Last year Monkhouse was back on stage for the Royal Variety Performance where he got the biggest cheer of the night. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances - Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. RIP sir.Tony Wallace, Nottingham, As a professional musician, I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Bob on several occasions. "People who hadn't noticed me or who had written me off as a gameshow host started to reassess me. Never short of a joke or quip. Monkhouse's grandfather John Monkhouse (18621938) was a prosperous Methodist businessman who co-founded Monk and Glass, which made custard powder and jelly. Photograph: Andy Butterton/PA. A sad loss.Robert Nisbet, Los Angeles, USA, A legend of a man, who will be sorely missed.Stuart, Norwich, Bob Monkhouse - despite his detractors in the more 'avant-garde' comedy streams should be remembered as someone who in his self-deprecating perma-tan way was always able to make an audience laugh. [7] His widow, Jacqueline, suffered a heart attack and died in Barbados on 28 March 2008.[24]. I have wonderful childhood memories of watching Bob's shows with my family. In the early 1970s he appeared on BBC Radio in Mostly Monkhouse with Josephine Tewson and David Jason. [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. One of British TV's most popular performers with a career that spanned over four decades, funny-man Bob . He was 75. 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. 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. EXCLUSIVE: Lanzarote sticks to its guns and insists it WILL limit tourists and move away from relying on Jeremy Clarkson DENIES he has been sacked as Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? God Bless You BOB! He was the host of television game shows including The Golden Shot, Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes and Wipeout . 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. Aside from performing as a double act, Monkhouse and Goodwin wrote for comedians such as Arthur Askey, Jimmy Edwards, Ted Ray and Max Miller. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died after a long battle with prostate cancer. Yet, in 2007, he made a "comeback", appearing in a new TV campaign advertising a prostate cancer charity. In 1993, Monkhouse, who lived in Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, was awarded the OBE. A day is wasted for me if I haven't done something even mildly creative.". 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. The next day I saw him sunbathing on Hayling Island beach alongside his enormous Pontiac car. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I . 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? 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. 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. He was appearing in south sea with Yana. 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. He passed away at home in Bedfordshire on December 29 2003. His manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard OBE, said: "Everybody is grieving. One more star has disappeared from the British theatres and TVs. Further scandal emerged in Monkhouses later years when he published his autobiography Crying With Laughter in 1993. Bob Monkhouse: Master of Laughter airs at 9pm tonight on Channel 5. He was a UK institution and will be missed by millions. The TV career of one of Britain's bestloved entertainers began in 1947, when he appeared with comic partner Denis Goodwin. The marriage ended after 18 years after they had three children - Abigail, Gary and Simon. Now I know how brave Bob Monkhouse was. "He's one of the bravest men I've met. Keep on joking Bob.Michael Anazapela, Aberdeen, A brilliantly funny, inventive and above all sincere performer - Max Miller's "There'll never be another!" I once met Bob in 1959, when I was a young boy. 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 loss is like losing a beloved family member. 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. for his slickness and accused of insincerity. November 30, 1932 - August 30, 201. We've lost one of the greatest comics England has ever produced.". Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Bob Monkhouse. I know no one else like him and will probably never find another. Monkhouse escaped after he kneed Hamilton in the groin and ran away but later admitted that he spent nearly six years fearing repercussions. The couple spent much of their time at their second home in Barbados. The British entertainment world is mourning comedian Bob Monkhouse, who has died aged 75. He went on to front Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes, Bob's Full House, Bob Says Opportunity Knocks and, more recently, the National Lottery Draw. A respected stand-up comedian, Monkhouse was known for his talent at ad-libbing. It's a little one-reeler, French, and made, I should think, sometime in the Twenties.. 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. With Julia Sawalha, Lucille Ball, Michael Barrymore, Jackie Clune. Among them were many treasures which had previously been believed to be lost to the nation. 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. 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. 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. He always had so many original one line 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. "[22], Throughout his career Monkhouse had jotted down jokes, odd facts, one-liners, sketches and ideas in a series of leather-bound books, which he took with him to every television, radio, stage and nightclub appearance he made. His true character came out not on the game shows but when on the stage - watch these performances for a taste or real comedy.David, Ashton, England, Thanks for the memory Bob, you will be missed!Jim Poole, Gt Yarmouth. Dick Fiddy, the archivist, said: "It's a huge, unwieldy collection which deals with a number of areas. The Boys from Syracuse. READ MORE: America's Got Talent star Scott Alexander dies after suffering sudden stroke. By the time he was 27 he was a star. Robert Alan "Bob" Monkhouse, OBE (1st June 1928 - 29th December 2003) was an English entertainer and comedian. He was 75. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. Gary died of cerebral palsy in the early 1990s. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard. [11] He returned in 1974 after subsequent presenters and comedians Norman Vaughan and Charlie Williams were found wanting.[11]. Bob Monkhouse: The Last Stand: Directed by Mark Lucey. 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. 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. London Cast Recording. Bob Monkhouse was one of the most treasured personalities on British TV for decades. His death has come to a very big shock to me and I will miss him very much. 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. His support for up-and-coming comedians and his knowledge of the people working in the industry was legendary. He went to Saint Michael's School in Pinner and died in Braintree, Essex, in 1992, aged 40. [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. 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. Initially, we found half a dozen TV shows that we knew to be missing.". The funeral of the comedian Bob Monkhouse has been held at Amersham Crematorium in Buckinghamshire. He was obviously concentrating on his delivery, but still had the courtesy to exchange good natured pleasantries. 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. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died after a long battle with prostate cancer. Craig Warner, Hayden, Idaho, USA, I grew up in the 80s with Bob constantly on the TV. Then I'm a snoot. Mr Prichard said the comedian's wife, Jackie, called him shortly after 5am with the news. Among other writing, Monkhouse wrote more than 100 Harlem Hotspots erotic novelettes. Indeed, when Goodwin broke up the partnership in 1962, it was to work for Hope.[11]. [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. She told him: Some people absolutely adore putting on a show, they come back to my parties just to do that.. Monkhouse's TV shows included The Golden Shot - which at its peak had 16 million viewers - Opportunity Knocks and Bob's Full House. Suddenly I was in fashion again and reaching new people. He was the guv'nor," said Mr Prichard. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. They had three children before they divorced in 1972 and he leaves one daughter, Abigail. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against cancer, said Peter Prichard. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances - Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. 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. In 1972, Monkhouse married Jacqueline, his secretary, who was at his bedside when he died. B ob Monkhouse, the king of television comedy, died today after a long battle against cancer. "He was the doyen of English comedy accepted by the fans and by other performers as one of the greats. He was also such a great stand up comedian in all my 40 years of life never did I here Bob repeat a gag. She was his secretary and they married in 1973 after he split from first wife Elizabeth. Monkhouse considered himself lucky when he reflected on his near-five decades in show business. "We've lost one of the greatest comics England has ever produced," he said. The show also included a rare public appearance from Monkhouse's friend Mike Yarwood. 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. In 1956, Monkhouse was the host of Do You Trust Your Wife?, the British version of an American game show. "He loved showbusiness and showbusiness was lucky to have him. The ad showed him in a graveyard, purportedly next to his grave, making pointed jokes about the illness. 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!" !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. The Independent reported that many assumed he was hoarding porn after the bust but later it was revealed that wasnt the case. 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. ", Monkhouse, 74 at the time, added: "I can still enjoy sex at 74 - I live at 75, so it's no distance.". Monkhouse once said: "I'll never stop working. [11], Monkhouse was diagnosed with prostate cancer in September 2001, and he died from this illness at his home on 29 December 2003. RIP to the Big Man.Sharon, Wales, I'm sad to hear of Bob's untimely death. Recorded in 2003 live on stage, interspersed with interviews with comedians and celebrities that were in the audience that night. This I have treasured for 45 years. He worked with many l e g e n d a r y names in sh owb u s i --ness, including-Tommy Cooper, Benny Hill and Frankie Howerd. They were returned after 18 months,[10] but the thief, although arrested, was never charged. 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. 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 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 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. Robert Alan Monkhouse, one of Britain's best known comedians and game show hosts, died on Dec. 29 from prostate cancer. 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. Monkhouse's agent of 38 years, Peter Prichard, said . Not only has Bob died today, but a huge chunk of showbusiness has too. Powerful Commons committee could look at case for banning stoves in towns and Love Island hit by hundreds of Ofcom complaints from furious viewers over 'toxic femininity' row and Movie Carrie Johnson joins campaign for Joanna Simpson's killer BA pilot husband who bludgeoned her to death with Do not sell or share my personal information. What's it worth to you?" Always charming and self effacing, he never had a bad word to say about any of his colleagues and, unlike some, never ridiculed his public. Born in Beckenham, south London, in June 1928, Monkhouse developed his talent for comedy while a pupil at nearby Dulwich College. I always enjoyed his 'Smooth' act and his (sometimes v. naughty) innuendos. He died peacefully in his sleep with his wife Jackie at his side, said his manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard. 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. He was diagnosed with the condition in September 2001. Too ill to contribute the programme instead featured narration and contributions from fellow professionals. ob Monkhouse, the king of television comedy, died today after a long battle against cancer. So long Bob.. He married his first wife Elizabeth in 1949 when One of his biggest successes was The Golden Shot from July 1967 until January 1972 and again from July 1974 to April 1975. His film archive began in the late 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]. A genius of one-liners, memory and timing! The . 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]. Monkhouse died in 2003 of prostate cancer. Bob Monkhouse. Every word he spoke was so close to truth and honesty and was glossed with his unique style of wit and humour. This was broadcast live for 52 weeks a year and drew up to 17 million viewers. Bob Monkhouse passed away due to prostrate cancer. 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. Police went into his home after he had been wrongly accused of breaching copyright laws and later the case was dismissed. 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. 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. "I'm superficial. His writing and performing was legendary. 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 widow of comedian Bob Monkhouse has died suddenly, it has emerged. This film collection was the cause of a court case at the Old Bailey in 1979. [16] The archive consisted of 36,000 videotapes, going back to when Monkhouse first bought a home video recorder in 1966. How do I choose my approach?". You were one of the best.Haydn Jones, Prestatyn, Denbighshire. She then presented a rocket launcher which she promptly 'fired', destroying a camera. Basically my prostate exploded like a firework and distributed the Taliban throughout my system. He even managed to joke about his disease, saying last year: "I call it the Taliban because it's the enemy within. [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]. During the confrontation, he allegedly held a cut-throat razor to the comedians face and told him: Im going to slit your eyeballs!. And by all accounts he was a nice bloke too! The comedian, entertainer and game show host was the king of light entertainment on BBC and ITV for many viewers. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I have to announce the death of Bob Monkhouse OBE. He ended by saying, "As a comedian, I've died many deaths. 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. He was such a great comedian and was one of my all time favourites. Monkhouse hosted Wipeout from 1998 until a few months before his death in 2003. Monkhouse was an avid campaigner for the disabled. The dozens of other shows Monkhouse presented included Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes and Bob's Full House. 29/12/2003 One of the country's best-loved comedians, Bob Monkhouse, has died today after a two-year battle with cancer. In 1978 the police raided his Hertfordshire home and seized his collection of 16mm films. He was a comedy writer, comedian and actor an. Monkhouse's other son, Gary, who suffered from cerebral palsy, died in 1993. But Monkhouse was probably best known as a host of popular TV game shows including Celebrity Squares and Family Fortunes. Shine on. . He was 75. The former Family Fortunes host died in his sleep in the early hours at home in the village of Eggington, Bedfordshire, where he lived with his second wife Jackie. A Great Legacy Though not a great fan, you always brightened up the TV screen whenever you appeared on it. US Edition Change. After being a stalwart of chat shows, in the mid-1980s Monkhouse presented his own for the BBC, The Bob Monkhouse Show. 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. 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. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations. Thank you for your tributes to Bob Monkhouse. 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