Bobby Ball
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- On the day of ITV's Rock on Tommy: the Bobby Ball Story at 9pm this evening, this video gives a deeper look at Bobby's later in life change of direction. Told with his characteristic humour and devastating honesty it shows the Cannon and Ball story in a new light. A prickly encounter with the chaplain to the Allhambra Theatre in Bradford unsettled Bobby and caused him to question the way his life was going.
I met Bobby Ball on holiday when his wife was ill and can say what an absolutely lovely man. He borrowed a book from me at his wife's request, finished reading it and asked to borrow another. He never used to read or relax on holiday, his wife thanked me for that small gesture. Thankyou Bobby for your company that year and for all the laughter you gave to others.
Thanks for that personal and interesting insight into Bobby's life
Lovely, lovely, lovely man. Bobby and Tommy are natural comedians of pure genius and human warmth. Loved by many millions.
I'm watching this testimony,, and its great. What Bobby says is right. A lot of people go to church with a bible and thinks it makes them Christian, they sure giving it lip service. As it says in the bible " by their deeds shall he know them" and also "let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your father in heaven".. I've been lucky in my life to know two Christian people, who did great things for my family, and asked for nothing in return. True Christians don't ask for recognition.
What a load of bollocks
Wow. Never judge a book by its cover. I never knew about this side to Bobby Ball. He had that congregation in the palm of his hand. The laughs were great but clearly he had a serious on.message side that I think few people have seen before.
Whilst he is no longer with us I am glad he found peace and it was so lovely to hear him mention that Tommy also followed and its lovely to know those guys made up and went on to perform.for years after........you sir are an absolute gentleman and yvonne must be hugely proud of her little jack russell.
RiP Bobby.
I am interested that you learnt a lot more about Bobby. Were you surprised by what you found out? Did that cause you personally to ask similar questions to what Bobby was asking deep down but had never come to the surface until his encounter with the vicar?
Love Bobby Ball. Miss him. Sad that he died of covid. Great comedian. Lovely man. Sa
absolutely fantastic .... why did we not know this before ... what a man!! wow.... amen xxxx
Some did but he was quiet away from the celebrity
I'm not a Christian and am comfortable with my Agnosticism. But having been a fan of C&B since the 80s, i found Bobby's testimony in this video very genuine and incredibly moving. I'm glad both he and Tommy found peace within themselves, their familiea and with each other again as friends.
I can respect that you are at least gracious and affording. Great comment. I only ask that you never close your mind to the "possibility" and keep your ears and mind open. You someday will hear the creators voice, forget what anybody else says, including me. Just don't close the door to this possibility. I wish you well, in life and peace and happiness.
I understand that you are comfortable with your agnosticism and I respect that. Was there any part of this experience of watching the video that you think has made you more desirous of taking it further?
Who cares what you believe in . Your not interesting
Bob has found something that some of us never find in life - inner peace. We are so bound up in making money, buying stuff we don't really need, and don't really want that we forget that all we need is each other. Bob has gone now to meet his maker. I hope he is in Heaven and truly at peace, looking down on us mere mortals who are searching for that 'something' whatever that something is. R. I. P. Bob.
I met Bobby and Tommy a few times as they came to our church... amazing story! Such lovely guys. Body will be missed!
I have never heard someone talk such open straight forward about God ever. I see the various tv shows but they feel so detached, sanitized, cold, words spoken without feeling. It's Christmas so say the official speech, sing the obligitory hymns and go back home officially finished. Bobby summed up the entire thing without all the wailing and high pitched singing no one understands or can make out the words. It's like the official made for tv version including smart new clothes and didn't the hat shop do well that week. Well done Bobby simply put and without ceremony. 👍 Sadly no longer with us but left those words behind for others to hear. ❤
From the heart!
I realise now, as someone who has always believed but never bothered, what a fantastic orator Bob was. Very thought provoking. What he says is beautiful and true. The real star though is his wife. She stuck by him through thick and thin. What a woman .
Hi Danny. What did you mean by always believed but never bothered if you don't mind me asking?
@@petersnowdon6405 because I believe in a creator, but he's long gone. It ok believing that Jesus Christ loves us all, but during the Holocaust, the recent Turkish earthquake or for someone slowly dying with COVID 19, Marburg, HIV or Ebola, that notion simply falls apart. I've been round the block, I've seen too much cruelty in this life to change my mindset now. But it really changed Bob for the better which radiated out to his family and friends, so good on him!
@@dannycarter1966 Danny, I think the point you raise is the number one sticking point for both non believers and believers alike and there are no easy answers. We can fall back on two things: first God has given us free will to do both bad and good to each other and without that we would just be robots. Secondly, when it comes to natural disasters we live in a precarious world where bad things happen to both good and bad people regardless. It's just the way the world is and the movements of the earth's crust and the oceans is all part of a dynamic system that sustains life. We have to ask if God intervened to stop earthquakes should he also intervene to stop us falling and breaking our necks from a ladder? And again is a world without risk the world we want. The only other thing I would say is that in for example the holocaust there were people who came through that with their faith intact or even found faith through it - so as you say it is a very individual thing. Glad you liked the video anyway and thanks for your comments which are very apt. Peter
I live knew Bobby Ball’s son for a while, and he brought up a fine young man.
GOD FORGIVE ME PLWASE L
I LOVE YOU AND JESUS
@@sarahpogue6451 I'm sure you can consider yourself forgiven, Sarah.
Rip Bobby u are with the great lord now xx
Beautiful testimony. Miss you, Bobby. Thanks for the fun!
He rang a friend of mine that had a aneurysm during her ilness he rang and gave words of support i cannot thank him enough for that one special thing. .. such a lovely guy
Wowwwww
This is so powerful.
Watched intently and shared with many.
What a wonderful inspirational piece to leave behind.
RIP Bobby now go shine with The Big Man upstairs xxx
This has made me realise what a funny, genuine man Bobby was. This is a riveting watch. Thanks for uploading it.
I was directed to this video after seeing Bobbys funeral on tv, I walked down my hall singing there theme song, 10 mins later this was on my computer. Talk about mysterious ways!! I try to find god all the time, but this has helped ebormously x Cheers Bobby x
I am so pleased that this happened to you. When I put this clip on youtube I had no idea that I would get this response! 23,000 hits up to now. It's interesting that this seems to be another step down the road of your spiritual journey. If I can help further with that please let me know.
Love you Bobby Ball! God bless, RIP.💜🧡💛💚👏👏
What an amazing testimony xx
What a truly beautiful sincere man. May he rest in peace and angel blessings to his wonderful wife Yvonne and family. God bless to you all.💖
This was fantastic! Love Bobby, but hearing him speak here, so sincerely has made me love him more. RIP Bobby Ball.
Years since I have witnessed this. Inspirational.
Wow....What an emotional video. Bobby’s honesty about his ego, finding God & now his passing. Thank you for sharing. xx
Wow an amazing insight into a life of truly humble man in later life, Rock on Bobby up there for ever and a day 🌟
One of Bobby’s best performances.
What a wonderful testimony, no truer words spoken. I met Bobby and Tommy as a child at many GT Yarmouth stage doors with my little autograph book. They were always so lovely and must have been shattered after those shows, it there was always a smile at that stage door. Bobby you are missed so much, RIP x
Probably the best testimony ive ever heard ❤👍
Laughter and crying at the same time I just love Bobby ball
Bobby Ball is Class, a total gentleman. Really miss him, and there double act.
What a gentleman he was one of a kind the world will not be forgotten this great man thank you sir for making us laugh 👏👏👏👏
Bobby passed away in Blackpool near where I used to live, RIP Mr. Ball and take your seat in heaven
Bobby had a heart of gold. He was a friend of my family since 1981. He was very supportive of my Auntie when she was going through a tough time and gave her some wise advice. He also helped me when I was pretty badly depressed. Can't speak highly enough of him. R.I.P Bob.
Remembering you and praying for your family this Christmas Bobby ,brother in christ
Aww bless him , my dad passed away a few days ago its a comfort to know there's al least one angel up there watching over him. God love them both.
My condolences. Your father has MUCH good company, and someday you and I as well will be among those ranks. We work our ENTIRE life, for graduation day. IF THIS is all there is..... well then, a cruel joke. And my life has been good, but I have seen plenty of suffering in my world travels and own life.
Same with me...my dad died a couple of weeks ago...and he loved cannon and ball...god bless you.
Very interesting , Im glad they found peace.
Bobby I love you so much you make me laugh so much and I love watching your character with Tommy on tv . To hear your story and journey to god is beautiful thanks you for sharing this with us , especially me because I needed to hear this , god rest you Bobby xxx
My mum worked for bob and I liked joking with him
That'll do for me Bobby. Bless you and the Lord keep you.
There is no god.
@@nespressoman Just clear off. It must be clear to you by now, that the people watching this, WANT to believe in what Bobby is saying. Why watch it if you feel that way? You proceed to put your nasty little message, over & over. Why? Scroll past if you don't like it, but do us all a favour & mind your own business.
I only found out after Bobby passed away that he found God. Well in truth God found Bobby. But the great miracle extended to Tommy finding God also. Bobby and Tommy didn't talk for years after a fallout and when Bobby found God his first port of call was to contact Tommy and reconcile their friendship. Big lesson there for all of us me thinks. RIP Bobby, you will be very much missed.
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What an imagination! God does not exist.
Loved Bobby Ball. I was there when this was filmed. My mum was the women he called Madam as she was laughing so hard 😂😂
I love hearing an authentic faith spoken so freely and loving, Lord Jesus give Bobby a hug from me, Rock on Bobby
Thank you for sharing this.
A genuinely funny man ,R I P Bobby you made millions laugh and you still will through the platform of UA-cam
Oldham - so bad it's twinned with itself! Classic!
Your smile lights up your face
I think a few people watching this will have their own Max Wrigley moment, I know I have. This is a great video, Bobby at his loveable best and explaining how he found God or how God found him. RIP Bobby, we’ll be able to hear the laugher and love from down here!
Thank you for your comment. I never expected this clip to receive such a good reception. Would you be willing to share what your Max Wrigley moment has been? Private if you like at pete@videoman.co.uk
@@petersnowdon6405 it’s finding that peace within us rather than looking outside of us. We seem to look to others to make us feel happy. We’re often told to recognise the God in others but we never listen to the God within us. Our pride and ego think we know best and that means we try to control our lives and others which means we will never have peace. Trusting in God and the plan he has for us is bringing me peace.
Booby was truthful with tons of integrity. Brilliant man.
So basically he was a total bastard to his wife for all those years and he thinks he can flick a switch and be forgiven by a so-called god that is in his imagination. That's the trouble with religion, it's no more than a get-out-of-jail-free card. How pathetic. So someone can go and rape someone, or kill a child, and say "Oops, sorry god, please forgive me" and walk away with your held high. Religion is really for the weak. There is no god, FFS.
@@nespressoman He hasn't raped or killed anyone. And it was his wife's choice to stand by him. If someone sees the error of their ways, it's better than not repenting at all surely? You're just a miserable git.
And you are a religious fool.
Bless you Booby ... R.I.P ... From a star 🌟 to a legend ...❤
Rest In Paradise Bobby
Rest in peace Bobby Ball.
Fantastic testimony
Being cheeky asking for a round of applause! Not many could do that!! Bless xx
Made my really emotional this.
8:00 The ghost of Stan Laurel sitting behind him
A good stand up on his own. Should have done more.
Can see where peter Kay got his material from..👍
Awwww, i dont like this story so far!!!! This guy is my hero, my gran took me to see them when i was six. i didnt know he and tommy fell out either... RIP Bobby.x
Love this guy I'm glad he be home with the Lord I spoke to him to come to a church I attended we had laughs on media not too long before he changed address miss you Bobby
Amazing Testimony R.I.P Bobby Ball
I've met Bobby Ball twice.
What a excellent video another side of the late Bobby ball
God changing ashes for a garment of praise
Amen Bobby Ball, see you in heaven brother. Jesus Christ is the WAY the TRUTH and the LIFE
Iv felt all my life like I have a hole in me and a missing piece,how do I find the last piece of me ?
Al. What you say is a very common feeling. One I had myself many years ago when I was searching for some kind of meaning. The philosopher and mathematician Pascal said something like; there is God shaped vacuum in every one of us and only God can fill it. The heart of the Christian message is having a personal relationship with God but that simple truth gets lost in what you could call Religion. Many people find that when they get that settled then, as you so wonderfully put it, that is the missing piece of the jigsaw.
I would be happy to talk more with you about this if you feel it could help but think that it should be by a private link or phone call rather than on these public pages. Decide for yourself if that's what you want. My email is pete@videoman.co.uk and my number is 07711 737066.
Fantastic story 👍🏼
Awsome love you bobby ball
Sad his not with us any more 😭😢
I work in a smell theatre. And that is what I said when Bobby ball left. Backstage he is Arrogant and full off self importance. He was very demanding and rude to our volunteer staff. He as definitely got the Napoleon complex. But him talking about God. Puts retch in my guts. He was talking like he was 10 men. You would not believe how close I was to dragging him outside. But I love my job. So pride took a back step. Even in this video. He is asking for praise and showing off his non existence importance. in telling the good people to clap..vanity is one of the deadly sins. He is showcasing this to you now on stage..he says he's joking. But this was one of his demands for our warm up guy..he demanded huge applause.
Dennis, thanks for your comment. It's not up to me to defend Bobby one way or the other but I would be interested in whether he remained as arrogant after his conversion. Usually driven people like Bobby don't change their basic personality but when they really become a Christian their behaviour changes over time, providing they continue growing as Christians. Sometimes people make a good start and then give up (for a variety of reasons). I agree with you that on this clip Bobby is still the showman, working the crowd at the beginning but later he gets deadly serious. The great stars, Brucie, Morecambe and Wise all had that and it never leaves them. But I do think that he is telling his story as it was to him and I have heard the chaplain from Bradford Theatre, Max Wrigley, speak and he would confirm the details of this story.
@@petersnowdon6405 its amazing how people turn to god when there career is going down. He needs that audience. Weather it be the Christians the cult. So long as he get to speak. Attention he craves. Realy doesn't matter. This man is a dipshit. And I truly with all my heart. Dont believe in any higher being. To me heaven and hell is here on earth. If your a good man. Raise your children to be honest and good. And try help others less fortunate than there way, Then your reward is, that you have past on a way of life. That will make you sleep better, and have piece of mind.
Exactly. Horrible little man and now he can get away with it by asking forgiveness from his god each time he acts like an arsehole.
Dennis, perfect comment.
Bobby your my god.
......Jason! No false idols, PLEASE!
Praise be to Jesus Christ. That was very moving. Bobby Ball RIP.
RIP Bobby Ball BTW. A very funny man.
Good job Bobby. I am so glad you knew the Lord Jesus in your life on earth.
He didn't. He imagined he did.
Really good video
RIP Bobby ball
My goodness it sounds like he was quite an obnoxious guy before he found peace. Like he said though, there's nothing like fame for inflating the ego. Glad he turned it around and him and Tommy made up and even more pleased for Yvonne and his lads who got to share many more better years with him.
Bobby said to me when I spoke to Him in Northallerton IT IS BETTER TO TRUST GOD THEN MAN .
In Heaven now Bobby take care & look after my cousin Bob
People can laugh at "christians" but tthey are happy inside where it matters. Not a follower but this is good testimonial
Rip bobby you were funny your making the angels laugh now glad you found Jesus
Found Jesus? Really? 😂😂😂 It's all a fairy tale made up for the weak.
GREAT NATURALLY SPOKEN, GENUINE TESTIMONY 👍 I hope he got a chance to witness Jesus to LEE MACK
Beautiful man of God Amazing God's love ❤ HALL-LU-JAH
Thanks. Enjoyed your video of your journey to church!
Where was this filmed
Love Bobby but this same story changed as he got older. Same start, different middle details ,same end.
Would be interested to know what changed. I read about all kinds of financial difficulties and family ones.
@@petersnowdon6405 Hi Peter, CRHnews-Rock on, Bobby Ball 2019. #BobbyBall#lLakesideChurchUK#RockOn
I don't understand what you mean. The link you put up is Bobby in 2019, all those years later, still talking about Jesus. So how did the story change?
Brilliant and inspirational speech. Is it possible to be a Christian without believing in heaven and hell?
Kelvin. Sorry I have not replied earlier. That's quite a question and I will give you my opinion but don't take it as 'gospel'. I think too many people see Christianity as just ticking a load of boxes that you believe in. Actually it's about having a personal relationship with Jesus. In the early days of coming to faith it is quite likely that there are a lot of things in the creed that you are unable to believe in. As you come to develop your relationship with Christ then you start to work through some of these things and maybe get a different view. I would advise first and foremost concentrating on the main thing and not get too distracted about the exact nature of what you do or do not believe about heaven and hell. Although I may not totally agree with them, there are many Christians who cannot accept the idea that people go to hell because they feel that what Jesus did for them by dying on the cross applies to everyone and the love of God is so unconditional that he could never send anyone to hell. Others feel that the justice of God cannot let wrongdoing go unpunished. The only way to be really sure for oneself is to put one's trust in Jesus, to ask him to come into our lives and forgive us. Once you have opened the door to Christ it's surprising how you see things in a different light and some of these other questions get resolved. Nevertheless, I've been a christian now for a lot of years and I still have questions that are unanswered! Hope this helps a little bit in your quest. All I can say is that it is worth the questioning in order to find peace with God. Don't hesitate to get back to me if you feel this is helping and no questions are off limits. Kindest regards, Pete
I get quite jealous when I hear about people finding God. The idea that, like a light bulb being switched on, your beliefs can change in an instant, and you suddenly have comfort and something to believe in. I just can't do that. I suppose it all boils down to your own personality whether you can do that or not and I really wish I could, but I just can't.
Gary. I think your comment is so typical of how many people feel. They want something to happen but it seems beyond them. Whilst it really is a genuine mystery and a stumbling block, there is also a clear promise in the bible that if we call out to God he will answer us. However it is a great mistake to think that everyone has the same experience or that it is necessarily dramatic, like it was in Bobby's case. Nor should we assume knowing Jesus will solve all our problems. After I put this clip on I found out that Bobby had faced a lot of big challenges after his conversion incl near bankruptcy. All I can suggest is that God loves you, we are separated from God because of sin but Jesus came to be the bridge between us and God. If we respond to his love and ask him to come in to our lives and be our saviour he will in some way make himself real to you in a way that is very personal. Best wishes and thank you for your very perceptive comment. Peter
Went to church for a few years in Lytham and met him a few times.. which was great cause my surname is the same as his.. and its NOT BALL.. :)
Rip Bob. The good die young
That’s why he was old.
They always turn to god when the 💩 hits the fan because it's such an easy way out for violent people and their actions. Listen to him patronising people who haven't an ounce of hate in them turns my stomach
If Bob likes him then God’s ok by me.
If you go to church and have been asked to take part in covert stalking of someone then refuse as this practise is against all God's teachings through Jesus Christ. It comes from the devil not God. It is Gang stalking and is about nothing more than bringing about the ruination of peoples lives. Rest in Peace Bobby, what a beautiful service.
Not very convincing .
to be born again a christian a person has to accept Jesus into their lives and he will give us the Holy spirit as a friend and helper the 3 in 1 the 1 in 3 the holy trinity.
The ego .. no place in gods world
I've never understood the expression "I've found God." Personally, I don't believe in God, but I'm sure if there was a God, He has as always been there.
Let's assume he exists for a moment - but he/she has one drawback - invisibility and lack of a voice. So we can't communicate in the normal way. It may be true that we can see him in nature or even in other people or in loving acts but that's not the same as knowing him. When people say that they have 'found God' it's not because he has been absent but because they themselves haven't been 'tuned in', rather like tuning into a TV channel. All the channels are there but we need a receiver and some instructions. There are various barriers to this. First we may not know that God can be known in that way but once we do know that then it is usually our pride that stops us from acknowledging that we need him in our lives. It is that breaking down of the barrier on our side and 'asking him in to our lives' that is often what people mean by 'finding God'. It can happen in a huge variety of ways because God always treats us individually but the result is to have some kind of knowledge that we are now in touch with God. I forgot to mention the important bit which is that Jesus is the one who is the one who allows us to get in touch because he was the visible expression of an otherwise invisible God. I think that's more than enough for now! But your comment was very valid and I hope I might have given a poorish explanation.
Bobby Bollocks
We all need to be saved from having to spend our eternity in God's lake of fire, because that's a fate we ALL deserve.
So be SAVED and believe that God LOVES us so MUCH that He manifested Himself on earth as the Lord JESUS Christ who shed His sinless blood for the forgiveness of our sins, who was buried and rose from the dead, three days later, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4.
If you believe this you're not only saved but sealed with the Holy Spirit and rapture-ready.
Read your Bible every day and talk to our creator about everything and make Him your best Friend and share this GOOD NEWS = GOSPEL with others.
Your using God to make yourself feel better.
Such a shame people get brainwashed into following religion and preaching about something that doesn’t exist
Not sure in what way he was 'brain washed'. Nothing in that story suggests he was pressured into anything.
@@petersnowdon6405 he found god that’s enough
a bottle of whisky at least each day...bouts of violence...and adultery everynight when away from home.Did Bobby simply come to his senses and stumble across some common decency.I suppose whatever path facilitates inner peace & kindness is fine.....