When I was a little kid, I watched Morcambe and Wise on TV and laughed my head off... I'm not even sure I got half of the jokes but something resonated and I was in stitches... now I'm old and gnarley and I still laugh my head off.... Pure comic genius.
@@colinsmall8170 LIFE is ultimately lethal. Everything involves calculated risk. Indeed, a life without calculated risk is barely a life at all. If you drink, drive a car, take drugs, board an aeroplane, climb a mountain, get pregnant, have an operation - etc - it all involves calculated risk. The mere mention of the lethality of smoking a pipe isn’t a point at all; it’s a statement of fact. Unfortunately the British people are like trained seals when it comes to calculated risks and any mention of tobacco: “DoNt yOU kNOW thAT’s baD foR YoU”
Wonder who'll be Vaper of the year this year. Wonder why they don't have Vape pipes?. My idea no one steal it.. what a pleasure to watch Eric Morecambe 😂😂😂
Some things change, but it's the same world. By 1971 environmental concerns and increasing computerisation for example, make it very much the same 'post-60s' world, IMHO.
4:00 - Eric, the conservative party supporter and later to be a Thatcher admirer couldn't resist a little dig at Harold Wilson here, who was one year out of office by this time.
Looking at this now in 2023, it really begs belief, that in 1971 people thought that inhaling a mix of burnt tobacco into your lungs wouldn't harm you. It is like someone sucking on the end of their car's exhaust to inhale the fumes because the petrol fumes wouldn't harm them. Stupid.
@@Tmuk2 Pipe and cigar smoking causes cancer in the same way as cigarette smoking. I should know, my father died from lung cancer when I was 10 years old, after years of smoking pipes and cigars.
@@johnking5174”inhaling a mix of burnt tobacco into your lungs” is what you said and is an inaccurate depiction of pipe smoking, which was the point the other commenter made. You’d think someone with such strident beliefs based on personal trauma would want some understanding of the subject he was so strident of.
@James-oo1yq Eric Morecambe was a comedy genius who had some of the highest viewing figures on British TV and is still loved by millions. You, on the other hand, are a lonely shitposter.
"that was cringe", Jesus Christ, you brats are beyond parody. He was funny, I thought so as a child and I think so now, as do millions of other people which is why he became so highly regarded in the first place. He had a great ability to make people laugh and smile with pleasure, something you will never have, James.
What a knob. Go and watch some Morecambe and Wise and educate yourself. As a yank you unfortunately missed the jackpot lottery prize of being born British.
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When I was a little kid, I watched Morcambe and Wise on TV and laughed my head off... I'm not even sure I got half of the jokes but something resonated and I was in stitches... now I'm old and gnarley and I still laugh my head off.... Pure comic genius.
😂Eric Morecambe was so quick he was brilliant. Morecambe and Wise were brilliant.
Pure genius,the heat of chillies is measured in scovilles,so comedy talent should be measured in Eric Morecambes
Love the photo of Jack " How" Hargreaves in the background bless him.
This is wonderful - men sharing a common interest, the pipe smoking (a humble and meditative habit), and of course Eric Morecambe himself.
@@colinsmall8170 well done for the most predictable response. yes, adult things that adults do for enjoyment come with risks. Your point?
@@colinsmall8170 There are plenty of cigarette and vape smokers though, cigarettes surely aren't significantly better for one's health if at all.
@@colinsmall8170 LIFE is ultimately lethal. Everything involves calculated risk. Indeed, a life without calculated risk is barely a life at all.
If you drink, drive a car, take drugs, board an aeroplane, climb a mountain, get pregnant, have an operation - etc - it all involves calculated risk.
The mere mention of the lethality of smoking a pipe isn’t a point at all; it’s a statement of fact. Unfortunately the British people are like trained seals when it comes to calculated risks and any mention of tobacco: “DoNt yOU kNOW thAT’s baD foR YoU”
@colinsmall8170 becasue pipes are reserved for those with a higher level of brain function, which doesn't exist so much now 😂😂
I see he’s deleted his comments.
Great speech, with fantastic comedic timing.
Yes, there'll never be another team like them.
Absolutely brilliant, laughed so much. What a genuine comedic legend! 👍👍💖💖
Wonder who'll be Vaper of the year this year. Wonder why they don't have Vape pipes?. My idea no one steal it.. what a pleasure to watch Eric Morecambe 😂😂😂
Consider it stolen, I’m going to to call it “The Viper”.
They do have vape pipes - they're called, "E-pipes"......
Legend.
1971 seems like another world
Some things change, but it's the same world. By 1971 environmental concerns and increasing computerisation for example, make it very much the same 'post-60s' world, IMHO.
Excellent.
"I've been smoking for 72 or 73 years"
"Well its time you burst into flame!
Pipe smoker of the year, imagine that now 😱
When the world didn’t take itself too seriously if only I realised it at the time.
Well said. Glad I'm old; Britain no longer has any identity, people too afraid of the consequences of daring to laugh inappropriately.
Did you know Stephen Fry was named the very last Pipeman of the year…
Did Jimmy Hill use his match of the day to light that cigar?
That truly is a lung-mongously tobacco-tastic award.
❤
4:00 - Eric, the conservative party supporter and later to be a Thatcher admirer couldn't resist a little dig at Harold Wilson here, who was one year out of office by this time.
this would look out of place these days
Gold. Modern comedy is 💩
Stephen Fry is the last of the breed.
If only that were true - plenty of lovvies like him around
@@mattsan70I think he meant celebrity pipe-smokers.... I don't think there are many of those.
Fry was the last winner of the award of pipes smoker of the year
He loved tobacco and heart attacks
I still remember that controversial year when Amy Winehouse won it.
Idiot Stephen Fry won it last and was the last winner
Looking at this now in 2023, it really begs belief, that in 1971 people thought that inhaling a mix of burnt tobacco into your lungs wouldn't harm you. It is like someone sucking on the end of their car's exhaust to inhale the fumes because the petrol fumes wouldn't harm them. Stupid.
You don't inhale pipe and cigar smoke
@@Tmuk2 Pipe and cigar smoking causes cancer in the same way as cigarette smoking. I should know, my father died from lung cancer when I was 10 years old, after years of smoking pipes and cigars.
@@johnking5174”inhaling a mix of burnt tobacco into your lungs” is what you said and is an inaccurate depiction of pipe smoking, which was the point the other commenter made.
You’d think someone with such strident beliefs based on personal trauma would want some understanding of the subject he was so strident of.
Good grief, that was cringe of the highest magnitude. How anyone thought this guy was funny is the funniest thing here.
Yes, I see from your logo that you are a connoisseur of high culture. Go twiddle with your controller.
@James-oo1yq Eric Morecambe was a comedy genius who had some of the highest viewing figures on British TV and is still loved by millions. You, on the other hand, are a lonely shitposter.
"that was cringe", Jesus Christ, you brats are beyond parody. He was funny, I thought so as a child and I think so now, as do millions of other people which is why he became so highly regarded in the first place. He had a great ability to make people laugh and smile with pleasure, something you will never have, James.
Coming from someone who no doubt thinks “Birds of a Feather”, “Goodnight Sweetheart” and “Oh Dr Beaching” we’re rip roaring funny comedy series
What a knob. Go and watch some Morecambe and Wise and educate yourself. As a yank you unfortunately missed the jackpot lottery prize of being born British.