He fell out with his parents over his marriage to first wife Elizabeth when he was 20, never making up with his father. How do I choose my approach?". He gave me a guided tour of his car and let me take his photo alongside it. Bob Monkhouse passed away due to prostrate cancer. Monkhouse, a self-professed cinephile, had a projection booth and an eight-foot-wide screen that descended from the ceiling. Friends said she never fully recovered from Monkhouse's death from prostate cancer in 2003. [6][bettersourceneeded] While still at school, Monkhouse wrote for The Beano and The Dandy and drew for other comics including Hotspur, Wizard and Adventure. Amongst shows rediscovered were many featuring Monkhouse himself, including The Flip Side, a 1966 play in which he starred as a television DJ with his own late-night show, and the 195758 series of his comedy My Pal Bob, including an episode in which he is suspected of an extramarital affair. Chris Perry, of Kaleidoscope and Kaleidoscope Publishing, said: "We are painstakingly transferring the important contents of the video tapes and restoring radio shows. Dick Fiddy, the archivist, said: "It's a huge, unwieldy collection which deals with a number of areas. Browse Bob Monkhouse movies and TV shows available on Prime Video and begin streaming right away to . 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. His film archive began in the late 1950s. His parents hoped he would join the family's custard business, but Bob and his friend Denis Goodwin had other plans. I only 'discovered' his magic some 4 years ago but am so glad I did. [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. By clicking Sign up you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. Monkhouse died of prostate cancer in 2003. He even managed to joke about his disease, saying last year: "I call it the Taliban because it's the enemy within. Monkhouse died in 2003 of prostate cancer. An expert on the history of silent cinema and a film collector, Monkhouse presented Mad Movies in 1966. [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. The British entertainment world is mourning comedian Bob Monkhouse, who has died aged 75. Unlike other hosts of the time, such as Sir Bruce Forsyth, the star had been spared the criticism of other comedians. 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. I once met Bob in 1959, when I was a young boy. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, during the night, he said. So long Bob.. One of British TV's most popular performers with a career that spanned over four decades, funny-man Bob . The show was broadcast by the BBC in 2016 and again in November 2019 and April 2020. He married Jackie, his former secretary in 1973. Robert Alan Monkhouse OBE (1 June 1928 - 29 December 2003) was an English comedian, writer and actor. Part of my childhood has gone and I am very sad.Trev Edwards, Preston, Lancashire, For me, this was the saddest loss of the year. He was 75. Monkhouse's grandfather John Monkhouse (18621938) was a prosperous Methodist businessman who co-founded Monk and Glass, which made custard powder and jelly. Monkhouse was married twice, firstly to Elizabeth Thompson on 5 November 1949. "I saw a specialist who asked me 'Are you familiar with the phrase faecal impaction?' 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. On 12 June 2007, Monkhouse posthumously appeared on British TV in an advertisement promoting awareness of prostate cancer for Male Cancer Awareness Week. Mr Prichard said the comedian's wife, Jackie, called him shortly after 5am with the news. My best wishes to his wife and family.Chris Curry, Newport, South Wales, From the pasty young dentist alongside Leslie Phillips (in black & white) to the man with the tan and the wry grin with some 'News for You', Bob will be missed not only for his consummate professionalism, but more perhaps for his generosity in both giving of money, for which he was well known, and of his own time and effort, which went generally unsung. Bob Monkhouse dies King of Comedy loses battle with cancer (December 2003) This site closed in March 2021 and is now a read-only archive Previous . My best wishes go to his family & friends.Stephen, St Erth, Cornwall, One word.LEGEND!! RIP sir.Tony Wallace, Nottingham, As a professional musician, I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Bob on several occasions. ", After vowing not to let illness halt his career, he said last year: "I've responded to treatment incredibly well. It is very, very sad news.". Bob Monkhouse. Though not a great fan, you always brightened up the TV screen whenever you appeared on it. He married first wife Elizabeth at 21, but had several affairs - including one with Diana Dors - and the marriage quickly went sour - although the couple stayed together until 1966. Monkhouse said: Am I going to be nice? 29/12/2003 One of the country's best-loved comedians, Bob Monkhouse, has died today after a two-year battle with cancer. The golden shots Anne Aston, The man with a million jokes: Bob Monkhouse's legacy examined, Cache in the attic: Bob Monkhouse hid 50,000 comedy videos in his loft, True comedy gold: No one does humour quite like the British, Peter Prichard. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard. Read more: Gemma Arterton in Black Narcissus: Bond girls raunchiest roles as nun drama gets sexy. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Last May he was deeply affected by the death of his son Simon from a. And at the same time, for five years from 1998, he also presented popular game show Wipeout. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances, Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. A Great Legacy His support for up-and-coming comedians and his knowledge of the people working in the industry was legendary. The gun, launcher and camera were props. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against. This talent was used in Bob Monkhouse On the Spot, a return to pure television comedy, in which audience members suggested topics and Monkhouse came up with a routine. This was broadcast live for 52 weeks a year and drew up to 17 million viewers. He was the host of television game shows including The Golden Shot, Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes and Wipeout. The comedian, entertainer and game show host was the king of light entertainment on BBC and ITV for many viewers. Healthy mother-of-two, 32, collapsed and died from brain bleed while she led fitness bounce class. Despite his on-screen success, his life was dogged by personal tragedy. 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 . Today is the 17th anniversary of Bob Monkhouses death. . 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. Bob Monkhouse: Master Of Laughter airs on Channel 5 tonight Tuesday, December 29 at 9pm. Two video cassettes of my cabaret act and a sea of game shows as valuable as yesterdays Daily Mirror.. In 1979 he starred in US sketch comedy television series Bonkers! Bob was also a Royal Variety Performance staple and hosted numerous chat shows with his name attached. Bob died peacefully in his sleep this morning at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.". In one gag, Monkhouse quipped: They laughed when I said I wanted to be a comedian. The widow of comedian Bob Monkhouse has died suddenly, it has emerged. In 1956, Monkhouse was the host of Do You Trust Your Wife?, the British version of an American game show. Monkhouse also appeared in 12 films including Carry On Sergeant. Bless you, Bob.John, South Wales, Fifteen years ago I met Bob in person in a hotel in Stoke-on-Trent. Mr Prichard said Monkhouse was still working six weeks before his death, despite being in a great deal of pain. And one of the women goes, `Ooh, un champignon nouveau [meaning] a new mushroom'. Bob signed off: As a comedian, Ive died many deaths. Having lent Terry Wogan's son a film, Monkhouse was charged with attempting to defraud film distributors of royalties, but after two years the judge decided that there was no case to answer. Although I have been away from the UK for some years, thinking about Bob Monkhouse always helped me to connect to the old country and its unique humour. His other son, Simon, a stand-up poet, from whom he had been estranged for 13 years, died aged 46 from a heroin overdose in a hotel in northern Thailand in April 2001.[4][20]. 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 There are many incredible finds, and the event [is] an exciting time for all concerned.". I said I think I saw that one with Glenn Close and Michael Douglas. Chris Barnett, Eastbourne, His appearance on television brought joy into my life for many years. God Bless You BOB! [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. Am I going to be nasty? After his film collection was returned, Monkhouse confessed that the suspicions werent completely unfounded as he did own one blue movie. Monkhouse was said to have been furious by the discovery and stormed out, only to be confronted by Ms Dors. The late comedian was among Britains top entertainers and is believed to have inspired contemporary funnymen including Jimmy Carr, Michael McIntyre and Peter Kay. He went on to host more than 30 quiz shows on British television. One of the brightest lights just went out on the Christmas tree," he said. He was not only a brilliant mind, but the warmest and most genuine of friends. 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. B ob Monkhouse, the king of television comedy, died today after a long battle against cancer. The Boys from Syracuse. [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. 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. Gary died of cerebral palsy in the early 1990s. His true character came out not on the game shows but when on the stage - watch these performances for a taste or real comedy.David, Ashton, England, Thanks for the memory Bob, you will be missed!Jim Poole, Gt Yarmouth. He was the guv'nor," said Mr Prichard. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Bob Monkhouse. 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. Monkhouse leaves a daughter, Abigail. Keep on joking Bob.Michael Anazapela, Aberdeen, A brilliantly funny, inventive and above all sincere performer - Max Miller's "There'll never be another!" View Source Share Save to Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers The governor has left us with legacy of comic treasures. This wasnt the only difficulty to beset the comedian. He revealed that the only difficulty he experienced was with the Essex lot, who he defined as lary lads who came from the scrap-metal belt. Suddenly I was in fashion again and reaching new people. They don't make them like Bob any more! The couple spent much of their time at their second home in Barbados. I'd have paid good money to stay out of here. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. The entire Monkhouse film and television archive is now held by Kaleidoscope, including all the material previously held by the National Film and Television Archive (NFTVA). Rob Hall, Manchester, He always gave fantastically crisp and sharp responses on any topic. "We've lost one of the greatest comics England has ever produced," he said. Moment fitness influencer asks man to move off park bench 'because he's 'ruining her livestream' - but Mortgage demand plummets to a 28-year low as average interest rates hit 6.71% - just as spring home buying Britain braces for brutal -9C Arctic snap: Met Office warns more snow and ice could lash the country next ISIS fanatic jailed over the gruesome beheading of two Scandinavian women hikers in Morocco that shocked the Shamima Begum and other British women who joined Islamic State and are being held in Syria will 'ultimately' Is YOUR wood burner at risk? Movies in 1966, such as Sir Bruce Forsyth, the archivist, said: I! 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