RIP Barry Humphries (February 17, 1934 - April 22, 2023), aged 89 And RIP Sir Michael Parkinson (March 28, 1935 - August 16, 2023), aged 88 You both will be remembered as legends.
I’m a proud lefty, feminist 74 year old who grew up in Tasmania (that bushy island state) and also grew up with the incomparable Barry Humphries. I adored him and all his alters, including the hilariously revolting Sir Les, our greatest ever representative at the Court of St James. I am so grateful for the treasure trove of videos such as this to be found online. We need Barry and his capacity to make us laugh to the point of tears more than ever in these ghastly times. RIP Barry Humphries 🩷🙏
This is Sir Les at his finest. I have tears of laughter and sadness when I watch this. Thanks Barry Humphries for all the laughs over the years. You were the greatest.
@@peterclarke3990 In the 1980's, and arrested on a charge of gross indecency with another male (a charge no longer on the statute books) because I argued with a Met Police officer, a series of police officers subsequently shouted through the 'wicket' of the cell door, f***ing shirtlifter, whenever they passed by. That's what I took seriously, certainly not Barry and his brilliant comedy performance illustrating casual abuse. I was found not guilty, by the way............ edit: Mr Clarke then deleted his silly accusation that Barry's performance was abuse.
@@zzbudzz A way of describing this is if you have lower your trousers and underwear your bum is not exposed until you raise/lift your shirt. Or here it is a way of saying back then Poofta. We now call these people Gay. Do not be sorry for being American, Be Proud and love your Country! John, Australia.
@robinaboy "sledgehammer blunt" I like that. Had to look up the word : shirt lifter and watch the 1981 film clip : Gallipoli. The second , I remember from the annual Anzac Day and many visits to Turkey. The first , well what piece of clothing comes off first in an intimate scene ? As Sir Les would say : "Are you with me ?" 🤣🙄
ShaneC27 you can't have been watching Australian Liberal Party in action at Parliament house as reported on ABC(tv) 4 corners. Numerous members have been bonking their staff, resulting in a "NO Bonking Law" lol
Couldn’t agree more! I’d love to see more ridiculous misogynistic characters in comedy. The sad thing is, a lot of people are too stupid to realize these characters are a lampoon of the type… ruining the fun for everyone else!
@@robinsanders5541 Yep, he is doing exactly that lampooning and to an extent lambasting those types. The wowsers simply can not identify that subtlety in it.
He makes me laugh more than anyone or anything. Thank you Sir Les, and the acquaintances you so graciously put up with, Edna and Barry. Maybe they could marry each other and get out of your hair.
Such a sad loss not only to Australia but the world. Barry was such a hugely talented individual and we'll never have anyone else like him. My sympathy goes out to his family.
A proper comedian. No one like him. A stand out amongst the supine comedians of today. Here’s to Sir Les, the greatest cultural attaché to the court of St James the UK will ever see 😅❤
I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve watch this clip and others with Barry Humphries and every time I end up with tears of laughter. Genuinely a comic genius.👍👍
I lived in London in the 1980's and I would often see Mr. Humphries on his push bike rolling around the West End. To me, Sir Les was his best act, hands down. Pure Comic Genius. RIP Sir Les.
Beautifully crafted character . Timing impeccably, the rise and fall of laughter . Little asides , eyebrow raises , innuendos a plenty , play on word puns , all skillfully delivered ,combined with mannerisms you can't help but be drawn in by . A true master of his class , & simply one of the best guests to ever appear on parky . Along with Peter Sellers , Peter Ustinov, Billy Connolly ......
The Brits and Aussies make not only the best comedy in the world, but also the best music in the world. Along with some American musos and comedians. No other country/race comes close
I saw Barry at the Palace Theatre in Manchester in 1982 - "An Intimate Evening With Barry Humphries" it was billed. He did four hours straight without a break and revealed many other characters besides Edna and Sir Les that I'd never seen before - these must be reserved strictly for his live stage performances. The show was brilliantly original and absolutely hilarious - never flagged for a minute. There is no doubt in my mind that this is the greatest comedy genius of all time.
My parents saw him some time before that and showed me his Sandy Stone performance on TV. My god, such finesse and timing! I've never seen it since, but just found it here: K8eJyfB_Gi4 -- VERY excited to see it again :)
Austrajia has "more culture than a penicillin factory"... 😂😂😂 Barry, I miss you mate. You were before my time; although I remember you on telly when I was a kid, I was never old enough to truly appreciate you. And only now am I appreciating you after many years of not availing myself of the wonders that RUclips could present. But I miss you all the same. You've always loomed large. Extraordinary comedian and a great Australian. Vale!
I first saw Barry Humphries live around the time this was recorded. My jaws ached with laughter. I have never laughed so much in my entire life and never will again.
First saw him in theatre in London in the 60s. What a show. The best comic of his generation, anywhere. The Aussies should make him an official national treasure.
Tom, Barry is a national treasure. He’s from Melbourne and loved by all. His characters (especially Sir Les) are loved by most Australians (except my wife but she loves Dame Edna)....
I cried Les is awesome,, he represented the humor of the old Australia where anything could be said without really offending anyone BECAUSE we ALL had a sense of humor & never really took any offense & being sent up by anyone,, UNLIKE the NEW Breed who JUST DONT GET IT much to the nations detriment,,,
R.I.P. Barry Humphries (Dame Edna). We thank you for all the laughs you provided with your incredible wit, facial expressions and hilarious costumes. You were born to bring joy and side splitting laughter to us all. Thank goodness for RUclips we can continue to laugh and even cry from laughing through all the clips available to us. I suspect that many people will take advantage of this and maybe even have Dame Edna parties while viewing these HILARIOUS clips for years to come. If you don't laugh at theses clips you probably should see a doctor and have your funny bone checked out for they are guaranteed to make you laugh.
Ever hear of Benny Hill? He did all of this same thing generally, and much more, and was born ten years earlier than Humphries. I watch this, and his Edna potrayal, which are quite good, but I know I've seen this before, and my mind goes right back to Benny Hill. Them being literally a world apart may explain some of the imitation aspects, but it leads one to think, who came first, the Benny or the Barry? I side with Benny, primarily because he was older. I first saw Hill, and all of his wonderful hilarity, in the late seventies on American PBS. I just caught wind of Humphries today, on RUclips. Perhaps, if I had seen Humphries 45 years ago, and Hill just now, my view would be different. Just saying...
Funny Allan, but I just went on about how it seems Benny Hill did all of this type of thing, with another RUclips commenter who "dare I say that Humphries is the greatest comedian of all time.", to which I suggested Hill. Being from the UK, care to comment on Benny versus Barry? Who do you believe was doing this stuff first? I guess maybe it really doesn't matter, both are very funny men. Perhaps they developed their comedy concurrently, as they were literally a world apart. And I imagine the Aussies will vote Humphries and The Brits will vote Hill. And we Americans are caught somewhere in between... hahaha. My vote goes with Hill, probably because I saw him probably 45 or so years ago, whereas I just caught the Edna/Patterson skits today. CHEERS!!
R.I.P. SIR BARRY HUMPHRIES - You gave us so many premium laughs, I grew up with you and finally outwards, because of Sir Les. GOD BLESS YA AND I KNOW HE GULPED WHEN HE KNEW YOU WERE COMING, YA BEAUTY!
My Dad and I used to watch him all the time, my Dad saw him for the first time at a theater in Subiaco, West Australia. The guy played 5 different characters during the show and it wasn't till the end he realised it was all one guy. Much loved and talented man.
Being a Tasmanian and a Barry Humphreys, aka Sir Les Patterson, fan from way back, I'd like to confirm Sir Les's description of the Tasmanian "continent" as being bushy and triangular in shape.
Sir Les, you affronted everyone, but you offended no one, genius comedy by Barry! It might not pass muster past today's snowflakes, but all my friends of all cultures and sexualities agree that this man was bloody fantastic! Like Alf Garnett, the character was a caricature, so what was said in the routine was the opinion of nobody in particular. Will never be equalled. Love and respect to all the world over.
The innuendo about Preparation H, "applied without the applicator" with the hand he shook Parky's with, had me in pain of laughter. Coupled with the way he carefully sat down, this was genius!!
Utter Genius snd a master of his profession , we will not see his like often if ever again , Barry deserves a genuine Knighthood with an applicator !!!! Both Patky & Barry were heavy Drinkers in their day , but a surprtb combination they made on many occasions. From a Pommie Poofta
Wonderful wonderful. 'This Sheila did a streak in the back of the cab ... flashed the map of Tasmania ... long story short the driver said, 'Sorry dear, haven't you got anything smaller?' ' Credit to Parky too. Plays the straight-man part to perfection.
Quite apart from the Cultural Attaché’s insightful thoughts and wisdom, I just love the fact that Parky is laughing throughout the entire interview whilst desperately trying to keep a straight face.
How sad is it that the brilliant Sir Lesley Paterson has not been seen on mainstream TV for many years. Imagine the uproar from the do Gooder fraternity now?
You wouldnt see this getting around on tv today, but its funnier than anything that would be! Wish Australian culture was more like it was back I the 80's
There was far more to Barry's character Les than just dirty jokes, that's why it's not around today because there's no one intelligent enough doing it, they're just copying the dirty stuff and not getting the entire act. The guest on this show Claire Raynor was the first to be offended back in those days and she was cracking up laughing at the end.
RIP Barry Humphries .. a unique star .. Sir Les was my favourite. I remember him telling a story once about him emptying a can of mixed vegetable salad on the pavement, then eating it .. people thought he was eating vomit
Wow, what a breath of fresh air! Proper humour - can you imagine a comedian today using the terms poofter and shirt lifter - no, neither can I! I can just hear the offence!
"It just an ointment I'm suppose to use, I was giving myself a quick application". "I'm suppose to use and applicator" Oh man could that be anymore funny.
Barry in the 50s recorded a 20 minute monologue where all he did was list household brands, of toothpaste, tomato sauce, detergents, lollies, and on and on. It was inspired comedy but also a classic record of the times.
Brilliant . . . saw him & her at the RSC in Stratford back 100 years ago. . Best comedian ever . . . Not the woke crap that tries to pass as comedy nowadays . . . Thank you for posting .
RIP Barry Humphries (February 17, 1934 - April 22, 2023), aged 89
And
RIP Sir Michael Parkinson (March 28, 1935 - August 16, 2023), aged 88
You both will be remembered as legends.
It’s so sad, what a life and what a talent!
Undeniably Jack , in my opinion a comic genious - such desperately sad news .
RIP Bazza
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Without doubt jack.Nobody made me laugh like bazza.Great innings and thanx for the laughs
I'm laughing and crying at
The Wake.
Thank you RUclips.
Sir Les, such a complicated character, and always so cutting edge. These days comedy skits like this would be banned
I’m a proud lefty, feminist 74 year old who grew up in Tasmania (that bushy island state) and also grew up with the incomparable Barry Humphries. I adored him and all his alters, including the hilariously revolting Sir Les, our greatest ever representative at the Court of St James. I am so grateful for the treasure trove of videos such as this to be found online. We need Barry and his capacity to make us laugh to the point of tears more than ever in these ghastly times. RIP Barry Humphries 🩷🙏
I had tears in my eyes in less than 2 minutes!!! Guy was fookin hilarious, we need this type of humor back, now more than ever.
Haven’t seen this for 40 years! The tears are flowing😂
It just would not be allowed, sadly 😅😅
@@lintym indeed. Glad I'm of an age that didnt miss out.
@@lintym Why not?
The funniest guy ever
This is Sir Les at his finest. I have tears of laughter and sadness when I watch this. Thanks Barry Humphries for all the laughs over the years. You were the greatest.
May Barry Humphries rest in peace. He brought laughter and cheer to many.
As a 'shirtlifter' myself, I've always adored this performance, and Barry's comedic persona of Sir Les is up there with the greats......
@@peterclarke3990
In the 1980's, and arrested on a charge of gross indecency with another male (a charge no longer on the statute books) because I argued with a Met Police officer, a series of police officers subsequently shouted through the 'wicket' of the cell door, f***ing shirtlifter, whenever they passed by. That's what I took seriously, certainly not Barry and his brilliant comedy performance illustrating casual abuse. I was found not guilty, by the way............
edit: Mr Clarke then deleted his silly accusation that Barry's performance was abuse.
What is a " shirt lifter" sorry I'm a American
@@zzbudzz A way of describing this is if you have lower your trousers and underwear your bum is not exposed until you raise/lift your shirt. Or here it is a way of saying back then Poofta. We now call these people Gay.
Do not be sorry for being American, Be Proud and love your Country! John, Australia.
Respect !
A gay person.
All without swearing. His humour is subtle but at the same time sledgehammer blunt. Brilliant.
@robinaboy "sledgehammer blunt" I like that. Had to look up the word : shirt lifter and watch the 1981 film clip : Gallipoli.
The second , I remember from the annual Anzac Day and many visits to Turkey.
The first , well what piece of clothing comes off first in an intimate scene ? As Sir Les would say : "Are you with me ?" 🤣🙄
Brilliant. I haven’t heard the term “shirt lifter” for decades!
uphill gardener is another old favourite
Pillow biter was another , no insult intended by the way , just a different era.
Del Boy would often say “ Bandit” and “ Stoke On Trent “ (Bent) in ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES. 😂😂😂😂 80s sitcoms were the best.
This is exactly the type of thing that would never be allowed on our screens now - but really should be!!!
ShaneC27 you can't have been watching Australian Liberal Party in action at Parliament house as reported on ABC(tv) 4 corners. Numerous members have been bonking their staff, resulting in a "NO Bonking Law" lol
@@mimeartiste887 nowhere near as bad as the drunken orgies and philandering of the whitlam/hawke era, however...
@@mimeartiste887 😂😂😂😂
@@ShaneC27 Update: A most celebrated Australian of our time, ladies & gentlemen tonight Sir Les Portterson..😉😇🥱
Yer me 2 30 years ago
It’s his timing. The little waves. The disgusting behaviour and burps. He is fantastically politically incorrect and simply a comic genius.
Couldn’t agree more! I’d love to see more ridiculous misogynistic characters in comedy. The sad thing is, a lot of people are too stupid to realize these characters are a lampoon of the type… ruining the fun for everyone else!
@@robinsanders5541 Yep, he is doing exactly that lampooning and to an extent lambasting those types. The wowsers simply can not identify that subtlety in it.
...and the casual adjustment of that saveloy he has in his trousers..
Absolutely. One of the best
He makes me laugh more than anyone or anything. Thank you Sir Les, and the acquaintances you so graciously put up with, Edna and Barry. Maybe they could marry each other and get out of your hair.
Such a sad loss not only to Australia but the world. Barry was such a hugely talented individual and we'll never have anyone else like him. My sympathy goes out to his family.
"Are you with me?" We are, Sir Les but sadly you're no longer with us and we're the poorer for it. Vale Barry Humphries.
A proper comedian. No one like him. A stand out amongst the supine comedians of today. Here’s to Sir Les, the greatest cultural attaché to the court of St James the UK will ever see 😅❤
I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve watch this clip and others with Barry Humphries and every time I end up with tears of laughter. Genuinely a comic genius.👍👍
R.I.P. Barry Humphries. Truly one of the greats! An unforgettable talent.
Sir Les Patterson , the most handsome and charismatic man on Australian television . R.I.P Bazza 💔
I lived in London in the 1980's and I would often see Mr. Humphries on his push bike rolling around the West End. To me, Sir Les was his best act, hands down. Pure Comic Genius. RIP Sir Les.
Beautifully crafted character . Timing impeccably, the rise and fall of laughter . Little asides , eyebrow raises , innuendos a plenty , play on word puns , all skillfully delivered ,combined with mannerisms you can't help but be drawn in by .
A true master of his class , & simply one of the best guests to ever appear on parky . Along with Peter Sellers , Peter Ustinov, Billy Connolly ......
The Brits and Aussies go hand in hand with comedy...Humphries is a genius
SAME COARSE BAWDY IREVERENT CULTURE. IT'S GENETIC. AND DON'T FORGET THE ORIGINS OF THEIR POPULATION, AND WHY.
The Brits and Aussies make not only the best comedy in the world, but also the best music in the world. Along with some American musos and comedians. No other country/race comes close
@@Antipodean33 trevor Noah is south african tho
@@nigeriavintagepictures4385 Who is Trevor Noah? Is he the equivalent of Humphries or Monty Python or Sacha Baron "Borat" Cohen?
@@Antipodean33 Trevor Noah is the unfunny guy that took over from one of those American comedy geniuses.
Barry Humphries and Sir Ken Dodd are my two favourite comics. Both comic geniuses and I'm so sad to hear Barry has now died😢
Thanks Barry for all the laughs. So upset to see you leave us. One of a kind. Goodnight Les… RIP.
A great highly intelligent man. Lets hope we get this humour back someday.
Until true masculinity comes back, true humour, can’t come back. Everyone is so sensitive. And easily offended.
I saw Barry at the Palace Theatre in Manchester in 1982 - "An Intimate Evening With Barry Humphries" it was billed. He did four hours straight without a break and revealed many other characters besides Edna and Sir Les that I'd never seen before - these must be reserved strictly for his live stage performances. The show was brilliantly original and absolutely hilarious - never flagged for a minute. There is no doubt in my mind that this is the greatest comedy genius of all time.
Ian Thomas
Agreed 100%
My parents saw him some time before that and showed me his Sandy Stone performance on TV. My god, such finesse and timing! I've never seen it since, but just found it here: K8eJyfB_Gi4 -- VERY excited to see it again :)
Just what I've seen here on youtube is wonderful, I don't know how he does it! Lucky you to see him in person!
+ Ken - Yes, I saw Humphries around the same time in Sydney and he was incredible.
Austrajia has "more culture than a penicillin factory"... 😂😂😂 Barry, I miss you mate. You were before my time; although I remember you on telly when I was a kid, I was never old enough to truly appreciate you. And only now am I appreciating you after many years of not availing myself of the wonders that RUclips could present. But I miss you all the same. You've always loomed large. Extraordinary comedian and a great Australian. Vale!
I first saw Barry Humphries live around the time this was recorded. My jaws ached with laughter. I have never laughed so much in my entire life and never will again.
"You'll be all right on your next trip to the Philipines'
Timeless comedy, had me in stitches.
I had tears running down my cheeks watching that. Barry Humphries is a genius.
So funny
Imagine this on TV today, fuck me there would be a shit storm!
Great value ol Barry
Proper Job.. 😉
Absolute class! When comedians could tell FUNNY jokes!
HUSH NOW! FUNNY ain't funney - anymore....Git it?
He described the person who cancelled him from the Melbourne Comedy Festival as being as funny as a fire in an orphanage.
@@malanders7305 LMFAO!!! That's Barry at his best. He always got the best of his detractors because he told the truth which is the best comedy.
Gloriously non PC. RIP a legend
did he die 😳 Barry!!
He was absolutely bloody brilliant what character never ever to be replaced 😂😂😂👏👏👏
Watched this so many times. It's brilliant. Simoly brilliant from beginning to end.....
First saw him in theatre in London in the 60s. What a show. The best comic of his generation, anywhere. The Aussies should make him an official national treasure.
He is our national treasure.
Warp Prime 42
He's very well endowed...!!!
harry bel z afonte
True
Tom, Barry is a national treasure. He’s from Melbourne and loved by all. His characters (especially Sir Les) are loved by most Australians (except my wife but she loves Dame Edna)....
I cried Les is awesome,, he represented the humor of the old Australia where anything could be said without really offending anyone BECAUSE we ALL had a sense of humor & never really took any offense & being sent up by anyone,, UNLIKE the NEW Breed who JUST DONT GET IT much to the nations detriment,,,
I had tears in my eyes too... just for the fun
I agree, it's the same the world over. The snowflake generation is in charge and people's feelings are more important than facts.
and the irony was he was sending up white Australia. He really was a comic genius.
Hes laughing at you not with you mate.
@@adamlund7825 so what Im laughing at you at the moment.
Absolutely brilliant..there's simply nothing to compare to Barry Humphries and his wonderful characters. A genuine one off
Absolutely wonderful. I wish Sir Les was around today! A true legend, Barry.
R.I.P. Barry Humphries (Dame Edna). We thank you for all the laughs you provided with your incredible wit, facial expressions and hilarious costumes. You were born to bring joy and side splitting laughter to us all. Thank goodness for RUclips we can continue to laugh and even cry from laughing through all the clips available to us. I suspect that many people will take advantage of this and maybe even have Dame Edna parties while viewing these HILARIOUS clips for years to come. If you don't laugh at theses clips you probably should see a doctor and have your funny bone checked out for they are guaranteed to make you laugh.
I’d dare say Barry is the funniest person to ever live.
Agree completely.
Norman Gunston would be neck and neck with Sir les
Ever hear of Benny Hill? He did all of this same thing generally, and much more, and was born ten years earlier than Humphries. I watch this, and his Edna potrayal, which are quite good, but I know I've seen this before, and my mind goes right back to Benny Hill. Them being literally a world apart may explain some of the imitation aspects, but it leads one to think, who came first, the Benny or the Barry? I side with Benny, primarily because he was older. I first saw Hill, and all of his wonderful hilarity, in the late seventies on American PBS. I just caught wind of Humphries today, on RUclips. Perhaps, if I had seen Humphries 45 years ago, and Hill just now, my view would be different. Just saying...
@@davidjones5837 Hill was brilliant, different type of comedy though. I don't actually see any parallel.
@@davidjones5837I'm a big fan of both but yeah very different humour. Slapstick vs satire. They both were masters at word play though.
Fukcing great as a 64 year old Brit i miss the honesty of the past
Absolutely right Allan. You can feel the snowflakes melting under this son of Australia
Funny Allan, but I just went on about how it seems Benny Hill did all of this type of thing, with another RUclips commenter who "dare I say that Humphries is the greatest comedian of all time.", to which I suggested Hill. Being from the UK, care to comment on Benny versus Barry? Who do you believe was doing this stuff first? I guess maybe it really doesn't matter, both are very funny men. Perhaps they developed their comedy concurrently, as they were literally a world apart. And I imagine the Aussies will vote Humphries and The Brits will vote Hill. And we Americans are caught somewhere in between... hahaha. My vote goes with Hill, probably because I saw him probably 45 or so years ago, whereas I just caught the Edna/Patterson skits today. CHEERS!!
Aint political incorrectness great in the right hands ,Humphries is a genius
Also note that he manages to be outrageously funny without dropping the F or C bomb once. Modern comedians take note.
He's on TV, watch the live show.
You mean he doesn't say Fuck or Cunt?
He did say Tasmania... lol
What about the P word? ;)
yeah ok sure. times change bozo
R.I.P. SIR BARRY HUMPHRIES - You gave us so many premium laughs, I grew up with you and finally outwards, because of Sir Les. GOD BLESS YA AND I KNOW HE GULPED WHEN HE KNEW YOU WERE COMING, YA BEAUTY!
'More culture than a penicillin factory'. Brilliant.
Brilliant line isn't it :)
😂😂😂😂
My Dad and I used to watch him all the time, my Dad saw him for the first time at a theater in Subiaco, West Australia. The guy played 5 different characters during the show and it wasn't till the end he realised it was all one guy. Much loved and talented man.
A nice nights entertainment?
The Regal Theatre. Remember it well.
One of them being Lance Boyle, from the peak Union organisation, A.C.U.N.T! Not a bit like Bob Hawke...
Was it An Evenings Intercourse with..?
So politically incorrect, and so bloody marvellous. We need Sir Les to lead a cultural revolution to get Australia back on track! Thanks BH :)
--TO GET US, BACK ON TRACK.
Here here👍🌏
Not only Australia, NZ's fucked as well.
Map of Tasmania, comedic genius. God bless you sir
Being a Tasmanian and a Barry Humphreys, aka Sir Les Patterson, fan from way back, I'd like to confirm Sir Les's description of the Tasmanian "continent" as being bushy and triangular in shape.
No woke rubbish with this legend.
Brought tears to my eyes. Oh those good old days. Thanks you tube. Bring it on.
A ridiculously funny man who brought honest humour to lighten the darkness of this worlds deceit.
Utter utter genious.
Wish there was more
Les patterson was just brilliant.
I love Sir Les Patterson. This would never be allowed on TV today!
Ah yes .....so glad I was born in the time before the world turned on its head !
This is great stuff.....pure magic 👍
Brilliant comedian, it’s sad that so many people find so much to be offended by these days, Barry Humphries Will be sadly missed RIP.
Still watching, still enjoying, absolutely brilliant, where are they today ? there are no comedians today, that’s why everyone is so miserable.
Sacha Baron-Cohen for me is the lone comedic great we have today. Can't think of anyone else.
Les is a crack up before the Politically Correct Brigade cocked things up. Barry Humphries is quite brilliant.
Let's hope Sir Les and Michael Parkinson keep bantering wherever...RIP
Good humour at its very best !
The amazing Barry as Sir Les always cracks me up. So long, you will be missed.
I fear we will never see his like again. With just two characters he gave so many laughs over so many for decades. Thank you Barry
Watch Sandy Stone - character #3
What a uniquely wonderful legacy he left for all of us to enjoy for all time...
R.I.P. Barry Humphries. An iconic comedian and silly figure in our life and times.
This is what is missing on TV today.
Sir Les, you affronted everyone, but you offended no one, genius comedy by Barry! It might not pass muster past today's snowflakes, but all my friends of all cultures and sexualities agree that this man was bloody fantastic! Like Alf Garnett, the character was a caricature, so what was said in the routine was the opinion of nobody in particular. Will never be equalled. Love and respect to all the world over.
The innuendo about Preparation H, "applied without the applicator" with the hand he shook Parky's with, had me in pain of laughter. Coupled with the way he carefully sat down, this was genius!!
What an awesome comedian! I can't get enough of his characters! God bless Barry Humphries...
Very few, can keep people laughing from start to finish. Bloody brilliant, miss our Aussie and British humour...
Class act can you imagine if that was on TV today. They would be hell on😂
Rest in peace Barry Humphries, a great comic legend ❤.
Miss comedy like this. Lets hope that youtube does not take this down.
Genius. It gets overused but he really deserves the label. Comedic genius.
Utter Genius snd a master of his profession , we will not see his like often if ever again , Barry deserves a genuine Knighthood with an applicator !!!! Both Patky & Barry were heavy Drinkers in their day , but a surprtb combination they made on many occasions. From a Pommie Poofta
The apex of ozzie talent. A brilliant ad-libber, writer, actor.
john adams er.... that's aussie talent! Lol.
Its Aussie not Ozzie
Parky clearly loved having barry ( Sir Les ) on his shows
wonderful comedy!!!!!
RIP Sir Les. Shame, that his and Dame Edna’s paths never crossed.
Saturday nights with Parky, magic times when BBC was a proper channel
Wonderful wonderful. 'This Sheila did a streak in the back of the cab ... flashed the map of Tasmania ... long story short the driver said, 'Sorry dear, haven't you got anything smaller?' ' Credit to Parky too. Plays the straight-man part to perfection.
Bit on the bushy side too 😂
@@lloydnaylor6113 indeed! 😂
This man was a comic genius, even the perfectly timed and executed burp/retches are just amazing. RIP
Quite apart from the Cultural Attaché’s insightful thoughts and wisdom, I just love the fact that Parky is laughing throughout the entire interview whilst desperately trying to keep a straight face.
RIP Barry. Arguably the funniest man ever.
Heaven just got a hell of a lot funnier. RIP sir.
The Court of Saint James thanks you for your loyal service Sir Les Patterson God bless and farewell.
Les, we need you more than ever back on Aussie TV
An absolute breath of fresh air.....well not exactly FRESH. Up there with the funniest comics EVER.
How sad is it that the brilliant Sir Lesley Paterson has not been seen on mainstream TV for many years. Imagine the uproar from the do Gooder fraternity now?
I stil cry with laughter everytime I see this, pure hilarity and genius.
RIP to this legendary comic. Hilarious as ever even in today's crazy climate
His film idea " piss up on Hanging Rock..." nearly made me wet myself, he's brilliant! And 'Parky' was good too
Piss up on Hanging Rock would have won an Oscar back then ,not today with the woke brigade and PC lot.
The finest entertainer Ever in my opinion. Barry’s biting wit, timing and sarcastic humour is unmatched. No one comes close. Brilliant!!!
What a tremendous gift this man has,he is so good because he knows all of us so well.
RIP Barry. You were an absolute legend!
You wouldnt see this getting around on tv today, but its funnier than anything that would be! Wish Australian culture was more like it was back I the 80's
JamesElliotWatson Rolf Harris and Skippy?
+Bob walker What's your point?
yeah--they're still around, but in vastly greater number's. Result, no comedy fit to be called as such. Every obscenity--yes, but no comedy.
There was far more to Barry's character Les than just dirty jokes, that's why it's not around today because there's no one intelligent enough doing it, they're just copying the dirty stuff and not getting the entire act. The guest on this show Claire Raynor was the first to be offended back in those days and she was cracking up laughing at the end.
......have you not seen Jim Jeffries? He says plenty of controversial shit
RIP Barry Humphries .. a unique star .. Sir Les was my favourite.
I remember him telling a story once about him emptying a can of mixed vegetable salad on the pavement, then eating it .. people thought he was eating vomit
Comedy Genius. No other words.
Wow, what a breath of fresh air! Proper humour - can you imagine a comedian today using the terms poofter and shirt lifter - no, neither can I! I can just hear the offence!
Legend is a word that shouldn’t be overused but Barry is a legend of comedy 😊
Classic comedian. This is bloody hilarious. Will be sadly missed by many. RIP Barry.
"It just an ointment I'm suppose to use, I was giving myself a quick application". "I'm suppose to use and applicator" Oh man could that be anymore funny.
The GOAT of comedy. We'll miss you Barry.
Barry in the 50s recorded a 20 minute monologue where all he did was list household brands, of toothpaste, tomato sauce, detergents, lollies, and on and on. It was inspired comedy but also a classic record of the times.
Brilliant . . . saw him & her at the RSC in Stratford back 100 years ago. . Best comedian ever . . . Not the woke crap that tries to pass as comedy nowadays . . . Thank you for posting .
The bit about the ointment is genius.