God Bless You BOB! Bless you, Bob.John, South Wales, Fifteen years ago I met Bob in person in a hotel in Stoke-on-Trent. In the last programme Bob Monkhouse ever worked on before he died he picked all his favourite comedy clips from his lifetime. Read more: Nick McGlashan death: Police reveal possibility of drug involvement. In his later years, Monkhouse was probably better known for hosting television quiz shows than for being a comedian. In the early 1970s he appeared on BBC Radio in Mostly Monkhouse with Josephine Tewson and David Jason. "People who hadn't noticed me or who had written me off as a gameshow host started to reassess me. He gave me a guided tour of his car and let me take his photo alongside it. She was his secretary and they married in 1973 after he split from first wife Elizabeth. In 1978 the police raided his Hertfordshire home and seized his collection of 16mm films. Moment fitness influencer asks man to move off park bench 'because he's 'ruining her livestream' - but Mortgage demand plummets to a 28-year low as average interest rates hit 6.71% - just as spring home buying Britain braces for brutal -9C Arctic snap: Met Office warns more snow and ice could lash the country next ISIS fanatic jailed over the gruesome beheading of two Scandinavian women hikers in Morocco that shocked the Shamima Begum and other British women who joined Islamic State and are being held in Syria will 'ultimately' Is YOUR wood burner at risk? During the interview she produced a handgun and fired it on several occasions, destroying a plant pot on the set and a series of lights in the studio roof. It's not just film and TV. Despite his on-screen success, his life was dogged by personal tragedy. His loss is like losing a beloved family member. The ad showed him in a graveyard, purportedly next to his grave, making pointed jokes about the illness. Robert Alan Monkhouse OBE (1 June 1928 29 December 2003) was an English comedian, writer and actor. I once met Bob Monkhouse 20 years ago in a lift in a Blackpool hotel when he was on his way to a stage performance. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse died today at his Bedfordshire home, his manager said. He was often self-deprecating and admitted he was not an original comic genius. I want to die in the saddle. Mr Monkhouse had a long and successful career in showbusiness and had hosted hundreds of television shows. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances, Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. Robert Alan Monkhouse, one of Britain's best known comedians and game show hosts, died on Dec. 29 from prostate cancer. Prepare for peak pothole season! He went to Saint Michael's School in Pinner and died in Braintree, Essex, in 1992, aged 40. Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. On 12 June 2007, Monkhouse posthumously appeared on British TV in an advertisement promoting awareness of prostate cancer for Male Cancer Awareness Week. Monkhouse's TV shows included The Golden Shot - which at its peak had 16 million viewers - Opportunity Knocks and Bob's Full House. 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. His writing and performing was legendary. . Our thoughts and prayers are with his . A Bob Monkhouse impersonator is so good fans keep thinking the comedy legend is still alive. The star died on 29 December aged 75, at his home in Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, after fighting bone and prostate cancer for more than two years. Yet, in 2007, he made a "comeback", appearing in a new TV campaign advertising a prostate cancer charity. My recovery has been dramatic and I'm ready to go back to work.". "He was a total professional and one of the funniest men in the world," he said. During the confrontation, he allegedly held a cut-throat razor to the comedians face and told him: Im going to slit your eyeballs!. !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. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died after a long battle with prostate cancer. My thoughts are with his widow and daughter. "He loved showbusiness and showbusiness was lucky to have him. He was also at the helm when infamously, on 30 November 1996, the lottery machine failed live on air, causing the draw to be delayed by 50 minutes until after that night's episode of Casualty aired. Tony McGinitty, Green Bay, Wisconsin, I was personally saddened at the loss of one of the world's greatest comics and most intelligent funny men. Monkhouse hosted Wipeout from 1998 until a few months before his death in 2003. Jump to content. The fledgling comedian was soon appearing on radio and TV as "the British Bob Hope, for whom he had originally written jokes. When do the clocks change in 2023? Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations with other readers. And one of the women goes, `Ooh, un champignon nouveau [meaning] a new mushroom'. In 1956, Monkhouse was the host of Do You Trust Your Wife?, the British version of an American game show. This talent was used in Bob Monkhouse On the Spot, a return to pure television comedy, in which audience members suggested topics and Monkhouse came up with a routine. His film archive began in the late 1950s. "I'll never stop working," he once said. The Golden Shot,Family Fortunes,Opportunity Knocks, Bobs Full House, Celebrity SquaresandWipeout, he also acted and hosted on the radio. Mr Prichard described Monkhouse as "one of the finest men I've ever known. He was also such a great stand up comedian in all my 40 years of life never did I here Bob repeat a gag. 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. A day is wasted for me if I haven't done something even mildly creative.". Monkhouse said: Am I going to be nice? Bob was given an OBE for services to entertainment in 1993. In July 1995 two were stolen, and Monkhouse offered a 15,000 reward. Healthy mother-of-two, 32, collapsed and died from brain bleed while she led fitness bounce class. Prostate cancer, I dont recommend. He went on to front Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes, Bob's Full House, Bob Says Opportunity Knocks and, more recently, the National Lottery Draw. None of this was known to Monkhouse, who appeared genuinely frightened (but the production crew were aware). He worked a punishing schedule. The controversial US oil plan explained, Watch: Moment teenager smashes into lorry during 100mph police chase. 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. He was diagnosed with the condition in September 2001. Bob Monkhouse. He added: "The family requests privacy at this very unhappy time.". One more star has disappeared from the British theatres and TVs. A respected stand-up comedian, Monkhouse was known for his talent at ad-libbing. Monkhouse was working until six weeks ago, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites, Images from the veteran comic's lengthy career, Bob Monkhouse on Museum of Broadcast Communications, Bob Monkhouse interviewed by Off The Telly.co.uk - May 2003. I want to die in the saddle. Monkhouse also appeared in 12 films including Carry On Sergeant. 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. I once met Bob in 1959, when I was a young boy. [7] His widow, Jacqueline, suffered a heart attack and died in Barbados on 28 March 2008.[24]. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died at his Bedfordshire home aged 75. Bob Monkhouse, born June 1 1928, died December 29 2003, Supremely accomplished stand-up comic and game show host, whose self-assured manner on screen masked a personal life dogged by loss and disappointment, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. He was the host of television game shows including The Golden Shot, Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes and Wipeout. Bob was as sharp as any comedian 50 years his junior. Bob was the greatest comic/entertainer/game show host this country has ever seen. He learned Yiddish to get Jewish function bookings and joined all three political parties to get their bookings. He even managed to joke about his disease, saying last year: "I call it the Taliban because it's the enemy within. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. The comedian, entertainer and game show host was the king of light entertainment on BBC and ITV for many viewers. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against cancer, said Peter Prichard. Browse Bob Monkhouse movies and TV shows available on Prime Video and begin streaming right away to . He spent 50 years in television, hosting TV game shows such as Family Fortunes and appearing in 12 films. Enter your password to log in. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations. From Tracy and Paul.Tracy & Paul Coke, Shoeburyness, Essex, Growing up with Bob Monkhouse on television, this has came as a massive shock to me. ITV News, 29/12/2003.Not my copyright - just sharing found ephemera. I first caught sight of him in the morning as I was entering the hotel to book in with my party. Bob died peacefully in his sleep this morning at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.". Bob died peacefully in his sleep this morning at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.". [11] Many of the films in his collection were seized and not returned to Monkhouse. Our thoughts are particularly with his wife Jackie and daughter Abigail at this very sad time. 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. The . His true character came out not on the game shows but when on the stage - watch these performances for a taste or real comedy.David, Ashton, England, Thanks for the memory Bob, you will be missed!Jim Poole, Gt Yarmouth. The show featured clips from comic silent films, many from his own private collection, some of which he had helped to recover and restore. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. His manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard OBE, said: "Everybody is grieving. He seemed to be a lesson to us all in how to keep smiling through adversity. I had the chance to see him in concert in the early '90s and it was only then that I realised exactly how funny this man was. He suffered very badly at times with it but he carried on. He ended by saying, "As a comedian, I've died many deaths. Monkhouse, an acknowledged expert on the early cinema, lived in a 16th century farmhouse. Suddenly I was in fashion again and reaching new people. [4][10] In addition, they were gag writers for American comedians including Bob Hope, supplying jokes for British tours. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. Thoughts are with his family and friends.R McBroom, York, Have childhood memories of the Golden Shot on a Sunday afternoon, and more recently took my Mum to a recording of a Bob Monkhouse show at the BBC, you couldn't have wished for a more quick witted, charming host, was really sad to hear of his passing this morning.Jonty, Watford, Bob - A comic genius, will always remember you with great fondness. He was the guv'nor," said Mr Prichard. The show also included a rare public appearance from Monkhouse's friend Mike Yarwood. I've admired and taken a keen interest in him since. [26][27] Money raised went to the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation.[28]. I nervously approached him and immediately could sense the warmth and sincerity of this man. Monkhouse leaves a daughter, Abigail. ", After vowing not to let illness halt his career, he said last year: "I've responded to treatment incredibly well. [4] His public profile growing, Monkhouse also began appearing in comedy films, including the first of the Carry On film series, Carry On Sergeant, in 1958. Mr Prichard described Monkhouse as "one of the finest men I've ever known". In 1995, he poked fun at his legacy when he told the Independent: What will I leave behind me? Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse died today at his Bedfordshire home, his manager said. By clicking Sign up you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. "He was the doyen of English comedy accepted by the fans and by other performers as one of the greats. In one gag, Monkhouse quipped: They laughed when I said I wanted to be a comedian. London Cast Recording. [23], Monkhouse was a vocal supporter of the Conservative Party for some years. Monkhouse died aged 75 after being one of Britain's top comedians for more than four decades. Now I know how brave Bob Monkhouse was. He presented the broadcast for two years between 1996 and 1998. This was broadcast live for 52 weeks a year and drew up to 17 million viewers. My thoughts are with his family and friends.Dominic Hill, Burnham, It was with great sadness I read of the death of Bob Monkhouse. His stand up skills were truly impressive; there are many working in the business today who could learn from watching tapes of Bob at the microphone. I saw him live a few years ago and whilst a little 'blue' I couldn't stop laughing at his jokes. Showbusiness agent. Monkhouse, who died from prostate cancer in 2003, also hosted many popular game shows including Family Fortunes, Celebrity Squares, The Golden Shot and others. 29/12/2003 One of the country's best-loved comedians, Bob Monkhouse, has died today after a two-year battle with cancer. A genuinely funny man has left us.Paul Curran, Lowestoft, A true gentleman, a true comedian, a true workaholic and now a legend. The hero pulls down his trousers and lies down. [16] The archive consisted of 36,000 videotapes, going back to when Monkhouse first bought a home video recorder in 1966. Will be sadly missed as a friend. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Prince Harry 'hated woke nonsense' and 'made jokes we are no longer allowed to make' before meeting Meghan, Charles felt he had to act as king rather than as a father: REBECCA ENGLISH reveals why Charles backed moves Don't just stick to the Malbec! ", His autobiography, Crying With Laughter, rejuvenated his career in 1993. I had seen his show the previous evening and he was brilliant. He was appearing in south sea with Yana. Later Monkhouse and Ms Dors had an affair, which sparked fury after it was discovered by her husband Dennis Hamilton. LK 4564. Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think of this story. More info. A genius of one-liners, memory and timing! [4][5] In a 2015 documentary, it was revealed that Monkhouse and his older brother suffered from physical and verbal abuse by their mother. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.Alana Sinclair, New Zealand, Bob Monkhouse was a giant in the entertainment business. In a poll of fellow comedians and comedy insiders to find the Comedians' Comedian in 2005, Monkhouse was voted among the best 50 comedy acts. I have wonderful childhood memories of watching Bob's shows with my family. By the time he left Dulwich College at 17 he had a thriving cottage industry as a gagwriter, cartoonist and purveyor of pulp fiction. He was so jovial & kind to me. Bob, you will be missed!Simon Botley, Kuching, Malaysia, We'll miss you. [11], Monkhouse was diagnosed with prostate cancer in September 2001, and he died from this illness at his home on 29 December 2003. Bob Monkhouse: Master Of Laughter airs on Channel 5 tonight Tuesday, December 29 at 9pm. Indeed, when Goodwin broke up the partnership in 1962, it was to work for Hope.[11]. Never short of a joke or quip. Audiences regularly topped 15 million. If still alive today, Bob would now be 92! His parents hoped he would join the family's custard business, but Bob and his friend Denis Goodwin had other plans. The veteran star recalled the strained relationship he had with his son Simon, 46 - who died . He added: "The family requests privacy at this very unhappy time.". Read more: Gemma Arterton in Black Narcissus: Bond girls raunchiest roles as nun drama gets sexy. "[22], Throughout his career Monkhouse had jotted down jokes, odd facts, one-liners, sketches and ideas in a series of leather-bound books, which he took with him to every television, radio, stage and nightclub appearance he made. The TV career of one of Britain's bestloved entertainers began in 1947, when he appeared with comic partner Denis Goodwin. applies equally to Bob Monkhouse. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I have to announce the death of Bob Monkhouse OBE. He was 75. He said: "The publicity shots I've done look pretty . The star, who died from prostate cancer aged 75 in 2003, is to appear in a campaign about the disease that killed him.The ad-makers have taken archive footag. [14] Among the audience were a number of British comedians who had been personally invited by Monkhouse, including Reece Shearsmith, Jon Culshaw, David Walliams, Fiona Allen and Mark Steel. I send my heartfelt condolences to his family.Ian Peter, Southport, England, A Great Man He was the ultimate pro.Chris Hughes, Wraysbury, Staines, Whatever people think of Bob Monkhouse, he was truly 'The Guvnor' a trooper, a real professional and to some of today's younger comedians, an icon. When his joke books containing his gag collection were stolen in 1995 it was headline news, with huge interest in the public appeal and a 10,000 reward offered for their return. [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. Decca Record Company Limited, 1963. He also received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy from the British Comedy Awards in 1995. They don't make them like Bob any more! 1953. The gun, launcher and camera were props. Mr Prichard said he was "choked" to deliver "the very, very sad news". Nobody since has done it like Bob. 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. Bob signed off: As a comedian, Ive died many deaths. Monkhouse's grandfather John Monkhouse (18621938) was a prosperous Methodist businessman who co-founded Monk and Glass, which made custard powder and jelly. The dozens of other shows Monkhouse presented included Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes and Bob's Full House. [10] His tenure ended with allegations, which he denied, that he had taken bribes to include branded goods on the programme as advertisements. The format of the interviews varied between "true" chat and analysis of comedy to scripted routines in which Monkhouse would willingly play the role of the guest's stooge, as he did with Bob Hope.[11]. Despite his fears about being forgotten, he was branded the unlikely hero of modern comedy in a 2015 Telegraph article because his style is reportedly seen in other comedians. A Man Already Greatly Missed. Monkhouse once said: "I'll never stop working. First and foremost, however, Bobs career hinged on his comedic excellence. He recalled: Two quite attractive women in Marie Antoinette-type outfits are coming through a field. He will always be near the top of my fave comedians and famous people list. A le g endary drinke r Monkhouse would consume two bottles of wine and half a bottle of whisky a day, including "a large one" before going on stage. 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. 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. My best wishes go to his family & friends.Stephen, St Erth, Cornwall, One word.LEGEND!! The comedian said: I got it when I was 18 or 19. In the 1970s, a daily newspaper conducted a poll in which the stand-up comic and game-show host Bob Monkhouse, who has died from cancer aged 75, emerged as the third most popular performer on. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances, Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. The Independents Giles Smith commented that Monkhouse told me this quite candidly in a 1995 article. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died after a long battle with prostate cancer. It involved an implant in his stomach and a daily pill which allowed him to keep on working. His death has come to a very big shock to me and I will miss him very much. We've lost one of the greatest comics England has ever produced.". His posthumous appearance involved computer animation and a voiceover from another actor. One of British TV's most popular performers with a career that spanned over four decades, funny-man Bob . He was a great entertainer. 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