He also became a favourite with impressionists, and, as his comedy style fell out of favour in the 1980s, he was mocked for his. The entertainer, who died of prostate cancer in december 2003 aged 75, left his joke books to friend and fellow comedy writer colin edmonds. 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. Robert alan monkhouse obe 1 june 1928 29 december 2003 was an english entertainer. Max bygraves called it the sleaziest book of the year but it was certainly a. Robert alan monkhouse obe 1 june 1928 29 december 2003 was an english entertainer and comedian. Brilliant man and wrote all his own jokes as well as other peoples. Aug 19, 2000 lynn barber joins bob monkhouse at home in barbados. Robert alan bob monkhouse obe 1 june 1928 29 december 2003 was an english entertainer. Bob monkhouse was famed for his quickfire quips, encyclopaedic memory of jokes and effortless ability to improvise.
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I must remember to take enough toilet paper next time. It was a onestop shop book that had all of his jokes, ideas and notes in one place. Not yelling and screaming like the passengers in his car. He dated this desire to the day that the maid took him to. The bbc is to broadcast bob monkhouses last recorded gig an intimate performance to an audience full of other comedians and his performance took an unusual turn when the veteran comedian dropped the gags and started speaking about the comedy legends he had worked with over the years. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading bob monkhouses complete speakers handbook.
The gold tv channel is to make a threepart documentary about bob monkhouse the million joke man, which will air in 2015, looks at the 60year career of the comic, who meticulously catalogued thousands of jokes in 12 handwritten and illustrated books. Documentary, played out like a murder mystery, which finally tried to reveal what happened when bob monkhouses lifetime work was stolen in 1995. 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 mail on sunday is the first newspaper to see them and theres a shock in store, the punchline to. See more of lets have a laugh and a joke on facebook. The last time i was in spain i got through six jeffrey archer novels. Monkhouse was the younger of two children, with an older brother called john. As bob takes care of his business, he wonders how the poor soul is going to take a leak. Bob monkhouse left me his joke books in his will, says.
Bob monkhouses astonishing joke book now open to the public 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. With adam bloom, jim bowen, frank carson, bernard manning. Bob monkhouse was educated at goring hall school in worthing. Mr monkhouse presented more than 30 game shows in an illustrious 50year career, which also.
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Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Lynn barber joins bob monkhouse at home in barbados. Robert alan monkhouse, bob, british comedian and television personality born june 1, 1928, beckenham, kent, eng. Such nice things are always said about the deceased, i feel sad that they had to miss hearing it all by just a few days. 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. Mar 24, 2018 this feature is not available right now.
You can share any bit of funny information, piece of trivia too or tell a story. You can share any bit of funny information, piece of trivia too or tell a story about this comedian here too. Monkhouse was known for his vast joke books too, though his didnt have porn pasted. Bob monkhouse unpublished personal anecdotes, gags, sketches and excerpts from the famous lost joke books. Bobs laughing as his jokes make a recovery the independent. Bob monkhouse biography, life, interesting facts early life and education. Bob monkhouse, who died on 29 december, 2003, at the age of 75, was one of britains most recognisable television personalities. Bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you dont need it. Robert alan bob monkhouse, obe 1 june 1928 29 december 2003 was an english entertainer. Bob monkhouse left me his joke books in his will, says friend and. Awardwinning toastmaster bob monkhouse guides you through the simple steps that will make you a confident and effective speaker. Bbc news entertainment monkhouse passes on jokes in will.
After quitting centrals family fortunes, bob monkhouse crossed channels to present this, a celebration of the art of comedy. Personal anecdotes, gags, sketches and excerpts from the famous lost joke books. 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. 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. He was born in kent, england, in a town called beckenham. Bob monkhouse at the oxford union lets have a laugh and. He was a successful comedy writer, comedian and actor and was also well known on television as a presenter and game show host. 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.
I can remember when safe sex meant a padded headboard. Dec 29, 2003 bob monkhouse on receiving an obe from the queen. For years, he jotted down his ideas in ringbound, maroon books, but was. Although i have always loved the noise of laughter, i really cant fear the coming of quiet. He was wellknown as a television presenter game show host, including the golden shot, celebrity squares and family fortunes. Bob monkhouses astonishing joke book now open to the public. Bob monkhouses joke books bob organised them by subject matter, so if he needed a joke about flowers, for example, he could go to f and look it up very quickly, said the comedians former writing partner, colin edmonds. Bob finishes and heads for the door, but figures he should ask the man if.
If youre one of those people who are more frightened of speaking in public than you are of disease, bankruptcy or a visit from your motherinlaw, this book is for you. 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. There was rejoicing yesterday, in some quarters anyway, at the news that comedian bob monkhouses joke books, missing since july last year. Bob monkhouse ensured his treasured jokes would live on by bequeathing his entire collection to a fellow comedian. Bob monkhouse left me his joke books in his will, says friend. Joker stole another comedians joke for his standup. Bob monkhouses astonishing joke book now open to the. Bob monkhouse stand up jokes they laughed when i said i was going to be a comedian. Famously, he kept a joke book that hit the news headlines when it was stolen. 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. Discover bob monkhouses secrets accumulated from a lifetimes experience in scriptwriting and speechmaking. Bob monkhouse was born 1st june 1928, to wilfred and dorothy monkhouse. Since bob monkhouses death in 2003, this remarkable comedy archive has remained hidden, stored in suitcases under the desk of the comedians former.
You can share any bit of funny information, piece of trivia. Over three seasons he introduced some of the best comedians in the world. Monkhouse was born on 1 june 1928 at 168 bromley road, beckenham, london, the son of wilfred adrian monkhouse 1894. Many of them were younger and modern comedians paying tribute to a consummate master of laughs. We were so poor mother had to sleep with a rag and bone man.
Bob monkhouse is one of the all time greats and his books our priceless. My life story 1st hardcover by bob monkhouse 16 jan 1993. The million joke man coming to gold, here are some of the muchloved comedian. A respected standup comedian, monkhouse was known for his talent at adlibbing. Documentary, played out like a murder mystery, which finally tried to reveal what happened when bob monkhouse s lifetime work was stolen in 1995. But now, for the first time, bob monkhouse s legendary joke books are being opened in public. 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. Bob monkhouses interest in becoming a comedian was nevertheless developing at the same time as he was suffering such misery and neglect. Aug 18, 2012 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. Max bygraves called it the sleaziest book of the year but it was certainly a memorable one and well above the normal rut of showbiz.
Bob monkhouse they all laughed when i said id become a comedian. Bob monkhouse is the author of crying with laughter 4. May 30, 2015 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. Jul 15, 2004 bob monkhouse ensured his treasured jokes would live on by bequeathing his entire collection to a fellow comedian. Check out our awesome collection of funny money quotes i love to go to washington if only. On monkhouse s death, the books were bequeathed to colin edmonds. Some in the audience such as david walliams were about hit the stratosphere soon. Comedy star monkhouse was famous for his quick, adlib, oneliner jokes. Bob monkhouse has left his collection of joke books to a fellow comedy writer. Help us to expand our database and send best quotes from bob monkhouse you know by using the form below. Bob monkhouse at the oxford union lets have a laugh and a. Bob monkhouse unpublished personal anecdotes, gags. When the inventor of the drawing board messed things up, what did he.
When the inventor of the drawing board messed things up, what did he go back to. Dec 26, 2016 bob monkhouse gave an intimate comedy performance to a small audience comprising of comedians and celebrities. Bob with one of his priceless joke books david cheskinpa he was one of the mostpopular funny men britains produced and we miss bob monkhouse to this day. 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.
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