I for one was fascinated by the recent bbc four television airing of the secret life of bob monkhouse. Dec 29, 2003 bob monkhouse, who died on 29 december, 2003, at the age of 75, was one of britains most recognisable television personalities. Throughout his career monkhouse had jotted down jokes, odd facts, oneliners, sketches and ideas in a series of leather bound books, which he took with him to every television, radio, stage and nightclub performance he made. The british entertainment world is mourning comedian bob monkhouse, who has died aged 75. They laughed when i said i was going to be a comedian theyre not laughing now. A collection of bob monkhouse jokes and one liners bob monkhouse jeffrey archer istanbul film festival pregnancy jokes royal shakespeare company bob hope to my parents one liner whats wrong dentist on the job 1961 stars. The star, one of the uks best known entertainers, battled prostate and bone cancer for more than two years. Bob died peacefully in his sleep this morning at his home after a lengthy. Jan 03, 2004 robert alan monkhouse, one of britains best known comedians and game show hosts, died on dec.
Bob monkhouse obe 1928 2003 bob monkhouse is one of this countrys best remembered entertainers and all round comic genius. The million joke man coming to gold, here are some of the muchloved comedian. Bob monkhouse hid 50,000 comedy videos in his loft bob monkhouse, who died 10 years, left an undiscovered hoard of comedy video. Dec 14, 2018 100 funny jokes and quotes about love, sex and marriage.
Make us laugh and well add your best 1 liner to the main adducation one line jokes. One monday morning shane the postman was riding through the neighbourhood on his usual route, delivering the mail. Throughout his career monkhouse had jotted down jokes, odd facts, oneliners, sketches and ideas in a series of leatherbound books, which he took with him to every television, radio, stage and nightclub appearance he made. Collection of funny quotes, jokes and sayings by comedian bob monkhouse. In july 1995, two were stolen and monkhouse offered a. Mr prichard, who was monkhouses manager for 38 years, said.
Why should other planets be any different from this one. I have high regard for bob monkhouse as a comedian and entertainer, his ability to find the humour in any situation was remarkable. His wonder was cut short by david, the home owner, coming out with a load of empty beer, wine and spirit bottles for the recycling bin. Bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you dont need it. Dec 29, 2003 robert alan bob monkhouse, obe 1 june 1928 29 december 2003 was an english entertainer he was a comedy writer, comedian and actor and was also well known on television as a presenter and game show host. Robert alan monkhouse, one of britains best known comedians and game show hosts, died on dec. Dec 29, 2003 the british entertainment world is mourning comedian bob monkhouse, who has died aged 75. However you can have your say by sharing your best one liners in the comments below. I can still enjoy sex at 74 i live at 75, so its no distance. Dec 29, 2003 bob monkhouse on receiving an obe from the queen.
Bob monkhouse, the prolific comic, writer and performer was famous worldwide for his sharp oneliners, topical gags and charming smile. Robert alan bob monkhouse, obe 1 june 1928 29 december 2003 was an english entertainer he was a comedy writer, comedian and actor and was also well known on television as a presenter and game show host. Why should other planets be different from this one. He might have been acknowledging some height loss or perhaps he was embellishing slightly in his autobiography. As he approached one of the homes he noticed that both cars were still in the driveway. Robert alan monkhouse obe 1 june 1928 29 december 2003. For years, he jotted down his ideas in ringbound, maroon books, but was devastated when two of the priceless comic dossiers were stolen in 1995. The reason ive only given it 4 stars is that this is one of the few biographies where i have finished the book liking the author less than i did before i read it. Paul ogrady hosts this brand new and exclusive uktv original on gold and now on yesterday and on uktv play. But he was a master of witty oneliners and quick retorts. Bob monkhouse was famed for his quickfire quips, encyclopaedic memory of jokes and effortless ability to improvise. His appearance on television brought joy into my life for many years. Bob monkhouse on the spot bbc one london 29 june 1996. Bob monkhouses astonishing joke book now open to the public.
Mr monkhouse presented more than 30 game shows in an illustrious 50year career, which also involved. Help us to expand our database and send best quotes from bob monkhouse you know by using the form below. 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. The bbc is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Sadly, i have to announce the death of bob monkhouse obe. May 30, 2015 but now, for the first time, bob monkhouses legendary joke books are being opened in public. Personal anecdotes, gags, sketches and excerpts from the famous lost joke books. Throughout his career monkhouse had jotted down jokes, odd facts, one liners, sketches and ideas in a series of leatherbound books, which he took with him to every television, radio, stage and nightclub appearance he made. The last time i was in spain i got through six jeffrey archer novels. My wife was fitted with a coil she used to pick up cb signals. A supremely gifted master of the oneliner, the much loved comedian bob monkhouse may know longer be around, but his talent will always. I must remember to take enough toilet paper next time. A collection of bob monkhouse jokes and one liners. Bob was one of the few who wrote back, says edmonds, and he was the only one who gave a really interesting critique saying, this joke does not work for this reason, but if you put that. Jan 06, 2004 his appearance on television brought joy into my life for many years. Our list of the best one line jokes of all time are curated by the bunch of comedians that make up the adducation team. I can still enjoy sex at 74 i live at 76, so its no distance. You can share any bit of funny information, piece of trivia too or tell a story about this comedian here too.
Bob monkhouse one liners his memory was prodigious and over a career that spanned more than 50 years until his death in 2003 he compiled thousands of jokes, odd facts and ideas that he jotted down by hand in 12 ringbound volumes, which he took everywhere. Paying tribute to one of the most dedicated and polished comedians and broadcasters in british comedy history bob monkhouse. Bob monkhouse, who died on 29 december, 2003, at the age of 75, was one of britains most recognisable television personalities. His parents hoped he would join the familys custard business, but bob and his friend denis goodwin had other plans. Comedy legend sir ken dodd, who has died at the age of 90, was the irrepressible master of quickfire one liners that left audiences in stitches. Bob monkhouses astonishing joke book now open to the. Not yelling and screaming like the passengers in his car. Check out our awesome collection of funny money quotes i love to go to washington if only. Nov 18, 2012 the late comedian bob monkhouse in this rare video filmed in the mid 1990s at lakeside, frimley green. Monkhouse was born on 1 june 1928 at 168 bromley road, beckenham, london, the son of wilfred adrian monkhouse 18941957 and dorothy. Vic reeves and bob mortimers 41 best jokes and most surreal quotes hold on, this isnt my whelk this whelk is dutch. The million joke man over the course of a career in comedy and entertainment spanning six decades, beloved standup comedian, cartoonist, skilled joke writer, prolific game show host and industrious entertainer bob monkhouse meticulously catalogued every single one of his jokes. The late comedian bob monkhouse in this rare video filmed in the mid 1990s at lakeside, frimley green.
He was a successful comedy writer, comedian and actor and was also well known on television as a presenter and game show host. Bob was one of the few who wrote back, says edmonds, and he was the only one who gave a. You can share any bit of funny information, piece of trivia too or tell a story. I think i saw that one with glenn close and michael douglas. He died of prostate cancer in 2003, aged 75, leaving behind a mystery did he own a mythical collection of films. Bob monkhouse unpublished personal anecdotes, gags. The secret life of bob monkhouse bbc2 page 3 digital spy. I know its often been said that money wont make you happy and this is undeniably true, but everything else being equal, its a lovely thing to have around the house. Bob monkhouse stand up jokes they laughed when i said i was going to be a comedian.
Robert alan bob monkhouse obe 1 june 1928 29 december 2003 was an english entertainer. Jan 16, 2014 a supremely gifted master of the oneliner, the much loved comedian bob monkhouse may know longer be around, but his talent will always resonate. Bob monkhouse 100 funny jokes by 100 comedians comedy. For most of his career monkhouse had jotted down jokes, odd facts, oneliners, sketches and ideas in a series of ring binders, which he took with him everywhere. He wasnt an intrinsically funny man like for instance eric morecambe. I appreciate bob monkhouse more now than i did when he was popular, he was rather of his time. Enjoying a career as a successful comedy writer, comedian and actor, he became a household name on british television as a presenter and top game show host, monkhouse himself once quipped in his live stand up routine theres. His parents hoped he would join the familys custard business, but. Dec 29, 2003 mr prichard, who was monkhouse s manager for 38 years, said. He died peacefully in his sleep with his wife jackie at his side, said his manager of 38 years, peter prichard.
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