His film archive began in the late 1950s. [11] Many of the films in his collection were seized and not returned to Monkhouse. Whats it worth to you?. Monkhouse died of prostate cancer in 2003. The comedian said: I got it when I was 18 or 19. Bob Monkhouse dies King of Comedy loses battle with cancer (December 2003) This site closed in March 2021 and is now a read-only archive Previous . 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. Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think of this story. My best wishes go to his family & friends.Stephen, St Erth, Cornwall, One word.LEGEND!! He was 75. 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. In 1995, he poked fun at his legacy when he told the Independent: What will I leave behind me? Monkhouse also appeared in 12 films including Carry On Sergeant. 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. 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. He spent 50 years in television, hosting TV game shows such as Family Fortunes and appearing in 12 films. None of this was known to Monkhouse, who appeared genuinely frightened (but the production crew were aware). There are many incredible finds, and the event [is] an exciting time for all concerned.". 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. Monkhouse's grandfather John Monkhouse (18621938) was a prosperous Methodist businessman who co-founded Monk and Glass, which made custard powder and jelly. I want to die in the saddle. 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 His support for up-and-coming comedians and his knowledge of the people working in the industry was legendary. Read more: Nick McGlashan death: Police reveal possibility of drug involvement. Monkhouse was the class clown at Dulwich College. 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. One of the brightest lights just went out on the Christmas tree," he said. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances - Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. 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. 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. 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. My thoughts are with his widow and daughter. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I . He went on to front Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes, Bob's Full House, Bob Says Opportunity Knocks and, more recently, the National Lottery Draw. 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. [4][10] In addition, they were gag writers for American comedians including Bob Hope, supplying jokes for British tours. 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. A day is wasted for me if I haven't done something even mildly creative.". Bob: Great Comedian Great mind, great man. An expert on the history of silent cinema and a film collector, Monkhouse presented Mad Movies in 1966. The great betrayal: How journalist Isabel Oakeshott leaked Matt Hancock's WhatsApps after they worked Covid gurus Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance warned that shielding wasn't 'very effective' at start of 'Appalled and sickened but not surprised at all': Fury of Covid families as WhatsApps 'show Matt Hancock Health ministers knew there was no evidence to justify making kids abide by rule of 6 - but No10 'didn't Britain's first child Covid death, 13, may have been contributed to by doctors as senior medic admits Rishi Sunak is urgently reviewing his private exchanges with Matt Hancock after bombshell leak of ex-Health 'Drinks cold in fridge at DH!' 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. With Bob Monkhouse, Mike Yarwood, Fiona Allen, Jon Culshaw. 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. Bob was given an OBE for services to entertainment in 1993. In the 1980's it was "uncool" to like Bob Monkhouse because of the Alternative Comics appearing on the circuit. The couple spent much of their time at their second home in Barbados. Monkhouse's TV shows included The Golden Shot - which at its peak had 16 million viewers - Opportunity Knocks and Bob's Full House. I have wonderful childhood memories of watching Bob's shows with my family. 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. It was claimed that Carrs one-liners were very similar to those of Monkhouse due to their brevity, their punchiness [and] their verbal economy. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Monkhouse leaves a daughter, Abigail. 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. Monkhouse once said: "I'll never stop working. He was the guv'nor," said Mr Prichard. With Julia Sawalha, Lucille Ball, Michael Barrymore, Jackie Clune. After national service in the RAF, he conned his way into the BBC - by duping an Army psychiatrist into signing a letter requesting an audition, on the grounds that it would be the only cure for Corporal Monkhouse's delusional psychosis. Monkhouse, who died from prostate cancer in 2003, also hosted many popular game shows including Family Fortunes, Celebrity Squares, The Golden Shot and others. 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. "Anyone who understood comedy loved Bob. It is very, very sad news.". The wit and ability to think on his feet was his trademark. I wouldn't know what to do if I retired anyway.". Monkhouse died in 2003 of prostate cancer. What's it worth to you?" He died peacefully in his sleep with his wife Jackie at his side, said his manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard. Nobody since has done it like Bob. 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). In one gag, Monkhouse quipped: They laughed when I said I wanted to be a comedian. 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. In his later years, Monkhouse was probably better known for hosting television quiz shows than for being a comedian. Monkhouse once said: "I'll never stop working. Further scandal emerged in Monkhouses later years when he published his autobiography Crying With Laughter in 1993. 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. He learned Yiddish to get Jewish function bookings and joined all three political parties to get their bookings. In the last programme Bob Monkhouse ever worked on before he died he picked all his favourite comedy clips from his lifetime. He only got back on terms with his mother after 20 years, shortly before she died. Our thoughts are particularly with his wife Jackie and daughter Abigail at this very sad time. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse died today at his Bedfordshire home, his manager said. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died at his Bedfordshire home aged 75. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. 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. David Ismay, a friend of Monkhouse, said the family would not be releasing any details about Friday's service. I send my heartfelt condolences to his family.Ian Peter, Southport, England, A Great Man And what other career highlights should you keep an eye out for on the programme? 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. Monkhouse, who lives in a Tudor farmhouse in Bedfordshire, has also suffered encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain. He suffered very badly at times with it but he carried on. "I'll never stop working," he once 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. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Our thoughts and prayers are with his . Am I going to be nasty? Police went into his home after he had been wrongly accused of breaching copyright laws and later the case was dismissed. [citation needed]. He was a great entertainer. This was broadcast live for 52 weeks a year and drew up to 17 million viewers. Then I'm being patronising. 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. Dick Fiddy, the archivist, said: "It's a huge, unwieldy collection which deals with a number of areas. One of British TV's most popular performers with a career that spanned over four decades, funny-man Bob . 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. Other presenting jobs in the 1960s included Candid Camera and Sunday Night at the London Palladium. [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. He wrote, produced, financed and syndicated the show worldwide. He was diagnosed with the condition in September 2001. UK Edition Asia Edition Edicin en Espaol. He went on to host more than 30 quiz shows on British television. 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. Every word he spoke was so close to truth and honesty and was glossed with his unique style of wit and humour. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I have to announce the death of Bob Monkhouse OBE. In 1956, Monkhouse was the host of Do You Trust Your Wife?, the British version of an American game show. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations with other readers. The . He will be greatly missed. [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. Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard. Remarkably, he featured in an advert concerning prostate cancer over three years following his death. Will be sadly missed as a friend. The comedian, entertainer and game show host was the king of light entertainment on BBC and ITV for many viewers. Later Monkhouse and Ms Dors had an affair, which sparked fury after it was discovered by her husband Dennis Hamilton. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died after a long battle with prostate cancer. Monkhouse had an elder brother, John, who was born in 1922. DON'T MISSBob Monkhouse: The comedy uncle[INTERVIEW]Why comedy fans love a one-liner[ANALYSIS]Cache in the attic: Bob Monkhouse hid 50,000 comedy videos in his loft[NEWS]. Monkhouse leaves a daughter, Abigail. As well as two sons, they had an adopted daughter, Abigail, who gave him two granddaughters. 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. "People who hadn't noticed me or who had written me off as a gameshow host started to reassess me. And at the same time, for five years from 1998, he also presented popular game show Wipeout. Mr Prichard said he was "choked" to deliver "the very, very sad news". He was 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. He presented the broadcast for two years between 1996 and 1998. He gave me a guided tour of his car and let me take his photo alongside it. Bob Monkhouse: The Last Stand: Directed by Mark Lucey. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse died today at his Bedfordshire home, his manager said. Suddenly I was in fashion again and reaching new people. 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? How do I choose my approach?". God bless you, Bob. Around 1969 he was a partner, with Malcolm Mitchell, in the Mitchell Monkhouse Agency. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against cancer, said his manager Peter Prichard. [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. [7] His widow, Jacqueline, suffered a heart attack and died in Barbados on 28 March 2008.[24]. The ad showed him in a graveyard, purportedly next to his grave, making pointed jokes about the illness. "We've lost one of the greatest comics England has ever produced," he said. 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]. Monkhouse was an avid campaigner for the disabled. 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]. The controversial US oil plan explained, Watch: Moment teenager smashes into lorry during 100mph police chase. Monkhouse leaves a daughter, Abigail. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died at his Bedfordshire home aged 75. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I have to announce the death of Bob Monkhouse OBE. 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. Brian L. Potter, CAMBRIDGE, England. A Man Already Greatly Missed. He was the host of television game shows including The Golden Shot, Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes and Wipeout . He died peacefully in his sleep after a two-and-a-half year battle. Monkhouse said: Am I going to be nice? 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. You were one of the best.Haydn Jones, Prestatyn, Denbighshire. Gary died of cerebral palsy in the early 1990s. He got them back a year later. READ MORE: America's Got Talent star Scott Alexander dies after suffering sudden stroke. 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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. Rob Hall, Manchester, He always gave fantastically crisp and sharp responses on any topic. She told him: Some people absolutely adore putting on a show, they come back to my parties just to do that.. Then I'm a snoot. The star, one of the UK's best known entertainers, battled prostate and bone cancer for more than two years. [23], Monkhouse was a vocal supporter of the Conservative Party for some years. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Bob Monkhouse. 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. His posthumous appearance involved computer animation and a voiceover from another actor. Bob died peacefully in his sleep at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.". Two video cassettes of my cabaret act and a sea of game shows as valuable as yesterdays Daily Mirror.. The late comedian was among Britains top entertainers and is believed to have inspired contemporary funnymen including Jimmy Carr, Michael McIntyre and Peter Kay. Enter your password to log in. One of his biggest successes was The Golden Shot from July 1967 until January 1972 and again from July 1974 to April 1975. Last year Monkhouse was back on stage for the Royal Variety Performance where he got the biggest cheer of the night. BBC director general Greg Dyke said: "Bob was a major entertainment figure for nearly half a century with both the BBC and ITV.". 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 He will always be near the top of my fave comedians and famous people list. [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. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. What a sad loss. 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. Prostate cancer, I don't recommend. Bob died peacefully in his sleep this morning at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.". Simon fell out with his father and died of a heroin overdose in a Thai guest house in 2001. 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. The dozens of other shows Monkhouse presented included Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes and Bob's Full House. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. Contents 1 Early life and career 2 Writing and acting success 3 Stand-up comedy 4 Game shows 5 Chat show 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. His manager, Peter Prichard, said the entertainer died peacefully at his. Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. He had three children from his first marriage, but only his adopted daughter, Abigail, survived him. [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]. Robert Alan Monkhouse OBE (1 June 1928 29 December 2003) was an English comedian, writer and actor. Not only has Bob died today, but a huge chunk of showbusiness has too. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died after a long battle with prostate cancer. The TV career of one of Britain's bestloved entertainers began in 1947, when he appeared with comic partner Denis Goodwin. 1953. I once met Bob Monkhouse 20 years ago in a lift in a Blackpool hotel when he was on his way to a stage performance. 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). Basically my prostate exploded like a firework and distributed the Taliban throughout my system. He was 75. Never short of a joke or quip. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against cancer, said Peter Prichard. The British entertainment world is mourning comedian Bob Monkhouse, who has died aged 75. He also became a favourite with impressionists, and, as his comedy style fell out of favour in the 1980s, he was mocked[who?] He was diagnosed with the condition in September 2001. What are some of his most memorable career moments? Monkhouse went on to describe the scenes that were featured in the X-rated film. He is an example to us all.John Bartram, Margate, Sad news - especially at this time of year. Monkhouse was married twice, firstly to Elizabeth Thompson on 5 November 1949. They don't make them like Bob any more! One more star has disappeared from the British theatres and TVs. Keep on joking Bob.Michael Anazapela, Aberdeen, A brilliantly funny, inventive and above all sincere performer - Max Miller's "There'll never be another!" 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