I was born in 1989 and growing up I always thought the epitome of cool were people like Peter Cushing, David Niven, Christopher Lee, George Sanders, Roger Moore etc, the gentleman actor. Easy, charming, amusing, self-deprecating, the quintessential British gent, seldom seen today ofcouse but I still think they're much cooler and so much more admirable than any of the alternatives my generation was graced with!
All fantastic characters. Have all of their biographies on my shelf; George Sanders is rare but worth hunting down. My great auntie was given a lift by David Niven back when she lived in France - exactly as youd expect him to be she said.
He was such a class act, so many of his generation were. Not only that, he was a beast of an actor and not just necessarily because he was fantastic with horror roles, he was a genuinely great performer who gave it his all
In my opinion, Peter Cushing was the best actor ever. He was a legend in his own life time. He never received a Knighthood, which he definitely deserved for his charity work & for his contribution to the acting profession, over meny years. But he was loved by his fans world wide. So Peter may God's Grace & Blessings be with you in heaven with your beloved wife Helen Always.
I was watching an interview with Scottish actor Stephen McCole and he was saying even as recently as the 90's when he trained you always had to do singing and dancing as part of your acting classes, so I think that was always something people learned, although I'm not sure if that's the case now, these days folk just need to look good and that's it, they're officially now an actor, which is a shame as the quality dips, although there are still some extremely good actors kicking about
the man was a genius and a humble guy my first film i watched when i was young was one of the Dracula films ,waiting for my father to get home it did not scare me one little bit,as i grew up in my later years Doctor Who both films he made caught my eye and so from then on watched so many films he made . He missed his wife who passed away ,he wanted so much to be with her he was a gentleman .
Peter Cushing could do anything. Oh my God how I miss him. This depressing world could use someone like now, but there would be no one who could ever come close. It is to weep.😢
I grew up on Peter Cushing. Every year at Halloween he is featured in my yard. My children all know who he is. Peter I miss you and love you so very much.
Considering your comment is 2 years old, I doubt you'll even see this, but, I must know: What do you mean "he's featured in my yard"? No one knows where his body is interred...sooooo.
A classic from the vintage years of British television, when almost half the population were glued to Eric and Ernie. Their guests were real celebrities, like Peter Cushing here. I loved the reference to Whitstable and Peter's 'I'm surprised it didn't reach me'...
THE best comedy double-act since Laurel and Hardy! Beautiful comedy from true gentlemen and who had true stars on their shows. No egos seen anywhere! Thank you for posting.
I generally don't give a stuff about "celebrities" but when Eric died I was heartbroken. A piece of Britain died with him. The upside was that Ernie dealt with everything beautifully over the ensuing years, he was brilliant also.
I did too. I felt that I’d lost a very close relative and, even now, it still hurts that he’s gone. There’ll never be another comedian like Eric Morecambe.
@@Yuurei21 He was given his OBE. We have only yesterday posted a reminder feature about this on the PCASUK facebook page and website too. I guess it's a mystery why he was never awarded a knighthood. After his retirement he was beginning to have the time to do more charity work, which is one of the 'important' features that the awards commission looks for. It was at this time that Peter became ill and was fighting cancer. He managed to live another 15 years, without medications or chemotherapy. It is usually I believe a process, of being awarded an OBE that starts the path to a Knighthood.... Peter just ran out of time. As Christopher Lee said at the time, 'It was too little, too late'. Peter was a very humble man, and maybe others had suggested his awards and acknowledgements and Peter was approached... he may have declined! It wouldn't be the first, maybe he thought the OBE was enough . . difficult to tell. This PCASUK feature from yesterday will tell you more! - marcus (pcasuk) petercushingblog.blogspot.com/2020/04/st-georges-day-obe-thanks-to-scoonesy.html
I had the good fortune to meet Peter while he was filming in the City of London in 1984/5. He afforded me a good 20 minutes of his time in between breaks. He was painfully thin and spoke so lovingly of his recently departed wife. A very softly spoken and kind elderly gentleman I could ever wish to have met. RIP Sir Peter. I will never forget you
Here's the thing, comedy is usually written for the age. Morecombe & Wise were always the must watch Christmas special on TV when I was growing up. The comedy was simple but effective. Of course you knew what Eric Morecombe would do in most situations and Ernie Wise' reaction to it. The anticipation following Eric's look into the camera, at you, was always humorous. Today, the comics have to rely on semi to offensive humour to get a laugh from the audience. Just what have we lost? An age of innocence?
If you take a look there is a collection of FIVE different appearances Peter made on this show here in a playlist... all funny. I am glad you enjoyed this Jeanie! - Marcus (pcasuk)
The brilliant Peter Cushing. One of the few celebrities I would have liked to have met. Such wonderful stories. I like the way Peter keeps beginning to corpse, but as a true professional stays in character. Which must have been very difficult with Eric.
A good friend of mine was a trainee waiter at Browns Hotel in 1979 and a regular guest was Peter Cushing. My friend said that he was very kind and always asked him how he was getting on.
@@overcompensation5354 Very cool! Even the film crew members who found him fretting about his props and his makeup a bit tiresome always seem to describe him as extremely polite regardless of the other person's status. It's one of the better ways of gauging people's character, I feel.
thanks so much for posting, it is clear that all here loved performing together, the wonderful gent that Mr Cushing was, its a real treat to see this, as I have never seen it before, or perhaps when very young and not able to appreciate the wonder of it! thanks so much for posting this gem
GREAT routine even though it's flawed it only adds to the innocence of the time. A part of the Morecambe and wise shows that I looked forward to. Cushing so amiable.
The flaws were part of the charm. They'd get huge stars to agree to leave their comfort zone and do so with very little rehearsal and minimal takes.....and let the chips fall as they may. It was called risk, humility, talent, humour. I loved it then. I love it now.
The idea of a tv sketch where the leads are wearing three-piece suits and ties and the guest star is wearing suit, tie (possibly silk), and "odd" waistcoat (ie, different from the suit)...wouldn't find that today, I would think.
@@theblackboxclub no it isn't, I have never seen that film,I've been binge watching Peter cushing films all week ,just seen all his frankenstein ones 😀 love them ,which is you're favourite?
No question - why do knighthoods come too late or not at all? Sir Christopher Lee was knighted in 2009 at age 87 - he died 6 years later aged 93. He and Peter Cushing deserved knighthoods in their sixties, after they had more than proved themselves worthy. They would then have had some years ahead of them to enjoy the honour! June Whitfield was made a Dame in 2017, aged 92 - she died the following year! Her career was long and consistently impressive, again why was she not honoured with the highest award 20 years earlier? Peter Cushing is not alone in missing out on the Queen's top accolade - the list of distinguished entertainers who deserved to be called Sir or Dame is long - Morecambe and Wise, Ronnie Barker, Les Dawson, Beryl Reid, Joyce Grenfell, Victoria Wood - I could go on.
So true I was born in whitstable Were the great & lovely peter Cushing lived. Such a true gentleman he was He would always take time to talk with people unlike today's so called celebrities.
They remind me of Wayne & Shuster, a Canadian comedy act who did stage , radio and tv from 1941-1990. Ed Sullivan loved them and they appeared on his Sunday night show more than any other act.
Morecambe and wise being born in mid 1920,s And Peter cushing in 1911 , All three are entertainers of well over 35 years of experience of the stage, And it shows, how much they loved Hollywood's musicals
@@michaeldaykin2705 Yes never going to get that today. All these stand up comedians they have no idea.could watch this over and over again. Just love Peter Cushing. Never see his like again
Watched a Cushing film the other night on youtube. 'Corruption' he was awesome in it as a deranged Doctor killing to provide his girlfriend with scar free skin. Fantastic stuff look it up
Oh I know it very well :) When it was remastered and released, as a non region on blu ray a few years ago, the distributor was very generous and gave us a dozen copies to give away as prizes. A very popular film, maybe one of the very first slasher movies... so a quite different concept and role for Peter Cushing. Happy to hear you enjoyed it too! - Marcus (pcas)
I thought i'd mention that this song is written by Irving Berlin. A Russian Jewish immigrant who migrated to New York's East side from his home town in Russia, in 1888. His real name was Israel Isadore Baline.....
Hi imonthebox1. Thank you for that information, I knew and should have added it to the post when I first posted this to the channel. It's much appreciated and thank you for the reminder! - Marcus (pcasuk)
I was born in 1989 and growing up I always thought the epitome of cool were people like Peter Cushing, David Niven, Christopher Lee, George Sanders, Roger Moore etc, the gentleman actor. Easy, charming, amusing, self-deprecating, the quintessential British gent, seldom seen today ofcouse but I still think they're much cooler and so much more admirable than any of the alternatives my generation was graced with!
All fantastic characters. Have all of their biographies on my shelf; George Sanders is rare but worth hunting down. My great auntie was given a lift by David Niven back when she lived in France - exactly as youd expect him to be she said.
@@JavertRA I'll give it a read, thank you :)
Well said young man, keep the tip.
❤😢Ditto
Gotta give a huge amount of credit to Peter Cushing, one of the all time greats and very happy to be the butt of M & W’s jokes. Absolute superstar.
Spot on. There's a reciprocal respect there. All absolute masters of their crafts.
He was such a class act, so many of his generation were. Not only that, he was a beast of an actor and not just necessarily because he was fantastic with horror roles, he was a genuinely great performer who gave it his all
Peter was absolute class. So too were Eric and Ernie. I especially loved Eric. Very funny man.
Peter Cushing. Absolute legend. Grew up watching him in the Hammer films. Brings back very happy memories.
Brings back sat behind the couch peeking round in terror for me lol. Hammer at 9 years old. All harmless fun
Never a more graceful and commanding actor than Cushing. One of the true greats.
Absolutely.
Loved Peter on Star wars. Carrie said it was hard to be nasty to him. She couldn't even pretend to hate him. Such a nice kind man.
His boots were too small for his feet, so in medium shots and close-ups, he wore a pair of his own bedroom slippers!
Not a method actor, then…
In my opinion, Peter Cushing was the best actor ever. He was a legend in his own life time. He never received a Knighthood, which he definitely deserved for his charity work & for his contribution to the acting profession, over meny years. But he was loved by his fans world wide. So Peter may God's Grace & Blessings be with you in heaven with your beloved wife Helen Always.
An absolute legend
What a delight to see Peter Cushing as a song-and-dance man!
Yes. What a revelation! Brilliant!
I was watching an interview with Scottish actor Stephen McCole and he was saying even as recently as the 90's when he trained you always had to do singing and dancing as part of your acting classes, so I think that was always something people learned, although I'm not sure if that's the case now, these days folk just need to look good and that's it, they're officially now an actor, which is a shame as the quality dips, although there are still some extremely good actors kicking about
I didn't know up until now that my life was missing Peter Cushing doing a James Cagney impression. Now my life is complete.
Apparently Peter Cushing was a genuinely nice man , not just in front of the camera , This shows he had a lovely sense of humour also ❤️❤️
Yes I never met him, but the people who knew him say contrary to the characters he played in horror movies he was the most kind and gentle man.
Still as good in 2019. Anyone still watching.
I'm watching
Luton!.
Bath.
Yes, I am...Love these marvellous funny men....dear Peter Cushing., such a gentleman. January 2019.
Robert Bolton Timeless.
the man was a genius and a humble guy my first film i watched when i was young was one of the Dracula films ,waiting for my father to get home it did not scare me one little bit,as i grew up in my later years Doctor Who both films he made caught my eye and so from then on watched so many films he made .
He missed his wife who passed away ,he wanted so much to be with her he was a gentleman .
❤❤❤
Peter Cushing could do anything. Oh my God how I miss him. This depressing world could use someone like now, but there would be no one who could ever come close. It is to weep.😢
Of course he could! He was Dr. Who!
I grew up on Peter Cushing. Every year at Halloween he is featured in my yard. My children all know who he is. Peter I miss you and love you so very much.
Considering your comment is 2 years old, I doubt you'll even see this, but, I must know: What do you mean "he's featured in my yard"? No one knows where his body is interred...sooooo.
Lovely!!
I too grew up watching him, and still do often rewatch my favourites. Love him so much! Yes, sharing this with the children is a must!
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He will never be forgotten.
@@amysands8925 your comment deserves better than a mere “thumbs up”. 💖💖 Cheers and Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year. .and thank you.
what an absolute gentle man Peter Cushing was I remember all his films and still watch them today
A classic from the vintage years of British television, when almost half the population were glued to Eric and Ernie. Their guests were real celebrities, like Peter Cushing here. I loved the reference to Whitstable and Peter's 'I'm surprised it didn't reach me'...
Three British entertainment legends!
Peter Cushing is the only British actor to have appeared with both Eric and Ernie...and Laurel and Hardy!
@@theblackboxclub Wow - fantastic fact!
Love this! Peter Cushing, what a gentleman!
THE best comedy double-act since Laurel and Hardy! Beautiful comedy from true gentlemen and who had true stars on their shows. No egos seen anywhere! Thank you for posting.
Still so funny after all these years rip Peter, Eric & Ernie 😊
How I wish i could have met him.. he truly seemed one of those people who made your life life.. fascinating!
Peter Crushing is one of my favourite actors...
And Andrew Preview is one of my favourite conductors. Fares please!
I generally don't give a stuff about "celebrities" but when Eric died I was heartbroken. A piece of Britain died with him. The upside was that Ernie dealt with everything beautifully over the ensuing years, he was brilliant also.
I did too. I felt that I’d lost a very close relative and, even now, it still hurts that he’s gone. There’ll never be another comedian like Eric Morecambe.
god bless peter, love all his work , hell he was even in a laurel and hardy film and that will do for me
Grand Moff Tarkin does a James Cagney impression and a song & dance routine. My life is now complete.
Peter Cushing gentleman great actor and nice person.Why wasn't he knighted
I don't know if this counts as being knighted but wasn't he awarded the OBE?
@@Yuurei21 He was given his OBE. We have only yesterday posted a reminder feature about this on the PCASUK facebook page and website too. I guess it's a mystery why he was never awarded a knighthood. After his retirement he was beginning to have the time to do more charity work, which is one of the 'important' features that the awards commission looks for. It was at this time that Peter became ill and was fighting cancer. He managed to live another 15 years, without medications or chemotherapy. It is usually I believe a process, of being awarded an OBE that starts the path to a Knighthood.... Peter just ran out of time. As Christopher Lee said at the time, 'It was too little, too late'. Peter was a very humble man, and maybe others had suggested his awards and acknowledgements and Peter was approached... he may have declined! It wouldn't be the first, maybe he thought the OBE was enough . . difficult to tell. This PCASUK feature from yesterday will tell you more! - marcus (pcasuk) petercushingblog.blogspot.com/2020/04/st-georges-day-obe-thanks-to-scoonesy.html
@@theblackboxclub Knighthood or not the man left behind an truly remarkable legacy.
@@Yuurei21 You are quite right! and that is why we are here..! take care - Marcus
I had the good fortune to meet Peter while he was filming in the City of London in 1984/5. He afforded me a good 20 minutes of his time in between breaks. He was painfully thin and spoke so lovingly of his recently departed wife. A very softly spoken and kind elderly gentleman I could ever wish to have met. RIP Sir Peter. I will never forget you
I miss them all
'dont get too close, he'll bite your neck' priceless
Here's the thing, comedy is usually written for the age. Morecombe & Wise were always the must watch Christmas special on TV when I was growing up. The comedy was simple but effective. Of course you knew what Eric Morecombe would do in most situations and Ernie Wise' reaction to it. The anticipation following Eric's look into the camera, at you, was always humorous. Today, the comics have to rely on semi to offensive humour to get a laugh from the audience. Just what have we lost? An age of innocence?
Perhaps innocence but and age of quality showmanship and writing.
If Christopher Lee is the Prince of darkness.......Peter Cushing is the king of Horror
bank in the seventies i used to live at Whitstable. I would often see him out on his push bike.
everyone knew who he was but no body bothered him.
With his flat cap on! He used to go into the chemist where my aunt worked a lot so I hear about him a lot.
Whenever l see Peter Cushing,
I check it out. 😊
Snap.
Well rehearsed and charming...
Loved Peter Cushing. Sn absolute gentleman and was a fantastic actor xxx
I always liked 'Sir' Peter of Cushing too, what a great human being and Gentlemen RIP.
I love Peter Cushing
One of the greatest running jokes in history
I love this man. Watched his movies as a kid, have copies of them now. I have never seen him in any thing like this. Lovin it
If you take a look there is a collection of FIVE different appearances Peter made on this show here in a playlist... all funny. I am glad you enjoyed this Jeanie! - Marcus (pcasuk)
@@theblackboxclub I will deff check it out, I thank you for this. People like him need to be remembered and honored.
@@jeaniee.6283 You are most welcome, Jeanie! - Marcus
Just look at the cut of those suits. Phenomenal tailoring.
The brilliant Peter Cushing. One of the few celebrities I would have liked to have met. Such wonderful stories.
I like the way Peter keeps beginning to corpse, but as a true professional stays in character. Which must have been very difficult with Eric.
A good friend of mine was a trainee waiter at Browns Hotel in 1979 and a regular guest was Peter Cushing. My friend said that he was very kind and always asked him how he was getting on.
@@overcompensation5354 Very cool! Even the film crew members who found him fretting about his props and his makeup a bit tiresome always seem to describe him as extremely polite regardless of the other person's status. It's one of the better ways of gauging people's character, I feel.
This is everything i could have wanted and more.
I used to live in Whitstable. I would often see Peter cushing riding his bike along seasalter.
Did you see him buying vegetables
thanks so much for posting, it is clear that all here loved performing together, the wonderful gent that Mr Cushing was, its a real treat to see this, as I have never seen it before, or perhaps when very young and not able to appreciate the wonder of it! thanks so much for posting this gem
Tv gold !!! Unlike today unfortunately !
So true
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There all gone now. The best. All we have today is rubbish there memories live on. Peter was a gentleman.
"I grow tired of asking so it'll be the last time. Where is the money?"
Those were the days, wonderful.
GREAT routine even though it's flawed it only adds to the innocence of the time. A part of the Morecambe and wise shows that I looked forward to. Cushing so amiable.
The flaws were part of the charm. They'd get huge stars to agree to leave their comfort zone and do so with very little rehearsal and minimal takes.....and let the chips fall as they may. It was called risk, humility, talent, humour. I loved it then. I love it now.
Brilliant, as always. I wish I could have met him.
The idea of a tv sketch where the leads are wearing three-piece suits and ties and the guest star is wearing suit, tie (possibly silk), and "odd" waistcoat (ie, different from the suit)...wouldn't find that today, I would think.
Wow ,what a man ,excellent actor ,such a screen presence
glad you liked the clip. Tell me, your account name ... is that a quote from the Peter Sellers movie 'Being There' ?
@@theblackboxclub no it isn't, I have never seen that film,I've been binge watching Peter cushing films all week ,just seen all his frankenstein ones 😀 love them ,which is you're favourite?
Fantastic actor and gentle gentlemen.⭐️⭐️⭐️
God Bless them all they are sorely missed 🙏
All the celebrities were queing up to appear on the Morecambe & Wise shop, they were at the top of their game then, best entertainers ever
Charming to the last.
Simply magnificent
Easily Morecambe and Wise' greatest guest. So subtle and in the background each time. Classic Peter Cushing, actually! And bloody hilarious!!!
It should have been Sir Peter Cushing 😃
I've always said that , Andrew. Should have been knighted
No question - why do knighthoods come too late or not at all? Sir Christopher Lee was knighted in 2009 at age 87 - he died 6 years later aged 93. He and Peter Cushing deserved knighthoods in their sixties, after they had more than proved themselves worthy. They would then have had some years ahead of them to enjoy the honour!
June Whitfield was made a Dame in 2017, aged 92 - she died the following year! Her career was long and consistently impressive, again why was she not honoured with the highest award 20 years earlier?
Peter Cushing is not alone in missing out on the Queen's top accolade - the list of distinguished entertainers who deserved to be called Sir or Dame is long - Morecambe and Wise, Ronnie Barker, Les Dawson, Beryl Reid, Joyce Grenfell, Victoria Wood - I could go on.
Thank you, and I could not agree more! Hammer fan, love rewatching these gems, and he is my favourite...so I’m often complaining about this. 😁
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I don't think it would have worried Peter being the gentleman that he was.
So true
I was born in whitstable
Were the great & lovely peter Cushing lived.
Such a true gentleman he was
He would always take time to talk with people unlike today's so called celebrities.
I love you Peter Cushing!
Peter Cushing ❤
The brilliant Peter crushing!!
just brilliant !
They remind me of Wayne & Shuster, a Canadian comedy act who did stage , radio and tv from 1941-1990. Ed Sullivan loved them and they appeared on his Sunday night show more than any other act.
3 lovely gentlemen..
Such a shame he never got a cameo in a live-action Disney production in the 60s-70s. He'd have made a great Mary Poppins character.
How i miss these great guys
Peter Cushing was just great in every play what Ernie wrote ..
Simply wonderful!
Morecambe and wise being born in mid 1920,s And Peter cushing in 1911 , All three are entertainers of well over 35 years of experience of the stage, And it shows, how much they loved Hollywood's musicals
Wunderschön Rip Peter Cushing
A delight to see! Thanks for posting!
fantastic
A true legend Peter Cushing sadly missed💐🐒🐻🤗👍
I am enjoying this looking back on these two and Mr. Cushing three great men
He was such a sport for keeping this running gag going!
1:25 I love his simple "Yes"
bro really went "yes :)"
That eyebrow flash at 3:23
Peter sings!!! 😁
It would be hilarious to see a Star Wars version of this
Peter Cushing An absolute legend and gentleman
Sir Peter Crushing to you. 😆
He should have been!
I love this.
A gem!
Nice to see that grand moff Tarkin found a job after the explosion of tthe death star
The Man is a Legend
Brilliant👍!
3:18 - Gilbert the Alien got his 'it's all coming back to me!' from this??
Pure genius
This is so good. Thanks for posting.
When comedians were funny and actors had class and elegance.
SO TRUE 😁
Very true , Joe.
@@michaeldaykin2705 Yes never going to get that today. All these stand up comedians they have no idea.could watch this over and over again. Just love Peter Cushing. Never see his like again
And a good clean act, too. Something the whole family could watch together and not be offended.
Morecambe and wise brilliant but throw in Peter Cushing just makes it perfect,
TV can't do this anymore look at that back set on the dance routine. They spend all our money on idiots in the jungle and cooking programmes.
Absolutely agree Malcolm ,this was t.v at its best. Eric, Ern and Peter 3 real stars.All now sadly passed.
When stars were greats.
He was pure elegance and charm..
Peter Cushing, the first gentleman of British horror.
So was Christopher lee.
What a career Peter Cushing had , his first role was in the Laural And Hardy film A Chump In Oxford!
Absolutely, Class Act. 👌
Watched a Cushing film the other night on youtube. 'Corruption' he was awesome in it as a deranged Doctor killing to provide his girlfriend with scar free skin. Fantastic stuff look it up
Oh I know it very well :) When it was remastered and released, as a non region on blu ray a few years ago, the distributor was very generous and gave us a dozen copies to give away as prizes. A very popular film, maybe one of the very first slasher movies... so a quite different concept and role for Peter Cushing. Happy to hear you enjoyed it too! - Marcus (pcas)
Peter Cushing, wonderful - and the very first Dr Who.
. . very first o the big screen, yes !
First to play The Doctor in a film. The first Doctor was of course William Hartnell.
Great
I thought i'd mention that this song is written by Irving Berlin. A Russian Jewish immigrant who migrated to New York's East side from his home town in Russia, in 1888. His real name was Israel Isadore Baline.....
Hi imonthebox1. Thank you for that information, I knew and should have added it to the post when I first posted this to the channel. It's much appreciated and thank you for the reminder! - Marcus (pcasuk)
In that first clip he does have some resemblance to Charles Dance, doesn't he?
Watch the song with the captions on, there are some hilarious oopses! "Law Street fighters are we; With plenty of kerosene!"
Loved Peter Cushing. Hard to believe he played such sinister and evil parts.
I would love seeing Peter Cushing asking Eric and Ernie for his money back in his strict attitude as grand moth tarkin from star wars!