Nobody since has done it like Bob. His manager, Peter Prichard, said the entertainer died peacefully at his Bedfordshire home on Monday morning. Bob Monkhouse died from prostate cancer in 2003 after a two-and-a-half-year battle (Image: GETTY) The Independent's Giles Smith commented that Monkhouse "told me this quite candidly" in a 1995. Bob was also a Royal Variety Performance staple and hosted numerous chat shows with his name attached. Friends said she never fully recovered from Monkhouse's death from prostate cancer in 2003. Monkhouse considered himself lucky when he reflected on his near-five decades in show business. He worked a punishing schedule. 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 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. This I have treasured for 45 years. 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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! 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. He was the host of television game shows including The Golden Shot, Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes and Wipeout. Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. Simon fell out with his father and died of a heroin overdose in a Thai guest house in 2001. "I'm superficial. After his death, tributes were paid by many figures in the world of entertainment. His knowledge and skill in comedy were without parallel. The hero pulls down his trousers and lies down. In a piece written several years after Monkhouse's death, critic and satirist Michael Deacon suggested that although Monkhouse had feared that his legacy as a comedian would be limited, as many people knew him only from his decades of work as a game-show host, his style of writing and performing could be seen as influencing many contemporary British comedians, such as Jimmy Carr (whose book on comedy The Naked Jape quoted several Monkhouse jokes), Michael McIntyre, Peter Kay, John Bishop, Lee Mack and Tim Vine.[18]. 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. [7], Monkhouse completed his National service with the Royal Air Force in 1948. Monkhouse died of prostate cancer in 2003. Decca Record Company Limited, 1963. UK Edition Asia Edition Edicin en Espaol. [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. In 1979 he starred in US sketch comedy television series Bonkers! Rob Hall, Manchester, He always gave fantastically crisp and sharp responses on any topic. He died peacefully in his sleep with his wife Jackie at his side, said his manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard. US Edition Change. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I have to announce the death of Bob Monkhouse OBE. Monkhouse's grandfather John Monkhouse (18621938) was a prosperous Methodist businessman who co-founded Monk and Glass, which made custard powder and jelly. November 30, 1932 - August 30, 201. Veteran comedian Bob Monkhouse told of the devastating effect the death of his youngest son had on him. It's not just film and TV. 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!" 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. In one gag, Monkhouse quipped: They laughed when I said I wanted to be a comedian. He was 75. "I saw a specialist who asked me 'Are you familiar with the phrase faecal impaction?' His legacy will be remembered in Bob Monkhouse: Master of Laughter, which airs tonight on Channel 5. 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. If still alive today, Bob would now be 92! He was often self-deprecating and admitted he was not an original comic genius. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against cancer, said Peter Prichard. 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. My recovery has been dramatic and I'm ready to go back to work.". It's a little one-reeler, French, and made, I should think, sometime in the Twenties.. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against cancer, said Peter Prichard. Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. Id have paid good money to stay out of here. The fledgling comedian was soon appearing on radio and TV as "the British Bob Hope, for whom he had originally written jokes. Monkhouse's agent of 38 years, Peter 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. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I . [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 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. Monkhouse leaves a daughter, Abigail. 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. By the time he was 27 he was a star. 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. He would arrive at any function or cabaret with specially written, individual material for every occasion," said fellow entertainer Des O'Connor. Express. 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. But when did the TV star leave us? Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I have to announce the death of Bob Monkhouse OBE. This account already exists. This film collection was the cause of a court case at the Old Bailey in 1979. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard. In 1995, he poked fun at his legacy when he told the Independent: What will I leave behind me? The star, one of the UK's best known entertainers, battled prostate and bone cancer for more than two years. 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. 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). This was broadcast live for 52 weeks a year and drew up to 17 million viewers. He died peacefully in his sleep after a two-and-a-half year battle. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances, Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. 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. The dozens of other shows Monkhouse presented included Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes and Bob's Full House. In his later years, Monkhouse was probably better known for hosting television quiz shows than for being a comedian. Monkhouse leaves a daughter, Abigail. Bob Monkhouse was one of the most treasured personalities on British TV for decades. Opportunity Knocks (1956), The National Lottery (1994), and many others. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against. By the time he left Dulwich College at 17 he had a thriving cottage industry as a gagwriter, cartoonist and purveyor of pulp fiction. The couple spent much of their time at their second home in Barbados. ", Monkhouse, 74 at the time, added: "I can still enjoy sex at 74 - I live at 75, so it's no distance.". Bob was as sharp as any comedian 50 years his junior. The wit and ability to think on his feet was his trademark. [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 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]. Bob Monkhouse passed away due to prostrate cancer. In his final years, Monkhouse hosted a show on BBC Radio 2 called The Monkhouse Archive in which he provided humorous links to clips of comedy acts spanning the previous 50 years. Comedian Bob Monkhouse dies of cancer at the age of 75. One of the nicest people in this business, always found time to stop for a chat. He also became a favourite with impressionists, and, as his comedy style fell out of favour in the 1980s, he was mocked[who?] Though not a great fan, you always brightened up the TV screen whenever you appeared on it. He spent 50 years in television, hosting TV game shows such as Family Fortunes and appearing in 12 films. Monkhouse died in 2003 of prostate cancer. After his film collection was returned, Monkhouse confessed that the suspicions werent completely unfounded as he did own one blue movie. [4][10] In addition, they were gag writers for American comedians including Bob Hope, supplying jokes for British tours. "I'll never stop working," he once said. The late comedian was among Britains top entertainers and is believed to have inspired contemporary funnymen including Jimmy Carr, Michael McIntyre and Peter Kay. "All I have is a perky mind," he said. They were returned after 18 months,[10] but the thief, although arrested, was never charged. [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. 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. God Bless You BOB! Bob Monkhouse, the comedian who died yesterday aged 75, became synonymous with television game shows, playing the unctuous host to more than 30 different programmes that, like him . Each email has a link to unsubscribe. His film archive began in the late 1950s. RIP to the Big Man.Sharon, Wales, I'm sad to hear of Bob's untimely death. Monkhouse, an acknowledged expert on the early cinema, lived in a 16th century farmhouse. The gun, launcher and camera were props. Browse Bob Monkhouse movies and TV shows available on Prime Video and begin streaming right away to . There are many incredible finds, and the event [is] an exciting time for all concerned.". 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. He was diagnosed with the condition in September 2001. And by all accounts he was a nice bloke too! This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Monkhouse was said to have been furious by the discovery and stormed out, only to be confronted by Ms Dors. Monkhouse hosted Wipeout from 1998 until a few months before his death in 2003. When do the clocks change in 2023? His manager, Peter Prichard, said the entertainer died peacefully at his. The critics used to pan him as appearing insincere yet very few tried to meet him or get to know him. Bob Monkhouse. I saw him live a few years ago and whilst a little 'blue' I couldn't stop laughing at his jokes. Monkhouse, who died from prostate cancer in 2003, also hosted many popular game shows including Family Fortunes, Celebrity Squares, The Golden Shot and others. He was appearing in south sea with Yana. Unlike other hosts of the time, such as Sir Bruce Forsyth, the star had been spared the criticism of other comedians. Remarkably, he featured in an advert concerning prostate cancer over three years. My best wishes go to his family & friends.Stephen, St Erth, Cornwall, One word.LEGEND!! 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. Robert Alan "Bob" Monkhouse, OBE (1st June 1928 - 29th December 2003) was an English entertainer and comedian. He first appeared on This Is Your Life in 1982 and received a second appearance on the show on 23April 2003, just months before his death. 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. Not only has Bob died today, but a huge chunk of showbusiness has too. 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. The comic also suffered a setback in his fight against illhealth when he broke a collarbone in a fall in October. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse died today at his Bedfordshire home, his manager said. 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 such a great comedian and was one of my all time favourites. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against cancer, said his manager Peter Prichard. Further scandal emerged in Monkhouses later years when he published his autobiography Crying With Laughter in 1993. He was a great entertainer. Monkhouse lived in a house called "Claridges" in Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, and had a flat in London and a holiday home in Barbados. Police went into his home after he had been wrongly accused of breaching copyright laws and later the case was dismissed. 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. 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. [7] His widow, Jacqueline, suffered a heart attack and died in Barbados on 28 March 2008.[24]. Will be sadly missed as a friend. And one of the women goes, `Ooh, un champignon nouveau [meaning] a new mushroom'. 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. A Bob Monkhouse impersonator is so good fans keep thinking the comedy legend is still alive. "He's one of the bravest men I've met. He will always be near the top of my fave comedians and famous people list. Showbusiness agent. Thank you for your tributes to Bob Monkhouse. He gave me a guided tour of his car and let me take his photo alongside it. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances - Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. Our thoughts and prayers are with his . He was 75. The marriage ended after 18 years after they had three children - Abigail, Gary and Simon. Gary died of cerebral palsy in the early 1990s. Yet, in 2007, he made a "comeback", appearing in a new TV campaign advertising a prostate cancer charity. He has been a comedy presence all my life and will be missed. He said: "The publicity shots I've done look pretty . 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Read more: Gemma Arterton in Black Narcissus: Bond girls raunchiest roles as nun drama gets sexy. 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. 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. He was 75. 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. Monkhouse once said: "I'll never stop working. He had an encyclopaedic capacity for recalling gags and one liners and could play to many different audiences. 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. 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. It has been wonderful to hear the present day comics speak admiringly of this man. 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. Jackie Monkhouse, 71, was found by her maid at her home in Barbados. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. He was obviously concentrating on his delivery, but still had the courtesy to exchange good natured pleasantries. To his presentation and the obvious love he had for the genre. Robert Alan Monkhouse, one of Britain's best known comedians and game show hosts, died on Dec. 29 from prostate cancer. ", After vowing not to let illness halt his career, he said last year: "I've responded to treatment incredibly well. The show lasted three series and showcased comedians of many generations. The next day I saw him sunbathing on Hayling Island beach alongside his enormous Pontiac car. He married his first wife Elizabeth in 1949 when In July 1995 two were stolen, and Monkhouse offered a 15,000 reward. In 1956, Monkhouse was the host of Do You Trust Your Wife?, the British version of an American game show. He was the guv'nor," said Mr Prichard. He suffered very badly at times with it but he carried on. By Neil Wilkes. Mr Prichard said he was "choked" to deliver "the very, very sad news". He married Jackie, his former secretary in 1973. Monkhouse, a self-professed cinephile, had a projection booth and an eight-foot-wide screen that descended from the ceiling. "People who hadn't noticed me or who had written me off as a gameshow host started to reassess me. She then presented a rocket launcher which she promptly 'fired', destroying a camera. Among other writing, Monkhouse wrote more than 100 Harlem Hotspots erotic novelettes. Bob was the greatest comic/entertainer/game show host this country has ever seen. A day is wasted for me if I haven't done something even mildly creative.". Despite being plagued by self-doubt, the late stars talent is best illustrated through his writing talent. Monkhouse continued: The ones who think they're the sharpies from clubland. [26][27] Money raised went to the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation.[28]. God bless you, Bob. Prostate cancer, I dont recommend. 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. "I want to die in the saddle. Mr Prichard said he was "choked" to deliver "the very, very sad news". He seemed to be a lesson to us all in how to keep smiling through adversity. I only 'discovered' his magic some 4 years ago but am so glad I did. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. They had three children before they divorced in 1972 and he leaves one daughter, Abigail. Craig, Czech Republic (formerly UK), I'm shocked to hear of Bob's death. Monkhouse later became a game show host, fronting programmes including Family Fortunes, Bob's Full House and Bob Says Opportunity Knocks. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Bob Monkhouse: Master of Laughter airs at 9pm tonight on Channel 5. Prepare for peak pothole season! In Jimmy Carrs 2006 book The Naked Jape, he cited some of Monkhouses jokes. Bob Monkhouse Supremely accomplished stand-up comic and game show host, whose self-assured manner on screen masked a personal life dogged by loss and disappointment Dennis Barker Mon 29 Dec 2003. On 12 June 2007, Monkhouse posthumously appeared on British TV in an advertisement promoting awareness of prostate cancer for Male Cancer Awareness Week. After being a stalwart of chat shows, in the mid-1980s Monkhouse presented his own for the BBC, The Bob Monkhouse Show. 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