Sir Les Patterson - The Don Lane Show appearance - Late Feb 1983

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  • Опубликовано: 6 фев 2019
  • Hugely popular.
    When views reach half a million, I will get the footage upscaled to 4k, leaving out the title in the first second that irritates the wowsers.
    The comments were so good I didn't want to lose any by redoing the post when the error was first pointed out in 2019.
    Once again, the show went to air in late February1983.
    -Ash Wednesday fires 16 February 1983
    -Bob Hawke's election 5 March 1983
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  • @SLB4523
    @SLB4523 2 года назад +274

    How to be as offensive as possible whilst ingenuously being inoffensive. The best comedian in the world.

    • @anjou6497
      @anjou6497 Год назад +18

      Totally agree ! He is required medicine ! 💥💕🤣

    • @Rhythmattica
      @Rhythmattica Год назад +17

      Simply, a master of innuendo.

    • @jeffreymartin6369
      @jeffreymartin6369 Год назад +8

      So true!

    • @neil2550
      @neil2550 Год назад +11

      Laughed my guts everytime sir Les was on,almost chundered,lol

    • @alanbrookes6637
      @alanbrookes6637 Год назад +5

      RIP Barry.

  • @timwilliams1238
    @timwilliams1238 Год назад +83

    Over here in England this man is a legend. Highly intelligent, extremely funny, and educated...rest in peace Bazza.

    • @johncaldwell-wq1hp
      @johncaldwell-wq1hp 2 месяца назад

      We loved it when he was on "parkinson"-brilliant !!

  • @davewilson9738
    @davewilson9738 Год назад +136

    Possibly the greatest comic character ever created.

    • @RichOrange
      @RichOrange Год назад +3

      He saved the World once too! ..what a guy!

  • @twiggyeison
    @twiggyeison Год назад +44

    Barry easily owns any interview he's involved in . Amazing comic genius.

  • @scottnapier943
    @scottnapier943 3 года назад +185

    Sir Les is one of the greatest Comedy characters ever created. Barry Humphries is an absolute Legend.
    'Ya with me!!!' 😂✌

  • @jamo5468
    @jamo5468 3 года назад +52

    “Sometimes your in a bit of a mood for the North and sometimes for the South. Are you with me fellas?”
    Absolute Gold!

  • @realiteavee3044
    @realiteavee3044 Год назад +86

    Rest in peace Sir Les Patterson

  • @alanburke1893
    @alanburke1893 Год назад +31

    22 April 2023, comedy club lights around the world are dimmed momentarily to acknowledge the passing of a great comedy genius. A slice of Tasmanian cheddar or New Zealand Camembert washed down with warm Chardonnay to toast a great man. RIP

    • @y4g3r44
      @y4g3r44 21 день назад

      Even the king of Denmark appreciates a slice of Tasmanian cheese occasionally, who doesn't?

  • @timothyjoyce9554
    @timothyjoyce9554 2 месяца назад +5

    Sir les is a bloody true icon and enjoys a beer like all of us

  • @jajones-ford2226
    @jajones-ford2226 4 года назад +141

    Sir Les Patterson is a shinning example of Australia's diplomatic service in action

    • @d.k.1394
      @d.k.1394 Год назад +1

      Was

    • @darrylschultz9395
      @darrylschultz9395 Год назад +6

      @d.k.1394 "Is"-he was alive when all these people you're correcting wrote their comments.

  • @victorberquez3254
    @victorberquez3254 5 лет назад +140

    Barry Humphrey’s has to be Australia’s best ever comedian. The way he ad lib’s is unbelievable. A very funny man. Victor from Australia.

    • @peterkwakman7440
      @peterkwakman7440 4 года назад +10

      Vic i agree,but this was tame(prob a septic tank thing), compared to the Parkinson interviews in London where he kills me, the timed dribbles and burps on speech were perfect,he pulled out the stops on Parky to the point where Micheal was could not keep a straight face,Barry by far was a genius.......Pete from London,NO WORRIES !!

    • @Scotty-P
      @Scotty-P 3 года назад +1

      I met him early one morning in 1988, whilst on my way to a labouring job, when he was waiting out front of a hotel. I went up to him and told him how brilliant and funny I think he is and he said he was glad to hear that. Very cool guy.

    • @thiest1205
      @thiest1205 3 года назад +5

      Has to one of the worlds best entertainers, and one of the best of all time,

    • @turnman02
      @turnman02 2 года назад

      @@Scotty-P Very well educated too I believe

  • @WWAWHTR
    @WWAWHTR 5 лет назад +137

    Don Lane really knew how to ‘interview’ a comedian. He shows great respect and keeps it all moving along but provides Barry with as many opportunities as possible to get the laughs. Both real pros.

    • @jdabel1
      @jdabel1 5 лет назад +14

      Yep. Don let the stars shine. Some current talk show hosts make it all about themselves.

    • @ThePaulv12
      @ThePaulv12 5 лет назад +3

      This has to be rehearsed. Look at it again. The magic is making it look as if its ad hoc.

    • @jdabel1
      @jdabel1 5 лет назад +8

      @@ThePaulv12 Of course. That is standard procedure. Straight man feeds the comedian.

    • @ThePaulv12
      @ThePaulv12 5 лет назад +4

      @@jdabel1 I sent this vid link to a Labor mate of mine because the impending
      election reminded me of that time. Re the 80s election, Sir Les' line, "We're faced really with a choice between a farmer with lockjaw and a dry drunk," was particularly amusing. His other line about Bob sticking to the soda water before being elected and after being elected being able to get, "As full as a Catholic school," with hindsight (and Barry's own love of a drink) made it an interesting commentary.

    • @gdj6298
      @gdj6298 3 года назад +8

      Chat hosts learned long ago - don't try to score laughs over Barry Humphries !

  • @bipinmistry3590
    @bipinmistry3590 5 лет назад +303

    Probably the most talented and clever comedian of all time. Barry was at his best with his Les Patterson character.

    • @jcee6886
      @jcee6886 5 лет назад +20

      Without a doubt. When other comedians are guests along with Les or Edna they are significantly diminished as they try to match comedic wits with Barry.

    • @kaycamille1544
      @kaycamille1544 5 лет назад +13

      Without a doubt a comic genius . His razor sharp wit is unsurpassed and the timing is faultless. Incredible talent and a joy to witness. Have had the pleasure of seeing his one man shows live and he never disappoints. What a gift to entertainment! 👌🏽

    • @hirdy6
      @hirdy6 5 лет назад +7

      Certainly the greatest comedic talent this country has ever produced.

    • @cactusjack9364
      @cactusjack9364 5 лет назад

      HE CAN NOT HOLD HIS DRINK ruclips.net/video/w4dTlOY_baQ/видео.html

    • @Phantom-hy2ix
      @Phantom-hy2ix 5 лет назад +7

      I was just about to say the same thing, till I started reading the comments and came across yours. Barry is a one of a kind and one hell of a talented performer.

  • @sj460162
    @sj460162 Год назад +11

    Went to see this guy in Southampton with my mum and dad before my mum passed away. He was fantastic, it was a great show..so funny!

  • @mikejones-go8vz
    @mikejones-go8vz Год назад +34

    Makes me feel warm inside when Sir Les mentions little old NZ, even when he’s making fun of us, genius comedian is Barry

  • @mvnorsel6354
    @mvnorsel6354 5 месяцев назад +3

    Loved the Don Lane show, great memories of staying up ' late '😅.

  • @audibloke
    @audibloke 3 года назад +20

    "My son Craig, who’s at St Kevin’s and looking forward to a job in the taxation department… Mind you, if he passes his exams I don’t know where he’ll work."

  • @jonhowe2960
    @jonhowe2960 Год назад +28

    well, there goes another whole universe of talent 😭

  • @billba
    @billba 5 лет назад +75

    Sir Les come back! We need you now more than ever!!!

  • @fw0756
    @fw0756 Год назад +12

    I would trust Sir Les more than the current pack of self servers we have now .

  • @johncopeland3826
    @johncopeland3826 3 месяца назад +3

    Teeth like a burnt out fuse box ....what a gifted. ,brilliantly funny man . Barry Humphries RIP .

  • @suspensiondude
    @suspensiondude 2 года назад +36

    Sir Les, was,and always will be a living legend! An absolute comedic genius

  • @ratnoinamaew7822
    @ratnoinamaew7822 Год назад +13

    Looks so easy, but he was a consummate professional in every respect, God Bless Ya Les

  • @jamesl9371
    @jamesl9371 Год назад +10

    In my opinion my favorite comedian of all time. The best

  • @PaulSmith-eb5dr
    @PaulSmith-eb5dr 5 лет назад +38

    This is absolute GOLD. Thank you for publishing this as we are on the eve of a Federal Election. Cast your mind back to 1983 ... "It's a choice between a farmer with lock jaw or a dry drunk!"
    I vividly remember going to see the Show Barry was promoting here, and on the evening I attended, it was the very day that Prince Charles and Princess Diana had landed in Darwin with the infant Prince William. Well, the phone rang on stage, and Dame Edna answered, and Priness Diana was on the line ..... "You've arrived .... you're at the Motel ... what? ..... you've sacked the Nanny ..... Oh, a local woman? Yes, I have heard of Mrs Chaimberlain, I hear she has a way with kiddies!"
    Oh, 1983. Fond memories.

  • @partymanau
    @partymanau 3 года назад +18

    Sir Les is a genius, everytime I watch him at work I need oxygen.

  • @yell50
    @yell50 3 года назад +48

    Sir Les Paterson is political corrections nightmare and we love him for it.

  • @copferthat
    @copferthat 3 года назад +43

    A jewel of a comedian. I can’t stop laughing from the second I see him

  • @rollmeister
    @rollmeister 2 года назад +21

    In the 90's as a young pre-teen I used to laugh my head off with my mom when we saw him on TV.

  • @robmac6508
    @robmac6508 Год назад +5

    Barry Humphries-Rest in Peace❤1934 - 2023

  • @nicethings2070
    @nicethings2070 Год назад +9

    Miss him already. Love to Barry and his family.

  • @anjou6497
    @anjou6497 Год назад +26

    Barry Humphries is an absolute treasure, and such a lovely man. When he talked about his alcohol allergy, so had to give it up, he was straight up and honest about that struggle. (Recorded on the Parkinson Show). Love him, always, always will. 🤣💥🤣💕

    • @d.k.1394
      @d.k.1394 Год назад

      Was

    • @darrylschultz9395
      @darrylschultz9395 Год назад +2

      @d.k.1394 yep he died, but as it after the comment of the one you're responding to, "is" was the correct word-so what's your point? We all know it goes from is to was when someone dies.

    • @anjou6497
      @anjou6497 Год назад +1

      @@darrylschultz9395 thanks for that Darryl, appreciate it. 😎💖

    • @darrylschultz9395
      @darrylschultz9395 Год назад +2

      @@anjou6497 No worries. Cheers.🙂🤙

    • @anjou6497
      @anjou6497 Год назад

      @@darrylschultz9395 (I'm not a top model in Bankok who Sir Les would've....).

  • @stewarthalliwell
    @stewarthalliwell Год назад +15

    It’s amazing that les Edna and Barry died on the same day

  • @tonywalsh5444
    @tonywalsh5444 5 лет назад +60

    They were the days, when the men were men and the sheep were nervous.

    • @Ystadcop
      @Ystadcop 4 года назад +6

      Where I come from sheep would scatter at the sound of a zip.

  • @holymoly6829
    @holymoly6829 2 года назад +24

    Brilliant 🤩 My gran thought he was a real person She’s been gone years but I always laugh a little more when Sir Les appears on YT

    • @mragreeable6190
      @mragreeable6190 Год назад +6

      What!, FFS, you mean he ain't real?

    • @holymoly6829
      @holymoly6829 Год назад +4

      @@mragreeable6190 My Gran wouldn’t have it either “just look at the dirty bugger spitting and slavering all over”

    • @mragreeable6190
      @mragreeable6190 Год назад +5

      @@holymoly6829 Of course he's real, he's the most cultured Aussie I've ever seen, anywhere.😜

    • @holymoly6829
      @holymoly6829 Год назад +2

      @@mragreeable6190 Also Dame Edna was a woman She wouldn’t have it otherwise
      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @sovietonion72
      @sovietonion72 Год назад +1

      As a kid growing up I always thought Dame Edna was a real woman.

  • @rickydicky100
    @rickydicky100 5 лет назад +33

    With out a doubt, top of the class on comedians

  • @lindsandkev
    @lindsandkev Год назад +4

    Always cheered me up watching Les 😅😁😄

  • @nigelfaulkner5449
    @nigelfaulkner5449 Год назад +3

    RIP Sir Les, the cheeseboard will never be the same without you.

  • @gdj6298
    @gdj6298 3 года назад +12

    Years ago I had a conversation with an Australian lady (think Hyacinth Bucket) who bemoaned the fact that Australia was represented to the world by the likes of Humphries/Everage/Patterson. "when there are so many DECENT performers, such as Barry Crocker."
    I took a gentle pleasure in informing her that Barry Crocker played the lead role in "The Adventures of Barry Mackenzie". Created by ....Barry Humphries.
    'Course, the world has moved on...just as well she didn't mention Rolf Harris as a beacon of nicety !

  • @shaunbat5097
    @shaunbat5097 Год назад +3

    Barry was brilliant.
    Great characters, and he knew the legs of Sam would receive attention.

  • @peterharris4386
    @peterharris4386 5 лет назад +17

    I remember the first time I saw him, at the Palais Theatre in Melbourne. He would walk around the edge of the stage, accidentally (deliberately) spitting he's whiskey over the first few rows of the audience.

  • @petertyler8075
    @petertyler8075 5 лет назад +37

    Les is brilliant...."you know Don…behind this veneer of sophistication I'm rough diamond"

    • @ThePaulv12
      @ThePaulv12 5 лет назад +1

      Yess, there we quite a few lines like that...

    • @peterkwakman7440
      @peterkwakman7440 4 года назад +1

      A diamond in the rough for sure Pete

    • @michaelhounslow9074
      @michaelhounslow9074 3 года назад +1

      Don's a bit of a rough diamond as an interviewer.

  • @Phantom-hy2ix
    @Phantom-hy2ix 5 лет назад +52

    You don't have to plug it, it's sold out Don. Bloody brilliant 😂

  • @Dallas-Nyberg
    @Dallas-Nyberg Год назад +4

    You were one of a kind, Barry...we will miss you... RIP

  • @80srenaissance67
    @80srenaissance67 2 года назад +6

    This Pom loves Sir Les

  • @rogerwilco4736
    @rogerwilco4736 5 лет назад +78

    Barry Humphries - priceless. what a talent!!

    • @JohnKorvell
      @JohnKorvell 4 года назад +2

      I always laugh when Les refers to Humphries as "Brian" !

  • @MAZE4
    @MAZE4 Год назад +5

    My late parents laughed their backsides off at this comedian.

  • @60-second-HACKS
    @60-second-HACKS 5 лет назад +20

    At 85 years of age, Dame Edna has announced a comeback in her hometown.

  • @julieevans6525
    @julieevans6525 Год назад +4

    Sir Les is my absolute favourite of all Barry Humphries' comic characters.

  • @kenbellchambers4577
    @kenbellchambers4577 2 года назад +16

    Les is a tad cleaner than the average politician.

  • @cathycastleton
    @cathycastleton 4 года назад +18

    You don’t have to plug it,it’s sold out, Don !
    Les Patterson, Aussie icon !
    Rip don

    • @1known2
      @1known2 4 года назад +1

      cathy castleton absolutely ...... are ya with me.

  • @chuckselvage3157
    @chuckselvage3157 3 года назад +19

    With a durrie in his mouth and a drink in his hand being escorted by Sam. Outstanding.👏😂

  • @stirlingarcher2141
    @stirlingarcher2141 5 лет назад +19

    Loved it, loved it, loved it! Thanks for posting :-)

  • @jep1912
    @jep1912 Год назад +7

    Pretty much sums up Australian man perfectly.... to this day.

  • @charlottejet4338
    @charlottejet4338 Год назад +6

    Rest in peace Barry, you legend 💖

  • @XLR_8
    @XLR_8 5 лет назад +30

    Now that's talent.

  • @johndonnellan5794
    @johndonnellan5794 5 лет назад +36

    Australian politics a choice between a farmer with lock jaw and a dry drunk (Fraser and Hawke)

  • @weejim48
    @weejim48 3 года назад +17

    Barry Humphries is a comic genius.👍👍👍👍🤣🤣👍

  • @michaelpsions
    @michaelpsions Год назад +1

    Quite brilliant, Barry Humphries, A pure comic genius, The world misses this kind of humor. Very sad.

  • @chamberpot969
    @chamberpot969 Год назад +5

    Sheer class. God bless him.

  • @casttolast
    @casttolast Год назад +2

    "Are you with me fellas?"
    He was so good. RIP.

  • @ihopetowin
    @ihopetowin Год назад +2

    A truly fluid performer, never does BH lose control of the environment he creates. Sorely missed.

  • @SenhorPalu
    @SenhorPalu Год назад +1

    Absolute genius. No, it's not true that everyone can be replaced.... This is unique.

  • @andreedowns4561
    @andreedowns4561 Год назад +16

    ONE OF THE FUNNIEST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD 😂 RIP BARRY !!!!❤ 1?

    • @benspencer9523
      @benspencer9523 Год назад +2

      Thank goodness for the treasure trove of material here.
      RIP Barry.

  • @64downtown60
    @64downtown60 5 лет назад +9

    very rare clip and the best les paterson appearance..well done posting..

  • @cloudattack3279
    @cloudattack3279 5 лет назад +9

    That cheeseboard gag is classic. Those little flags get up your arse 😂

  • @admanistansheridan1826
    @admanistansheridan1826 5 лет назад +20

    Old school oz humour, loved the flashback

  • @markpensarn593
    @markpensarn593 4 года назад +15

    One of the finest diplomats in Australias short history , if this gent would have taken Chamberlains place in 1938 ol Adolf would never have bothered ..we shall never see his like again , worse luck 😂😂😂

  • @americarsqueensland1667
    @americarsqueensland1667 5 лет назад +15

    A truly great comedian.

  • @sandraworden6862
    @sandraworden6862 5 лет назад +14

    Sir Les for P.M. .... Ya with me, no worries...

  • @AIRPORT-mc2ys
    @AIRPORT-mc2ys Год назад +6

    RIP SIR LES PATTERSON.

  • @littleheath1666
    @littleheath1666 5 лет назад +29

    Sir Les reminds me of Barnaby Joyce and his young female assistant .

    • @ashjoma
      @ashjoma Год назад +2

      Oh now that comment made me laugh !!
      And it’s so true.

  • @pricejoss
    @pricejoss 3 года назад +19

    Pure comedic genius. Barry Humphries didn’t play Les Patterson, Les Patterson played Barry Humphries

  • @RichardferretfirstFerret
    @RichardferretfirstFerret Месяц назад

    A diplomat of the very highest class was Sir Les Patterson!!

  • @mattblack9344
    @mattblack9344 2 года назад +3

    Awesome Lez. What a classic. The hired helps got a nice set of pegs too

  • @gp85hkg
    @gp85hkg 4 года назад +8

    and who's gunna vote for Bob..? He'll only give everyone a job...and who wants a job..?
    Well he won that election, thank christ...and I wish he were here now. Miss you Bob...RIP

  • @MB-uw6eh
    @MB-uw6eh Год назад +3

    Humphreys fell into the hide, spirit and corporeal shell of his characters - genius.

  • @bebopdelux10
    @bebopdelux10 Год назад +1

    Extremely intelligent and razor sharp to ad lib like that.

  • @petercampbell8694
    @petercampbell8694 2 года назад +10

    Only just realised that Sir Les looks like the Australian version of the Joker!! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @alanskinner2447
    @alanskinner2447 5 лет назад +27

    would have been an excellent JOKER in the batman films

  • @1mmickk
    @1mmickk 5 лет назад +20

    Great find and post, a first, well done.

  • @davehendry8056
    @davehendry8056 Год назад +2

    we loved him in the UK

  • @every1665
    @every1665 2 года назад +3

    I was 15 when Gough was sacked and Les was based on the politicians of that era. A bit like the Royal Family, they were strangely protected by the media that also exposed them when it suited. These days with internet social media, anything embarrassing would be leaked. Back then, deals were done.
    Nice legs too!

  • @ehlerhog
    @ehlerhog Год назад

    Not being from there I really only knew of his "Dame" persona which in itself is genius. I had no idea he was such a multi talented man. R.I.P. 🙏 Thanks for ALL the laughs. 😘

  • @anncoral
    @anncoral Год назад +3

    Such talent RIP.

  • @keithwaites9991
    @keithwaites9991 5 лет назад +34

    Very very clever man..

  • @allangilchrist5938
    @allangilchrist5938 2 года назад +12

    A 'snowflake's' worst imagining. I would make Sir Les the next Director General of the BBC! Just imagine the reaction from all those grossly over-paid middle class liberals at the BBC. They would be outraged but not one would resign from their cushy number.

  • @ryankincade
    @ryankincade 4 года назад +6

    Just brilliant.

  • @normansidey5258
    @normansidey5258 Год назад +1

    Those legs were worth a show of their own, not being creepy but rather distracting when watching one of the best comedians ever, not just for Australia, but the whole planet, RIP Barry Humphries.

  • @hugohackenbush1554
    @hugohackenbush1554 Год назад +3

    R.I.P Sir Les Patterson, Dame Edna Everage and Barry Humphries.

  • @anneshaw9681
    @anneshaw9681 5 лет назад +4

    Thank for posting MrDangermouse.

  • @martynparkman8332
    @martynparkman8332 4 года назад +5

    Just brilliant

  • @krisscanlon4051
    @krisscanlon4051 3 года назад +5

    Always loved Les' quiet way of setting up the punchline...kills me lol just kinda of rolling along like a politician would than whammo lol

  • @Murrangurk2
    @Murrangurk2 2 года назад +5

    HE really should have been Governor General, that was a missed opportunity.

  • @marilyntape9050
    @marilyntape9050 5 лет назад +4

    I used to love the Don Lane show and the Tommy Leonetti Shows💜💜

  • @HildaMeiring-od7zh
    @HildaMeiring-od7zh 8 месяцев назад

    Unbelievable thank you

  • @keithgoodrick-meech3921
    @keithgoodrick-meech3921 Год назад +9

    I never tire of watching Barry Humphries, hope he gets better soon.

  • @briandoyle6188
    @briandoyle6188 4 года назад +27

    To scared he'll give them a job, brilliant.... Les wasn't on TV nowhere near enough...

  • @robleahy5759
    @robleahy5759 Год назад

    Don Lane is so beloved to Australians. He came over from America to teach our TV industry about late night talk shows.
    But he is best remembered for inveterate rumours, so beloved of our national culture, of paying working girls to perform scatalogical feats too weird to describe here.
    And how citizens of all ages and classes loved to share these stories with loved ones and strangers alike, easing many a conversational interlude.
    He was only replaced in his position by the once lovely Jennifer Khyte who visited ER with proctological novelties.
    Everyone knows what I mean, and bless you blissfully ignorant foreigners, who must only be guessing about our wonderful culture of always giving the benefit of the doubt to strangers.

  • @ihopetowin
    @ihopetowin Год назад +1

    "Stains ladies and gentlemen, stains reminiscent of a man falling full length on the dunny floor." Sir Les Patterson, c. 1975