The expression on Mel's face when he said it was the best part :) And it looked a little bit like Griff was trying to stop himself laughing while Mel encouraged him to.
Mel and Griff were brilliant along with Pam and of cause Rowan Atkinson. I was a Malaysian Chinese studying in London during the late 70s and never miss a show of "Not the 9'Oclock News". They sure don't make comedies like they use to. Brought back fond memories. Thanks for making my day. Hope you can post more Mel & Griff. Cheers mate!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 i only came in here again tonight, as someone had given my comment a thumbs up......ended up watching this whole video again! 😅😅😅 Nearly spat my tea out at that pregnant pause at 2.02!! Sooooo funny! Spent my childhood watching these two guys 💜💜 RIP Mel....you are really missed xx
Went to my local park in S E London/Kent around 7 years ago and spoke to a Woman. As an afterthought, as I was leaving,I asked her what she did and she replied that she was a singer. She said her Dad was in a Band. I asked who and it was Jimi !
THANK YOU - I remember the song from this episode so well even though I only saw it once. The only line from it I could remember was the classic "Damsons Ripen Under Gooseberry Skies". So glad that I have finally managed to find this clip!
60, is no age to go! Me personally I like to see everybody die of older age, so sad to hear Mel Smith is no longer with us. May you find peace in Heaven Mate.
I'm a huge Beatles Fan. This stuff is brilliant. I can take a joke like anyone else. Says you? Who's says there joking. RIP Mel Smith and George Martin. You will be both be badly missed. I hope you were welcomed at the Gates by St Peter. God Bless.
Oh... What a trip down memory lane... I used to love all their stuff from "Not the Nine O'Clock News" to "Alas! Smith and Jones". The Beatles clip was hilarious - They captured the sound and style well.
went to see these two in the 1980s in stockport (Davenport Theatre) fantastic loved the head to heads These two could have gone on to even greater things Never be forgotten ! RIP
JenTurtle91 that was the production companies reaction to all of the comments on UA-cam shouting for a release of a DVD from Smith and Jones. About time too.
Does anyone remember the sketch about a fighting holiday. Can't find it anywhere. I think they are one of the great underrated double acts. The head to heads were very well crafted. How we could do with that now !
It's actually "naughty knickers week in the *soaraway sun".* _'The soaraway Sun'_ was a 1970's ad schtick used by the tabloid after their sales soared in comparison to _'The Mirror" when they started to include cheesy content and topless Page 3 models. Ads appeared on TV such as: _*__'Don't miss week 2 of Naughty Nina reveals all in the soaraway Sun"._* Which was basically Nina Carter talking trash about her sex life in serialised form.
Thank you so much for putting this on. It was from 1987, and was a welcome antidote to the eulogies celebrating the 20th anniversary of Sergeant Pepper. The Pepper spoof left me in agony, as I laughed so hard at the DRUGS song. Kudos too to the great Fluff Freeman for playing his part in this lampoon.
Anyone know the Mel sketch where he approaches Gryff or Rowan & asks them to do 'one more driving job'. It looks like a heist or something but turns out that they want him to drive a Vote Conservative car. Please - any links?
Those four lines of lyrics at 7:00 could be right out of an Oasis song! Definitely the kind of meaningless, 'fit-the-music' bollocks Noel would've written in the 90s!
Anyone remember the smith and jones sketches where they would watch old Roman/ Egyptian films and griff would spot a mel lookalike and then take the piss. Can't seem to find them on here. They were hilarious.
I search for a Smith & Jones sketch within they sit in front of the camera (thea are watching the TV set) and ate everithing there (first the popcorn and then flowers, tie ect.) because it is preoccupy them in 100%. After all (when the show is off in the tv-set) they back out and say: "It vas very boring". Would you send me this clip? Gza
"I was one of the beautiful people" the look on Griffs face, brilliant :-)
..was gonna say the exact same thing! classic..
The expression on Mel's face when he said it was the best part :) And it looked a little bit like Griff was trying to stop himself laughing while Mel encouraged him to.
that got me too, his face expressions are great as is mels deadpan
Wonderful!
Eight minutes twenty seconds of sheer brilliance!
Mel and Griff were brilliant along with Pam and of cause Rowan Atkinson. I was a Malaysian Chinese studying in London during the late 70s and never miss a show of "Not the 9'Oclock News". They sure don't make comedies like they use to. Brought back fond memories. Thanks for making my day. Hope you can post more Mel & Griff. Cheers mate!
Just came across this clip after many years, hoping the last 13 years have been wonderful for you.
You are still very much missed Mel.
"I had longhair then" "Did you have sideboards?" "No, we had a cupboard to keep things in." Classic!
The long pause in the dialogue after Mel's statement at 1:57 is brilliant. Griff's reaction is just priceless.
I love the Beatles' song parodies. They sound great!
"You've been ugly as sin as long as I've known you." hahahaha Classic. RIP Mr Smith
RIP Mel Smith, such a great comedian :-D, sadly missed :-(
This clip is 30 years old. I had forgotten how hilarious these 2 were :)
Mel Smith,George Martin and Alan Freeman All Dead :(
The most under-rated comics ever...
@@cliffordhatton4444 Yes, Clifford.
I am sorry but I have been too busy over the last 4 years to reply.
See you again in 2027....
FIVE YEARS since I wrote that. Doesn't time whizz by?
See you all again in 5 years when I will be well into my 8th decade.
If I don't respond well....
These 2 are without a doubt the 2nd best double act in british comedy history EVER...
& I haven't seen this one so thanks!!!
Rest in peace Mel, you were the best
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 i only came in here again tonight, as someone had given my comment a thumbs up......ended up watching this whole video again! 😅😅😅 Nearly spat my tea out at that pregnant pause at 2.02!!
Sooooo funny! Spent my childhood watching these two guys 💜💜 RIP Mel....you are really missed xx
Gave you another like, time to come back for another viewing.
NTNON brightened my teenage years. Very sad news. RIP Mel.
Miss these guys
We'll miss you Mel. Thank you for the laughs. x
Just absolutely brilliant 👍👍👍
Absolutely classic and I love the Neil Innes pisstakes afterwards!
Griff’s Jimi Hendrix impression was absolutely spot on.
Brilliant.
Went to my local park in S E London/Kent around 7 years ago and spoke to a Woman. As an afterthought, as I was leaving,I asked her what she did and she replied that she was a singer. She said her Dad was in a Band. I asked who and it was Jimi !
THANK YOU - I remember the song from this episode so well even though I only saw it once. The only line from it I could remember was the classic "Damsons Ripen Under Gooseberry Skies". So glad that I have finally managed to find this clip!
Thats all I could remember... Thank Clapton it brought me here.
that was my evenings with my dad watching smith and jones :( bit of my youth died today poor Mel Smith
@MichaelKingsfordGray you talking to me? I'm 39 mate
60, is no age to go! Me personally I like to see everybody die of older age, so sad to hear Mel Smith is no longer with us. May you find peace in Heaven Mate.
Somebody commented upon hearing of Mel's death that with his lifestyle he was lucky to reach 60.
Genius. Love the Ringo drumming thing at 7:22
Mel smith sad he's passed away funny man I like the head to heads
I remember seeing this long, long, long ago. I always loved that imitation of Sir George Martin.
Amazing just how funny Griff can be without even saying anything RIP Mel sadly missed
"The evening sounds extremely dull, so I will spend it outta my skull at Georges house."
@MichaelKingsfordGray Really?
No he's getting confused with the Rutles.
I'm a huge Beatles Fan. This stuff is brilliant. I can take a joke like anyone else. Says you? Who's says there joking. RIP Mel Smith and George Martin. You will be both be badly missed. I hope you were welcomed at the Gates by St Peter. God Bless.
Passed away at 60 years old i believe..By todays standards, thats no age! So sad. R.I.P.
RIP good sir thank you for making the world a funnier place to live
Oh... What a trip down memory lane... I used to love all their stuff from "Not the Nine O'Clock News" to "Alas! Smith and Jones".
The Beatles clip was hilarious - They captured the sound and style well.
Was'nt it, Penny Lane not Memory Lane...
Thanks for the million laughs, Mel.
I know your post is 7 but when did he die?
@@somethingelse4878 2013 RIP
Brilliant Beatles spoof and head to head. Mel lives on -no death!
@MichaelKingsfordGray R i p Neil Innes & Stanshaw
Stanshall.
Love these 2..so clever
That is an excellent Lennon impression.
That mock Beatles song D.R.U.G.S. is fucking ace, yo.
went to see these two in the 1980s in stockport (Davenport Theatre) fantastic loved the head to heads These two could have gone on to even greater things Never be forgotten ! RIP
Thanks for adding this. The laughter goes on guys..!
Is it still continuing 9 years later, Sarah? I, have, often, wondered...
Oasis must've listened to these Beatle tune spoofs. As well as the Rutles.
that Mr Kite parody is actually great
They have actually released a dvd called "At Last Smith & Jones" which features a lot of the best bits from their sketch show.
JenTurtle91 that was the production companies reaction to all of the comments on UA-cam shouting for a release of a DVD from Smith and Jones. About time too.
“I was one of the beautiful people”
ah, I remember seeing that beatles sketch when I was a little-un in the 80s and loving it :-)
Love these guys
Does anyone remember the sketch about a fighting holiday. Can't find it anywhere. I think they are one of the great underrated double acts. The head to heads were very well crafted. How we could do with that now !
rest in peace. childhood memories
"I read the news this afternoon; it's naughty knickers week in the Saturday sun".
I really wish John had wrote those words ha ha ha.
@Ron Mac95 it is not as much that he wrote, he should have writted them....but, history on that has already been written, writteously 😉 .
It's actually "naughty knickers week in the *soaraway sun".*
_'The soaraway Sun'_ was a 1970's ad schtick used by the tabloid after their sales soared in comparison to _'The Mirror" when they started to include cheesy content and topless Page 3 models. Ads appeared on TV such as: _*__'Don't miss week 2 of Naughty Nina reveals all in the soaraway Sun"._*
Which was basically Nina Carter talking trash about her sex life in serialised form.
I thought he said ‘naughty niggers’ 😂
Thank you so much for putting this on. It was from 1987, and was a welcome antidote to the eulogies celebrating the 20th anniversary of Sergeant Pepper. The Pepper spoof left me in agony, as I laughed so hard at the DRUGS song. Kudos too to the great Fluff Freeman for playing his part in this lampoon.
56 years later and we are still eulogising...
RIP Mel. Loved the work x
Chasing those Rods & Mockers!
Does anyone know who composed/performed the spoof Beatles songs? Neil Innes again?
Yup. The Rutles.
RIP Mel,.. thanks for all the laughs. RIP.
My favourite Jimi Hendrix track has always been the one that goes "ooooh-raaaagg-ooh-wowwww"
Classic Hendrix
get some "wowpadatow wa-wowella batapowalapowella" into ya
RIP Mel . Thanks for the laughs .
R.I.P Mel. Thxs for the laughs and the menacing acting in Hustle.
Is it Glenn Tilbrook/Squeeze doing The Beatles parody music?
RIP Mel and RIP Paul
R.I.P Mel Smith, A sad day
Genius this is, so funny.
I've got that one, it's only a best of though, I'd like every series!
swinging london.
where was that.
devon
I read the news this afternoon. ..
These guys are really funny. Reminds me of Pete and Dud.
Does anyone know where the sketch of Whatever it is I Spit on It.
Just saw your question from 14 years ago.
No,I don't, sorry...
Thanks for all the laughs you gave, R.I.P Mel
Who did the music? Really sounds like Neil Innes!
I really agree with you. The show "Alas Smith & Jones" was one of my favourites in the late 80`s...or was it in the early
90`s?
Late 80s
do you have a clip of the film they were in.
i think its called wilt. i loved it as a kid
but cant find it on here.
Devon...😂.....i was a deck chair attendant 😂
Apart from the lazy Ringo gag , I enjoyed this.
'I was in the thick of it'
'What were you, mod or a rocker'
'Neither, I was the deck chair attendant.'
classic stuff
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Anyone know the Mel sketch where he approaches Gryff or Rowan & asks them to do 'one more driving job'. It looks like a heist or something but turns out that they want him to drive a Vote Conservative car. Please - any links?
I love these... So bloody funny...
R.I.P. Mel - you were one of a kind.
The days of watching them, then the next day going around to your relatives house or friends on your YPVS and talking about last nights show
It's like Cook and Dudley brilliant
Those four lines of lyrics at 7:00 could be right out of an Oasis song! Definitely the kind of meaningless, 'fit-the-music' bollocks Noel would've written in the 90s!
Anyone remember the smith and jones sketches where they would watch old Roman/ Egyptian films and griff would spot a mel lookalike and then take the piss. Can't seem to find them on here. They were hilarious.
Chris knows they are on UA-cam. I can't find the link right now, but if you type in Smith and Jones ITV you might be lucky.
@@RB747domme.... cheers Clint
Oh Mel Smith how I miss you!
what's the name of that one 30min bit where they are on a boat together? Im dying to see it again.
Don't know,sorry. Been thinking about it for 13 years.I will come back to you after further reflection...
@@Isleofskye I don't even remember this bit existing anymore, but I'll keep waiting just in case!
@@l--..--l-i3m Thanks for your response , my friend.
I will give it further thought but the reply might not be quite so prompt next time:)
My best guess is mid-to-late '80's. Bloody wonderful time for British comedy!
Your best guess at what?
does anyone have their version of purple haze it was so so funny
Alas Smith and Jones, a great duo.
Thanks for the laughs Mel, RIP.
Aye RIP Mel. Thanks for the laughs!
what's the song at 6:52 the one that spells out drugs
er....it's a joke. there is no such song. It's taking the piss out of Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds which spelled out LSD.
xpat73 shame because i really enjoyed that
For the longest time I remembered that bit with the record playing backwards saying "Paul McCartney's as dead as a doornail."
@XmiEhX Which one?
I search for a Smith & Jones sketch within they sit in front of the camera (thea are watching the TV set) and ate everithing there (first the popcorn and then flowers, tie ect.) because it is preoccupy them in 100%. After all (when the show is off in the tv-set) they back out and say: "It vas very boring".
Would you send me this clip?
Gza
@birdie399 That sketch is called 'The Critics'
Where were you living then🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I remember the D.R.U.G.S. references in the Beatles song .. wow, years since I saw this, thanks for posting it!
Sad news today. I always used to call these head-to-heads "What's that then?"
'Rods and mockers' 😂
amazing, simply amazing!! cant stop laughing..
Probably 87 becuase of the Beatles sketch afterwards.
The TV was filled with Sgt Pepper stuff all year
Mel: I was a Mod.
Griff: Was you? You're a skinhead now, ain't you?
TheOmanJam I don’t understand 😂
Deck chair attendant! :D
@XmiEhX Which one? there are hundreds
5:01 From the description he gave was anyone else thinking a pimp?
More please
❤r.i.p mel smith.