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Weird Showbiz History
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A British guy with a nerdy and pathological knowledge, fascination and love of old American Comedy and Entertainment.
Breaking down the salacious stories, scandals and personalities of Showbusiness past.
Older performers and personalities meant a lot to people at one point in history - and I want to make sure they aren’t forgotten and remembered for their impact whether it be monumental or minimal.
Breaking down the salacious stories, scandals and personalities of Showbusiness past.
Older performers and personalities meant a lot to people at one point in history - and I want to make sure they aren’t forgotten and remembered for their impact whether it be monumental or minimal.
Bob Hope vs Women's Liberation Movement (Miss World 1970) - 'November 20th 1970'.
Bob Hope was a standup comedy pioneer - a master and did a lot of good in his extremely unbeatably long career. He was a great man but also failed in some aspects to keep up with social issues. An element of his persona as a 'ladies man' worked when he was younger - but as he got older times had changed.. This is a video essay about how he never took the Women's Liberation Movement seriously - leading up to Miss World 1970 where his provocative monologue caused immediate chaos.
Includes -
How Bob skills were like Frank Sinatras.
Woody Allen using the 'Hope' method.
Sammy Davis Jr confronted in 1975.
Phyllis Diller/Totie Fields/Ruth Buzzi own Hope.
Bing Crosby or Bob - Who's the father?
The strangest movie concept in History.
If you have any memories of Bob Hope or met him I seriously would love to know. Please comment below. Would love to collate them at some point and put them into a video.
Narrated, edited and produced by Ciaran.
Includes -
How Bob skills were like Frank Sinatras.
Woody Allen using the 'Hope' method.
Sammy Davis Jr confronted in 1975.
Phyllis Diller/Totie Fields/Ruth Buzzi own Hope.
Bing Crosby or Bob - Who's the father?
The strangest movie concept in History.
If you have any memories of Bob Hope or met him I seriously would love to know. Please comment below. Would love to collate them at some point and put them into a video.
Narrated, edited and produced by Ciaran.
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Celebrity Bowling - Leslie Nielsen vs Lloyd Bridges
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Cult TV classic 'Celebrity Bowling' brought together clashes between some of the biggest stars in the greatest era of Television. Professional accolades aside - I wanted to found out...WHO WAS BETTER AT BOWLING. I break down what connects the stars, and before the spectacle begins I predict whom will come out on top. Leslie Nielsen or Lloyd Bridges.
Milton Berle vs Bellhop - 'May 1999'. Episode 13: SHOWBIZ FEUDS
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In 1994 while appearing at the Trump Taj Mahal, Uncle Miltie was accused of punching a Bellhop. He was taken to court in 1999 to assess the truth and severity of the incident. I analyse the case and give my opinions about the incident and whether Milton could be capable. Celebrities mentioned - Henny Youngman, Rich Little, Sid Caesar, Arnold Schwartzeneeger, Mickey Rooney, Larry King, Bob Costa...
Carol Burnett vs Fake News (National Enquirer) - 'March 2nd 1976'. Episode 12: SHOWBIZ FEUDS
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Carol Burnett is a beloved comedy icon. In 1976 an article about her published by the National Enquirer caused her personal devastation. She took the National Enquirer to court - the first time it had been held to account legally. This is the story of how the entire drama unfolded Celebrities mentioned - Johnny Carson/Paul Lynde/Ed McMahon/Lucille Ball/Dihanne Carroll/Rory Calhoun/Lee Majors/El...
Debbie Reynolds vs Elizabeth Taylor - 'September 1958'. Episode 11: SHOWBIZ FEUDS
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Debbie Reynolds and Elizabeth Taylor are two legends from Hollywoods Golden Age and both stayed culturally relevant all of their lives. Very distinctive personalities who became embroiled in the biggest love scandal in Hollywood. I wanted to find out in detail what actually happened and how their relationship developed over the years - before during and after the event! Interested to know who p...
Larry Hagman Secret Ritual - '1971-2012'. Episode 10: SHOWBIZ FEUDS (Mini)
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Larry Hagman was a hugely entertaining actor and personality famed for his roles in 'I Dream of Jeannie' and 'Dallas'. In the early 70s he struggled to control his mood. He found his own way of helping keep himself zen. Here's one way he achieved this and how it once angered a co star. Narrated, edited and produced by Ciaran.
RIP BOB NEWHART - 1929-2024 Showbit
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Comedy giant Bob Newhart passed away yesterday aged 94. This is a video talking about my thoughts and favourite moments. September 5, 1929 - July 18, 2024 Any favourite Newhart moments or opinions please comment below.
Mel Blanc Medical Miracle - '24th January 1961'. Episode 9: SHOWBIZ FEUDS (Mini)
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Mel Blanc Medical Miracle - '24th January 1961'. Episode 9: SHOWBIZ FEUDS (Mini)
Joan Rivers vs Johnny Carson - '6th May 1986'. Episode 8: SHOWBIZ FEUDS
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Joan Rivers vs Johnny Carson - '6th May 1986'. Episode 8: SHOWBIZ FEUDS
Vaughn Meader vs JFK's Ghost - '22nd November 1963'. Episode 7: SHOWBIZ FEUDS
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Vaughn Meader vs JFK's Ghost - '22nd November 1963'. Episode 7: SHOWBIZ FEUDS
Showbiz Deepdive - My Columbo Easter Egg Theory?
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Showbiz Deepdive - My Columbo Easter Egg Theory?
Tony Curtis vs Big Tobacco - 'Airport Arrest 26th April 1970'. Episode 6: SHOWBIZ FEUDS
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Tony Curtis vs Big Tobacco - 'Airport Arrest 26th April 1970'. Episode 6: SHOWBIZ FEUDS
Richard Belzer vs Hulk Hogan/Mr T - 'Hot Properties 1985'. Episode 5: SHOWBIZ FEUDS
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Richard Belzer vs Hulk Hogan/Mr T - 'Hot Properties 1985'. Episode 5: SHOWBIZ FEUDS
Mae West vs Mickey Hargitay - 'Casino Royal 1956' Episode 4: SHOWBIZ FEUDS
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Mae West vs Mickey Hargitay - 'Casino Royal 1956' Episode 4: SHOWBIZ FEUDS
Milton Berle vs Saturday Night Live - 'SNL 1979'. Episode 3: SHOWBIZ FEUDS
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Milton Berle vs Saturday Night Live - 'SNL 1979'. Episode 3: SHOWBIZ FEUDS
Frank Sinatra vs Joey Bishop ' Cal Neva Lodge 1964'. Episode 2: SHOWBIZ FEUDS
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Frank Sinatra vs Joey Bishop ' Cal Neva Lodge 1964'. Episode 2: SHOWBIZ FEUDS
Uri Geller vs James Randi - 'The Tonight Show 1973'. Episode 1: SHOWBIZ FEUDS
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Uri Geller vs James Randi - 'The Tonight Show 1973'. Episode 1: SHOWBIZ FEUDS
I don’t know what umbridge means either. I know what _umbrage_ means.
Firstly, thanks for making this, secondly there’s footage on here I’ve never seen before, where did you get the black-and-white footage of Joan’s first tonight Show appearance? And is there a way where can see it in full? It’s so tragic, the story by the end she was heartbroken, she wasn’t a feminist, but she was a true trailblazer in every sense of the word. A Comedy giant. In my opinion, the best female comic of all time.
No worries at all! She's on the Mount Rushmore of Comedy easily. Never stopped being consistently funny. So the footage on my video isn't actually her first but of another Tonight Show appearance because I couldn't find the episode that broke her. There's a video uploaded here that I think has a snippet so it must exist somewhere! Joan is here so you'll enjoy seeing her regardless! ua-cam.com/video/BTONI2_mPyI/v-deo.html
It's not pronounced like "puzzo" it's a smooth z
good to know!
This whole thing is dumb. The contest, yelling at bob and dumb jokes, the "angry" mob and their inability to do anything but make a big fire cracker.
Very well written and presented, Sir! Seems like Hope's writers were on dope re: their Miss World jokes. Your Robert Evans coffee table mention was Excelsior!
haha cheers that's appreciated! I guess it could be considered niche having a Robert Evans reference, but niche doesn't concern me
90% of the country are like, Who is that?
Is that John Wayne at the table?
Its Roy Rogers in the blue
I’m a Yank, 67, so although not around at the beginning of his career… I had to suffer through him from the 1960’s until the day he died. The unfunniest man ever, but he kept popping up because America bestowed TV icon status on him. In reality… He stunk.
was it his material or personality or both that put you off?
@@WeirdShowbizHistory He wasn’t funny.
How do you define hidden ? Doing it in public and on television is the exact opposite of hidden.
He always looked like a bowler 😅. Great fun show too. Celebrity Bowling For Dollars.
The show is legitimately one of my favourites
There used to be a show called “Bowling for Dollars” I think this is it.😂😂
It’s ‘Celebrity Bowling’ but I’m going to watch Bowling for Dollars now aswell! Cheers!
"Shevy Chase" 🤦♂
Sounds good to me!❤ ❤
It was consenting, Belzer asked exactly for it.
Belzer was a coke head which helped his See You Next Thursday personality.
Best impro was Who’s Line is It Anyway, C4 early 90’s.
Who?
Bob had game.R.I.P.
Oh he's not dead, he's just in cold storage like Walt Disney. Give me the name of any "dead" celebrity and I can tell you whether they actually are or aren't.
Bob Hope?
I love Columbo. I've watched many of them, many times. I like to catch the odd one on a Sunday on star/usa. Watched him since I was a wee lad. He's the best detective.
Is it the pants? I’ll bet it’s the pants.
I can’t believe that I lived through dressing like that. My God those pants…
Professor Proton has some serious skills.❤
Alan Zweibel has the best story about seeing Milton Berle's trouser snake... and it involved Gilda Radner.
YES my favourite anecdote regarding Berles affliction
Nice
absolutely LOVING this series
Cheers! I love doing it!
Personally, I never - at any stage of his career - liked Milton Berle's personality...
There's a great story of Berle having a public feud with of all people, RuPaul.
It's the pants.
I'm so glad he had a nice long life, he deserved it because he made so many people happy ,particularly me, I'll miss those stories Bob, R.I.P
Best straight man ever!!!
Solid roll!
The National Enquirer is escapism for the kind of people who have that gnawing feeling that something is just not quite right with themselves.
I always knew that the National Enquirer was full of crap as a kid....so that's saying something. :P Carol really is an amazing woman. :)
The people that buy those trashy rags are partly to blame. Why do people take delight in the struggles of the private lives of celebrities? I could not care less, they would print that crap of fools didn’t buy it.
I didn't know about this. Now someone sue the British tabloids.
People like Rupert Murdock have destroyed the media. As he said 'not blue, green, red, or any colour. Just Green US $$$$. How do they sleep realising the damage they have caused. I watch ABC Australia, Call me a Socialist anytime.
The National Enquirer as always been of Satan and supporters of Cheeto
You talk too much!
🤔 Did anyone force you to watch Karen ?. No they did not !..
Wanted to take a moment and commend you on a job very well done here. My friend!
Thanks I really do appreciate it!
If someone desires a little escapism, instead of The Enquirer, try opium!
🤣🤣🤣
Carol was struggling with her daughter's drug habit during those years. This was one more thing she did not need. Good on her for taking a stand against that crap.
I know right! She’s such a strong and wonderful soul.
Really fantastic! I thought I knew everything about this feud, but turns out I just knew from our Joan's POV
I know what it means and I know how it's spelled too - umbrage
LIZ TAYLOR!!! RIP