Benny Hill had incredible talent as both a visual and verbal comic and his patter songs are irresistible. Ignorance plays a huge factor in the dismissive nature of those that only see Benny as a "lecherous womanizer" on-screen.
That last part you bring up didn't really come to the fore until Dennis Kirkland became his producer/director. I saw reviews of some of his '50's and '60's shows from weekly Variety, they made no mention whatsoever of scantily-clad women or chasing girls. That's cause all that wasn't in evidence back then - only his penchant for impersonations and satire and parody.
Miss these people, when families gathered round the telly, I can't find anything to watch and I'm 59, prefer old programs, mom also watches reruns of fools and horses, or heartbeat, to much sex and murder or people who what to be famous now
When I'm sad I watch Benny. He makes me smile again and laugh out loud. I Miss You so much Benny.
Benny Hill Legend always was, always will
WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
From a mad keen 75yo Aussie fan.
What a brilliant performer.....
i love this rare early benny hill, never seen it before thanks!
Always great for a laugh when you need it, thanks Benny.
A classic.Benny at his best.
Thanks for posting this. A lot of good stuff.
im so old I remember watching Dixon of Dock Green in black and white.
Very talented man.
Benny hill a genius this was before a force of nature to be reckoned with comedy wise.
I feel a great nostalgia for this show, and also for the Christmas tv visit to the children's ward.
Yep, Ronnie Barker was a huge admirer of Hill's work, It is even said so in his biography.
Wish all the 60s Christmas Night With The Stars shows survived like this one.
Holy crap. Monty Python stole this entire "deadpan documentary" genre from Benny Hill.
still makes me laugh
Brilliant Comedy - now you know where Ronnie Barker grew from!!
Benny Hill had incredible talent as both a visual and verbal comic and his patter songs are irresistible. Ignorance plays a huge factor in the dismissive nature of those that only see Benny as a "lecherous womanizer" on-screen.
That last part you bring up didn't really come to the fore until Dennis Kirkland became his producer/director. I saw reviews of some of his '50's and '60's shows from weekly Variety, they made no mention whatsoever of scantily-clad women or chasing girls. That's cause all that wasn't in evidence back then - only his penchant for impersonations and satire and parody.
Such a funny sketch. The stars of Monty Python admitted they got their ideas for playing comedy old women from the way Benny Hill did.
GOAT
This was funny
Sending somebody up isn't allowed now the sausage machine must be fed
"Smoked haddock"
Que dice de Chile ?
Miss these people, when families gathered round the telly, I can't find anything to watch and I'm 59, prefer old programs, mom also watches reruns of fools and horses, or heartbeat, to much sex and murder or people who what to be famous now
Sounds like Benny was on the Mary Anna,I know he liked his amphetamines at one point...
Diet pills? Dennis Kirkland said those were what may've led to one of his kidneys being removed in 1976.
Not loud enough. THUMBS down
Google "Benny Hill considered funnier than Monty Python"!
Creepy Benny
It’s funny but surprisingly predictive of anti social behaviour today 😅