And I am the 'stage manager' at the top of the sketch who keeps returning to tell Mr Borge how many minutes till transmission. They wanted an actor who could play the piano but I couldn't get the waltz under my fingers sufficiently well to take any of the piano playing roles, so they rewarded me with this instead! If you look closely, you'll see that I am a fraction late on my entry at 2.40... My stage name is Jeremy Nicholas. Working with one of my comedy heroes was a dream come true. I was lucky enough to see his live theatre shows five times. Still the funniest solo act of all time.

I love how the guy who brought Mr. Borge's tea actually carries a flute around for no reason other than to randomly further Borge's humiliation.

A genius in his own category. You know how difficult is when you know how to play correctly to make it sound wrong ? Just wonderful and brilliant

Виктор красавчик! Так непринуждённо и натурально лажать на инструменте, это умеет только профессионал. Хоть и особо не понимаю английского, но тут было всё понятно)))

The simplistic sketches are always the best. They appeal to everyone and not one note of foul language from anyone in the whole sketch. Victor comes on and plays Turkey In The Straw.

👏👏👏 co za dowcip poczucie humoru. Klucz do uśmiechu daje genialny pijanista

I'm going to learn that passage just to annoy Borge :D May he rest in peace, an amazing comedian! (and pianist, cause it takes a lot of talent to play wrong on purpose!)

Every time I need a break in "real life", I turn to Victor... I LOVE how he repeatedly pretends not to know the piece... That's actually harder than playing it once you know it. And... You know he knows it... 😏

He's so good at playing wrong notes

Since this is CLEAN COMEDY, that is PROBABLY why SOME do not like this man's performance.

In order to really do something the wrong way, you have to know how to really do it the right way!

My piano teatcher had all the DVD's of this guy and his act, and once a month she made her students loan one of those DVD's and watch it for the next class XD One of my favorite homeworks from her XD

This is down to earth HILARIOUS!

Musician with a great sense of humor RIP

A seemingly simple sketch idea that lasts a short time but has so much humour in it. The end when he sends the young autograph hunter away is so funny. May Mr Borge rest in peace

My piano teacher showed this to me before giving me this song to study 😂 this fast part was honestly one of the hardest parts in the song

My late parents loved Victor Borge. I think he was amusing but also reminded them of the music halls of their early 20th century childhoods. Plus mum was a pianist and loved Chopin.

This was one the first shows recorded at the then very new London Weeekend Studios next to the Thames. It was shown at 9pm Christmas Eve (ULTRA PRIME TIME!!) The producer was Bruce Gower & his p.a. was Vicki Ford (Both truly wonderful people) The musicians were sent a telegram (!) & given 3 days to learn Chopin's C# minor waltz. The first two rehersals were held at a big.empty room in a north London tower block. There was just an upright piano there. The 3rd day had a rehersal in the brand,spanking new LWT big studio. This scene was as the start of the show, like it was still a rehersal. There was only one take and the mistakes were kept in because Victor`s ad-lib comments after these blips were so priceless. By now you must be thinking how does this guy know so much about this? The answer is simple, I am Michael!! My real name is John Pochin. I studied at the Royal Academy of Music. 10-18 yrs as a junior, then full time gaining a GRSM, LRAM & PGCE. I am now 57 yrs old and I'm still loving every minute as a album producer, composer, arranger,performer, lecturer etc. Basically anything to do with music and any style. I love 'Happy", I just wish I could touch the the whole world like that super cool fabulous song!! So lastly, tq so much for all the comments. I'm so happy that after all these years new generations of music lovers are still finding this as funny as I did when we shot it. One request; the next time I do something like this I want to sit down to perform Chopin. If you stand up it is so bloody hard!!! All your weight on your left foot because you need your right foot for the sustain pedal.But at 14 yrs old, the world is a fantastic place and you just do it. No nerves at all. I'm from Leicester, but I've lived in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia for nearly 30 yrs because I love it hot,surrounded by wonderful people and woderful cultures, all blending seemlessly together. So inspiring!!!! Tq you all once more. Stay cool!! P.S My late dad in one brainy moment noticed that our family name Pochin is actually a anogram of Chopin! So I guess I just had to play the piano. Keep rocking guys!!!!!

Great reproduction of one of his funniest bits. He made you laugh every time.

The little boy, the old man, the lady, the barman... everyone manages to play that masterpiece but only Victor can manages to make a bad impression... i'm still laughing 😂😂😂😂 OUT! 🤣🤣🤣

@73lele I saw him live when I was 4. For some reason, at that age, I'd always say "ONLY 4" when someone asked me my age. He asked me when I met him backstage afterwards, and I said "ONLY 4", to which he replied, "Ah, well I am ONLY 82"

Our band teacher showed us this video in class today, a real clean, FUNNY comedian!!!

Basically, how to troll people on the piano.

I have always loved this guy, a unique talent that has never been surpassed or even equalled. Thank God we can see these flashbacks here on KZfaq

Pure comedic genius!

Mad funny. The greatest comedy show ever. Mr Borges may be described certainly with 1 word: MASTER.

“Out!” 😂

Victor thinks he is safe with the Teaman.....and then out comes the Chopin Riff on Penny Whistle!!! LOL Brilliant!!!

Amazing Viktor Borge ! A great pianist , but even greater entertainer by far ! Unique talent and humor !!!!! Just brilliant !!!!!

LMFAO!!! This Victor Borge clip is soo HILARIOUS!!! Especially when the tea guy played the flute to a Chopin classic! Victor Borge is one talented guy!!

I have never heard anyone make mistakes so masterfully as he.

'Out!' LOL. Laughing in tears, from the very few seconds to the very last "out!'

This guy makes me shed a tear in laughter LOLOL

Je crois que je vais commencer chaque journée par une vidéo de Victor Borge ! ;-)

I loved watching him on TV as a teenager so was pleased to find this video and will now look for some more,

I can't stop watching this video! Please someone indicate me a specialist!

It's like Les Dawson - a very accomplished piano player - in fact it's so hard for such a player to play badly and make it realistic. I, too, love this sketch and this is my 4th or 5th time of watching it and still find it very funny indeed. :)

I laughed from start to finish!

For those of you who are wondering, it's Chopin's Waltz Opus 64 No. 2 :)

Some comedy is timeless! Case in point!! :-) Love you Victor! Much missed....:-)

I watched this video 10 times and still continue to laugh

Like about a dozen times i watched this, never getting old, very funny and best, (Dec 2022)

Michael plays beautifully.

Absolutely great!

his FACE at the end set up laughing my guts out!

@grumbles : I saw him perform in Brooklyn College years ago, and brought along an LP cover of his in case I got close enough to him to ask for an autograph. Sure enough as I was heading out to the parking lot, I passed him getting into his limo. I shoved the cover in his face and said "Mr Borge may I please have your autograph?" He looks at this picture of himself from 1953 and says, "Who is that man?" (I still have that autographed LP. Funniest pianist I ever saw, and a lovely man.)

These videos are precious!

I have never laughed so hard at anything in my life like his routines. He was so elegant, intelligent, with impecable timing, a true gentelman of comedy. And his playing...RIP

HAHAHAHAHAHA......... What a comedian......... So entertaining! :):)

Very funny sketch

I love Victor Borge!!What a fantastic talent he had, sorry he`s dead....would have been great to see him live...:-)

Agree with you completely - and I've never seen this clip before - hilarious !

Now this is comedy.

Amazing!

I read the comments and noticed that people are wondering what song this is and it's called Rubinstein by Chopin

Chopin op.64 no.2

you know you've got talent when you can play an entire tune off key

U will be always remembered may he rest in peace the lovely legend ❤

I had TWO chances to see Victor Borge in concert -- knucklehead that I am, I didn't do it. I hadn't seen this sketch until now -- what a riot!

brilliant,brilliant,brilliant, will there ever be anyone to match him.

Like my favorite sketch.

piano and comedy, two things i love put them together you get victor borge

Michael definitely slayed

Excelllent!

My Mom taped this on VHS back in 1983 when it was shown on PBS (the whole show). The tape got either lost or destroyed a couple years later and I haven't seen this since I was 13 which was in 1984. Does anyone know where I could find a copy of this full show???? Be glad to pay whatever money :)

the boy played it best lol

So ein genialer Mensch, alle Videos bekommen einen Daumen hoch!!!

That prank with biting the makeup artist was hilarious!

I love this man!!!

Marvellous!!!

Victor Borge is AMAZING. Favorite pianist ever ever ever ever ever!

He is the 'Totie Fields' of comedy.

I died at the flute guy 😂😂

I love that he's said out

He had to practice it so it so he could make mistakes lol.

"OUT!!" LMFAO!!!!!!

The difficulty is playing it so incorrectly .. brilliant

Vic is one class act

The Boss

he always makes me laughing

That was so koool :)

Piano teacher ❤❤❤❤

Amazing!!! Thank you!

I didn't expect to laugh xD

That man is a master, he can play badly so well :)

"Do you by any chance play the piano". "No I don't." "Good" . :D

I think I've seen this sketch atleast in 3 different videos and versions . And its still funny

Out, ¡MAGNÍFICO! 👉🏽😂🤣😂🤣😂

marvelous !

Classic Victor Borge gag...

Humorous and enjoyable.

"OUT !!! 😂🤣😅😄

then at 2:35 he should say "I haven't played this since my father died. It was his favourite piece..." **plays it perfectly**

Favorite one I saw was he sat down and started playing a weird disconected piece. Then he stopped, looked at music and turned it over and began playing besutifully. The stage giy had put it upside down . A joke of course. But pefrfectly done.

Lol 😂 such a funny guy hilarious 😂

So clever. X

Holy shit! It's JP!!!

Lol it made me lol so bad!

That last bit where he looks at the camera..... O_O

I'm sure he worth an Oscar! Piano is the wrong career for him.