What i always found fascinating about the Fast Show is that many of it's sketches are funny while simultaneously are sad. Like this one, for example. Sure, some are silly but most are very realistic.
Ted and Ralph. It's funny but it transcends comedy and becomes something much more. Because you want them to just be happy and themselves. Also, that one with the drunk old guy, I was very very drunk. There's one incredibly sad one. The fast show is absolutely amazing. I saw a few sketches as a kid when it was on channel 4 but I watched them all last year and it's brilliant. Pure genius.
I like it how it throws the cameraman off. He's geared up to zoom in on the saxophonist then has to abruptly cut back to the drummer for the third time.
For the young who may not get these sketches - well back in the 60's (black and white TV) we had shows on TV like this (obviously meant to be serious about jazz). From my point of view, being a child of the 50's (also a lover of jazz) find this absolutely hilarious. Wish they did more.
If you look for Jazz 625 on youtube you will see a lot of clips from the times in black and white. Also when the Old Grey Whistle Test first came on air (BBC) you can see the style of introduction.
Johnny Depp once said that Paul Whitehouse is the best actor he'd ever worked with. That was probably some Hollywood bullshit Depp said in the moment, but I do think Whitehouse is surprisingly deep for someone who is mainly known for sketch comedies. The angler sketch he does with Harry Enfield has a nice subtly tragic aspect that Whitehouse brings out so well.
Now Now Rich....don't be like that...I just started a new job with a new van with DAB so can listen to Jazz FM again. When it gets like that just turn over to Magic Soul or Absolure 80s like the rest of us. 😁😁 Have a cracking weekend Mate.
I went to a club called the Ceasefire Jazz club. What a load of rubbish that was! When I went in there bullets were flying all round the place! I just managed to get out of there in 1 piece!
@@wtglb The trouble with this is, you are effectively making fun of someone who has memory loss/partial dementia due to aging. Is it normal to laugh at dementia now then?
Rumour has it the drummer is still being introduced
I love the fact Louie has to smoke outside in 2014
Paul Whitehouse's absolutely stellar "just being there, absent/present" demeanor at the beginning and then thawing/unthawing. Brilliant.
What i always found fascinating about the Fast Show is that many of it's sketches are funny while simultaneously are sad. Like this one, for example. Sure, some are silly but most are very realistic.
Ted and Ralph. It's funny but it transcends comedy and becomes something much more. Because you want them to just be happy and themselves.
Also, that one with the drunk old guy, I was very very drunk. There's one incredibly sad one.
The fast show is absolutely amazing. I saw a few sketches as a kid when it was on channel 4 but I watched them all last year and it's brilliant. Pure genius.
Comedy is ultimately tragedy
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Yes..
Absolutely. That's why it was so good. Everyone could relate in some way.
Never on channel 4@@thatoneguychad420
The Fast Show - best British comedy ever!
I like it how it throws the cameraman off. He's geared up to zoom in on the saxophonist then has to abruptly cut back to the drummer for the third time.
The “jazz” hair is spot on. I knew a brilliant sax player who sported exactly the host’s style.
I saw a bass clarinettist in London years ago who still played at 80! Standing ovation.
hilarious and so detailed, every moment is a gem
For the young who may not get these sketches - well back in the 60's (black and white TV) we had shows on TV like this (obviously meant to be serious about jazz). From my point of view, being a child of the 50's (also a lover of jazz) find this absolutely hilarious. Wish they did more.
What channels were they on and what were the names of the shows?
If you look for Jazz 625 on youtube you will see a lot of clips from the times in black and white. Also when the Old Grey Whistle Test first came on air (BBC) you can see the style of introduction.
@@jeanettesamuel5437 I presume the "625" referred to the new High Definition TV standard? :D
@@ian_b you have it in a Nutshell - Nice!
Formidable!.........is my all time favourite.
Absolutely brilliant!
Paul Whitehouse is a great singer.
Mark Bedford of Madness on the bass there!
So let's hear it for Matt Penrose, on the drums...and on bass....😢
I would soooooooooooooooo love to see this done as a complete song
This was brilliant!
Better days,sadly passed . . Comedy genius
I've watched the actual gig about 20 times over. My chest hurts.
Same here!!!!
Was that Clam on Bass?
Looks like the bassist from Madness
naturally
@@tjtanner500 beat me to it 😂👍
@@paulkielty3800 clem fandango was doing promo
He was following that A-A-B-A structure. Contemporary...
That shiny pudding bowl hairstyle sported by our compere is just spot on revolting. Accurate and repulsive simultaneously, cooool.
Subbed. Love the fast show.
Bring them back..pls
Just think about it, imagine, empathise - stuck in a never ending 2 bar solo....
That looks like Joe Zawinul on the bass!
How good is Paul Whitehouse's acting here?! Those hands at 0:55 are just perfect!
Very funny sketch. 'The Velvet Frog'.
Johnny Depp once said that Paul Whitehouse is the best actor he'd ever worked with. That was probably some Hollywood bullshit Depp said in the moment, but I do think Whitehouse is surprisingly deep for someone who is mainly known for sketch comedies. The angler sketch he does with Harry Enfield has a nice subtly tragic aspect that Whitehouse brings out so well.
Great!
Taking the piss out of dementia is something you either love or hate...........or think is kind of ok
Met Paul in he bank once - lovely bloke
You could have asked him to do a sketch for you.
Nice!
Suuuuuuperb
NICE
"on the Drums Mr Nat Penrose",rest of the band what the ......!lol
...Uh.. I didn't catch the name of the drummer...uh....????
It looks like a Phil Collins gig.
I always find this sketch uniquely funny. Maybe I shouldn't have drank from Herb's glass....
God it was good.
Herbie Jackson singing Corn Pop.
where can I get a copy of Herbie Jackson's latest album? Is it still 9.99 on the Shopping Channel?
Love this but I'd have liked to have found out who was playing the drums.
Nice.
Nooooiiiiccceee
Hello Joe
The host, look at his hair !! 🤣
Brilliant comedy
Nice
Grrrreeat!
Jazz FM is still like this
Now Now Rich....don't be like that...I just started a new job with a new van with DAB so can listen to Jazz FM again. When it gets like that just turn over to Magic Soul or Absolure 80s like the rest of us. 😁😁 Have a cracking weekend Mate.
Was Frog deliberate, or a slip by Thomson?
The intro music sounds like Lee Morgan
Pause at 2:32. An ARSE production for BBC2.
Jazz .... If you play a bum note , play it again . ☺
RIP Jazz
I’m sure I recognise that geezer playing the drums, but for life of me I can’t remember his name.
Fuckin hilarious this.
In a turquoise mood....
Going Ga Ga in a nutshell. Love it.
I went to a club called the Ceasefire Jazz club. What a load of rubbish that was! When I went in there bullets were flying all round the place! I just managed to get out of there in 1 piece!
Yeah, but who's the drummer??
They edited the ' great Clam on bass'bit
2:31
hilarious. still
Accurate impression of Brandon 20 years earlier
Who is he parodying?
The Joe Biden of jazz... grrreat.
Let's Go Herbie Jackson !!!!
Braydon Harrington too or are you seriously that dense ? It's a stutter
Sniff sniff
😂🤣😂
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Lol!
"The Velvet Frog"?!
If Joe Biden did Jazz crooning....
You know, Alzheimer's is no laughing....
...erm, what were we talking about?
😂
how paul whitehouse looks like now XD
Says a fucking nobody.
It’s Joe Biden.
This sketch is pretty dark it's all to real.
Visionary, Joe Biden on vocals!
Comment of the year so far. Oh and EpStein lives in Israel now. Also Biden stole the election from President Trump.
@@airwolf5826 Sore loser alert.
Hahaha, all I could think of when I saw this was Biden 😆🤣🤣🤣🤣
Who??
@@wtglb The trouble with this is, you are effectively making fun of someone who has memory loss/partial dementia due to aging. Is it normal to laugh at dementia now then?
Well this sketch goes dark pretty quickly.
Back when we could laugh at life?
joe bidens jazz pioneers
The velvet frog
Good to see the Joe Biden Quintet going strong into the 2020's.
This is too close too real life politics.
Joe Biden, anyone?
If Biden was a jazz singer.
Wow, Paul Whitehouse doing an excellent Joe Biden impression!
Paul Whitehouse is like an early Joe Biden
Herbie Joe Biden Jackson!
Joe Biden's state of the union address, set to music.
An obvious dry quip at Alzheimers but very apt.
Lol...
Joe Biden...
Herbie Johnson has Alzheimers.
Very insightful ...
Nah, there's something not quite right about these new ones, his delivery is all wrong? i'll stick to the originals.
I found this surprisingly funny. They still got it
I agree.... I can't put my finger on it but it doesn't feel as authentic as the old ones.
Uncanny Joe Biden impression!
Unfunny arsehole.
Joe Biden
Joe Biden lol
Nice