Bob monkhouse joke book

Bob monkhouse is usually portrayed as something as a jokedelivering automaton, a master of memory and technique, but who puts very little of himself into his act, yet here, among his own, he lets his guard down, not only to reveal some great anecdotes about his early life, but also some of his personal ideas about comedy. Aug 18, 2012 my bob monkhouse joke book inertiapictures film, idea, inertia pictures, writing august 18, 2012 april 1, 2014 many moons ago i once read that bob monkhouse always kept a book with him wherever he went that housed all of the jokes hed ever written, and whenever a new one struck him hed jot it down in this book. The million joke man, for flagship comedy channel gold. Bob monkhouse stand up jokes they laughed when i said i was going to be a comedian. This is a book you will treasure and a book you will read and read again. Comedy genius and legend, bob monkhouse meticulously catalogued thousands of jokes in sixteen beautifully handwritten and illustrated volumes. The million joke man coming to gold, here are some of the muchloved comedian. Bob monkhouse left me his joke books in his will, says friend and. The million joke man, new and exclusive to gold, 2015. I must remember to take enough toilet paper next time. Documentary, played out like a murder mystery, which finally tried to reveal what happened when bob monkhouses lifetime work was stolen in 1995. There was rejoicing yesterday, in some quarters anyway, at the news that comedian bob monkhouses joke books, missing since july last year. Bob monkhouses astonishing joke book now open to the.

If you liked bob monkhouse, or just curious about him, youll like this book. Always remember at school if someone cracked a funny, wed say ooh someones read the bob monkhouse joke book. Oct 01, 2010 the book bob monkhouse unpublished is also chockablock with party games, puzzles, riddles, word games etc. Bob monkhouse at the oxford union lets have a laugh and a. That is why the joke books arent just a fascinating insight into bob monkhouse, but also a social history of humour, reflecting the changing attitudes in comedy over the decades. With adam bloom, jim bowen, frank carson, bernard manning. Bob monkhouse thewalking joke book bbc radio 2, 30 march 2004 20. We were so poor mother had to sleep with a rag and bone man so we could have balloons for christmas. Gold has been granted unlimited and exclusive access to these unique jokes books, and they will be revealed to the public for the first time on bob monkhouse. In his second book of reminiscences, over the limit, published last year, monkhouse includes a diary entry for christmas 1994 when his daughter abigail announces that. He became much in demand as an afterdinner speaker and wrote a book about the subject, just say a few words lennard publishing, 1988, 1999. Bob monkhouse ahead of an itv tribute, we look at how todays comics owe much to a master joketeller. On this tip theres a good radio 4 thunderbirds doc on youtube which bob does the voiceover for, its been cut together with all the correct thunderbirds clips, its well worth a watch if youre into bob and thunderbirds. Gold to show bob monkhouse documentary series news.

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Bob monkhouse midnight cabaret at butlins barry island 1985 duration. Everybody laughed when i said i wanted to be a comedian. Monkhouse was devastated when his joke books were stolen bob monkhouse ensured his treasured jokes would live on by bequeathing his entire collection to a fellow comedian. Martin chilton counts down 100 great jokes by 100 great comedians. Monkhouse was known for his vast joke books too, though his didnt have porn pasted on every other page. There was rejoicing yesterday, in some quarters anyway, at the news that comedian bob monkhouse s joke books, missing since july last year, had been recovered. Dec 29, 2003 bob monkhouse on receiving an obe from the queen. There was rejoicing yesterday, in some quarters anyway, at the news that comedian bob monkhouses joke books, missing since july last year, had been recovered. Jokers standup act falls flat when he jokes about wanting to be a comedian but the line was originally delivered by the late, great bob monkhouse. His book is written in a conversational style i could almost visualise him saying the words. This is a brand new fan based appreciation society for the legendary comedian, writer, speaker and presenter, bob monkhouse. Bob monkhouse has books on goodreads with 390 ratings.

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. Indeed, in his will, bob left his beloved and priceless joke books to colin, who still turns to them for inspiration and laughter every day. With his own golden rules, advice and examples from fellow experts and famous friends, and a wealth of humorous material that worked for him, this lighthearted yet thoroughly practical handbook ensures that you will always be ready to say a few words. Bob hopes joke about the great number of democrats running for president in 1988.

Bob monkhouse unpublished personal anecdotes, gags, sketches and excerpts from the famous lost joke books. Bob monkhouses astonishing joke book now open to the public. Bob monkhouse 100 funny jokes by 100 comedians comedy. Since bob monkhouses death in 2003, this remarkable comedy archive has remained hidden, stored in suitcases under the desk of the. Bob monkhouses most popular book is crying with laughter. A respected standup comedian, monkhouse was known for his talent at adlibbing. The last i think i watch it every time its shown on tv. He was one of the mostpopular funny men britains produced and we miss bob monkhouse to this day. See more of lets have a laugh and a joke on facebook. The democrats have an answer to the unemployment problem. Share funny quotes by bob monkhouse and quotations about wife and comedy.

The book is not only a collection of unpublished monkhouse material, much of which was given to ismay by bob shortly before his death, but also of. This brand new 3 x 60 series takes a retrospective look at the extraordinary career of bob monkhouse that spanned over 50 years. The million joke man tweet over the course of a comedy career spanning six decades, comedian, game show host and all round showbiz genius bob monkhouse meticulously catalogued thousands upon thousands of jokes in sixteen beautifully handwritten and illustrated volumes. May 30, 2015 that is why the joke books arent just a fascinating insight into bob monkhouse, but also a social history of humour, reflecting the changing attitudes in comedy over the decades.

Discover bob monkhouses secrets accumulated from a lifetimes experience in scriptwriting and speechmaking. Bob monkhouse was famed for his quickfire quips, encyclopaedic memory of jokes and effortless ability to improvise. It was 65 years ago that beckenhamborn bobs career began, and its now 14 years since. Bobs laughing as his jokes make a recovery the independent. Bob monkhouse, who for many years was one of the great entertainers and game show hosts in television history tells his life story in candid fashion, honest. Thunderbirds are go scifi on strings secret life of bob monkhouse thread. I had the temerity at 16 to send jokes off to bob monkhouse. Since bob monkhouses death in 2003, this remarkable comedy archive has remained hidden, stored in suitcases under the desk of the comedians former. Bbc news entertainment monkhouse passes on jokes in will. Bob monkhouse left me his joke books in his will, says friend. My life story 1st hardcover by bob monkhouse 16 jan 1993. Bob monkhouse one liners his memory was prodigious and over a career that spanned more than 50 years until his death in 2003 he compiled thousands of jokes, odd facts and ideas that he jotted down by hand in 12 ringbound volumes, which he took everywhere. Bob monkhouse lets his friend have the last laugh telegraph.

The entertainer, who died of prostate cancer in december 2003 aged 75, left his joke books to friend and fellow comedy writer colin edmonds. Bob monkhouses astonishing joke book now open to the public daily mail online bob monkhouse tshirt bob monkhouse white cotton t shirts stand up comedians love games comedy entertaining shows actors tees. Bob monkhouse has left his collection of joke books to a fellow comedy writer. He also became a favourite with impressionists, and, as his comedy style fell out of favour in the 1980s, he was mocked for his slickness and accused of. For years, he jotted down his ideas in ringbound, maroon books, but was. Aug 19, 2000 in his second book of reminiscences, over the limit, published last year, monkhouse includes a diary entry for christmas 1994 when his daughter abigail announces that she is pregnant. Now, the heaving, discomfiting way fleck tells the joke suggests were meant to groan along. The three episodes will focus on bob monkhouse, the entertainer who worked as a comedian and presenter for over 50 years. Jul 15, 2004 monkhouse was devastated when his joke books were stolen bob monkhouse ensured his treasured jokes would live on by bequeathing his entire collection to a fellow comedian. While still at school, monkhouse wrote for the beano and the dandy and drew for other comics including hotspur, wizard and adventure. Joker stole another comedians joke for his standup. Bob monkhouse thewalking joke book bbc radio 2 30 march. Since bob monkhouses death in 2003, this remarkable comedy archive has remained hidden, stored in suitcases under the desk of the comedians former writing partner, colin edmonds. The last time i was in spain i got through six jeffrey archer novels.

Robert alan bob monkhouse obe 1 june 1928 29 december 2003 was an english entertainer. Bob monkhouse unpublished personal anecdotes, gags. Jan 01, 1993 bob monkhouse, who for many years was one of the great entertainers and game show hosts in television history tells his life story in candid fashion, honest, frank, light hearted. Robert alan monkhouse obe 1 june 1928 29 december 2003 was an english entertainer. Uktv gold has announced new documentary series bob monkhouse. The book bob monkhouse unpublished is also chockablock with party games, puzzles, riddles, word games etc. Bob monkhouse left me his joke books in his will, says.

Peter prichard was born on november 30, 1932 in shepherds bush, london, england as peter john prichard. Documentary, played out like a murder mystery, which finally tried to reveal what happened when bob monkhouse s lifetime work was stolen in 1995. He was a successful comedy writer, comedian and actor and was also well known on television as a presenter and game show host. My bob monkhouse joke book inertiapictures film, idea, inertia pictures, writing august 18, 2012 april 1, 2014 many moons ago i once read that bob monkhouse always kept a book with him wherever he went that housed all of the jokes hed ever written, and whenever a new one struck him hed jot it down in this book. Paul ogrady hosts this brand new and exclusive uktv original on gold and now on yesterday and on uktv play. Bob loved trying to reduce a joke to what he called the irreducible minimum and the jokes in his books have that precision, says edmonds. Bob with one of his priceless joke books david cheskinpa. Dec 30, 2017 comedian alex edelman on antisemitism, millennials and being treated badly by the baftas. Bing crosby and i werent the types to go around kissing each other. We were so poor mother had to sleep with a rag and bone man so we could.