"Bob was a major entertainment figure for nearly half a century with both the BBC and ITV," he said. 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. In one gag, Monkhouse quipped: They laughed when I said I wanted to be a comedian. [11], Monkhouse was diagnosed with prostate cancer in September 2001, and he died from this illness at his home on 29 December 2003. Initially, we found half a dozen TV shows that we knew to be missing.". Monkhouse's agent of 38 years, Peter Prichard, said . I want to die in the saddle. I once met Bob in 1959, when I was a young boy. On one occasion the guest was the comedian Pamela Stephenson, who, after prior arrangement with the show's producer, appeared in a series of fake plaster casts, apparently the result of accidents whilst at home. The opening to each show would see him deliver several minutes of topical jokes and on one occasion, where his autocue failed, he improvised a new and topical routine. 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. His second marriage, to Jacqueline Harding, lasted until his death. He seemed to be a lesson to us all in how to keep smiling through adversity. It was claimed that Carrs one-liners were very similar to those of Monkhouse due to their brevity, their punchiness [and] their verbal economy. A real comedian and personality in the original sense of the word. with the Hudson Brothers and Joan Rivers, a job he hated. Last May he was deeply affected by the death of his son Simon from a. 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. 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This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. So long Bob.. [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. Detectives hunting for Constance Martens baby find remains of infant, London Ambulance Service told to improve its ethnic diversity, Third of London pupils miss first pick of school, Shocking moment moped narrowly misses 70mph train at level crossing, Armed police swoop on Hackney Central station after man knifed, Harry and Meghan lose Frogmore Cottage after memoir controversy, What is the Willow Project? He was so jovial & kind to me. I have wonderful childhood memories of watching Bob's shows with my family. Robert Alan Monkhouse OBE (1 June 1928 - 29 December 2003) was an English comedian, writer and actor. He will always be near the top of my fave comedians and famous people list. ", Monkhouse, 74 at the time, added: "I can still enjoy sex at 74 - I live at 75, so it's no distance.". 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. Robert Alan Monkhouse OBE (1 June 1928 29 December 2003) was an English comedian, writer and actor. He was also such a great stand up comedian in all my 40 years of life never did I here Bob repeat a gag. 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! The star, one of the UK's best known entertainers, battled prostate and bone cancer for more than two years. Monkhouse said: Am I going to be nice? Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations. He asked me to go up on the stage & presented me with a beautiful basket of flowers and got everyone to sing happy birthday. Bob Monkhouse, one of the most enduring figures of British comedy, died at his home in Bedfordshire yesterday aged 75. Amongst the discoveries were many radio and TV shows long thought lost. [4][10] In addition, they were gag writers for American comedians including Bob Hope, supplying jokes for British tours. The comedian said: I got it when I was 18 or 19. One of the nicest people in this business, always found time to stop for a chat. Will be sadly missed as a friend. A genius of one-liners, memory and timing! He had an encyclopaedic capacity for recalling gags and one liners and could play to many different audiences. Shine on. The show also included a rare public appearance from Monkhouse's friend Mike Yarwood. ITV News, 29/12/2003.Not my copyright - just sharing found ephemera. Bob - you shall be sorely missed as an asset to the craft. [7] His widow, Jacqueline, suffered a heart attack and died in Barbados on 28 March 2008.[24]. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard. The wit and ability to think on his feet was his trademark. Our thoughts and prayers are with his . The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, during the night, he said. 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. November 30, 1932 - August 30, 201. [23], Monkhouse was a vocal supporter of the Conservative Party for some years. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. A day is wasted for me if I haven't done something even mildly creative.". Mr Monkhouse had a long and successful career in showbusiness and had hosted hundreds of television shows. [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. Bob was as sharp as any comedian 50 years his junior. He was 75. Chris Hankins, Pontypool, Gwent, S. Wales, What a sad loss. 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. 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. I said I think I saw that one with Glenn Close and Michael Douglas. Nobody since has done it like Bob. View Source Share Save to Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers 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. 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 recalled: Two quite attractive women in Marie Antoinette-type outfits are coming through a field. In 1993 Monkhouse was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services to entertainment. He added: "The family requests privacy at this very unhappy time.". What a sad loss. God Bless You BOB! "All I have is a perky mind," he said. He was 75. 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. Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. The late comedian was among Britains top entertainers and is believed to have inspired contemporary funnymen including Jimmy Carr, Michael McIntyre and Peter Kay. This was broadcast live for 52 weeks a year and drew up to 17 million viewers. He was 75. "He was the doyen of English comedy accepted by the fans and by other performers as one of the greats. 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. 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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. 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. 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). In his autobiography, he admitted to hundreds of sexual liaisons and affairs, but claimed that he only undertook this course of action because his first wife was unfaithful. And as well as fronting the likes of The Golden Shot,Family Fortunes,Opportunity Knocks, Bobs Full House, Celebrity SquaresandWipeout, he also acted and hosted on the radio. The . [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. Healthy mother-of-two, 32, collapsed and died from brain bleed while she led fitness bounce class. The show featured clips from comic silent films, many from his own private collection, some of which he had helped to recover and restore. 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. The fledgling comedian was soon appearing on radio and TV as "the British Bob Hope, for whom he had originally written jokes. The Independents Giles Smith commented that Monkhouse told me this quite candidly in a 1995 article. 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. He wrote, produced, financed and syndicated the show worldwide. Comedian Bob Monkhouse dies of cancer at the age of 75. He always had so many original one line jokes! 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. 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. Mr Prichard said he was "choked" to deliver "the very, very sad news". In 1979 he starred in US sketch comedy television series Bonkers! Gary died of cerebral palsy in the early 1990s. 1953. The dozens of other shows Monkhouse presented included Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes and Bob's Full House. A Great Legacy In 1956, Monkhouse was the host of Do You Trust Your Wife?, the British version of an American game show. And at the same time, for five years from 1998, he also presented popular game show Wipeout. Monkhouse leaves a daughter, Abigail. [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]. He said: "The publicity shots I've done look pretty . He was such a great comedian and was one of my all time favourites. 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. LK 4564. [4][5] In a 2015 documentary, it was revealed that Monkhouse and his older brother suffered from physical and verbal abuse by their mother. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances, Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. London Cast Recording. In 1995, he poked fun at his legacy when he told the Independent: What will I leave behind me? Every word he spoke was so close to truth and honesty and was glossed with his unique style of wit and humour. His parents hoped he would join the family's custard business, but Bob and his friend Denis Goodwin had other plans. "He loved showbusiness and showbusiness was lucky to have him. 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. After his death, tributes were paid by many figures in the world of entertainment. He fell out with his parents over his marriage to first wife Elizabeth when he was 20, never making up with his father. Monkhouse continued: The ones who think they're the sharpies from clubland. And she goes to pluck the mushroom and continues plucking it for about five minutes.". As an actor, his credits included Carry On Sergeant and Thunderbirds Are Go! Browse Bob Monkhouse movies and TV shows available on Prime Video and begin streaming right away to . ", His autobiography, Crying With Laughter, rejuvenated his career in 1993. Thank you for your tributes to Bob Monkhouse. Prostate cancer, I don't recommend. Bob, you will be missed!Simon Botley, Kuching, Malaysia, We'll miss you. Comic Simon Cartwright did a play as him years after his death and people thought it was the real deal. He added: "The family requests privacy at this very unhappy time.". Bob: Great Comedian Great mind, great man. In July 1995 two were stolen, and Monkhouse offered a 15,000 reward. 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. 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. 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. God bless you Bob and thanks for the memories. The star, one of the UK's best known entertainers, battled prostate and bone cancer for more than two years. I know no one else like him and will probably never find another. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. 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). Id have paid good money to stay out of here. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. But when did the TV star leave us? "He was a total professional and one of the funniest men in the world," he said. Today is the 17th anniversary of Bob Monkhouses death. I'd have paid good money to stay out of here. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I have to announce the death of Bob Monkhouse OBE. 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. . His support for up-and-coming comedians and his knowledge of the people working in the industry was legendary. Never short of a joke or quip. He died peacefully in his sleep with his wife Jackie at his side, said his manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard. Express. Opportunity Knocks (1956), The National Lottery (1994), and many others. Am I going to be nasty? he was 20, which caused a rift with his parents. One of his biggest successes was The Golden Shot from July 1967 until January 1972 and again from July 1974 to April 1975. Later Monkhouse and Ms Dors had an affair, which sparked fury after it was discovered by her husband Dennis Hamilton. He gave me a guided tour of his car and let me take his photo alongside it. 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. 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. Contents 1 Early life and career 2 Writing and acting success 3 Stand-up comedy 4 Game shows 5 Chat show The Golden Shot,Family Fortunes,Opportunity Knocks, Bobs Full House, Celebrity SquaresandWipeout, he also acted and hosted on the radio. Monkhouse was an avid campaigner for the disabled. [26][27] Money raised went to the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation.[28]. 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. His manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard OBE, said: "Everybody is grieving. 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. Monkhouse was reported to have let out one of his staccato laughs as he explained the scene. 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. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I have to announce the death of Bob Monkhouse OBE. 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. The comic also suffered a setback in his fight against illhealth when he broke a collarbone in a fall in October. Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think of this story. 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. He also received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy from the British Comedy Awards in 1995. How do I choose my approach?". 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 was diagnosed with the condition in September 2001. To his presentation and the obvious love he had for the genre. He has been a comedy presence all my life and will be missed. He was the host of television game shows including The Golden Shot, Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes and Wipeout. Then I'm being patronising. Among them were many treasures which had previously been believed to be lost to the nation. 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. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. Bob Monkhouse was one of the most treasured personalities on British TV for decades. 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