He went to Saint Michael's School in Pinner and died in Braintree, Essex, in 1992, aged 40. He was so jovial & kind to me. He is an example to us all.John Bartram, Margate, Sad news - especially at this time of year. Prostate cancer, I dont recommend. My thoughts are with his widow and daughter. 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. He went on to front Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes, Bob's Full House, Bob Says Opportunity Knocks and, more recently, the National Lottery Draw. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died after a long battle with prostate cancer. Unlike other hosts of the time, such as Sir Bruce Forsyth, the star had been spared the criticism of other comedians. 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. The star died on 29 December aged 75, at his home in Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, after fighting bone and prostate cancer for more than two years. He always had so many original one line jokes! Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died at his Bedfordshire home aged 75. By Neil Wilkes. In 1972, Monkhouse married Jacqueline, his secretary, who was at his bedside when he died. While the comedians career continued to soar, he often admitted that he felt he had no talent and was frustrated that many would only know him as a game show host. The veteran star recalled the strained relationship he had with his son Simon, 46 - who died . His knowledge and skill in comedy were without parallel. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I have to announce the death of Bob Monkhouse OBE. 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. Monkhouse leaves a daughter, Abigail. 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! She then presented a rocket launcher which she promptly 'fired', destroying a camera. Showbusiness agent. This was broadcast live for 52 weeks a year and drew up to 17 million viewers. [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. [7] He established a comics writing and art partnership with Dulwich schoolmate Denis Gifford and the two formed their own publishing company, Streamline, in the early 1950s. 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. The critics used to pan him as appearing insincere yet very few tried to meet him or get to know him. "He was respected by all the other comedians because he was dedicated to his craft - he never stopped making people laugh," Mr Prichard said. In his later years, Monkhouse was probably better known for hosting television quiz shows than for being a comedian. 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This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Veteran comedian Bob Monkhouse told of the devastating effect the death of his youngest son had on him. Mr Prichard described Monkhouse as "one of the finest men I've ever known". I'd have paid good money to stay out of here. 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. A great comedian and a superb 'ad-libber'. Bob, you will be missed!Simon Botley, Kuching, Malaysia, We'll miss you. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, during the night, he said. Thanks for the memories Bob, your wit and devilment was a wonderful gift you shared with all. before walking away from his grave and disappearing. Basically my prostate exploded like a firework and distributed the Taliban throughout my system. 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. He was 75. 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). One of the nicest people in this business, always found time to stop for a chat. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I have to announce the death of Bob Monkhouse OBE. [25] Using computer animation techniques and a sound-alike actor, Monkhouse was seen in a graveyard next to his own grave (though in reality he was cremated) talking about the disease seriously, interspersed with humorous asides to another camera ("What killed me kills one man per hour in Britain. Thoughts are with his family and friends.R McBroom, York, Have childhood memories of the Golden Shot on a Sunday afternoon, and more recently took my Mum to a recording of a Bob Monkhouse show at the BBC, you couldn't have wished for a more quick witted, charming host, was really sad to hear of his passing this morning.Jonty, Watford, Bob - A comic genius, will always remember you with great fondness. [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. She told him: Some people absolutely adore putting on a show, they come back to my parties just to do that.. JUST IN:The man with a million jokes: Bob Monkhouse's legacy examined. Robert Alan Monkhouse, one of Britain's best known comedians and game show hosts, died on Dec. 29 from prostate cancer. Monkhouse was said to have been furious by the discovery and stormed out, only to be confronted by Ms Dors. A day is wasted for me if I haven't done something even mildly creative.". 1953. 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. Yet, in 2007, he made a "comeback", appearing in a new TV campaign advertising a prostate cancer charity. 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!! ob Monkhouse, the king of television comedy, died today after a long battle against cancer. 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Indeed, when Goodwin broke up the partnership in 1962, it was to work for Hope.[11]. Monkhouse was married twice, firstly to Elizabeth Thompson on 5 November 1949. Monkhouse hosted Wipeout from 1998 until a few months before his death in 2003. He even managed to joke about his disease, saying last year: "I call it the Taliban because it's the enemy within. He worked with many l e g e n d a r y names in sh owb u s i --ness, including-Tommy Cooper, Benny Hill and Frankie Howerd. 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. "He was the doyen of English comedy accepted by the fans and by other performers as one of the greats. Remarkably, he featured in an advert concerning prostate cancer over three years. Monkhouse died aged 75 after being one of Britain's top comedians for more than four decades. Monkhouse went on to describe the scenes that were featured in the X-rated film. Born in 1928, the young Monkhouse spent his spare time at home in Beckenham writing gags and drawing cartoons. What's it worth to you?" The controversial US oil plan explained, Watch: Moment teenager smashes into lorry during 100mph police chase. 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. Audiences regularly topped 15 million. He was 75. Mr Prichard said Monkhouse was still working six weeks before his death, despite being in a great deal of pain. In 1978 the police raided his Hertfordshire home and seized his collection of 16mm films. It was my ambition to appear on Wipeout and meet him in person, sadly this can now never be. Bob was one of the few men that could make me cringe, get me mad, cry (with laughter) and have me laughing until it hurts. Monkhouse was an avid campaigner for the disabled. Further scandal emerged in Monkhouses later years when he published his autobiography Crying With Laughter in 1993. Hilary, Guildford, UK, Witty, funny and as sharp as a razor. Monkhouse escaped after he kneed Hamilton in the groin and ran away but later admitted that he spent nearly six years fearing repercussions. He had three children from his first marriage, but only his adopted daughter, Abigail, survived him. LK 4564. The wit and ability to think on his feet was his trademark. Brian L. Potter, CAMBRIDGE, England. In 1979 he starred in US sketch comedy television series Bonkers! The . Enter your password to log in. "He's one of the bravest men I've met. View Source Share Save to Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers The Golden Shot,Family Fortunes,Opportunity Knocks, Bobs Full House, Celebrity SquaresandWipeout, he also acted and hosted on the radio. 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. The late comedian was among Britains top entertainers and is believed to have inspired contemporary funnymen including Jimmy Carr, Michael McIntyre and Peter Kay. 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. This is sad news for British comedy, but I expect Heaven will be a hoot now! He recalled: Two quite attractive women in Marie Antoinette-type outfits are coming through a field. . November 30, 1932 - August 30, 201. Monkhouse leaves a daughter, Abigail. "[22], Throughout his career Monkhouse had jotted down jokes, odd facts, one-liners, sketches and ideas in a series of leather-bound books, which he took with him to every television, radio, stage and nightclub appearance he made. His death has come to a very big shock to me and I will miss him very much. 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 inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. This wasnt the only difficulty to beset the comedian. 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]. Read more: Gemma Arterton in Black Narcissus: Bond girls raunchiest roles as nun drama gets sexy. Photograph: Andy Butterton/PA. He went on to host more than 30 quiz shows on British television. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died after a long battle with prostate cancer. He worked a punishing schedule. Monkhouse, who died from prostate cancer in 2003, also hosted many popular game shows including Family Fortunes, Celebrity Squares, The Golden Shot and others. He asked me to go up on the stage & presented me with a beautiful basket of flowers and got everyone to sing happy birthday. I have wonderful childhood memories of watching Bob's shows with my family. Bob Monkhouse: Master Of Laughter airs on Channel 5 tonight Tuesday, December 29 at 9pm. When he came on stage to entertain us the very first thing he said was that there was a lady in the audience who was celebrating her birthday today. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.Alana Sinclair, New Zealand, Bob Monkhouse was a giant in the entertainment business. The veteran comedian, whose showbusiness career spanned more than half a century, was. 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. Express. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. 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. 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 the comedian's wife, Jackie, called him shortly after 5am with the news. Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. Monkhouse died of prostate cancer in 2003. Mike Hayes, Portsmouth, An inspiration to all comics. 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. Robert Alan "Bob" Monkhouse, OBE (1st June 1928 - 29th December 2003) was an English entertainer and comedian. 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. "He was a total professional and one of the funniest men in the world," he said. ", After vowing not to let illness halt his career, he said last year: "I've responded to treatment incredibly well. ", Monkhouse, 74 at the time, added: "I can still enjoy sex at 74 - I live at 75, so it's no distance.". Contents 1 Early life and career 2 Writing and acting success 3 Stand-up comedy 4 Game shows 5 Chat show He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against cancer, said his manager Peter Prichard. Chris Perry, of Kaleidoscope and Kaleidoscope Publishing, said: "We are painstakingly transferring the important contents of the video tapes and restoring radio shows. The hero pulls down his trousers and lies down. That's even more than my wife's cooking."). 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.". 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]. He only got back on terms with his mother after 20 years, shortly before she died. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.Tony, Montevettolini, Tuscany, Italy, Images from the veteran comic's lengthy career. It was catalogued and restored to digital formats for a major event at British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) on 24 October 2009. It involved an implant in his stomach and a daily pill which allowed him to keep on working. He was 75. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He was 75. Nobody since has done it like Bob. 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. 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 . 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Amongst the discoveries were many radio and TV shows long thought lost. "People who hadn't noticed me or who had written me off as a gameshow host started to reassess me. 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 Jump to content. Mrs. Valerie Darling, Kettering, Northamptonshire, Bob was consistently one of the funniest blokes around. 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. Thank you for your tributes to Bob Monkhouse. Comic Simon Cartwright did a play as him years after his death and people thought it was the real deal. An expert on the history of silent cinema and a film collector, Monkhouse presented Mad Movies in 1966. Monkhouse, who lives in a Tudor farmhouse in Bedfordshire, has also suffered encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain. Brian Wickings, Worthing, England, I have grown up watching Bob Monkhouse, and he will be sorely missed, he was a legend in his own right and although I may only be 23 myself, my friends and I agree that this comedy genius will be remembered and praised for years to come such as the likes of Bob Hope and Morecambe and Wise. He hit the screens in the 1950s in the comedy show Fast And Loose and by 1960 was host of the British version of Candid Camera. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. ", 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 died peacefully in his sleep at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.". ", His autobiography, Crying With Laughter, rejuvenated his career in 1993. Theyre not laughing now.. I've admired and taken a keen interest in him since. None of this was known to Monkhouse, who appeared genuinely frightened (but the production crew were aware). With Julia Sawalha, Lucille Ball, Michael Barrymore, Jackie Clune. The Independent reported that many assumed he was hoarding porn after the bust but later it was revealed that wasnt the case. Monkhouse later became a game show host, fronting programmes including Family Fortunes, Bob's Full House and Bob Says Opportunity Knocks. 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. 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Last May he was deeply affected by the death of his son Simon from a. The couple spent much of their time at their second home in Barbados. Monkhouse lived in a house called "Claridges" in Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, and had a flat in London and a holiday home in Barbados. [citation needed]. I wouldn't know what to do if I retired anyway.". 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. The show featured clips from comic silent films, many from his own private collection, some of which he had helped to recover and restore. He was the guv'nor," said Mr Prichard. Recorded in 2003 live on stage, interspersed with interviews with comedians and celebrities that were in the audience that night. Bob was the greatest comic/entertainer/game show host this country has ever seen. [7] His widow, Jacqueline, suffered a heart attack and died in Barbados on 28 March 2008.[24]. [8], Before establishing himself as a successful writer and comedian, Monkhouse appeared on stage in London, first as Aladdin in a stage show of the same name written by S. J. Perelman and Cole Porter and then in the first London production of the musical The Boys from Syracuse (Antipholus of Syracuse) in 1963 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, alongside Ronnie Corbett. Shine on. 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 Bob Monkhouse. Friends said she never fully recovered from Monkhouse's death from prostate cancer in 2003. [10] His tenure ended with allegations, which he denied, that he had taken bribes to include branded goods on the programme as advertisements. Suddenly I was in fashion again and reaching new people. 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. He starred in Dentist in the Chair (1960) and Dentist on the Job (1961), later regretting not choosing the Carry Ons over the dental comedies. He always made you laugh and was such a professional. In the 2010 ITV documentary The Unforgettable Bob Monkhouse, a friend explained that he often complained about there being a whole generation who dont know Im a comedian. The opening to each show would see him deliver several minutes of topical jokes and on one occasion, where his autocue failed, he improvised a new and topical routine. Born in Beckenham, south London, in June 1928, Monkhouse developed his talent for comedy while a pupil at nearby Dulwich College. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Bob Monkhouse. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Among them were many treasures which had previously been believed to be lost to the nation. Around 1969 he was a partner, with Malcolm Mitchell, in the Mitchell Monkhouse Agency. In one gag, Monkhouse quipped: They laughed when I said I wanted to be a comedian. 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. Not only has Bob died today, but a huge chunk of showbusiness has too. Bob was also a Royal Variety Performance staple and hosted numerous chat shows with his name attached. 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. The star, one of the UK's best known entertainers, battled prostate and bone cancer for more than two years. 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