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God Bless You BOB! In 1979 he starred in US sketch comedy television series Bonkers! He went on to host more than 30 quiz shows on British television. Bob Monkhouse: Master of Laughter airs at 9pm tonight on Channel 5. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Born in Beckenham, Kent, in June 1928, Monkhouse started out as a comedy writer and rose to become one of the country's top comics with a highly polished on-screen persona that people seemed to either love or hate. A Man Already Greatly Missed. One more star has disappeared from the British theatres and TVs. I will miss him so much and feel very deeply for his family as I have just lost my mother to cancer. He revealed that the only difficulty he experienced was with the Essex lot, who he defined as lary lads who came from the scrap-metal belt. Monkhouse's agent of 38 years, Peter Prichard, said . "All I have is a perky mind," he said. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died at his Bedfordshire home aged 75. I'd have paid good money to stay out of here. In 1956, Monkhouse was the host of Do You Trust Your Wife?, the British version of an American game show. Thanks for all the laughs, Bob xAngela Taylor, England, TV & the world of comedy will never be the same again.John Emley, Prestwick, Scotland, Usually when someone famous dies there is a dramatic outpouring of grief for someone most of us never knew - well in this case, I am truly saddened because Bob Monkhouse was a man who never failed to make me laugh - he was 'saucy' without being crude and he always put a smile on my face.Nichola, Dundee, There aren't many comedians that I went out of my way to watch and follow but Bob was the exception. I only 'discovered' his magic some 4 years ago but am so glad I did. Then I'm a snoot. Police went into his home after he had been wrongly accused of breaching copyright laws and later the case was dismissed. He went on to front Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes, Bob's Full House, Bob Says Opportunity Knocks and, more recently, the National Lottery Draw. His writing and performing was legendary. The London Gazette, 21 February 1958, p. 1258. In the 1980's it was "uncool" to like Bob Monkhouse because of the Alternative Comics appearing on the circuit. READ MORE: America's Got Talent star Scott Alexander dies after suffering sudden stroke. ", After vowing not to let illness halt his career, he said last year: "I've responded to treatment incredibly well. Rest in Peace you dear sweet man. The advertisement was made with the support of Monkhouse's estate and supported by poster campaigns, including award-winning panels displayed in London Underground trains. Our thoughts are particularly with his wife Jackie and daughter Abigail at this very sad time. His loss is like losing a beloved family member. He gave me a guided tour of his car and let me take his photo alongside it. We've lost one of the greatest comics England has ever produced.". Other presenting jobs in the 1960s included Candid Camera and Sunday Night at the London Palladium. Bob was given an OBE for services to entertainment in 1993. Mrs. Valerie Darling, Kettering, Northamptonshire, Bob was consistently one of the funniest blokes around. Contents 1 Early life and career 2 Writing and acting success 3 Stand-up comedy 4 Game shows 5 Chat show He was diagnosed with the condition in September 2001. Monkhouse was reported to have let out one of his staccato laughs as he explained the scene. The gun, launcher and camera were props. Remarkably, he featured in an advert concerning prostate cancer over three years following his death. The couple separated in 1967[19] and divorced in 1972. In one gag, Monkhouse quipped: They laughed when I said I wanted to be a comedian. Monkhouse, who lives in a Tudor farmhouse in Bedfordshire, has also suffered encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain. [11] Many of the films in his collection were seized and not returned to Monkhouse. He starred in Dentist in the Chair (1960) and Dentist on the Job (1961), later regretting not choosing the Carry Ons over the dental comedies. Read more: Nick McGlashan death: Police reveal possibility of drug involvement. Bob was as sharp as any comedian 50 years his junior. [17], In 1995 the British Comedy Awards gave him its Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy, and eight years later, a few weeks before he died, the Television and Radio Industries Club awarded him a Special Award for Outstanding Contribution to Broadcasting. B ob Monkhouse, the king of television comedy, died today after a long battle against cancer. What a sad loss. He was 75. And as well as fronting the likes of The Golden Shot,Family Fortunes,Opportunity Knocks, Bobs Full House, Celebrity SquaresandWipeout, he also acted and hosted on the radio. Craig Warner, Hayden, Idaho, USA, I grew up in the 80s with Bob constantly on the TV. I never got to work with him, but I did meet him once, and immediately, I could see why people who HAD worked with him called . Enter your password to log in. Every word he spoke was so close to truth and honesty and was glossed with his unique style of wit and humour. He later told his friend Colin Edmonds that this may have been a mistake, but that he wanted to be associated with a winner and he knew Margaret Thatcher could not lose the 1987 general election. Monkhouse lived in a house called "Claridges" in Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, and had a flat in London and a holiday home in Barbados. DON'T MISSBob Monkhouse: The comedy uncle[INTERVIEW]Why comedy fans love a one-liner[ANALYSIS]Cache in the attic: Bob Monkhouse hid 50,000 comedy videos in his loft[NEWS]. He died peacefully in his sleep after a two-and-a-half year battle against prostate cancer, said Peter Prichard. In March, he received a five-minute standing ovation from fellow entertainers at an awards show and BBC1 screened a special on his 56-year TV career in October. One of British TV's most popular performers with a career that spanned over four decades, funny-man Bob . There will never be another like him. He was a great entertainer. The Independent reported that many assumed he was hoarding porn after the bust but later it was revealed that wasnt the case. 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Speaking of his own sense of loss, Mr Prichard said: "I knew it was coming, but when you get the news you realise we have lost one of the greatest comics that England has ever produced.". [8], Before establishing himself as a successful writer and comedian, Monkhouse appeared on stage in London, first as Aladdin in a stage show of the same name written by S. J. Perelman and Cole Porter and then in the first London production of the musical The Boys from Syracuse (Antipholus of Syracuse) in 1963 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, alongside Ronnie Corbett. Monkhouse went on to describe the scenes that were featured in the X-rated film. Bob Monkhouse passed away due to prostrate cancer. Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. I have wonderful childhood memories of watching Bob's shows with my family. My thoughts are with his widow and daughter. Mr Prichard, of International Artists Ltd, said Monkhouse's wife Jackie called him shortly after 5am with the news that he had lost his battle with prostate cancer. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, during the night, he said. He even managed to joke about his disease, saying last year: "I call it the Taliban because it's the enemy within. Monkhouse, an acknowledged expert on the early cinema, lived in a 16th century farmhouse. Entdecke Bob Monkhouse Bulmers zum Selbermachen Comedians Kit Vinyl EP Single 33 13 1/min - Werbeaktion in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! Bob was the greatest comic/entertainer/game show host this country has ever seen. Robert Alan "Bob" Monkhouse, OBE (1st June 1928 - 29th December 2003) was an English entertainer and comedian. Bob Monkhouse was one of the most treasured personalities on British TV for decades. Monkhouse died in 2003 of prostate cancer. Simon fell out with his father and died of a heroin overdose in a Thai guest house in 2001. JUST IN:The man with a million jokes: Bob Monkhouse's legacy examined. His other son, Simon, a stand-up poet, from whom he had been estranged for 13 years, died aged 46 from a heroin overdose in a hotel in northern Thailand in April 2001.[4][20]. Jump to content. And what other career highlights should you keep an eye out for on the programme? His second marriage, to Jacqueline Harding, lasted until his death. In the early 1970s he appeared on BBC Radio in Mostly Monkhouse with Josephine Tewson and David Jason. Mr Prichard said he was "choked" to deliver "the very, very sad news". Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. The wit and ability to think on his feet was his trademark. 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As well as two sons, they had an adopted daughter, Abigail, who gave him two granddaughters. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse died today at his Bedfordshire home, his manager said. for his slickness and accused of insincerity. It was catalogued and restored to digital formats for a major event at British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) on 24 October 2009. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against cancer, said Peter Prichard. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances - Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Bob Monkhouse's Comedy Heroes: Directed by Willy Smax. Monkhouse was born on 1 June 1928[1] at 168 Bromley Road, Beckenham, Kent, the son of chartered accountant Wilfred Adrian Monkhouse (18941957)[2][3] and Dorothy Muriel Monkhouse (ne Hansard, 18951971). You must be at least 18 years old to create an account, Must be at least 6 characters, include an upper and lower case character and a number, I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from Evening Standard. He had an encyclopaedic capacity for recalling gags and one liners and could play to many different audiences. He only got back on terms with his mother after 20 years, shortly before she died. Mr Monkhouse had a long and successful career in showbusiness and had hosted hundreds of television shows. Craig, Czech Republic (formerly UK), I'm shocked to hear of Bob's death. Monkhouse was criticised for sycophancy towards his guests but said that they were all heroes of his and that was how he really felt about them. ", His autobiography, Crying With Laughter, rejuvenated his career in 1993. He was 75. Monkhouse's final stand-up show was performed at the Albany Comedy Club in London on 25 August 2003,[13] four months before his death. After his film collection was returned, Monkhouse confessed that the suspicions werent completely unfounded as he did own one blue movie. This wasnt the only difficulty to beset the comedian. And one of the women goes, `Ooh, un champignon nouveau [meaning] a new mushroom'. Though regarded by some as smarmy, Monkhouse saw a revival in his career during the last 10 years, winning a new generation of fans and the respect of younger comics. I want to die in the saddle. His book 'Just say a few words' has been a very useful tool on many occasions. Mr Prichard said he was "choked" to deliver "the very, very sad news". Sergeant Bob Monkhouse died on a patrol that was providing security to enable new roads and security bases to be constructed to the north east of Gereshk. "He was respected by all the other comedians because he was dedicated to his craft - he never stopped making people laugh," Mr Prichard said. Monkhouse later became a game show host, fronting programmes including Family Fortunes, Bob's Full House and Bob Says Opportunity Knocks. She was his secretary and they married in 1973 after he split from first wife Elizabeth. When he came on stage to entertain us the very first thing he said was that there was a lady in the audience who was celebrating her birthday today. [15], In 2008, the British Film Institute was contacted by Monkhouse's daughter, Abigail, who asked if they would like to view the collection and provide some advice as to the best way of preserving it. He was a comedy writer, comedian and actor an. It's a little one-reeler, French, and made, I should think, sometime in the Twenties.. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations with other readers. before walking away from his grave and disappearing. The Independents Giles Smith commented that Monkhouse told me this quite candidly in a 1995 article. The fledgling comedian was soon appearing on radio and TV as "the British Bob Hope, for whom he had originally written jokes. He died peacefully in his sleep with his wife Jackie at his side, said his manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard. It was my ambition to appear on Wipeout and meet him in person, sadly this can now never be. Monkhouse died of prostate cancer in 2003. He learned Yiddish to get Jewish function bookings and joined all three political parties to get their bookings. "We've lost one of the greatest comics England has ever produced," he said. The controversial US oil plan explained, Watch: Moment teenager smashes into lorry during 100mph police chase. Id have paid good money to stay out of here. John Walker, Walsall, England, He was a very good comedian but I think Bob Monkhouse will be best remembered for his work as a TV presenter I'm only old enough to remember the repeats of Bob's Full House onwards, and from there shows like The $64,000 Question, the updated version of Celebrity Squares, the National Lottery and of course, Wipeout. Bob was also a Royal Variety Performance staple and hosted numerous chat shows with his name attached. Last May he was deeply affected by the death of his son Simon from a. Born in 1928, the young Monkhouse spent his spare time at home in Beckenham writing gags and drawing cartoons. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations. I nervously approached him and immediately could sense the warmth and sincerity of this man. He always had so many original one line jokes! He will always be near the top of my fave comedians and famous people list. "Anyone who understood comedy loved Bob. He made several guest appearances on television shows before he and his comedy partner Denis Goodwin launched their own television series, Fast and Loose, in His parents hoped he would join the family's custard business, but Bob and his friend Denis Goodwin had other plans. Alan Ball, Runaway Bay, Australia, I have grown up with Bob on my T.V screen, he was the king of game shows because of his razor sharp wit. Monkhouse died aged 75 after being one of Britain's top comedians for more than four decades. 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But when did the TV star leave us? In his later years, Monkhouse was probably better known for hosting television quiz shows than for being a comedian. My recovery has been dramatic and I'm ready to go back to work.". Start your Independent Premium subscription today. In his autobiography, he admitted to hundreds of sexual liaisons and affairs, but claimed that he only undertook this course of action because his first wife was unfaithful. My best wishes go to his family & friends.Stephen, St Erth, Cornwall, One word.LEGEND!! The widow of comedian Bob Monkhouse has died suddenly, it has emerged. I've admired and taken a keen interest in him since. Brian L. Potter, CAMBRIDGE, England. Bob Monkhouse. I said I think I saw that one with Glenn Close and Michael Douglas. The veteran star recalled the strained relationship he had with his son Simon, 46 - who died . Thank you for your tributes to Bob Monkhouse. The governor has left us with legacy of comic treasures. A Great Legacy He always made you laugh and was such a professional. [25] Using computer animation techniques and a sound-alike actor, Monkhouse was seen in a graveyard next to his own grave (though in reality he was cremated) talking about the disease seriously, interspersed with humorous asides to another camera ("What killed me kills one man per hour in Britain. He published his first cartoon when he was 12, and sold a joke to his hero, Max Miller, for five shillings when he was 15. I first caught sight of him in the morning as I was entering the hotel to book in with my party. Initially, we found half a dozen TV shows that we knew to be missing.". He passed away at home in Bedfordshire on December 29 2003. One of his biggest successes was The Golden Shot from July 1967 until January 1972 and again from July 1974 to April 1975. [9], Monkhouse began his adult career as a scriptwriter for radio comedy in partnership with Denis Goodwin, a fellow Old Alleynian with whom he also compred Smash Hits on Radio Luxembourg. This is sad news for British comedy, but I expect Heaven will be a hoot now! A genius of one-liners, memory and timing! Bob was one of the few men that could make me cringe, get me mad, cry (with laughter) and have me laughing until it hurts. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Chris Hankins, Pontypool, Gwent, S. Wales, What a sad loss. Monkhouse, who died from prostate cancer in 2003, also hosted many popular game shows including Family Fortunes, Celebrity Squares, The Golden Shot and others. Bob Monkhouse. Prepare for peak pothole season! This was broadcast live for 52 weeks a year and drew up to 17 million viewers. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. [26][27] Money raised went to the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation.[28]. Died December 29, 2003 (75) Add to list Awards 2 wins Photos Known for Dentist in the Chair 5.0 Writer 1960 Carry on Sergeant 6.3 Charlie Sage 1958 The Big Noise TV Series Writer 1964 6 eps Dentist on the Job 5.2 Writer 1961 Credits Edit Writer27 Actor32 Music Department1 Additional Crew1 Self135 Famed for his quick wit and ready oneliners, Monkhouse became one of Britain's highest-paid TV stars, and was awarded the OBE in 1993 for his services to showbusiness. The veteran comedian, whose showbusiness career spanned more than half a century, was. He seemed to be a lesson to us all in how to keep smiling through adversity. His TV debut was in the 1950s comedy show Fast And Loose and by 1960 he was host of the British version of Candid Camera. [7] He established a comics writing and art partnership with Dulwich schoolmate Denis Gifford and the two formed their own publishing company, Streamline, in the early 1950s. Mr Prichard described Monkhouse as "one of the finest men I've ever known". He asked me to go up on the stage & presented me with a beautiful basket of flowers and got everyone to sing happy birthday. ITV News, 29/12/2003.Not my copyright - just sharing found ephemera. His manager, Peter Prichard, said the entertainer died peacefully at his. Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. On Monkhouse's death, the books were bequeathed to Colin Edmonds. In July 1995 two were stolen, and Monkhouse offered a 15,000 reward. applies equally to Bob Monkhouse. The hero pulls down his trousers and lies down. From 1996 to 1998, Monkhouse presented The National Lottery Live show on Saturday evenings on BBC1, for which he created the catchphrase: "I know I'm a sinner, but make me a winner!" His two sons both died in tragic circumstances - Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. He recalled: Two quite attractive women in Marie Antoinette-type outfits are coming through a field. He will be greatly missed.Dave Shaw, Leamington Spa, "Improv" comedy was presented as something new a decade ago, but Bob was a faster thinker than anyone for as long as anyone can remember. He went to Saint Michael's School in Pinner and died in Braintree, Essex, in 1992, aged 40. I guess what really sums up Bob for me was that despite some of the crude and crass humour that exists on today's television, Bob never sunk to that level to get a laugh, he was the consummate professional, and was a "Family" entertainer which in today's world of comedy is a rare treasure. The former Family Fortunes host died in his sleep in the early hours at home in the village of Eggington, Bedfordshire, where he lived with his second wife Jackie. In 1995, he poked fun at his legacy when he told the Independent: What will I leave behind me? Unlike other hosts of the time, such as Sir Bruce Forsyth, the star had been spared the criticism of other comedians. !Martin, Hebburn, Tyne & Wear, Thanks Bob for having entertained us with your clean sense of humour and sharp wit you will be sadly missed.Baber, London, England, A true professional and a charming man whose humour managed to connect generations. He had three children from his first marriage, but only his adopted daughter, Abigail, survived him. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. Ever the showman, he continued to work on a new series of the popular daytime quiz Wipeout, as well as a number of one-off shows. God bless his daughter and wife.David Murphy, England, Bob was a class act, his style, his charm and his amazing quick wit will be sadly missed. [11] He returned in 1974 after subsequent presenters and comedians Norman Vaughan and Charlie Williams were found wanting.[11]. EXCLUSIVE: Lanzarote sticks to its guns and insists it WILL limit tourists and move away from relying on Jeremy Clarkson DENIES he has been sacked as Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? I always enjoyed his 'Smooth' act and his (sometimes v. naughty) innuendos. Monkhouse married his secretary Jackie in 1972. David Ismay, a friend of Monkhouse, said the family would not be releasing any details about Friday's service. Bob Monkhouse: The Last Stand: Directed by Mark Lucey. The next day I saw him sunbathing on Hayling Island beach alongside his enormous Pontiac car. This account already exists. [16] The archive consisted of 36,000 videotapes, going back to when Monkhouse first bought a home video recorder in 1966. US Edition Change. He was diagnosed with the condition in September 2001. Amongst shows rediscovered were many featuring Monkhouse himself, including The Flip Side, a 1966 play in which he starred as a television DJ with his own late-night show, and the 195758 series of his comedy My Pal Bob, including an episode in which he is suspected of an extramarital affair. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He won a contract with the BBC after his unwitting RAF group captain signed a letter that Monkhouse had written telling the BBC he was a war hero and that the corporation should give him an audition. He was the host of television game shows including The Golden Shot, Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes and Wipeout. As an actor, his credits included Carry On Sergeant and Thunderbirds Are Go! Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. 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