Not a single swear word, nothing malicious.... just a brilliant script, perfect acting and perfect timing in every way. That's why it's still loved nearly 50 years later. Pure joy from beginning to end.
can't guess how many times I've watched this. And now, it's the reactions of the boys in the "band" that I always watch for. What a great British comedy moment, and not a hint of smut anywhere.
2023. Still the best comedy sketch in history. Mind you, Previn was a major part. His participation and timing was outstanding. He clearly enjoyed and understood the comic side.
Watch Eric at the very end break character and applaud. He NEVER did that in any other sketch but he was so blown away with Previn's performance he had to applaud. Eric had been very worried. He and Ernie and utter professionals and rehearsed, rehearsed, rehearsed. For the only time, I think, a guest couldn't rehearse as he was flying in on the day of the show, and Eric was really worried that it would not work. You can see him visibly relax when Previn delivered the line "it's in Chicago" with perfect comic timing. Eric realised Previn was going to be good and understood how to do comedy. By the end Eric and Ernie knew they had just had their best sketch and Previn had been brilliant - hence breaking character to applaud. The fact we're watching it nearly half a century later shows just how brilliant the three of them were in it.
Mr. Preview's performance is indeed absolutely brilliant. He has a natural genius for comedy and he's a really nice person with a huge sense of humour as well. Did you see the little sequel to this sketch where they have several top stars including Eric Porter, Dame Flora Robson and of course André Previn saying 'I was on the Morecambe & Wise show and look what happened to me'. André had ended up as a bus conductor. Hilarious.
The bit where he says "Pow! I like him!" wasn't scripted and it was a genuine reaction, they had no idea he would be so good and Eric knew they were about to make comedy history.
I have watched this sketch a hundred times and what really makes me smile is the way Ernie dances away to Eric's piano playing. Sadly, we will never see their like again.
My dad loved Morecambe and Wise. I remember watching this with him way back then and I can still see him crying with laughter. He used to play piano himself so he could appreciate this very much. God bless you dad.
How many people out there watching this, with more tears than laughter, thinking back to Christmas night at 8, seems like yesterday and a million years ago at the same time
How right you are. Christmas night watching Eric and Ernie was always so special, a real family entertainment with all the generations laughing together (instead of keeping their noses in their phones!) And weren't we lucky growing up with Morecambe and Wise.
My father was a sound man on their show, and when this was filmed with little or no rehersal time, my dad nearly died with laughter. Andre was a great man and after the take, Eric&Ernie and Andre knew comedy history had been made and Andre was delighted to have taken part my father said years later. Thank you Eric and Ernie growing up with you was magical.
You can see it in the look on Eric's face after the "I'll just get my baton....it's in Chicago" line, the realization that something special was happening.... I can watch this over and over and still it cracks me up. Christmas shows were like your favourite uncles turning up on Christmas day and keeping you in stitches.... Thanks for the Laughter boys.
Agreed, legend has it that Previn had just stepped off a plane from America and had little time to rehearse or get the gist of the sketch. But my question is how much or little of rehearsal time involved ‘the band’? Their reactions to the boss being totally destroyed by two great comics (the likes of we’ll never see again) is priceless, “so therefore I won’t put a price on it”
I was born the year before Ernie Wise passed away, but luckily I had parents who had quite an attachment to great shows like the Morecambe & Wise Show, Dad's Army, Porridge, Steptoe & Son etc. So I am very grateful to have been introduced to these comedic geniuses :)
Whenever I watch modern TV and especially comedy, I go to youtube and pull up something like this. Utter genius. perfect timing with no need whatsoever for a crude punch line involving a profanity or a piece of genitalia. And no matter how many times I watch it.. slapping the cheeks of Previn still ranks as the funniest thing I have ever seen. "I'll give you that.. I'll give you that sunshine.."
I just watched a special on Morcambe and Wise on UK tv's channel 5. It was brilliant!! It made me realize we may never see comedy or tv show's like theirs ever again. Their comedy holds up as still so funny in 2022. God gave these 2 the best comic chemistry. We're so Blessed to be able to watch their shows and Christmas specials over and over.
Imo, possibly one of the funniest/cleverest things ever on British Television. It must be remembered that at the time Andre Previn was probably the most respected and accomplished musical gentlemen in the World I honestly do not believe we will ever see anything like this again. All the praise for it is a complete understatement.
39 people give thumbs down? Sense of humour bypass? Much of the stuff from my childhood doesn't work nowadays but IMO this still stands up as being as funny as funny ever gets. Timeless, hilarious stuff!
Those are the people who don't understand a Shakespeare play and to whom Beethoven's 9th Symphony means nothing. Basic ignorance, along with unwillingness to experience anything new in life (not even the old things which are new to them). Give them a pint and a football match to watch, and they think they're fulfilling mankind's potential to the hilt.
This sketch never loses its appeal - one of their absolute best. I knew a couple of the orchestra members and it's great to watch them corpsing in the background. Never tire of watching this......... One of TVs best.
Sheer, timeless joy. Comic genius from all 3 of them! Total respect to Andre Previn; one of the highest-profile figures in the classical world at the time, understanding the brilliance of Morecambe and Wise, and the whole thing works because they LIKE each other. No-one's trying to out-smart anyone else. They just love what they're creating. Just a beautiful thing to watch.
People forget that being invited on their show was considered the highest honour in entertainment at the time. It meant you were considered one of the best in the World.
To those of you have watched and commented I say thank you. To those who have not seen this what a great shame as you have missed one of the great comic skits of all time. No foul language, no toilet jokes just very very funny. God bless all the team and again thank you for this classic.
To fully understand how great this sketch was, you have to appreciate what a huge star André Previn was at that time. That was the magic of the show. You had these incredible stars of the day like Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey, Des O'Connor, Glenda Jackson etc, literally queuing up to get onto the show to be sent up.
And Glenda Jackson, who I believe appeared more times than any other guest, said that she had never worked so hard. M&W were perfectionists, most of the "ad libs" were thoroughly rehearsed.
Previn was at the top of his game at the time. A very revered and highly paid member of a respected profession. What a great sport he was to do this. Mind you, M&W were at the top of their game too and top stars were queuing up to get a spot on this show.
And now all three of them have passed on, talented in all their own ways and made life so much better with them in it. Rest in peace all three, and thank you.
one of my all time favorate morecombe and wise shetches, despite the fact it was broadcast a decade before i was even born. Has me in stitches every time
It stands up to repeated viewings. You just find more funny things you missed. I adore Eric's look to the camera at about 3.44 when Andre calls him a great comic. Everything is perfect. You can tell by Eric's clapping at the end - you know he knows that he's done well. And that's a lovely thing. He was a perfectionist and clearly a dear man. The more I read about these two the more I love them. Their industry, their talent, their integrity and just how bloody funny they are. They just make life brighter!
Its great that Previn added a few extra lines most notably the "You wasted some time there" and also his response to wearing high heels "what again?". You can tell from the reaction that this was off script.
Endlessly amazing - You can see the moment Andre clicks with the lads - he'd not rehearsed and Morecambe & Wise were worried it wouldn't work... then he did the "I'll get my baton...it's in Chicago" line and you can see the boys eyes light up as they realise this is going to be dynamite! Every Christmas it was like a pair of favourite uncles popping into the house and larking around. Great guys and you could feel the genuine warmth and love between them.
I dare say that the devotees of Andre Previn (Preview) will not think that this is how they wish people to remember him; but all great performers have a sense of humour; a great man!
Just brings tears to my eyes every time I watch it! Tears of joy and lost nostalgia. Truly wonderful. Now for Katia playing it! More tears during the second movement.
An absolute classic sketch, ahead of its time incorporating expert guests, gentle comedy with great pauses and great comedy lines, you really can't beat this. Everything that followed after this in comedy in the years that followed references this duo.
RIP Mr.Previn; surely one of the greatest sketches of all time! I saw it as a kid upon its airing. Apparently Andre looked at the script only once, in the taxi on the way to the studio! Genius brain and a great life!
bravo maestro,bravo! encore! encore!.....sad that we shall never see their like again..truly timelesss...would never have expected to see Previn in such a role....truly great comedy
Perfectly written, perfectly acted. Everyone involved contributed to making this one of the great pieces of comedy writing in the English language. It really is THAT good. Even the reactions of the members of the orchestra at the back are funny. Modern "comics" like Ricky Gervais (to name just one) should watch and learn.
I grew up with Morecambe and Wise. This sketch stands out as one of the pinnacles of comedy genius. We will never see their like again and the world is diminished now they've gone.
It never fails to bring tears to my eyes. Absolutely outstanding. Mr Preview's contribution mustn't be underestimated. And all credit to writers Sid Green and Dick Hills.(Eddie Braben was brilliant, but didn't write this sketch).
Eric Morecambe is up there with Chaplin, Stan Laurel, Peter Sellars, Monty Python and co. as one of the greatest British comedians ever. His timing is perfect.
Yeah, but Eric and Ern are were a unit - true Eric was a great comic who liked to lark about on the stands when watching football (apparently he always carried a Styrofoam cup to do his Jimmy Durante impression) but Ern was the best straight man you could have (and he apparently did all the talking when it came to negotiating contracts & fees).
So so funny even after all these years. I only hope generations that follow after all of us who grew up with Eric and Ernie see these videos of these talented men
Wouldn't argue that it's one of the greatest comedy sketches ever, but you probably have to be of that generation, if you don't know Andrew Preview then it loses much of it's comedic sffect.
R.I.P. Mr Previn thank you for sharing your talents & taking part in one of the best & funniest sketches by Morcambe & Wise. Hope you get to meet them & laugh about it all over...
brilliant. as is their comedic timing, it's flawless, and it's amazing how all their guests did elaborate skits so well, a testament to how good they were. watching the orchestra members reactions is half the fun.
I never fail to be in awe of the fact that Previn did this. I suspect Eric was an accomplished Pianist. A true lesson in comedy timing.....perfection :)
Morcambe and Wise, the Two Ronnies, Monty Python... the list goes on. Not only were these two probably the best comedy duo of all time, but this is one of the best sketches I've ever seen. It's up there with the Dead Parrot.
...for years after this sketch Andre Previn was addressed by the cab drivers of London as "Mr Preview." Hysterical!
Not a single swear word, nothing malicious.... just a brilliant script, perfect acting and perfect timing in every way. That's why it's still loved nearly 50 years later. Pure joy from beginning to end.
4:00 - Eric Morecambe says the "N" word: Arthur Negus.
@@HueyRocks23 not to mention "ARSEnal" 😂
Rubbish!!!
can't guess how many times I've watched this. And now, it's the reactions of the boys in the "band" that I always watch for. What a great British comedy moment, and not a hint of smut anywhere.
2023. Still the best comedy sketch in history. Mind you, Previn was a major part. His participation and timing was outstanding. He clearly enjoyed and understood the comic side.
I loved the "I'll get my baton. ... It's in Chicago." Perfect comic timing.
I agree, the best line of many, play the right notes in wrong order priceless!
Watch Eric at the very end break character and applaud. He NEVER did that in any other sketch but he was so blown away with Previn's performance he had to applaud. Eric had been very worried. He and Ernie and utter professionals and rehearsed, rehearsed, rehearsed. For the only time, I think, a guest couldn't rehearse as he was flying in on the day of the show, and Eric was really worried that it would not work. You can see him visibly relax when Previn delivered the line "it's in Chicago" with perfect comic timing. Eric realised Previn was going to be good and understood how to do comedy. By the end Eric and Ernie knew they had just had their best sketch and Previn had been brilliant - hence breaking character to applaud. The fact we're watching it nearly half a century later shows just how brilliant the three of them were in it.
Brilliant comment, thanks for it!
There was no "breaking character," as the sketch had already ended. There was no longer any "character" to break.
Mr. Preview's performance is indeed absolutely brilliant. He has a natural genius for comedy and he's a really nice person with a huge sense of humour as well. Did you see the little sequel to this sketch where they have several top stars including Eric Porter, Dame Flora Robson and of course André Previn saying 'I was on the Morecambe & Wise show and look what happened to me'. André had ended up as a bus conductor. Hilarious.
@@DieFlabbergast Perhaps it'd be better to say that this was the first time Eric had ever applauded a guest star at the end of a sketch.
The bit where he says "Pow! I like him!" wasn't scripted and it was a genuine reaction, they had no idea he would be so good and Eric knew they were about to make comedy history.
I have watched this sketch a hundred times and what really makes me smile is the way Ernie dances away to Eric's piano playing. Sadly, we will never see their like again.
My dad loved Morecambe and Wise. I remember watching this with him way back then and I can still see him crying with laughter. He used to play piano himself so he could appreciate this very much. God bless you dad.
I love the silence after Previn plays the piano, and then Eric’s face! Priceless! Thank you for posting!
How many people out there watching this, with more tears than laughter, thinking back to Christmas night at 8, seems like yesterday and a million years ago at the same time
How right you are. Christmas night watching Eric and Ernie was always so special, a real family entertainment with all the generations laughing together (instead of keeping their noses in their phones!) And weren't we lucky growing up with Morecambe and Wise.
Perfectly put.
My father was a sound man on their show, and when this was filmed with little or no rehersal time, my dad nearly died with laughter. Andre was a great man and after the take, Eric&Ernie and Andre knew comedy history had been made and Andre was delighted to have taken part my father said years later. Thank you Eric and Ernie growing up with you was magical.
You can see it in the look on Eric's face after the "I'll just get my baton....it's in Chicago" line, the realization that something special was happening.... I can watch this over and over and still it cracks me up. Christmas shows were like your favourite uncles turning up on Christmas day and keeping you in stitches.... Thanks for the Laughter boys.
@@efnissien His reaction is genuine, he was legitimately impressed by Previn's comedic abilities.
Moonbase Alpha Nice words ☺️
wow what a story
Some people have all the luck...lol.
For me one of the best things about this sketch is watching the band in the background cracking up throughout
Agreed, legend has it that Previn had just stepped off a plane from America and had little time to rehearse or get the gist of the sketch. But my question is how much or little of rehearsal time involved ‘the band’? Their reactions to the boss being totally destroyed by two great comics (the likes of we’ll never see again) is priceless, “so therefore I won’t put a price on it”
'Andrew Preview' has superb comic timing and is such a good sport he complements Eric & Ernie beautifully. I never tire of watching this!
One of morecambe and wise 's great comedy acts, with well known Andre Previn, I enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks for sharing.
Watching from Rome Italy here. This is a masterpiece and Previn mastered the role !! Awesome!
I was born the year before Ernie Wise passed away, but luckily I had parents who had quite an attachment to great shows like the Morecambe & Wise Show, Dad's Army, Porridge, Steptoe & Son etc. So I am very grateful to have been introduced to these comedic geniuses :)
Whenever I watch modern TV and especially comedy, I go to youtube and pull up something like this. Utter genius. perfect timing with no need whatsoever for a crude punch line involving a profanity or a piece of genitalia. And no matter how many times I watch it.. slapping the cheeks of Previn still ranks as the funniest thing I have ever seen. "I'll give you that.. I'll give you that sunshine.."
"not too heavy on the banjos"...LOL!
And I love the reaction of the band - having their boss mocked - priceless!
I just watched a special on Morcambe and Wise on UK tv's channel 5. It was brilliant!! It made me realize we may never see comedy or tv show's like theirs ever again. Their comedy holds up as still so funny in 2022. God gave these 2 the best comic chemistry. We're so Blessed to be able to watch their shows and Christmas specials over and over.
Absolute classic! I had no idea how well it would age. Mr. Preview was perfect!
Imo, possibly one of the funniest/cleverest things ever on British Television.
It must be remembered that at the time Andre Previn was probably the most respected and accomplished musical gentlemen in the World
I honestly do not believe we will ever see anything like this again.
All the praise for it is a complete understatement.
39 people give thumbs down? Sense of humour bypass?
Much of the stuff from my childhood doesn't work nowadays but IMO this still stands up as being as funny as funny ever gets. Timeless, hilarious stuff!
It's their loss- not ours!
Those are the people who don't understand a Shakespeare play and to whom Beethoven's 9th Symphony means nothing. Basic ignorance, along with unwillingness to experience anything new in life (not even the old things which are new to them). Give them a pint and a football match to watch, and they think they're fulfilling mankind's potential to the hilt.
How wonderful to see this - Andre Previn was a musical giant with an equally gigantic sense of humor. Great upload. Thank you.
Wonderful sketch, I play this over and over again, it's so brilliant, Eric's family must be so proud of their world famous so talented Dad !
This sketch never loses its appeal - one of their absolute best. I knew a couple of the orchestra members and it's great to watch them corpsing in the background. Never tire of watching this......... One of TVs best.
Sheer, timeless joy. Comic genius from all 3 of them! Total respect to Andre Previn; one of the highest-profile figures in the classical world at the time, understanding the brilliance of Morecambe and Wise, and the whole thing works because they LIKE each other. No-one's trying to out-smart anyone else. They just love what they're creating. Just a beautiful thing to watch.
Andrew Privit!
People forget that being invited on their show was considered the highest honour in entertainment at the time. It meant you were considered one of the best in the World.
@@Zerbey Very true! I hadn't forgotten. But all the guests they invited had to be good sports with a great sense of humour.
To those of you have watched and commented I say thank you. To those who have not seen this what a great shame as you have missed one of the great comic skits of all time. No foul language, no toilet jokes just very very funny. God bless all the team and again thank you for this classic.
All these years have passed and this still makes me cry with laughter. Eric and Ernie, what an incredible act.
Me too, it never dates, best ever
To fully understand how great this sketch was, you have to appreciate what a huge star André Previn was at that time. That was the magic of the show. You had these incredible stars of the day like Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey, Des O'Connor, Glenda Jackson etc, literally queuing up to get onto the show to be sent up.
And Glenda Jackson, who I believe appeared more times than any other guest, said that she had never worked so hard.
M&W were perfectionists, most of the "ad libs" were thoroughly rehearsed.
classic,watched this so many times over the years and it never gets old
The only time I've seen Eric Morecombe really clap in admiration for another guest.
RIP Andre Preview. ❤🎶🎹
When Morecambe shouted "POW! I like him!", he was expressing enthusiasm for Previn's perfect comic timing.
When did he die ?
@@neiltappenden1008 2019. Easy to google.👍
I remember this so well. Probably the best comedy sketch EVER.
Definitely one of the best.
Previn was at the top of his game at the time. A very revered and highly paid member of a respected profession. What a great sport he was to do this. Mind you, M&W were at the top of their game too and top stars were queuing up to get a spot on this show.
This never gets old Eric had such great timing. Probably the greatest comedy sketch ever. Thanks for the upload!
I never tire of this awesome sketch, Andre Previn(Preview) was brilliant 🤣🤣🤣🤣
And now all three of them have passed on, talented in all their own ways and made life so much better with them in it. Rest in peace all three, and thank you.
Andre Previn was just phenomenal in the sketch
Just absolute magic!
His patience is to be much admired .
Total genius. Brilliant. Watched so many times, still so brilliant. RIP Mr Preview.
You watch this many decades later and you realise really just how good Eric and Ernie were and how their famous guests were happy to be part of it.
one of my all time favorate morecombe and wise shetches, despite the fact it was broadcast a decade before i was even born. Has me in stitches every time
It never gets old! Pure genius
It stands up to repeated viewings.
You just find more funny things you missed. I adore Eric's look to the camera at about 3.44 when Andre calls him a great comic. Everything is perfect. You can tell by Eric's clapping at the end - you know he knows that he's done well. And that's a lovely thing.
He was a perfectionist and clearly a dear man.
The more I read about these two the more I love them. Their industry, their talent, their integrity and just how bloody funny they are. They just make life brighter!
The most perfect sketch in the history of everything!
Possibly the greatest comedy sketch ever! Always brings tears of laughter whenever I watch it!
Caught a glimpse of this on the BBC World News report on "Mister Preview's" passing, and very much needed to see more. Thank you for posting this.
RIP André Previn. A musical genius who also had impeccable comedic timing.
Andre Previn was the most wonderful sport given his professional status - what a guy!
True
So charming! Andre hired me to play in the Pittsburgh Symphony in 1980. It's wonderful to hear his familiar voice, see his smile.
Very very funny, And alot of credit to Andre Privitt for playing it so straight. Just adds to the humour
Its great that Previn added a few extra lines most notably the "You wasted some time there" and also his response to wearing high heels "what again?". You can tell from the reaction that this was off script.
I havent seen this since it was first broadcast. Absolutely side splitting. I laughed so much. Brilliant. Andre was a great sport.
Endlessly amazing - You can see the moment Andre clicks with the lads - he'd not rehearsed and Morecambe & Wise were worried it wouldn't work... then he did the "I'll get my baton...it's in Chicago" line and you can see the boys eyes light up as they realise this is going to be dynamite! Every Christmas it was like a pair of favourite uncles popping into the house and larking around. Great guys and you could feel the genuine warmth and love between them.
Simply magnificent. And Andre Previn's contribution shouldn't be overlooked - perfect timing and feel for the sketch, as good as any comedian's
This sketch brings joy to my heart...3 legends and amazing comic timing from Mr Preview in particular..RIP to you all and thanks
I love how the band are just crying with laughter... Pure class.
I dare say that the devotees of Andre Previn (Preview) will not think that this is how they wish people to remember him; but all great performers have a sense of humour; a great man!
The First person ever to go on the show and not laugh during the sketch. Spectacular!
If you were married to Mia Farrow you probably wouldn't be laughing either!😅
The greatest celebrity guest spot in any comedy show ever.
R.I.P. Mr Preview, hope your having fun with the boys up there now.
His having fun?
Hopefully hahaha, maybe down below!
I always liked Mr. Privet.
Greig, with him and him.
and with Grieg
Just brings tears to my eyes every time I watch it! Tears of joy and lost nostalgia. Truly wonderful. Now for Katia playing it! More tears during the second movement.
The whole thing just gels so beautifully…
It never gets old, you know what's coming and still a joy. Always will be.
Still one of the funniest sketches of ALL time.
Thanks for posting.
An absolute classic sketch, ahead of its time incorporating expert guests, gentle comedy with great pauses and great comedy lines, you really can't beat this. Everything that followed after this in comedy in the years that followed references this duo.
RIP Mr.Previn; surely one of the greatest sketches of all time! I saw it as a kid upon its airing. Apparently Andre looked at the script only once, in the taxi on the way to the studio! Genius brain and a great life!
bravo maestro,bravo! encore! encore!.....sad that we shall never see their like again..truly timelesss...would never have expected to see Previn in such a role....truly great comedy
Who knew Andre Previn could do comedy? What a talented guy!
I never tire of this sketch. Brilliant in every way!
Today's comedians watch and learn genius at work. Price less. Miss them big time
Perfectly written, perfectly acted. Everyone involved contributed to making this one of the great pieces of comedy writing in the English language. It really is THAT good. Even the reactions of the members of the orchestra at the back are funny. Modern "comics" like Ricky Gervais (to name just one) should watch and learn.
Just love watching Ernie Wise during this sketch - brilliantly played on his part.
I grew up with Morecambe and Wise. This sketch stands out as one of the pinnacles of comedy genius. We will never see their like again and the world is diminished now they've gone.
I love Eric's applause too. Such warmth and generosity.
"I'll got get my baton ..... It's in Chicago'
One of THE funniest lines ever! lol
One of the greatest comedy sketches ever.
It never fails to bring tears to my eyes. Absolutely outstanding. Mr Preview's contribution mustn't be underestimated. And all credit to writers Sid Green and Dick Hills.(Eddie Braben was brilliant, but didn't write this sketch).
Today saw the passing of a great musician, it is with great sadness that I viewed this, only to have those tears of sadness washed away with laughter!
Great job by all 3 men... amazingly, the only time Previn had to learn his part was during a transatlantic flight, but he looks like a comedy natural!
This could well be the best comedy sketch of all time, just magnificent comedy!!
Eric Morecambe is up there with Chaplin, Stan Laurel, Peter Sellars, Monty Python and co. as one of the greatest British comedians ever. His timing is perfect.
Yeah, but Eric and Ern are were a unit - true Eric was a great comic who liked to lark about on the stands when watching football (apparently he always carried a Styrofoam cup to do his Jimmy Durante impression) but Ern was the best straight man you could have (and he apparently did all the talking when it came to negotiating contracts & fees).
I reckon André Preview is up there with the great comedians as well as with the musicians.
So so funny even after all these years. I only hope generations that follow after all of us who grew up with Eric and Ernie see these videos of these talented men
I never tire of watching this sketch, the greatest double act of all times.
The greatest sketch ever written and performed. RIP Eddie Shakespeare Braben
The GREATEST comedy sketch ever made. And crucially hasn't dated.....
Can you imagine something as sophisticated as this, played with such talent, being made for TV nowadays?
+sophrapsune. NO.
Wouldn't argue that it's one of the greatest comedy sketches ever, but you probably have to be of that generation, if you don't know Andrew Preview then it loses much of it's comedic sffect.
@@brianmessenger Yes thats a fair comment sadly i am of that vintage although even i was a tad too young to remember it first time round
@@dlamiss I am of a slightly earlier vintage and do remember seeing the original Christmas Day broadcast.
"Now I do hope Sir, that you understand all these squiggly lines"..Andre Previt, err, Preview, err..PREVIN is for me the real star of this piece!!
"Not too heavy on the banjos."
This is one of the greatest comic sketch in the history of television. Morecambe and Wise is absolutely fantastic
R.I.P. Mr Previn thank you for sharing your talents & taking part in one of the best & funniest sketches by Morcambe & Wise. Hope you get to meet them & laugh about it all over...
Never fails to make me laugh. Simply the best comic genius's this country had ever had.
Eric's sense of timing was perfect. I can't imagine many comedians would have risked a pause anywhere near as long as that, before "Rubbish!"
Marvelous round of applause from Eric there at the very end. Purely to salute Andre and the orchestra.... Lovely
i love that even the orchestra is laughing at their jokes :D
Possibly the greatest sketch ever performed on television. Pure genius.
I love the expressions on the "band" members' faces!!
Watching the Orchestra, they were trying to keep From Cracking UP.
It's what I also watch and it cracks me up. A brilliant all round performance by everyone. Love it still. 😊
Only Eric Morcecombe could get away with calling the London Philharmonic Orchestra...The Band.
Brilliant.....utterly brilliant.
How I miss them.
brilliant. as is their comedic timing, it's flawless, and it's amazing how all their guests did elaborate skits so well, a testament to how good they were. watching the orchestra members reactions is half the fun.
I never fail to be in awe of the fact that Previn did this. I suspect Eric was an accomplished Pianist. A true lesson in comedy timing.....perfection :)
The response to the sketch by the 'band' is too good.
One of my all time favourite comedy sketches.
Probably one of the most iconic bits of the show
Absolutely brilliant sketch. .. Nothing else needs to be said except I miss all three being alive and entertaining us further.
How wonderful was that!!!
One of my favourite M&W sketches. So glad its posted, so thankyou
Morcambe and Wise, the Two Ronnies, Monty Python... the list goes on. Not only were these two probably the best comedy duo of all time, but this is one of the best sketches I've ever seen. It's up there with the Dead Parrot.