He had three children from his first marriage, but only his adopted daughter, Abigail, survived him. "I want to die in the saddle. A genius of one-liners, memory and timing! Enter your password to log in. He suffered very badly at times with it but he carried on. [11] Many of the films in his collection were seized and not returned to Monkhouse. Keep on joking Bob.Michael Anazapela, Aberdeen, A brilliantly funny, inventive and above all sincere performer - Max Miller's "There'll never be another!" Am I going to be nasty? His two sons both died in tragic circumstances, Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. 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! His second marriage, to Jacqueline Harding, lasted until his death. I've admired and taken a keen interest in him since. 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. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances, Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. I only 'discovered' his magic some 4 years ago but am so glad I did. His manager, Peter Prichard, said the entertainer died peacefully at his. My thoughts are with his widow and daughter. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Craig Warner, Hayden, Idaho, USA, I grew up in the 80s with Bob constantly on the TV. With Bob Monkhouse, Mike Yarwood, Fiona Allen, Jon Culshaw. Chris Perry, of Kaleidoscope and Kaleidoscope Publishing, said: "We are painstakingly transferring the important contents of the video tapes and restoring radio shows. London Cast Recording. 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. Bob - you shall be sorely missed as an asset to the craft. Brian L. Potter, CAMBRIDGE, England. An expert on the history of silent cinema and a film collector, Monkhouse presented Mad Movies in 1966. Decca Record Company Limited, 1963. He was 75. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. Audiences regularly topped 15 million. I nervously approached him and immediately could sense the warmth and sincerity of this man. [11] Monkhouse was known as a keen supporter of new comedy and used the show to introduce audiences to new comedians such as Kelly Monteith, Robin Williams and Jim Carrey. 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. Indeed, when Goodwin broke up the partnership in 1962, it was to work for Hope.[11]. She told him: Some people absolutely adore putting on a show, they come back to my parties just to do that.. Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. applies equally to Bob Monkhouse. God Bless You BOB! He wrote, produced, financed and syndicated the show worldwide. "He's one of the bravest men I've met. "He was the doyen of English comedy accepted by the fans and by other performers as one of the greats. 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 . BBC director general Greg Dyke said: "Bob was a major entertainment figure for nearly half a century with both the BBC and ITV.". Monkhouse continued: The ones who think they're the sharpies from clubland. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, during the night, he said. 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. Dick Fiddy, the archivist, said: "It's a huge, unwieldy collection which deals with a number of areas. 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. God bless you Bob and thanks for the memories. In 1993 Monkhouse was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services to entertainment. Veteran comedian Bob Monkhouse told of the devastating effect the death of his youngest son had on him. His other son, Simon, a stand-up poet, from whom he had been estranged for 13 years, died aged 46 from a heroin overdose in a hotel in northern Thailand in April 2001.[4][20]. 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. 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. You can opt-out at any time by signing in to your account to manage your preferences. If still alive today, Bob would now be 92! Every word he spoke was so close to truth and honesty and was glossed with his unique style of wit and humour. 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. UK Edition Asia Edition Edicin en Espaol. Mrs. Valerie Darling, Kettering, Northamptonshire, Bob was consistently one of the funniest blokes around. He was 75. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died after a long battle with prostate cancer. Around 1969 he was a partner, with Malcolm Mitchell, in the Mitchell Monkhouse Agency. Bob Monkhouse. And by all accounts he was a nice bloke too! Each email has a link to unsubscribe. ", 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 was a major entertainment figure for nearly half a century with both the BBC and ITV," he said. 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 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. 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 After being a stalwart of chat shows, in the mid-1980s Monkhouse presented his own for the BBC, The Bob Monkhouse Show. Monkhouse married his secretary Jackie in 1972. Monkhouse went on to describe the scenes that were featured in the X-rated film. He presented the broadcast for two years between 1996 and 1998. Monkhouse died in 2003 of prostate cancer. A Man Already Greatly Missed. 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. Bob was as sharp as any comedian 50 years his junior. He married Jackie, his former secretary in 1973. Despite being plagued by self-doubt, the late stars talent is best illustrated through his writing talent. 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. 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. In the last programme Bob Monkhouse ever worked on before he died he picked all his favourite comedy clips from his lifetime. He died peacefully in his sleep after a two-and-a-half year battle. What are some of his most memorable career moments? 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. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard. Police went into his home after he had been wrongly accused of breaching copyright laws and later the case was dismissed. 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 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. None of this was known to Monkhouse, who appeared genuinely frightened (but the production crew were aware). Bob Monkhouse, one of the most enduring figures of British comedy, died at his home in Bedfordshire yesterday aged 75. US Edition Change. The funeral of the comedian Bob Monkhouse has been held at Amersham Crematorium in Buckinghamshire. I'm 33 and he's one of the first faces I can remember seeing on the TV as a child. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in, Please refresh your browser to be logged in, Veteran entertainer Bob Monkhouse dies after cancer battle, Extra 20% off selected fashion and sportswear at Very, Up to 20% off & extra perks with Booking.com Genius Membership, $6 off a $50+ order with this AliExpress discount code, 15% off orders over 15 with this eBay discount code, Compare broadband packages side by side to find the best deal for you, Compare cheap broadband deals from providers with fastest speed in your area, All you need to know about fibre broadband, Best Apple iPhone Deals in the UK February 2023, Compare iPhone contract deals and get the best offer this February, Compare the best mobile phone deals from the top networks and brands. By Neil Wilkes. His knowledge and skill in comedy were without parallel. 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 spent 50 years in television, hosting TV game shows such as Family Fortunes and appearing in 12 films. The next day I saw him sunbathing on Hayling Island beach alongside his enormous Pontiac car. His parents hoped he would join the family's custard business, but Bob and his friend Denis Goodwin had other plans. 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. Gary died of cerebral palsy in the early 1990s. Robert Alan Monkhouse OBE (1 June 1928 - 29 December 2003) was an English comedian, writer and actor. He learned Yiddish to get Jewish function bookings and joined all three political parties to get their bookings. When Monkhouse appeared in March at the Television and Radio Industries Club awards in London, where he received an award for his contribution to the entertainment world, the comedian wise-cracked: "I discovered about two years ago that visits to the loo were less and less profitable. He was diagnosed with the condition in September 2001. But when did the TV star leave us? You will be sadly missed by the British public. [4][5] In a 2015 documentary, it was revealed that Monkhouse and his older brother suffered from physical and verbal abuse by their mother. And one of the women goes, `Ooh, un champignon nouveau [meaning] a new mushroom'. Among other writing, Monkhouse wrote more than 100 Harlem Hotspots erotic novelettes. By the time he was 27 he was a star. 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]. READ MORE: America's Got Talent star Scott Alexander dies after suffering sudden stroke. Amongst the discoveries were many radio and TV shows long thought lost. Our thoughts are particularly with his wife Jackie and daughter Abigail at this very sad time. [4][10] In addition, they were gag writers for American comedians including Bob Hope, supplying jokes for British tours. Will be sadly missed as a friend. 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. Jackie Monkhouse, 71, was found by her maid at her home in Barbados. Hilary, Guildford, UK, Witty, funny and as sharp as a razor. In Jimmy Carrs 2006 book The Naked Jape, he cited some of Monkhouses jokes. Not only has Bob died today, but a huge chunk of showbusiness has too. Robert Alan Monkhouse OBE (1 June 1928 29 December 2003) was an English comedian, writer and actor. Prepare for peak pothole season! She then presented a rocket launcher which she promptly 'fired', destroying a camera. One of the brightest lights just went out on the Christmas tree," he said. During the confrontation, he allegedly held a cut-throat razor to the comedians face and told him: Im going to slit your eyeballs!. "We've lost one of the greatest comics England has ever produced," he said. [10] His tenure ended with allegations, which he denied, that he had taken bribes to include branded goods on the programme as advertisements. A Channel 5 show about Bob Monkhouses life and work airs tonight (Tuesday, December 29). 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. 29/12/2003 One of the country's best-loved comedians, Bob Monkhouse, has died today after a two-year battle with cancer. The Independent reported that many assumed he was hoarding porn after the bust but later it was revealed that wasnt the case. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances - Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. LK 4564. He ended by saying, "As a comedian, I've died many deaths. He was diagnosed with the condition in September 2001. What a sad loss. Mr Prichard, of International Artists Ltd, said Monkhouse's wife Jackie called him shortly after 5am with the news that he had lost his battle with prostate cancer. Remarkably, he featured in an advert concerning prostate cancer over three years following his death. "All I have is a perky mind," he said. In 1993, Monkhouse, who lived in Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, was awarded the OBE. 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. This film collection was the cause of a court case at the Old Bailey in 1979. Bob was given an OBE for services to entertainment in 1993. Monkhouse hosted Wipeout from 1998 until a few months before his death in 2003. He was 75. ", His autobiography, Crying With Laughter, rejuvenated his career in 1993. 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). [7], Monkhouse completed his National service with the Royal Air Force in 1948. 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