My great-aunt, I never got to meet her but my father and aunt speak of her so fondly. I am a performer myself and it's so amazing to see her in this light. I wish I was able to meet her.
Saw her on stage, & she was marvellous! Went backstage, & met Ms Grenfell afterwards. Got her autograph, & we chatted for about ten minutes’, as I was studying Speech & Drama at the time. A real thrill to have seen, met, & chatted to a wonderful lady……
How does she manage it every time?? My granny was exactly like this in church. She knew the hymnal, the psalter and the prayer book by heart after decades of attendance, and you could visibly see her mind straying off as she sang a hymn or something! I used to look at her and think “I bet she’s thinking ‘Well that was a boring sermon… and his wife’s put on weight… bit daring to wear *that* in church… did I leave the gas on?…. that beef will be warmer than me anyway, they forgot to turn the heating on in here today again…. nice flowers up there, if a bit gaudy… AMEN!’”
A very elegant, beautiful lady, hard to imagine she was in her early 60's here, she always looked ageless, lovely beautiful green dress and pink shoes, perfect singing voice and diction.
@@spmoran4703 She was born in Montpelier Square, Knightsbridge, London. Her father was a British architect, Paul Phipps, and her mother an American socialite, Nora Langhorne. Nancy Astor was one of her maternal aunts. Her social standing was such that she was a débutante at Buckingham Palace in 1928.
Lady ih the church is just classic!!! I laughed so much I had to run it twice...kept missing the lines!! God bless Joyce Grenfell...we need her humor!!
Too funny! Reminds me of the time I was attending a lecture with friends and upon hearing the siren of a passing fire truck, to my horror, I remembered that I had forgotten to take out a cake in the oven set at 400F. Yes, it was blackened and solidifying into a brick with the appearance of cooled lava. A good recipe to replace tarmac.
Joyce Grenfell was naturally very gifted and she perfected her talent on stage in reviews, on film and eventually television. For those asking about her singing voice she took singing lessons from a lady called Anne Wood in London, a popular teacher, although Joyce never considered herself a singer. However there was such a lot of comic singing in her shows and she wanted to improve her range and volume. She was so polished and accomplished. She wrote so much of her own material. Apart from one term at RADA just prior to her marriage she had no other formal training . A remarkable woman who still gets over 100,000 views in 2017.
It's just been suggested to me that I need a "connected oven" so I can check that I've turned it off when I'm out. And Joyce's wonderful little song came immediately to mind.
This is one thing I am always afraid of doing when I go out leaving the gas on!!!! I have driven back home many many times to check......I love this sketch.
Found this after hearing that Joyce Grenfell was [the already much missed] Victoria Wood's first inspiration when Joyce came out at the stage door to find the 6-year-old 'Vicky'. They shared so much - and quite likely would have shared the same love for each other, if Joyce had lived longer. I'm wondering now, what does Christian Science and the Society of Friends [the Quakers] share most in common, to have attracted them?
@@arthurvasey Was it a re-run of "Re: Joyce!"? Originally a theatre shown about Joyce G. which Maureen L. wrote, produced & starred in, from the 1980s.
@@ghughesarch I think Merry Wives Of Windsor is very funny, unless done by the RSC. But it's like everything else, different people enjoy different things.
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My great-aunt, I never got to meet her but my father and aunt speak of her so fondly. I am a performer myself and it's so amazing to see her in this light. I wish I was able to meet her.
What a wonderful family connection, Giovanna!
I saw her on the stage in The Royal Court theatre In Liverpool when l was a child She was so witty
Saw her on stage, & she was marvellous! Went backstage, & met Ms Grenfell afterwards. Got her autograph, & we chatted for about ten minutes’, as I was studying Speech & Drama at the time. A real thrill to have seen, met, & chatted to a wonderful lady……
How does she manage it every time??
My granny was exactly like this in church. She knew the hymnal, the psalter and the prayer book by heart after decades of attendance, and you could visibly see her mind straying off as she sang a hymn or something! I used to look at her and think “I bet she’s thinking ‘Well that was a boring sermon… and his wife’s put on weight… bit daring to wear *that* in church… did I leave the gas on?…. that beef will be warmer than me anyway, they forgot to turn the heating on in here today again…. nice flowers up there, if a bit gaudy… AMEN!’”
A very elegant, beautiful lady, hard to imagine she was in her early 60's here, she always looked ageless, lovely beautiful green dress and pink shoes, perfect singing voice and diction.
No matter how many times I watch this, the line: "No. I was afraid you wouldn't have done!" floors me every time.
we brits have been very lucky to have had such talented and funny women like joyce and many others over the years , sadly missed
She was born in the USA
@@spmoran4703 She was born in Montpelier Square, Knightsbridge, London. Her father was a British architect, Paul Phipps, and her mother an American socialite, Nora Langhorne.
Nancy Astor was one of her maternal aunts.
Her social standing was such that she was a débutante at Buckingham Palace in 1928.
Totally, totally wonderful. It didn't matter what she did, no one could ever have done it better!
Lady ih the church is just classic!!! I laughed so much I had to run it twice...kept missing the lines!! God bless Joyce Grenfell...we need her humor!!
Too funny! Reminds me of the time I was attending a lecture with friends and upon hearing the siren of a passing fire truck, to my horror, I remembered that I had forgotten to take out a cake in the oven set at 400F. Yes, it was blackened and solidifying into a brick with the appearance of cooled lava. A good recipe to replace tarmac.
Worth it for the beautiful delivery of "SOOOP" alone...
thesanantoniokid I know! That and the initial reaction that she has left the hob on!!
Joyce Grenfell was naturally very gifted and she perfected her talent on stage in reviews, on film and eventually television. For those asking about her singing voice she took singing lessons from a lady called Anne Wood in London, a popular teacher, although Joyce never considered herself a singer. However there was such a lot of comic singing in her shows and she wanted to improve her range and volume. She was so polished and accomplished. She wrote so much of her own material. Apart from one term at RADA just prior to her marriage she had no other formal training . A remarkable woman who still gets over 100,000 views in 2017.
She was supremely talented, as was her modern-day successor Victoria Wood.
Whenever I see Joyce the words that spring to mind is “Oh, Sammy”. Funny lady
Exceptional humour, with no shouting or bad language. She was to have been made a dame, but died before it could be announced publicly.
Nobody can match her today. RIP Joyce.
Oh brilliant!! So good to know that I'm not the only one who has dissociated completely when singing in church.
This situation has happened to many. Me too.
I hate it when I'm out somewhere and am suddenly sure I've forgotten something important! I can totally relate!
What pleasure she gave!
It's just been suggested to me that I need a "connected oven" so I can check that I've turned it off when I'm out. And Joyce's wonderful little song came immediately to mind.
really good,,never fails to bring a smile on my face..
The brilliant Joyce Grenfell! Thanks so much for uploading.
That was absolutely delightful!
This is one thing I am always afraid of doing when I go out leaving the gas on!!!! I have driven back home many many times to check......I love this sketch.
Funny, lovely talented lady. Much missed. xx
I love Joyce Grenfell.
Good old Joyce , a national treasure
Found this after hearing that Joyce Grenfell was [the already much missed] Victoria Wood's first inspiration when Joyce came out at the stage door to find the 6-year-old 'Vicky'. They shared so much - and quite likely would have shared the same love for each other, if Joyce had lived longer. I'm wondering now, what does Christian Science and the Society of Friends [the Quakers] share most in common, to have attracted them?
Such a treasured talent.
Joyce = comic genius!
She had a wonderful collection of jewel coloured taffeta dresses!
Reversible I think. Each one seems to have a different colour on the inside.
fabulous Joyce. I love her humour and write in the same style as all the classic ladies of comedy. Maureen Lipman, Victoria Wood, Joyce Grenfell.
Maureen Lipman has actually portrayed Joyce Grenfell in something on the telly a while back!
@@arthurvasey Was it a re-run of "Re: Joyce!"? Originally a theatre shown about Joyce G. which Maureen L. wrote, produced & starred in, from the 1980s.
@@decodolly1535 Might’ve been - I’m surprised that I remembered even that fact!
She has a good voice and excellent diction!
Wonderful to watch Joyce!! I remember watching her as a kid and she was so funny and there weren't any female comics/ entertainers back then??
She has a nice singing voice,..............
Absolutely a comic gem! I can think of only Victoria Wood who could come close to Grenfell in the comic genius stakes.
Wonderful.
Another great monologue!
Fabulous.
Beautiful!
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Another age another time!
George,.....don't do that.
Oh how I love Joyce
Brilliant 😂
wonderful comic
Classic
Her husband is definately not going to get the handshake of peace from her.
We watch this. We are told that David Brent is a comedian. How we laugh.
Not really a fair comparison. Very different eras! Very different Societies.
Or not!
So was Shakespeare's. And his comedies are still funny.
@@timsan55 no, apart from Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare was never funny.
@@ghughesarch I think Merry Wives Of Windsor is very funny, unless done by the RSC. But it's like everything else, different people enjoy different things.
ReJoyce!
Genius
What is the hymn tune name?
The original Church Lady.
Sooop!!
That reminded me a lot somehow of Amy's mother in "Everybody loves Raymond" (which was made of course much later)
Raymond is my father's name, so that means everybody loves him!!!
DID she get to turn off the gas in time?
Ever green...
That might be their integrity, Blaster
Hilarious.
She has a bit of a resemblance to Pauline Collins.
The religion of the English
funny...
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Definitely NOT VEGAN!