[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. 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. He seemed to be a lesson to us all in how to keep smiling through adversity. 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. Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. "People who hadn't noticed me or who had written me off as a gameshow host started to reassess me. Despite being plagued by self-doubt, the late stars talent is best illustrated through his writing talent. [4][10] In addition, they were gag writers for American comedians including Bob Hope, supplying jokes for British tours. Mr Prichard said he was "choked" to deliver "the very, very sad news". Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think of this story. 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. 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. [16] The archive consisted of 36,000 videotapes, going back to when Monkhouse first bought a home video recorder in 1966. Despite his on-screen success, his life was dogged by personal tragedy. He explained that he found it difficult to know how to react to their jibes without seeming pompous because he had been around for so long. 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 [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. Craig Warner, Hayden, Idaho, USA, I grew up in the 80s with Bob constantly on the TV. Bob Monkhouse passed away due to prostrate cancer. [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. "He's one of the bravest men I've met. Gary Wright, Bolton, England, One thing about Bob was that he made you laugh. 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. Express. Rest in Peace you dear sweet man. Gary died of cerebral palsy in the early 1990s. He passed away at home in Bedfordshire on December 29 2003. In 1979 he starred in US sketch comedy television series Bonkers! Thanks for the memories Bob, your wit and devilment was a wonderful gift you shared with all. That's even more than my wife's cooking."). Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Mr Monkhouse had a long and successful career in showbusiness and had hosted hundreds of television shows. 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. 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. Mrs. Valerie Darling, Kettering, Northamptonshire, Bob was consistently one of the funniest blokes around. As an actor, his credits included Carry On Sergeant and Thunderbirds Are Go! Nobody since has done it like Bob. He is an example to us all.John Bartram, Margate, Sad news - especially at this time of year. Born in 1928, the young Monkhouse spent his spare time at home in Beckenham writing gags and drawing cartoons. He was 75. The star, one of the UK's best known entertainers, battled prostate and bone cancer for more than two years. This wasnt the only difficulty to beset the comedian. With Julia Sawalha, Lucille Ball, Michael Barrymore, Jackie Clune. Monkhouse leaves a daughter, Abigail. Prepare for peak pothole season! He spent 50 years in television, hosting TV game shows such as Family Fortunes and appearing in 12 films. 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]. One of his biggest successes was The Golden Shot from July 1967 until January 1972 and again from July 1974 to April 1975. The show also included a rare public appearance from Monkhouse's friend Mike Yarwood. Our thoughts and prayers are with his . Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I have to announce the death of Bob Monkhouse OBE. RIP sir.Tony Wallace, Nottingham, As a professional musician, I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Bob on several occasions. Dick Fiddy, the archivist, said: "It's a huge, unwieldy collection which deals with a number of areas. 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. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. Then I'm a snoot. I always enjoyed his 'Smooth' act and his (sometimes v. naughty) innuendos. The veteran star recalled the strained relationship he had with his son Simon, 46 - who died . Monkhouse was allegedly lured into a bedroom by a very attractive and comely young dancer, according to a 2014 Flashbak article. He ended by saying, "As a comedian, I've died many deaths. Bob was the greatest comic/entertainer/game show host this country has ever seen. His manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard OBE, said: "Everybody is grieving. 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. He also received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy from the British Comedy Awards in 1995. 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 Last year Monkhouse was back on stage for the Royal Variety Performance where he got the biggest cheer of the night. "I'm superficial. He asked me to go up on the stage & presented me with a beautiful basket of flowers and got everyone to sing happy birthday. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. 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. I want to die in the saddle. JUST IN:The man with a million jokes: Bob Monkhouse's legacy examined. Monkhouse died in 2003 of prostate cancer. Bob Monkhouse's Comedy Heroes: Directed by Willy Smax. LK 4564. When Bob Monkhouse's widow died and his house was being prepared for market, the amazing extent of his private collection of video and audio recordings was realized. applies equally to Bob Monkhouse. I remember some of his shows vividly, and it's a shame that yet another member of the old school of comedy is now gone. It's a little one-reeler, French, and made, I should think, sometime in the Twenties.. You can opt-out at any time by signing in to your account to manage your preferences. A Bob Monkhouse impersonator is so good fans keep thinking the comedy legend is still alive. He went on to front Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes, Bob's Full House, Bob Says Opportunity Knocks and, more recently, the National Lottery Draw. One of the nicest people in this business, always found time to stop for a chat. The ad, made with the blessing of his widow, blends footage of Monkhouse with that of a body double then adds CGI manipulation of his face to match what is being spoken by a sound-alike. 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. Whats it worth to you?. [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. [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. Jump to content. I said I think I saw that one with Glenn Close and Michael Douglas. By Neil Wilkes. After his death, tributes were paid by many figures in the world of entertainment. The Boys from Syracuse. 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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. He went to Saint Michael's School in Pinner and died in Braintree, Essex, in 1992, aged 40. B ob Monkhouse, the king of television comedy, died today after a long battle against cancer. Robert Alan Monkhouse OBE (1 June 1928 29 December 2003) was an English comedian, writer and actor. But those gentlemen aside there are quite a number of people who are difficult to get on with because they haven't cracked it.. She then presented a rocket launcher which she promptly 'fired', destroying a camera. My best wishes go to his family & friends.Stephen, St Erth, Cornwall, One word.LEGEND!! He had three children from his first marriage, but only his adopted daughter, Abigail, survived him. 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. . Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. I'm 33 and he's one of the first faces I can remember seeing on the TV as a child. Am I going to be nasty? The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, during the night, he said. While the comedians career continued to soar, he often admitted that he felt he had no talent and was frustrated that many would only know him as a game show host. In the 2010 ITV documentary The Unforgettable Bob Monkhouse, a friend explained that he often complained about there being a whole generation who dont know Im a comedian. Monkhouse went on to describe the scenes that were featured in the X-rated film. He added: "The family requests privacy at this very unhappy time.". To his presentation and the obvious love he had for the genre. Amongst the discoveries were many radio and TV shows long thought lost. None of this was known to Monkhouse, who appeared genuinely frightened (but the production crew were aware). First and foremost, however, Bobs career hinged on his comedic excellence. Monkhouse later became a game show host, fronting programmes including Family Fortunes, Bob's Full House and Bob Says Opportunity Knocks. He then moved to ITV to front two more game shows, Bob's Your Uncle and The $64,000 Question, neither of which was a popular success. Suddenly I was in fashion again and reaching new people. It involved an implant in his stomach and a daily pill which allowed him to keep on working. Monkhouse, who died from prostate cancer in 2003, also hosted many popular game shows including Family Fortunes, Celebrity Squares, The Golden Shot and others. I know no one else like him and will probably never find another. I saw him live a few years ago and whilst a little 'blue' I couldn't stop laughing at his jokes. Too ill to contribute the programme instead featured narration and contributions from fellow professionals. Unlike other hosts of the time, such as Sir Bruce Forsyth, the star had been spared the criticism of other comedians. He was 75. [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. for his slickness and accused of insincerity. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against. I've admired and taken a keen interest in him since. They don't make them like Bob any more! 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. In 1978 the police raided his Hertfordshire home and seized his collection of 16mm films. Other presenting jobs in the 1960s included Candid Camera and Sunday Night at the London Palladium. He was such a great comedian and was one of my all time favourites. Monkhouse, an acknowledged expert on the early cinema, lived in a 16th century farmhouse. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. He was the host of television game shows including The Golden Shot, Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes and Wipeout . He also acted in the Carry On films. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, during the night, he said. [7] His widow, Jacqueline, suffered a heart attack and died in Barbados on 28 March 2008.[24]. And she goes to pluck the mushroom and continues plucking it for about five minutes.". I first caught sight of him in the morning as I was entering the hotel to book in with my party. Will be sadly missed as a friend. [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. The entire Monkhouse film and television archive is now held by Kaleidoscope, including all the material previously held by the National Film and Television Archive (NFTVA). 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. 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.". The widow of comedian Bob Monkhouse has died suddenly, it has emerged. 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. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I . [11] He returned in 1974 after subsequent presenters and comedians Norman Vaughan and Charlie Williams were found wanting.[11]. Monkhouse hosted Wipeout from 1998 until a few months before his death in 2003. He married his first wife Elizabeth in 1949 when Recorded in 2003 live on stage, interspersed with interviews with comedians and celebrities that were in the audience that night. If still alive today, Bob would now be 92! [26][27] Money raised went to the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation.[28]. "He was respected by all the other comedians because he was dedicated to his craft - he never stopped making people laugh," Mr Prichard said. 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. Born in Beckenham, south London, in June 1928, Monkhouse developed his talent for comedy while a pupil at nearby Dulwich College. The veteran comedian, whose showbusiness career spanned more than half a century, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in September 2001. Veteran comedian Bob Monkhouse told of the devastating effect the death of his youngest son had on him. Browse Bob Monkhouse movies and TV shows available on Prime Video and begin streaming right away to . Monkhouse considered himself lucky when he reflected on his near-five decades in show business. Hilary, Guildford, UK, Witty, funny and as sharp as a razor. The show featured clips from comic silent films, many from his own private collection, some of which he had helped to recover and restore. He married first wife Elizabeth at 21, but had several affairs - including one with Diana Dors - and the marriage quickly went sour - although the couple stayed together until 1966. 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. He was often self-deprecating and admitted he was not an original comic genius. 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 would arrive at any function or cabaret with specially written, individual material for every occasion," said fellow entertainer Des O'Connor. Monkhouse, who lives in a Tudor farmhouse in Bedfordshire, has also suffered encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain. [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. He had an encyclopaedic capacity for recalling gags and one liners and could play to many different audiences. 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. The show was broadcast by the BBC in 2016 and again in November 2019 and April 2020. This was broadcast live for 52 weeks a year and drew up to 17 million viewers. "Anyone who understood comedy loved Bob. "He was a total professional and one of the funniest men in the world," he said. He hit the screens in the 1950s in the comedy show Fast And Loose and by 1960 was host of the British version of Candid Camera. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse died today at his Bedfordshire home, his manager said. He was 75. The London Gazette, 21 February 1958, p. 1258. This account already exists. Bob was as sharp as any comedian 50 years his junior. 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. The comic also suffered a setback in his fight against illhealth when he broke a collarbone in a fall in October. 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Monkhouse was said to have been furious by the discovery and stormed out, only to be confronted by Ms Dors. 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. The couple spent much of their time at their second home in Barbados. He was 75. Alex Penn, Horsham, Sussex, It was a sad end to year for his family and friends, and an end to a era of one of the greatest comedians to have lived. And at the same time, for five years from 1998, he also presented popular game show Wipeout. He was a great entertainer. "We've lost one of the greatest comics England has ever produced," he said. Keep on joking Bob.Michael Anazapela, Aberdeen, A brilliantly funny, inventive and above all sincere performer - Max Miller's "There'll never be another!" In his later years, Monkhouse was probably better known for hosting television quiz shows than for being a comedian. Monkhouse was an avid campaigner for the disabled. I'd have paid good money to stay out of here. A day is wasted for me if I haven't done something even mildly creative.". A day is wasted for me if I haven't done something even mildly creative.". Bob Monkhouse passed away due to prostrate cancer. Comic Simon Cartwright did a play as him years after his death and people thought it was the real deal. He was appearing in south sea with Yana. A genuinely funny man has left us.Paul Curran, Lowestoft, A true gentleman, a true comedian, a true workaholic and now a legend. [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 then returned to quizzes, taking over hosting duties on Wipeout from Paul Daniels when its studio recordings moved from London to Manchester and the show moved from primetime to daytime. The gun, launcher and camera were props. He will always be near the top of my fave comedians and famous people list. Bob Monkhouse was educated at Goring Hall School in Worthing, Sussex, and Dulwich College in south London, from which he was expelled for climbing the clock tower. Read a selection of your e-mails below. Around 1969 he was a partner, with Malcolm Mitchell, in the Mitchell Monkhouse Agency. This I have treasured for 45 years. Robert Alan Monkhouse OBE (1 June 1928 - 29 December 2003) was an English comedian, writer and actor. ", His autobiography, Crying With Laughter, rejuvenated his career in 1993. The controversial US oil plan explained, Watch: Moment teenager smashes into lorry during 100mph police chase. Bob Monkhouse. After being a stalwart of chat shows, in the mid-1980s Monkhouse presented his own for the BBC, The Bob Monkhouse Show. In 1995, he poked fun at his legacy when he told the Independent: What will I leave behind me? God Bless You BOB! Basically my prostate exploded like a firework and distributed the Taliban throughout my system. He was the guv'nor," said Mr Prichard. 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. 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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]. [4][5] In a 2015 documentary, it was revealed that Monkhouse and his older brother suffered from physical and verbal abuse by their mother. The next day I saw him sunbathing on Hayling Island beach alongside his enormous Pontiac car. UK Edition Asia Edition Edicin en Espaol. His second marriage, to Jacqueline Harding, lasted until his death. I wouldn't know what to do if I retired anyway.". London Cast Recording. 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). [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]. 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. They were returned after 18 months,[10] but the thief, although arrested, was never charged. It was claimed that Carrs one-liners were very similar to those of Monkhouse due to their brevity, their punchiness [and] their verbal economy. Photograph: Andy Butterton/PA. 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 eldest son, Gary Alan, who had cerebral palsy, lived at Naish farm house, a residential home for the disabled in Christchurch Road, New Milton, Hampshire. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Robert Alan "Bob" Monkhouse, OBE (1st June 1928 - 29th December 2003) was an English entertainer and comedian. 29/12/2003 One of the country's best-loved comedians, Bob Monkhouse, has died today after a two-year battle with cancer. "I want to die in the saddle. In the early 1970s he appeared on BBC Radio in Mostly Monkhouse with Josephine Tewson and David Jason. The TV career of one of Britain's bestloved entertainers began in 1947, when he appeared with comic partner Denis Goodwin. In 1972, Monkhouse married Jacqueline, his secretary, who was at his bedside when he died. But when did the TV star leave us? By the time he was 27 he was a star. Monkhouse lived in a house called "Claridges" in Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, and had a flat in London and a holiday home in Barbados. One more star has disappeared from the British theatres and TVs. I nervously approached him and immediately could sense the warmth and sincerity of this man. 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. There will never be another like him. He learned Yiddish to get Jewish function bookings and joined all three political parties to get their bookings. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances, Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. Every word he spoke was so close to truth and honesty and was glossed with his unique style of wit and humour. His manager, Peter Prichard, said the entertainer died peacefully at his Bedfordshire home on Monday morning. British comedian Bob Monkhouse, who wrote jokes for Bob Hope and Frank Sinatra in a 50-year showbusiness career, died on Monday aged 75, his manager said. Comedian Bob Monkhouse dies of cancer at the age of 75. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse died today at his Bedfordshire home, his manager said. [10] His tenure ended with allegations, which he denied, that he had taken bribes to include branded goods on the programme as advertisements. . 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