Des O'Connor Joins Eric and Ernie Again (Reaction)

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2 жыл бұрын

Des O Connor Joins Eric and Ernie Again (Reaction)
In this video I react to Des O' Connor on Morecambe and Wise for a bit more back and forth with the boys.
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@paulmurphy5648 2 жыл бұрын

Alan, you really do not know how much this has cheered me up. M&W, to those of a certain age, will be immortal. Skits like "Singing in the Rain", the plays wot Ernie wrote and their Christmas shows will live forever in our hearts. RIP Eric & Ernie, two true Gods of comedy.

@gazb87yorkshiresalt48 2 жыл бұрын

Well said squire!

@ClassicWorld19 2 жыл бұрын

Cheered me up, too!

@vallee3140 Жыл бұрын

plus Alan's laugh is infectious

@Steve-gc5nt 2 жыл бұрын

They did this in place of their traditional Christmas Show because Eric was still recuperating from his heart attack.

@iancomputerscomputerrepair8944 2 жыл бұрын

They were truly gifted at comedy. The 3 of them were very good friends. The sketch's I really liked was Morecombe and wise with Shirley Bassey as she tries to sing or the sketch with Andre Previn (Andrew Preview)

@gabbymcclymont4167 2 жыл бұрын

Des was so game, very straight and funny man.

@DrewIvens32 2 жыл бұрын

The nice part of this reaction is that, the people in the video gave us so much great comedy and moments. Even after their passing they still bring joy. Nice one.

@lindylou7853 2 жыл бұрын

I saw Eric and Ernie doing their stage show at the Liverpool Empire where they did their first show as a double act in the 1940s - no it wasn’t that show. I don’t remember much about it, other than it was very funny. Every time one of their Xmas shows was on the TV, you cancelled any other plans. In our house, you ceremoniously opened the Xmas box of Black Magic chocolates and fought over the best ones before the show started so you didn’t miss any of the jokes. Singing in the rain; the breakfast stripper sketch; Shirley Bassey and the revolving stage; Tom Jones’ back up singers; the BBC newsreaders performing in South Pacific’s, “Nothing like a dame”; even Glenda Jackson, but especially Andre Previn and Rachmaninov’s piano concerto. Eric and Ern have never been replaced.

@taxidude Жыл бұрын

Three great lads who left me lots of memories growing up. Christmas has never been the same since! RIP guys.

@darrylglynn1557 2 жыл бұрын

Des O'Connor has a great singing voice. I remember Eric and Ernie, along with Russ Abbott, and a few others , would poke fun at Des' singing, but he really is good. If you want to know how good he was, listen to him sing "sweet Caroline" with Neil Diamond.

@josefschiltz2192 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Alan, You filled a dull old day with sunshine.

@jeanlongsden1696 2 жыл бұрын

Eric always called him Des-perate O'Connor. lol

@MrsMillwall 2 жыл бұрын

Love Eric and Ernie with Des so much fun 🌟

@BlueBarchetta67 2 жыл бұрын

They did the same with Elton John, who was also a great sport, just like Des. Ernie's short plays were just brilliant, as they had so many stars queueing up to appear with them. Comedy legends.

@laughingachilles 2 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right about the shit talking. This stuff used to be normal and everyone understood it was in good fun, now people would likely have to apologise for offending someone or because they hurt someone's feelings. It's such a terrible shame because this is the sort of thing which makes life fun and entertainers entertaining.

@Billyg215 2 жыл бұрын

You are so right in each and every way. What do they call these wimps now snowflakes is it ??.

@roxammon5858 2 жыл бұрын

Des is actually a very good singer.

@dixienormous2440 2 жыл бұрын

Was.

@lextex3280 2 жыл бұрын

Eric and Ernie had great fun taking the piss out of poor old Des. They bounced well off each other. 😁.

@777petew 2 жыл бұрын

It's boxing with wit and they all enjoyed it. Gentlemen.

@davidmarrs1883 2 жыл бұрын

Des O'connor and stan boardman , the focker joke best live TV ,Stan was baned off TV afterwards. Classic

@tonygriffin_ 2 жыл бұрын

The guy presenting the show is David Frost, who famously interviewed Richard Nixon. Des O'Connor used to have a programme of his own where, every week, he'd have a new comedian come on, have a chat and do some of their act. Des was pretty mainstream/family entertainment but he knew good comedy when he heard it and, back in the 80's, brought over Joan Rivers and Bill Hicks amongst others, neither of whom was mainstream!

@crimsondragon1980 2 жыл бұрын

Damn, you beat me to it

@ltsecomedy2985 2 жыл бұрын

Hi E.B., these three gentleman brought lots of laughter to our nation through good times & particularly the bad ones. They were from almost the last generation of entertainers, who learned their trade through the variety circuit. They are missed but will never be forgotten. :)

@spankflaps1365 2 жыл бұрын

Eric had recently had a serious heart attack and was recovering in hospital. Des rang the hospital to see how he was doing, and Eric still managed to give him an epic put-down (while he was at death’s door). 😃

@sonanderson6351 2 жыл бұрын

He tells a great story about being taken to the hospital by a guy who had only previously driven a tank.

@mauricedorreboom5388 2 жыл бұрын

@@sonanderson6351 and still dared to ask for an autograph!!!

@mauricedorreboom5388 2 жыл бұрын

Des was the first to call him, I believe. Eric was really touched by that.

@caroline-janehall1984 2 жыл бұрын

@@mauricedorreboom5388 yes Eric was really truly touched by that jester from Des.

@hiramabiff2017 2 жыл бұрын

What a bloody nice upbeat happy post. Truly enjoyed watching E.B love our humour. The is such innocence and kind hearted fun in this old comedy that most modern UK comedians just do not seem clever enough to be able to master. Although the USA did have one of the best clever comics of all time. Don Rickles.

@louquine 2 жыл бұрын

Freddie Starr appeared lots of times on the Des O'Connor show, with hilarious results. Worth checking out some of the clips.

@michaelj2528 2 жыл бұрын

You have to watch Morecambe and Wise do singing in the rain absolute genius a must watch believe me back in the day their Christmas shows would be watched by millions they were just genius

@josefschiltz2192 2 жыл бұрын

If you peruse his previous posts, if memory serves correctly, you'll find his reaction to Singing In The Rain there.

@michaelj2528 2 жыл бұрын

@@josefschiltz2192 OK thank you

@johnsykes9795 Жыл бұрын

They had a show every yesr at Christmas time, just after lunch. The Queen, who always put out a Christmas message, changed the time of her speech so she could make sure not to miss their show.

@garydalziel9676 2 жыл бұрын

The Glasgow Empire was a nightmare gig, the audience was funnier than any comedian and brutal to any act they didn't like

@kevinholmes9716 2 жыл бұрын

If you haven't done Eric and Ernie with Andre Previn, then definitely check that one out. I must have seen it a hundred times and I still laugh at it. It is a classic.

@Billyg215 2 жыл бұрын

The way these guys talk to each other shows what good friends they are. Why only good friends would let you get away with it. The same as me and my old mates do.

@philipemery5898 2 жыл бұрын

That has brightened up my morning no end! Thank you.

@thelastoftheanglosaxons.3724 2 жыл бұрын

All legends, that's all I can say really.

@adrianmcgachie 2 жыл бұрын

A reminder of a golden age!

@stevesouthall4718 2 жыл бұрын

and it was won't be anyone like them again

@sporkfindus4777 2 жыл бұрын

The interviewer, David Frost, famously interviewed Richard Nixon, which was the subject of the Ron Howard film Frost/Nixon

@sonanderson6351 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, think that’s ‘quite’ well known..

@martins8619 2 жыл бұрын

4 absolute legends

@Sheffield_Steve 2 жыл бұрын

Not to boast, but I think I planted the seed about reacting to this clip. I knew when the end of part one caption came just as Des was about to sing would get ya!

@zetectic7968 2 жыл бұрын

The days of the all round entertainer who had to work hard to get a good living & rarely flaunted their wealth unlike today. You really need to find some Les Dawson to react to, I'm sure you will get many laughs from him.

@gphunk1995 2 жыл бұрын

Les Dawson was a comedy genius. Simple as that. And what a piano player too.

@kayew5492 2 жыл бұрын

Les Dawson, another genius of comedy and true gentleman. I loved his skits with Roy Barraclough as Cissie and Ada, although his piano playing is also brilliant.

@kevinmassey7675 2 жыл бұрын

When folks abuse each other this way , you know there's a lot of love there...

@eddiebest1951 2 жыл бұрын

Alan,thanks for this I loved it 🙂

@mimikurtz2162 2 жыл бұрын

I think you missed the double entendre of "I do the act, I do two hours by myself ...... I've heard that, and I'll tell you who told me: your wife".

@highpath4776 2 жыл бұрын

Des pulled a young co-presenter in his later years and they married and he became a very proud Daddy.

@simonbarnwell7787 2 жыл бұрын

Here's to better times like those coming around again , Cheers .

@georgerogers5954 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Alan. I'm so pleased I've found your channel. I'm in UK and watching your reactions to UK comedy makes me laugh more than the original shows. You actually bring tears to my eyes and I love it. Thank you so much for bringing back some laughter in my life during these sad times.

@coot1925 2 жыл бұрын

I repaired des O'Connors dishwasher back in the day. He was walking around in his dressing gown. He made me a cheese and pickle sandwich and a cup of coffee and asking about my family and the band I was in. I was telling him about the time my drum kit fell off the drum riser and he was crying with laughter. A really down to earth guy. ✌️♥️🇬🇧

@Steve-gc5nt Жыл бұрын

😊

@egapnala65 2 жыл бұрын

Des O Connor used to have a live chat show until a comedian called Stan Boardman appeared on it. You shoud react to that as well.

@sood9876 2 жыл бұрын

I know I'm biased, but to me, Eric is a typical Lancastrian with his sense of humour. Just try Googling a list of Lancastrian comedians, actors , artists and showbiz people to see what I'm talking about

@sonanderson6351 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, typical in that as soon as he made any money, he buggered off to London

@jamesgorman7417 2 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoying your reactions to Morecombe and Wise, Two Ronnies, Dave Allen, Freddie Starr and Open All Hours brings back many fond memories. Watching these brilliant shows with my late parents. Great family entertainment!

@watchreadplayretro 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@davesy6969 2 жыл бұрын

Eric and Ernie gave Des a big boost to his career, he was actually a good singer.

@Davey_bfg71 Жыл бұрын

Thrilled as always to see you watch and enjoy these moments with us bro, it’s great to relive such happy memories from childhood, at the same time sad to think that not one of these gents are with us anymore, they’ve all passed away. If you’re not familiar with David Frost who was the presenter on this show he was the guy that got Nixon to confess and apologise for his Watergate sins, he was an incredibly talented journalist tbh despite being viewed as ‘just another talk show host’. If you’ve not seen it I would highly recommend the movie Frost/Nixon, directed by Ron Howard who took it to the Big Screen after seeing the play of the same name in London. It really is very good and goes behind the scenes of how Frost landed the interviews and how it came close to ruining him. Highly recommended!

@jeffreyweitzman6463 2 жыл бұрын

Sadly every single one of them gone now. But Eric and Ernie and Des was 1 of those great friendships between them they had been top of their game in showbusiness for so long, true legends and a calibre of an era long passed.

@dough740 2 жыл бұрын

Have I missed you doing the sketch with André Previn? That really ought to be top of the wish list - it has one of the top two lines from British comedy (the other is from Dad's Army). Glenda Jackson as Cleopatra in a play what Ernie wrote is also a classic (as is "The Stripper" while they make breakfast)

@TheEclecticBeard 2 жыл бұрын

Already done that one

@antonyhobbs1144 2 жыл бұрын

Glasgow Empire was the graveyard for British comedians.

@omnious1982 2 жыл бұрын

that last joke with the song was ruined, because of the black an white stripes in the top right. That used to be used on Tv to indicate that the Ad break was due with a minute. so there was no time for him tgo sing his song

@highpath4776 2 жыл бұрын

I knew the bars there , but still knew it would be funny, and Alan missed it so for a reaction it was good enough

@dough740 2 жыл бұрын

I kept thinking about Arthur Tolcher with his harmonica.....

@madabbafan 2 жыл бұрын

As many know in reality Des, Eric and Ernie were good friends you could never have this kind of banter if you were not. There was one episode of their show where Eric and Ernie didn't make a Des joke and Des wrote them note asking them if they had gone off him.