always a gentleman very polite , he never chased after woman as he was happliy married, just a really nice guy with no airs or graces who treat everyone really nicely , i loved his show
Signature beret? Who do you think he is, Michael Crawford?
When free TV licence for over 75’s was withdrawn I started annually giving a bit more than the cost to 2 needy charities. I try to avoid BBC entirely now….and if necessary I will go to prison…..84 this year and loved Russ Abbot!!
Rus is a very great miss; He was one of the best in comedy, I just wish him good health, I would love to see him back on tv now and again.
Basildon Bond and Funny Fanny, loved his characters......very funny!
Back in the sixties, I remember being at the Top Rank club in Chester when I first saw the Black Abbotts perform and when Russ was in the middle of an elongated drum solo, I bought him a pint and held for him whilst he drank it still drumming!!! The crowd loved it a gave him an amazing cheer. I've often wondered if Russ would remember this, it was a night to remember!! The inventive genius in Russ was even present then I think....
I was there that night.Bowling Alley club bar Sunday Nights
Brilliant all round performer, very good with Les Dennis. As for Summer Wine, it ran its course, I think it finished at the right time. Enjoy your retirement Russ. ⭐
One of the best
I don't remember ever seeing Russ wearing "his signature beret""! If anyone had a signature beret it was Benny Hill.
Saw him with the Black Abbots at Wakefield Theatre Club around 1968. The Black Abbots were playing on stage and the audience were shouting for Russ, when all of a sudden he came flying from the back of the stage and over the audience on a long rope! It was a hilarious show.
In 1994 I did some renovation work on his piano in his house in Virginia Water. I returned his piano action and he took a little time to answer the door, there was a car backfiring and when he opened the door i said; "For God's sake let me in, there's some maniac shooting people out here" He laughed and some while later I asked him what he was working on next? He replied; "Well I've had this idea for a sketch where a piano tuner gets assassinated on someone's doorstep!" That's the sort of guy he is, as funny offstage as on it. I also remember him saying while I was there that he didn't really socialise that much with other celebrities in the profession, preferring to spend his free time with his family. So i'd say your video was spot on!
I saw him perform at the JCB theatre….he wore JCB overalls on stage…
I then saw him in a shop in Plymouth once….nice bloke…
One of the funniest sketches I’ve ever seen is Russ Abbotts Cooperman Hotel, absolute comedy gold. (It’s on RUclips)
Eh you Jimmy singing 'You Must Never Push Your Granny Off The Bus.' Never leave us Russ.
I loved him when I was a kid, he was hilarious ❤
Basildon Bond,Cooperman.Just brilliant.
His Madhouse shows were brilliant. Cooperman and CU Jimmy were wonderful characters. Great supporting cast
Saturday evening viewing was great, Russ Abbot was one of my favourite performers in my younger years. He will always have a high esteem and respect from me. I'm glad he is enjoying his retirement in Portugal he deserves it. Total Respect 😊
Just love him, he is one of the funniest and talented professionals I will remember for my lifetime. He is still a great person and what a legacy (as well as an an atmosphere - for those of us who get it). I would love to see him perform again!
He is up there with the great man him self Tommy Cooper what a talent Russ Abbot is and should remain so
🎶 Oh what an atmosphere 🕺
Russ Abbott was a comedy genius years ago he did a scetch on Lord Nelson one of the funniest things I ever seen on T V i showed it to my cousin from Canada who was visiting me he fell a bought laughing said it was the funniest thing he'd ever seen, wish we had his kind today instead of the sh*t💩we get from so called comics, enjoy your retirement Russ you've earned it 😂😂😂
Old school entertainment was the best.
Funny man, loved Russ.
He appeared in several episodes of LAST OF THE SUMMER WINE 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
My favorite was with Bella singing , I Got You Babe .
Always made me laugh great guy 💯✊👍
C U Jimmy was our firm favourite as a family. My dad, a Scot, insisted that he was nothing like C U Jimmy, but he was exactly like him. He would start slow, get your attention and away he would go. You'd have be an Olympic-level expert on Scottish accents to follow. I miss seeing him on screen.
The scout leader dib dib dib dob dob dob genius. A true gentleman of comedy 🎭
Shuffling the Pack 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Obviously, I’m dealing😂 with your reply, as I hold the Trump card🫣😂, and I am saying this with a poker 🤪face. Deal or No deal.I think I will PACK 🤭in now.
When I used to live in the Uk I used to whatch him regularly. When I moved back home my children used to get video tapes my in laws recorded for them. My son's favourites were Basildon Bond and the scottish character. I liked them all including the lady Wonder Woman, I cannot remember her name. Although I still have the tapes I"ve nowhere to watch them.😢
She was called Bella Emberg
Aaah... Blunder woman
I'd like to thank Russ and all his Madhouse crowd for giving me the best times during the 80's. As his sound guy during the 80's at North Pier Theatre Blackpool, I found him and all the rest nothing but courteous and always as professional off stage - Thanks Russ - enjoy your well deserved retirement.
Whenever I see Russ Abbot, I think he looks so much like Tommy Cooper - I think his impression of Tommy Copper would be definitive. I believe he did do Tommy, sometimes.
Watching Russ in the Black Abbott's Farringdon Social Club 1960's he was brilliant, still remember it and I am 81 years old
Cooperman and Blunderwoman sketches for me.
Miss Them Days so Much!
RA Always Made me Laugh!
Such a Naturally Funny Man!
The Black Abbots didn't disband in 1980 - I saw them play live in Rhyl in 1983, though Russ had left them a few years earlier.
Oh yes I forgot there's nothing more twisted than the BBC or itv for that matter 😢
I had an audio technician friend who worked for the beeb a long time ago. His comments were that Russ was regularly rude & generally obnoxious with the crews, treated them like dirt, so he ended up with the worst crews which made matters worse! In the end, he was progressively sidelined, and no-one mourned his departure.
I wondered why " Last of the Summer Wine " was discontinued , it seemed like the kind of show that could go on forever by introducing new characters . Just one more example of the BBC ignoring what viewers actually want to see , good wholesome funny comedy , replaced by what fits in with the BBC'S new ideological agenda . I would rather watch a thirty year old Russ Abbott show than the absolute garbage the BBC puts on nowadays , especially the new Dr Who drivel .
I wondered why Last of the Summer Wine was being dragged on so long. I thought it was out of respect for Bill Owen.
When Owen died, I thought that it would be laid to rest with him.
Sadly, they tried to keep it on even longer, until boredom and contempt ruined its memory.
@@tooleyheadbang4239 Cheers for that , but don't you think if the show continued with new actors brought in , they would have new personalities which could keep the show fresh .
I think it was long past freshness by the time Compo made his last bow.
There comes a time when the party's over. It's sad, but I like to go just before that time. @@namesake-mx9nl
Absolute genius. Not just as a comedian, but as a straight actor: his drama series 'September Song', where in a beautiful role-reversal, he played a Shakespearian actor and Michael Williams played a cabaret nightclub entertainer, was astounding.
Straight and clean fun. Did not need anything but pure talent. I loved to tune into his shows. B.B.C destroys all the good stuff.
I wonder how "the powers that be" define comedy these days. It seems to me that there is less and less inoffesive performance by so called comedians
@@georgealderson4424 True, and what they have done is to change the mindset of society so as to reflect a Thomas Moore Utopia, which is no paradise, but anarchy by the fist of autocracy.
I knew someone that knew him , and Freddie Starr , one day when young they both went into to restaurant , got on tables , and dropped their trousers. Had the place in stitches , that's the story I heard from entertainer in those long lost old days , comedy is toilet humour two masters , in London restaurant , what a team , lol
Didn't know he was still with us
You’re thinking of Rod Hull . . . or Roy Hudd.
@@adaptandsucceed6875 No. I used to watch him on TV when I was in school and thought he was the funniest guy.
@@mikeconnors3880Same here ,I'd forgotten all about him ,great days 🤠🇬🇧
We should see a lot more of Russ,criminally underused.
I agree 100per cent.
Last time I saw Russ was on the set in port Talbot, he was filming at my friends mother horse ranch.
Saw him with his Band " The Black Abbots" on The Pier Blackpool 1976
There was a sketch featuring the demise of Admiral Nelson. Abbot was handing out rifles when Nelson told him to "fetch Ladt Hamilton one." Abbot, of course, punched Lady Hamilton!
Signature beret? Thought that was Frank Spencer aka Michael Crawford.
The wonderful tower of Pizza restaurant sketch!
Why is this guy not Sir Russ Abbott.His talent and contribution to comedy is to put it mildly second to none.
I didn't know he had a beret, let alone a 'signature beret', are you thinking of Frank Spencer?
He's a comedy legend. I still laugh at his old clips on RUclips.
Did you see his pee sketch at the end of the programme? All he did was to stand as if he was peeing and there was the sound effect to go with it. But the fact that it lasted about 5-mins combined with his facial expressions throughout was so original and funny
Thank you for all the many years of laughs !!
Russ had 4 good friends who he worked with on his Madhouse show.
Dustin Gee, from York who worked as part of a comedy double act with good friend Les Dennis.
Dustin Gee, sadly died of cancer many years ago.
Bella Emberg, big rounded woman who was part of Abbot's shows was always full of fun and very enthusiastic.
Bella sadly died in more recent years.
Jeffrey Holland, comedy actor from the West Midlands known for shows like Hi-di-Hi.
And of course, Dustin Gee's friend Les Dennis who is from Merseyside.
Dennis is also a huge Liverpool fan, an actor and a presenter as well as being a very funny comedian and a long time friend of Abbot.
Formerly married to Amanda Holden, Dennis has worked on Coronation Street as a regular character and was probably the most popular of the hosts of Family Fortunes.
Russ Abbot wanted to do more serious acting.
He didn't disappear but instead reappeared in programmes like the ITV drama series September Song, before later going on to appear in the BBC comedy series Last of the Summer Wine.
Since then as far as I am aware he has retired.
An absolute Legend along with Freddie ❤
What do you mean ‘Tragic reason you don’t see him anymore?’. I’m sure I saw him holidaying away with Cliff Richard and Captain Tom in the Bahamas soon as lockdown 1 temporarily ended?
See you Jimmy
I saw him in pantomime in Nottingham as Captain Hook, he was absolutely brilliant! he Put so much into it, it was I of the best I have ever seen
Basildon Bond
Omg i loved Bella ❤
Russ was 2 years above me at school, Chester City Grammar, and the Black Abbots was the school group.
Russ used to live across the road from my pub in Rossett nr wrexham he used to call in on his day off with his son Gary and have a game of darts
You can't forget the Castella ads.
Don't we all choose to retire after a long successful career? There's absolutely nothing tragic about that!
The hamlet cigar add with Russ catching fish comm by playing Des O'Connor songs under water is one of the best of all time. Enjoy your retirement Russ.!
Signature *"BERET"* ????
I love Russ abbot really funny man good singer great comedian like Tommy cooper you only had to look at Russ and you couldn’t help but laugh out loud
One of the best, and most comic guys on our tv screens back in the day when comedy was fun and there was no snowflakes around controlling what was allowed to be aired on tv. Bring back those days
He's in Barbados, living the good life❤
Before he had his own show, he was a regular on 'Freddie Starrs Variety Madhouse'.
I honestly didn't know he was still alive.
Really nice guy great comedian I have met him personally on several occasions and he has time for everyone