Monkhouse considered himself lucky when he reflected on his near-five decades in show business. Monkhouse leaves a daughter, Abigail. 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. Bob was given an OBE for services to entertainment in 1993. "Anyone who understood comedy loved Bob. 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. His support for up-and-coming comedians and his knowledge of the people working in the industry was legendary. I guess what really sums up Bob for me was that despite some of the crude and crass humour that exists on today's television, Bob never sunk to that level to get a laugh, he was the consummate professional, and was a "Family" entertainer which in today's world of comedy is a rare treasure. His second marriage, to Jacqueline Harding, lasted until his death. The widow of comedian Bob Monkhouse has died suddenly, it has emerged. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I have to announce the death of Bob Monkhouse OBE. Healthy mother-of-two, 32, collapsed and died from brain bleed while she led fitness bounce class. [4][5] In a 2015 documentary, it was revealed that Monkhouse and his older brother suffered from physical and verbal abuse by their mother. applies equally to Bob Monkhouse. One more star has disappeared from the British theatres and TVs. He will be greatly missed. He married his first wife Elizabeth in 1949 when 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 was 75. Mr Prichard said the comedian's wife, Jackie, called him shortly after 5am with the news. 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. 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). Despite his fears about being forgotten, he was branded the unlikely hero of modern comedy in a 2015 Telegraph article because his style is reportedly seen in other comedians. 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 was also such a great stand up comedian in all my 40 years of life never did I here Bob repeat a gag. Read a selection of your e-mails below. Unlike other hosts of the time, such as Sir Bruce Forsyth, the star had been spared the criticism of other comedians. Monkhouse once said: "I'll never stop working. Craig, Czech Republic (formerly UK), I'm shocked to hear of Bob's death. He was 75. Monkhouse, who lives in a Tudor farmhouse in Bedfordshire, has also suffered encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain. Rest in Peace you dear sweet man. 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. [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. RIP sir.Tony Wallace, Nottingham, As a professional musician, I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Bob on several occasions. Veteran comedian Bob Monkhouse told of the devastating effect the death of his youngest son had on him. 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He also received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy from the British Comedy Awards in 1995. 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. So long Bob.. Monkhouse escaped after he kneed Hamilton in the groin and ran away but later admitted that he spent nearly six years fearing repercussions. Indeed, when Goodwin broke up the partnership in 1962, it was to work for Hope.[11]. he was 20, which caused a rift with his parents. 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]. 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 only got back on terms with his mother after 20 years, shortly before she died. Never short of a joke or quip. Bob signed off: As a comedian, Ive died many deaths. 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. More info. "People who hadn't noticed me or who had written me off as a gameshow host started to reassess me. The governor has left us with legacy of comic treasures. He fell out with his parents over his marriage to first wife Elizabeth when he was 20, never making up with his father. 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. By the time he left Dulwich College at 17 he had a thriving cottage industry as a gagwriter, cartoonist and purveyor of pulp fiction. Rob Hall, Manchester, He always gave fantastically crisp and sharp responses on any topic. [10] His tenure ended with allegations, which he denied, that he had taken bribes to include branded goods on the programme as advertisements. 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 . Now I know how brave Bob Monkhouse was. There will never be another like him. And what other career highlights should you keep an eye out for on the programme? A genuinely funny man has left us.Paul Curran, Lowestoft, A true gentleman, a true comedian, a true workaholic and now a legend. As an actor, his credits included Carry On Sergeant and Thunderbirds Are Go! He gave me a guided tour of his car and let me take his photo alongside it. READ MORE: America's Got Talent star Scott Alexander dies after suffering sudden stroke. Jackie Monkhouse, 71, was found by her maid at her home in Barbados. In one gag, Monkhouse quipped: They laughed when I said I wanted to be a comedian. What's it worth to you?" He went on to host more than 30 quiz shows on British television. [11], Monkhouse was diagnosed with prostate cancer in September 2001, and he died from this illness at his home on 29 December 2003. Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. [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. 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. I only 'discovered' his magic some 4 years ago but am so glad I did. Am I going to be nasty? He ended by saying, "As a comedian, I've died many deaths. His manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard OBE, said: "Everybody is grieving. Thank you for your tributes to Bob Monkhouse. The British entertainment world is mourning comedian Bob Monkhouse, who has died aged 75. He got them back a year later. The late comedian was among Britains top entertainers and is believed to have inspired contemporary funnymen including Jimmy Carr, Michael McIntyre and Peter Kay. Despite his on-screen success, his life was dogged by personal tragedy. He even managed to joke about his disease, saying last year: "I call it the Taliban because it's the enemy within. I once met Bob in 1959, when I was a young boy. ITV News, 29/12/2003.Not my copyright - just sharing found ephemera. 29/12/2003 One of the country's best-loved comedians, Bob Monkhouse, has died today after a two-year battle with cancer. JUST IN:The man with a million jokes: Bob Monkhouse's legacy examined. My thoughts are with his widow and daughter. The hero pulls down his trousers and lies down. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances - Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. Monkhouse also appeared in 12 films including Carry On Sergeant. View Source Share Save to Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers A real comedian and personality in the original sense of the word. [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]. The show featured clips from comic silent films, many from his own private collection, some of which he had helped to recover and restore. 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[23], Monkhouse was a vocal supporter of the Conservative Party for some years. I wouldn't know what to do if I retired anyway.". Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I . 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. This is sad news for British comedy, but I expect Heaven will be a hoot now! Monkhouse later became a game show host, fronting programmes including Family Fortunes, Bob's Full House and Bob Says Opportunity Knocks. He added: "The family requests privacy at this very unhappy time.". If still alive today, Bob would now be 92! 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He went on to front Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes, Bob's Full House, Bob Says Opportunity Knocks and, more recently, the National Lottery Draw. Bob died peacefully in his sleep this morning at his home after a lengthy battle with 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. Prostate cancer, I don't recommend. The show was broadcast by the BBC in 2016 and again in November 2019 and April 2020. Whats it worth to you?. In his later years, Monkhouse was probably better known for hosting television quiz shows than for being a comedian. There are many incredible finds, and the event [is] an exciting time for all concerned.". Theyre not laughing now.. Bob Monkhouse: Master Of Laughter airs on Channel 5 tonight Tuesday, December 29 at 9pm. [6][bettersourceneeded] While still at school, Monkhouse wrote for The Beano and The Dandy and drew for other comics including Hotspur, Wizard and Adventure. 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. Monkhouse, a self-professed cinephile, had a projection booth and an eight-foot-wide screen that descended from the ceiling. By the time he was 27 he was a star. [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. 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. 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 The next day I saw him sunbathing on Hayling Island beach alongside his enormous Pontiac car. He was the ultimate pro.Chris Hughes, Wraysbury, Staines, Whatever people think of Bob Monkhouse, he was truly 'The Guvnor' a trooper, a real professional and to some of today's younger comedians, an icon. The advertisement was made with the support of Monkhouse's estate and supported by poster campaigns, including award-winning panels displayed in London Underground trains. 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. They had three children before they divorced in 1972 and he leaves one daughter, Abigail. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances - Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. Amongst the discoveries were many radio and TV shows long thought lost. Contents 1 Early life and career 2 Writing and acting success 3 Stand-up comedy 4 Game shows 5 Chat show He also became a favourite with impressionists, and, as his comedy style fell out of favour in the 1980s, he was mocked[who?] The TV career of one of Britain's bestloved entertainers began in 1947, when he appeared with comic partner Denis Goodwin. It's not just film and TV. It was my ambition to appear on Wipeout and meet him in person, sadly this can now never be. Decca Record Company Limited, 1963. 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. David Ismay, a friend of Monkhouse, said the family would not be releasing any details about Friday's service. His posthumous appearance involved computer animation and a voiceover from another actor. His manager, Peter Prichard, said the entertainer died peacefully at his Bedfordshire home on Monday morning. 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 spent 50 years in television, hosting TV game shows such as Family Fortunes and appearing in 12 films. He was a great entertainer. ", 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. They were returned after 18 months,[10] but the thief, although arrested, was never charged. In 1978 the police raided his Hertfordshire home and seized his collection of 16mm films. Bob: Great Comedian Great mind, great man. His writing and performing was legendary. The Golden Shot,Family Fortunes,Opportunity Knocks, Bobs Full House, Celebrity SquaresandWipeout, he also acted and hosted on the radio. Around 1969 he was a partner, with Malcolm Mitchell, in the Mitchell Monkhouse Agency. Aside from performing as a double act, Monkhouse and Goodwin wrote for comedians such as Arthur Askey, Jimmy Edwards, Ted Ray and Max Miller. I saw him live a few years ago and whilst a little 'blue' I couldn't stop laughing at his jokes. A respected stand-up comedian, Monkhouse was known for his talent at ad-libbing. 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.". Amongst shows rediscovered were many featuring Monkhouse himself, including The Flip Side, a 1966 play in which he starred as a television DJ with his own late-night show, and the 195758 series of his comedy My Pal Bob, including an episode in which he is suspected of an extramarital affair. Monkhouse was said to have been furious by the discovery and stormed out, only to be confronted by Ms Dors. What are some of his most memorable career moments? Every word he spoke was so close to truth and honesty and was glossed with his unique style of wit and humour. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.Tony, Montevettolini, Tuscany, Italy, Images from the veteran comic's lengthy career. The gun, launcher and camera were props. Prince Harry 'hated woke nonsense' and 'made jokes we are no longer allowed to make' before meeting Meghan, Charles felt he had to act as king rather than as a father: REBECCA ENGLISH reveals why Charles backed moves Don't just stick to the Malbec! Suddenly I was in fashion again and reaching new people. And one of the women goes, `Ooh, un champignon nouveau [meaning] a new mushroom'. He always had so many original one line jokes! The fledgling comedian was soon appearing on radio and TV as "the British Bob Hope, for whom he had originally written jokes. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died at his Bedfordshire home aged 75. He was appearing in south sea with Yana. With Julia Sawalha, Lucille Ball, Michael Barrymore, Jackie Clune. Last year Monkhouse was back on stage for the Royal Variety Performance where he got the biggest cheer of the night. 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 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. 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. I never got to work with him, but I did meet him once, and immediately, I could see why people who HAD worked with him called . I send my heartfelt condolences to his family.Ian Peter, Southport, England, A Great Man He died peacefully in his sleep after a two-and-a-half year battle. My best wishes go to his family & friends.Stephen, St Erth, Cornwall, One word.LEGEND!! A Bob Monkhouse impersonator is so good fans keep thinking the comedy legend is still alive. To his presentation and the obvious love he had for the genre. The marriage ended after 18 years after they had three children - Abigail, Gary and Simon. And at the same time, for five years from 1998, he also presented popular game show Wipeout. 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. Mr Prichard said Monkhouse was still working six weeks before his death, despite being in a great deal of pain. He will always be near the top of my fave comedians and famous people list. He later told his friend Colin Edmonds that this may have been a mistake, but that he wanted to be associated with a winner and he knew Margaret Thatcher could not lose the 1987 general election. One of British TV's most popular performers with a career that spanned over four decades, funny-man Bob . Gabrielle Cohen, Edgware, UK, Having grown up with him on our screens for as long as we can rememberhe was a true "Star" in every sense of the word.John & Michaela Hadlow, Devon, He was so quick, so kind, so, so funny and just a lovely, lovely man. London Cast Recording. Monkhouse's agent of 38 years, Peter Prichard, said . Monkhouse said: Am I going to be nice? The comic also suffered a setback in his fight against illhealth when he broke a collarbone in a fall in October. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Mr Prichard described Monkhouse as "one of the finest men I've ever known". He has been a comedy presence all my life and will be missed. He was such a great comedian and was one of my all time favourites. Monkhouse married his secretary Jackie in 1972. I'd have paid good money to stay out of here. Audiences regularly topped 15 million. 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. Monkhouse, an acknowledged expert on the early cinema, lived in a 16th century farmhouse. Born in 1928, the young Monkhouse spent his spare time at home in Beckenham writing gags and drawing cartoons. Further scandal emerged in Monkhouses later years when he published his autobiography Crying With Laughter in 1993. Nobody since has done it like Bob. Recorded in 2003 live on stage, interspersed with interviews with comedians and celebrities that were in the audience that night. In Jimmy Carrs 2006 book The Naked Jape, he cited some of Monkhouses jokes. 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. None of this was known to Monkhouse, who appeared genuinely frightened (but the production crew were aware). [citation needed]. Gary Wright, Bolton, England, One thing about Bob was that he made you laugh. The comedian said: I got it when I was 18 or 19. The show also included a rare public appearance from Monkhouse's friend Mike Yarwood. 1953. He was diagnosed with the condition in September 2001. 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 respected by all the other comedians because he was dedicated to his craft - he never stopped making people laugh," Mr Prichard said. Monkhouse continued: The ones who think they're the sharpies from clubland. In 1956, Monkhouse was the host of Do You Trust Your Wife?, the British version of an American game show. 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. Mike Hayes, Portsmouth, An inspiration to all comics. 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