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And one of the women goes, `Ooh, un champignon nouveau [meaning] a new mushroom'. READ MORE: America's Got Talent star Scott Alexander dies after suffering sudden stroke. Veteran comedian Bob Monkhouse told of the devastating effect the death of his youngest son had on him. Bob was as sharp as any comedian 50 years his junior. The fledgling comedian was soon appearing on radio and TV as "the British Bob Hope, for whom he had originally written jokes. Bob Monkhouse: Master of Laughter airs at 9pm tonight on Channel 5. Bob Monkhouse. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse died today at his Bedfordshire home, his manager said. "All I have is a perky mind," he said. 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 show featured clips from comic silent films, many from his own private collection, some of which he had helped to recover and restore. [7] From 1987 to 1989, he hosted three series of the revival of the talent show Opportunity Knocks, which aired as Bob Says Opportunity Knocks. 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. !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. I always enjoyed his 'Smooth' act and his (sometimes v. naughty) innuendos. After his death, tributes were paid by many figures in the world of entertainment. The hero pulls down his trousers and lies down. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? He only got back on terms with his mother after 20 years, shortly before she died. Unlike other hosts of the time, such as Sir Bruce Forsyth, the star had been spared the criticism of other comedians. Monkhouse's other son, Gary, who suffered from cerebral palsy, died in 1993. His book 'Just say a few words' has been a very useful tool on many occasions. Around 1969 he was a partner, with Malcolm Mitchell, in the Mitchell Monkhouse Agency. He was the host of television game shows including The Golden Shot, Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes and Wipeout . 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. You can unsubscribe at any time. He was 75. 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. In Jimmy Carrs 2006 book The Naked Jape, he cited some of Monkhouses jokes. I will miss him so much and feel very deeply for his family as I have just lost my mother to cancer. The British entertainment world is mourning comedian Bob Monkhouse, who has died aged 75. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I . Browse Bob Monkhouse movies and TV shows available on Prime Video and begin streaming right away to . ", Monkhouse, 74 at the time, added: "I can still enjoy sex at 74 - I live at 75, so it's no distance.". Among them were many treasures which had previously been believed to be lost to the nation. "He was respected by all the other comedians because he was dedicated to his craft - he never stopped making people laugh," Mr Prichard said. The funeral of the comedian Bob Monkhouse has been held at Amersham Crematorium in Buckinghamshire. My best wishes to his wife and family.Chris Curry, Newport, South Wales, From the pasty young dentist alongside Leslie Phillips (in black & white) to the man with the tan and the wry grin with some 'News for You', Bob will be missed not only for his consummate professionalism, but more perhaps for his generosity in both giving of money, for which he was well known, and of his own time and effort, which went generally unsung. [23], Monkhouse was a vocal supporter of the Conservative Party for some years. 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. Brian Wickings, Worthing, England, I have grown up watching Bob Monkhouse, and he will be sorely missed, he was a legend in his own right and although I may only be 23 myself, my friends and I agree that this comedy genius will be remembered and praised for years to come such as the likes of Bob Hope and Morecambe and Wise. His writing and performing was legendary. Monkhouse later became a game show host, fronting programmes including Family Fortunes, Bob's Full House and Bob Says Opportunity Knocks. He passed away at home in Bedfordshire on December 29 2003. Theyre not laughing now.. After his film collection was returned, Monkhouse confessed that the suspicions werent completely unfounded as he did own one blue movie. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. The veteran star recalled the strained relationship he had with his son Simon, 46 - who died . Bob was the greatest comic/entertainer/game show host this country has ever seen. Monkhouse considered himself lucky when he reflected on his near-five decades in show business. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances - Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. First and foremost, however, Bobs career hinged on his comedic excellence. Bob died peacefully in his sleep at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.". 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. Mrs. Valerie Darling, Kettering, Northamptonshire, Bob was consistently one of the funniest blokes around. My thoughts are with his family and friends.Dominic Hill, Burnham, It was with great sadness I read of the death of Bob Monkhouse. It involved an implant in his stomach and a daily pill which allowed him to keep on working. LK 4564. He was so jovial & kind to me. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died at his Bedfordshire home aged 75. 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Within its pages, he detailed that he had taken part in an orgy and had an affair with the actress Diana Dors, who was considered the British Marilyn Monroe. "He loved showbusiness and showbusiness was lucky to have him. Monkhouse said: Am I going to be nice? 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. He spent 50 years in television, hosting TV game shows such as Family Fortunes and appearing in 12 films. He was 75. The late comedian was among Britains top entertainers and is believed to have inspired contemporary funnymen including Jimmy Carr, Michael McIntyre and Peter Kay. Comic Simon Cartwright did a play as him years after his death and people thought it was the real deal. Monkhouse leaves a daughter, Abigail. Then I'm a snoot. In 1979 he starred in US sketch comedy television series Bonkers! Soon after, the then-24-year-old comedian realised that there was a false mirror on the ceiling and that other party guests were watching behind it. Though not a great fan, you always brightened up the TV screen whenever you appeared on it. As well as two sons, they had an adopted daughter, Abigail, who gave him two granddaughters. He will never be forgotten.Luke Cumiskey, La Paz, Bolivia, In my early days of watching TV, I always thought of Bob Monkhouse as being a product of my parents' generation, harking back to the Musical Hall and old style cabaret days. Bob Monkhouse, one of the most enduring figures of British comedy, died at his home in Bedfordshire yesterday aged 75. Monkhouse's grandfather John Monkhouse (18621938) was a prosperous Methodist businessman who co-founded Monk and Glass, which made custard powder and jelly. He was the host of television game shows including The Golden Shot, Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes and Wipeout. This was broadcast live for 52 weeks a year and drew up to 17 million viewers. In 1978 the police raided his Hertfordshire home and seized his collection of 16mm films. 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 comedian said: I got it when I was 18 or 19. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died after a long battle with prostate cancer. I want to die in the saddle. [10] His tenure ended with allegations, which he denied, that he had taken bribes to include branded goods on the programme as advertisements. And during the later years of his career when most performers slow down that was pretty much the case due to his regular National Lottery hosting job. He said: "The publicity shots I've done look pretty . Too ill to contribute the programme instead featured narration and contributions from fellow professionals. 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Monkhouse escaped after he kneed Hamilton in the groin and ran away but later admitted that he spent nearly six years fearing repercussions. By the time he was 27 he was a star. He went on to host more than 30 quiz shows on British television. Bob died peacefully in his sleep this morning at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.". Contents 1 Early life and career 2 Writing and acting success 3 Stand-up comedy 4 Game shows 5 Chat show Bob was also a Royal Variety Performance staple and hosted numerous chat shows with his name attached. He was 75. 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. Born in 1928, the young Monkhouse spent his spare time at home in Beckenham writing gags and drawing cartoons. 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. With Julia Sawalha, Lucille Ball, Michael Barrymore, Jackie Clune. Monkhouse s u f f e r e d deeply after the death of his son, Simon, from a heroin overdose in a 1-a-night Thai guesthouse in 2001. with the Hudson Brothers and Joan Rivers, a job he hated. 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. After a difficult life with the death of both of his sons, his own demise is a terrible loss and commiserations should be extended to his family. The Boys from Syracuse. One of his biggest successes was The Golden Shot from July 1967 until January 1972 and again from July 1974 to April 1975. Shine on. ", His autobiography, Crying With Laughter, rejuvenated his career in 1993. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. It is only when you hear the likes of Ben Elton, Alexei Sayle and Rik Mayall talking, that you realise how influential Bob Monkhouse was on this new generation of comedians. And by all accounts he was a nice bloke too! In his later years, Monkhouse was probably better known for hosting television quiz shows than for being a comedian. Chris Barnett, Eastbourne, His appearance on television brought joy into my life for many years. Whats it worth to you?. "I'm superficial. We've lost one of the greatest comics England has ever produced.". Comedian Bob Monkhouse dies of cancer at the age of 75. 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. before walking away from his grave and disappearing. 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. Yet, in 2007, he made a "comeback", appearing in a new TV campaign advertising a prostate cancer charity. [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. Robert Alan Monkhouse, one of Britain's best known comedians and game show hosts, died on Dec. 29 from prostate cancer. 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. [16] The archive consisted of 36,000 videotapes, going back to when Monkhouse first bought a home video recorder in 1966. Monkhouse lived in a house called "Claridges" in Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, and had a flat in London and a holiday home in Barbados. He is an example to us all.John Bartram, Margate, Sad news - especially at this time of year. 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. A genuinely funny man has left us.Paul Curran, Lowestoft, A true gentleman, a true comedian, a true workaholic and now a legend. RIP to the Big Man.Sharon, Wales, I'm sad to hear of Bob's untimely death. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Part of my childhood has gone and I am very sad.Trev Edwards, Preston, Lancashire, For me, this was the saddest loss of the year. One of the brightest lights just went out on the Christmas tree," he said. God bless you, Bob. Thanks Bob, for years of quick-fire laughs.Stu, France, The ultimate hard working entertainer, who brought joy and laughter to all those who loved his quick fire humour. A real comedian and personality in the original sense of the word. The veteran comedian, whose showbusiness career spanned more than half a century, was. He became much in demand as an after-dinner speaker and wrote a book about the subject, Just Say a Few Words (Lennard Publishing, 1988, 1999). Having lent Terry Wogan's son a film, Monkhouse was charged with attempting to defraud film distributors of royalties, but after two years the judge decided that there was no case to answer. 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. Prostate cancer, I don't recommend. Police went into his home after he had been wrongly accused of breaching copyright laws and later the case was dismissed. On 12 June 2007, Monkhouse posthumously appeared on British TV in an advertisement promoting awareness of prostate cancer for Male Cancer Awareness Week. Remarkably, he featured in an advert concerning prostate cancer over three years following his death. Although I have been away from the UK for some years, thinking about Bob Monkhouse always helped me to connect to the old country and its unique humour. 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Monkhouse, who lives in a Tudor farmhouse in Bedfordshire, has also suffered encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain. 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. ITV News, 29/12/2003.Not my copyright - just sharing found ephemera. He will always be near the top of my fave comedians and famous people list. Bob Monkhouse: The Last Stand: Directed by Mark Lucey. Born in Beckenham, south London, in June 1928, Monkhouse developed his talent for comedy while a pupil at nearby Dulwich College. He was not only a brilliant mind, but the warmest and most genuine of friends. BBC director general Greg Dyke said: "Bob was a major entertainment figure for nearly half a century with both the BBC and ITV.". Bob was given an OBE for services to entertainment in 1993. He was often self-deprecating and admitted he was not an original comic genius. 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. By the time he left Dulwich College at 17 he had a thriving cottage industry as a gagwriter, cartoonist and purveyor of pulp fiction. But when did the TV star leave us? This account already exists. A Channel 5 show about Bob Monkhouses life and work airs tonight (Tuesday, December 29). So long Bob.. Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. applies equally to Bob Monkhouse. The golden shots Anne Aston, The man with a million jokes: Bob Monkhouse's legacy examined, Cache in the attic: Bob Monkhouse hid 50,000 comedy videos in his loft, True comedy gold: No one does humour quite like the British, Peter Prichard. RIP sir.Tony Wallace, Nottingham, As a professional musician, I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Bob on several occasions. He also acted in the Carry On films. In 1993 Monkhouse was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services to entertainment. "He was the doyen of English comedy accepted by the fans and by other performers as one of the greats. Am I going to be nasty? [21] His lovers before his second marriage included the actress Diana Dors, about whose parties he later commented after her death: "The awkward part about an orgy is that afterwards you're not too sure who to thank. [11] Monkhouse was known as a keen supporter of new comedy and used the show to introduce audiences to new comedians such as Kelly Monteith, Robin Williams and Jim Carrey. Thanks for the memories Bob, your wit and devilment was a wonderful gift you shared with all. Monkhouse, an acknowledged expert on the early cinema, lived in a 16th century farmhouse. The . It's a little one-reeler, French, and made, I should think, sometime in the Twenties.. Amongst the discoveries were many radio and TV shows long thought lost. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died after a long battle with prostate cancer. 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. Craig, Czech Republic (formerly UK), I'm shocked to hear of Bob's death. Some of his older work like The Golden Shot and Family Fortunes have been kept alive through satellite TV and archive shows, and they will forever remain classics - a measure of how talented a host he was.John, Scotland, If it were possible to study for a Phd in Comedy - Bob Monkhouse should have been awarded an honorary doctorate. He wrote, produced, financed and syndicated the show worldwide. A Great Entertainer Bob Monkhouse dies King of Comedy loses battle with cancer (December 2003) This site closed in March 2021 and is now a read-only archive Previous . The marriage ended after 18 years after they had three children - Abigail, Gary and Simon. Monkhouse's TV shows included The Golden Shot - which at its peak had 16 million viewers - Opportunity Knocks and Bob's Full House. He died peacefully in his sleep with his wife Jackie at his side, said his manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard. As an actor, his credits included Carry On Sergeant and Thunderbirds Are Go! [citation needed] He came back into fashion during the 1990s, and an appearance on Have I Got News for You helped to restore his popularity.[12]. Further scandal emerged in Monkhouses later years when he published his autobiography Crying With Laughter in 1993. A day is wasted for me if I haven't done something even mildly creative.". His film archive began in the late 1950s. 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