I met Norman a few times as I also lived in the Isle of Man. When I was 7 I approached him at a village fete and asked him for an autograph and he said "is this for your nan?" and I said it was for me because I thought he was great and he said "do you remember me?" and I said "yes Ive seen all your 60's films" and he said "you look good for your age!" Then he asked me what my fave film was and fave line, I did the "Mr Grimsdale" shout and he laughed. Then as he walked away, he tripped over and turned around to point at me and blame me for tripping him. Amazing & lovely man!
That’s a lovely story Amy, thanks for sharing. My kids knew who Norman was, spent many many wonderful Sundays watching him, I know all their friends never knew who he was unless they came for Sunday lunch to ours. They went away delighted at what they had watched and to this day they all love Norman Wisdom who made falling look so easy! Thanks Mr Wisdom you have and still are giving us so many hours of happiness and laughter till we cried. R IP❤
I'm only 18 years old but I grew up watching Norman's films with my Grandad and we would never fail to laugh! Norman was one of the nicest men in show business, may he RIP, thank you for bring many smiles on my face :)
What a very extraordinary man Norman was, may he be a shining beacon , he had no love as a child from his father, a disrupted family, no base line yet he survived and was all the stronger and more loving for it. Most folk would have gone under with the rejection he had suffered but here is proof of goodness and determination and self worth, Norman you are a star and shine down from the heavens. A truly great human.
I have lovely childhood memories of Norman. Didn't realise how hard a life he'd had - even more credit for him to achieve what he did making people happy.
I will always remember the laughter I had when I was a kid after my dad introduced me to his films. Norman Wisdom = My Idol. His performances were stunning.
ah wonderful man..I'm only 35 years of age and my dad got me watching Norman wisdom and to this day I still watch his movies...what a talent even up to his final days he entertain people...a ture gent REST IN PEACE little man with a big heart...DONT LAUGH AT ME..CAUSE I'M A FOOL..legend
Norman was a very special man. Despite his neglectful childhood, he stepped up and made a difference to many. That is having a life. He was loved by so many. Such talent, wonderful voice, and would always make you smile. He has resourcefulness by the bagful.
My boyfriend was building a solitary wall in the car park of the Number 73 tv studios when Mr. Wisdom arrived with his acquaintances. My Boyfriend always remembers how he spotted them building this wall, which made him immediately make a beeline for the two workers. He fell over and was cracking them up, all the time his acquaintances were trying to get him to enter the studios hahaha. I was brought up by my grandparents and we were all massive fans of Norman. Pitkini hahaha He makes me remember my grandparents. My daughter grew up watching all his films too. In a way his movies brought her closer to her great grandparents too. Thank you Norman.
Norman Wisdom Autobiograpy is spot on I have read the book over and over again. When i was a child i was fortunate enough to see Norman at a charity event I just stared in orra of him. For my 21st Birthday I wanted to see Norman who was at Davenport Theatre he was amazing doing all the stunts on stage. Thankyou Norman for making me happy and laugh through my life. It broke my heart when they did a documentary about Norman and his family in his later years. The only person who shown any carring for Norman was his Daughter in Law Kim. His daughter Jacki came across very selfish. I wish he was my Dad I would of looked after him to the end. God Bless you Norman a very talented English man who the world will remember forever.
I was a professional organist for many years and was resident in a trio in 1974 at Caesars palace, luton.I saw many famous acts there including Norman Wisdom.He did 7 nights and he had a stooge with him.An all round entertainer.Singer,Multi instrumentalist and a very funny and talented man.He was a one off. All those years ago and I still remember him fondly.
An American here. The moment I finally saw Norman Wisdom my heart leapt in joy. There's never been anyone with such wonderful comedic physicality before or since him. Watching this just reminded me I must watch everything he made following this. Thank you so much for this upload.
This guy was so funny, films were brilliant and still are,one of the funnest guys ever so natural will never forget him,Rip Norman they're Probably in stitches up in heaven too.🤣❤
The simply Brilliant Norman Wisdom . His acting skills from his observational work of the human condition is terrific. A huge talent . His 60s films were such an influence and me growing up.
I met him in Monmouth years back, when I was a beat copper, I think it would have been in the 90s. He was visiting with his companion, and while she was looking at bathroom stuff we fell into conversation. We spoke about his films and careea. I asked him why he didn't do more in the US as I really liked the film The Night they Raided Minsky 's, it was a straight role and he'd been brilliant in it - he'd worked with some of the bigest names in films at the time. I was quite amazed at his candour as to why he centered his life back here. He asked me what was my favourite act and I said to be honest that I prefered his singing, where upon he sang to me a couple of his songs, quite unabashed. Afterwards we chatted for a while about my time at sea, until his companion had finished browsing when we shook hands and said good bye. A very genuine man. It's a wonderful memory which I keep with me.
God bless him, he was a true entertainer right up to the end. That stumble as he was walking away after being knighted was great and from the luck on her face, her Majesty enjoyed it as well!
It looked like she mumbled something about him not being able to resist his shenanigans haha. We were all holding our breath, just like characters in his movies haha. She was probably most nervous about knighting him...she wouldn't want to do a routine with that sword....though I bet he was trying to think of how he could work that in.
im 37, and have just been watching Mr Wisdom all day as i never really did when i was younger. was a lovely man, with a story that over comes all the odds. God Bless you Norman
In the tv documentary on his dementia just before he died his children treated him in the most abominable way when he was diagnosed with dementia. Only his daughter-in-law comes out of it with any credit, a lovely lady. I was particularly shocked at the attitude & cruel jibes he endured from his daughter, a hard woman with no patience who didn't even try to understand his condition. My own father died from dementia so I have first hand experience of the illness.
I met him once years ago walking a little dog down a little track on the North of the island. His house as I understand it was called Ballalaugh, which I think means "home of" Home of Laughter. A great memory.
One of life’s truly unique, funny, kind and lovely human beings.. As a 53 year old I remember watching his films as a kid and always laughing until I couldn’t breathe.. RIP Norman
My dad remembers Norman Wisdom in the army, dad was a clarinet playing bandsman and was in the mounted Queen's own 4th Hussars. My dad was a few years older than Norman and kind of had the same rough upbringing, but in Glasgow.
I loved norman he was amazing actor, he was very good looking when he was in the army, im 53 but when my mum was alive we always watched ,norman wisdom 💜 ❤ iv got most off his films x
Many thanks for this story, I use to watch him at the cinemas when I was young. Amazing person,,,god bless him...and thank you from THE ISLAND OF MALTA
Norman is up there if not higher than some of the british comedians of the 50s....had a great repertoire with Jerry Desmond......im lucky enough to have purnished both of their photo autographs.... Thank you Norman for bringing smiles and laughs into my childhood (1970s & early 1980s)
This man at one point was the sole motive force of the British film industry. His films alone kept film studios open, saving them from decline. Cinemas had huge queues 4 people wide. He was a smash hit in the states as well. He was a phenomenon. It was heart breaking to see him in that documentary showing him in his 90s when he was left in a home.....so sad. His films are still amazing to this day. God bless Norman Wisdom.
Lovely man. I saw this on tv. Really deserved the success he came into after the hard life he'd had as a child. He always made me laugh watching his films on tv in the 1980s and like everyone else who said it, thank you for making me laugh and cheering me up when I was down. RIP.
I recall as a boy in England in the 1960's that ( as the documentary rightly states ) Norman Wisdom was bigger in the movies even than James Bond. His films were eagerly anticipated; and notwithstanding his actual height, he really was a giant for many years in the UK.
Norman Wisdom was simply brilliant and inspired so many people. What is probably not as well known is that that he inspired thousands to actually join the military. Believe it or not some of his films were probably unwittingly recruitment films. I loved everything he did and all his films but for me when he was alongside Edward Chapman were the best. And lets make no mistake musicianship aside, a military bandsman making Battalion boxing champion is very special indeed. His comedy timing was sublime. In short one of the greats
He sent me a signed photo AND a letter... amazing!..with an invite of an appointment at any stage door to meet him, but alas he was never near..i treasure both the letter and the photo.
This world of ours need more people like Norman around as he loved the people and didn't do it for money , not like the money grabbing comics around today who wouldn't do anything without being paid high life wages. Rest In Peace Norman you can make Heaven Laugh Now
Oh fuck. How can anyone say that to there child. You can even see the sadness in Normans children's eyes over that. What a great man you was sir Norman
Brilliant funny man ,and a brilliant video ,loved all his films and il never forget that sketch ge sid with bruce Forsyth,where they wallpaped a room very funny
I don’t think Norman will be forgotten per se, I just the world will run out of people who now how to laugh at the human condition without taking offence. He came to the world when it needed him in it. As ever perfect timing
How could any one not like this man Sad souls, Sad Lost Souls people with no Sense of Humor, The man was a pure genius and like Charlie Chaplin he could also write a lovely melody with one finger on the piano, both had massive hits in their life times, What a Talented Genius, he was, and humble with it ,
Right before this, I saw "The Early Bird". Never heard of Norman Wisdom but I'm glad he could perform right up to his 90's despite his illness. I also want to check out the episode he was on in "Last of the Summer Wine". Don't recall that episode at all.
I met Norman a few times as I also lived in the Isle of Man. When I was 7 I approached him at a village fete and asked him for an autograph and he said "is this for your nan?" and I said it was for me because I thought he was great and he said "do you remember me?" and I said "yes Ive seen all your 60's films" and he said "you look good for your age!" Then he asked me what my fave film was and fave line, I did the "Mr Grimsdale" shout and he laughed. Then as he walked away, he tripped over and turned around to point at me and blame me for tripping him. Amazing & lovely man!
+Amy Faith great story Amy.
Norm was a legend.
You are lucky - thanks for sharing this memory.
Rad story Amy
That’s a lovely story Amy, thanks for sharing. My kids knew who Norman was, spent many many wonderful Sundays watching him, I know all their friends never knew who he was unless they came for Sunday lunch to ours. They went away delighted at what they had watched and to this day they all love Norman Wisdom who made falling look so easy! Thanks Mr Wisdom you have and still are giving us so many hours of happiness and laughter till we cried. R IP❤
Wonderful !!
Kazakhstan remembers you Norman. God bless you!
I'm only 18 years old but I grew up watching Norman's films with my Grandad and we would never fail to laugh! Norman was one of the nicest men in show business, may he RIP, thank you for bring many smiles on my face :)
From Albania: Norman Wisdom you always are our PITKIN
May GOD bless your SOUL
What a very extraordinary man Norman was, may he be a shining beacon , he had no love as a child from his father, a disrupted family, no base line yet he survived and was all the stronger and more loving for it. Most folk would have gone under with the rejection he had suffered but here is proof of goodness and determination and self worth, Norman you are a star and shine down from the heavens.
A truly great human.
I have lovely childhood memories of Norman. Didn't realise how hard a life he'd had - even more credit for him to achieve what he did making people happy.
There will only be one Norman Wisdom. A comic genius.
Number 1 comedian in the WORLD
and special in ALBANIA - NORMAN WISDOM
I will always remember the laughter I had when I was a kid after my dad introduced me to his films. Norman Wisdom = My Idol. His performances were stunning.
ah wonderful man..I'm only 35 years of age and my dad got me watching Norman wisdom and to this day I still watch his movies...what a talent even up to his final days he entertain people...a ture gent REST IN PEACE little man with a big heart...DONT LAUGH AT ME..CAUSE I'M A FOOL..legend
I grew up watching Norman Wisdom films,he was the funniest man on the planet,absolutely adored him.x
Norman was a very special man. Despite his neglectful childhood, he stepped up and made a difference to many. That is having a life. He was loved by so many. Such talent, wonderful voice, and would always make you smile. He has resourcefulness by the bagful.
I love the way he get a laugh from the Queen , on the opening scene. great stuff
when it comes to famous actors, film stars, popular comedians , the first on most lips must be SIR NORMAN WISDOM! Missed but never forgotten
My boyfriend was building a solitary wall in the car park of the Number 73 tv studios when Mr. Wisdom arrived with his acquaintances. My Boyfriend always remembers how he spotted them building this wall, which made him immediately make a beeline for the two workers. He fell over and was cracking them up, all the time his acquaintances were trying to get him to enter the studios hahaha. I was brought up by my grandparents and we were all massive fans of Norman. Pitkini hahaha He makes me remember my grandparents. My daughter grew up watching all his films too. In a way his movies brought her closer to her great grandparents too. Thank you Norman.
Norman Wisdom Autobiograpy is spot on I have read the book over and over again. When i was a child i was fortunate enough to see Norman at a charity event I just stared in orra of him. For my 21st Birthday I wanted to see Norman who was at Davenport Theatre he was amazing doing all the stunts on stage. Thankyou Norman for making me happy and laugh through my life.
It broke my heart when they did a documentary about Norman and his family in his later years. The only person who shown any carring for Norman was his Daughter in Law Kim. His daughter Jacki came across very selfish. I wish he was my Dad I would of looked after him to the end. God Bless you Norman a very talented English man who the world will remember forever.
I was a professional organist for many years and was resident in a trio in 1974 at Caesars palace, luton.I saw many famous acts there including Norman Wisdom.He did 7 nights and he had a stooge with him.An all round entertainer.Singer,Multi instrumentalist and a very funny and talented man.He was a one off. All those years ago and I still remember him fondly.
An American here. The moment I finally saw Norman Wisdom my heart leapt in joy. There's never been anyone with such wonderful comedic physicality before or since him.
Watching this just reminded me I must watch everything he made following this.
Thank you so much for this upload.
Loved is films watching with my family great memories I’m 51 now.
This guy was so funny, films were brilliant and still are,one of the funnest guys ever so natural will never forget him,Rip Norman they're Probably in stitches up in heaven too.🤣❤
The simply Brilliant Norman Wisdom . His acting skills from his observational work of the human condition is terrific.
A huge talent . His 60s films were such an influence and me growing up.
am I the only one crying here omgggggggggg love him so much always will
I'm from Russia and i many don't understad,but i crying.
How lovely to hear from you in Russia. Val Australia
I met him in Monmouth years back, when I was a beat copper, I think it would have been in the 90s. He was visiting with his companion, and while she was looking at bathroom stuff we fell into conversation. We spoke about his films and careea. I asked him why he didn't do more in the US as I really liked the film The Night they Raided Minsky 's, it was a straight role and he'd been brilliant in it - he'd worked with some of the bigest names in films at the time. I was quite amazed at his candour as to why he centered his life back here. He asked me what was my favourite act and I said to be honest that I prefered his singing, where upon he sang to me a couple of his songs, quite unabashed. Afterwards we chatted for a while about my time at sea, until his companion had finished browsing when we shook hands and said good bye. A very genuine man. It's a wonderful memory which I keep with me.
God bless him, he was a true entertainer right up to the end. That stumble as he was walking away after being knighted was great and from the luck on her face, her Majesty enjoyed it as well!
It looked like she mumbled something about him not being able to resist his shenanigans haha. We were all holding our breath, just like characters in his movies haha. She was probably most nervous about knighting him...she wouldn't want to do a routine with that sword....though I bet he was trying to think of how he could work that in.
im 37, and have just been watching Mr Wisdom all day as i never really did when i was younger. was a lovely man, with a story that over comes all the odds. God Bless you Norman
Well that was a enjoyable hour what a man respect sir
Loved Norman Wisdom, laughed till I cried watching any of his films.
he sound like a lovey man no one has a bad world about him he one of the good one rip
Im 51, and i love Norman, i have all his films on dvd
Norman brought so many people happiness…. His life was a gift to the World !
I used to see Norman Wisdom films on the TV. I had no idea about his life. This is just the right amount of detail. Thanks for the upload.
Tears in my eyes to hear his upbringing. No -one deserves to be treated in the way his father treated him..
Bless him, after such a cold and horrible early family life, he found a way to make EVERYONE love him.
In the tv documentary on his dementia just before he died his children treated him in the most abominable way when he was diagnosed with dementia. Only his daughter-in-law comes out of it with any credit, a lovely lady. I was particularly shocked at the attitude & cruel jibes he endured from his daughter, a hard woman with no patience who didn't even try to understand his condition. My own father died from dementia so I have first hand experience of the illness.
i watch this often but have not commented!!!! he was the greatest actor! the nicest human!
and he looked so much like my grandad r.i.p both;(
God i love this man RIP norman you are gone but not forgotten
I met him once years ago walking a little dog down a little track on the North of the island. His house as I understand it was called Ballalaugh, which I think means "home of" Home of Laughter. A great memory.
Such an optimistic guy. He is an amazing inspiration to us all!
One of life’s truly unique, funny, kind and lovely human beings.. As a 53 year old I remember watching his films as a kid and always laughing until I couldn’t breathe.. RIP Norman
Wonderful comic that has left a legacy of laughter and love.. bless him forever !!
Rest in Peace Sir Norman !!
Thankyou X
I m watching this from pakistan and I m in tears I come to know about him in 2016
I grew up with his films and although I don't usually like slap stick comedy, I love him yes I laughed with him but I cried too x
Thanks Norman for making myself and my family smile, but more making us laugh!!! 😀
Norman was a brilliant actor comedian and had a wonderful singing voice R I P lovely Norman 🥲🥲
What a lovely man he was, rip Norman you made us all laugh.
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I will never forget Norman he made classic history back in the days a true legends
Thankyou Norman you made my childhood something to remember by, god bless you xxx
It is never the end! just a different path we take.
Dammitt, I promised I wouldn't watch this again. Brought me to floods of tears last time.
His family are beautiful. xxx
Love his movies made me smile when I have been so down.. So thanks Norman wisdom
My dad remembers Norman Wisdom in the army, dad was a clarinet playing bandsman and was in the mounted Queen's own 4th Hussars. My dad was a few years older than Norman and kind of had the same rough upbringing, but in Glasgow.
A True Star, nothing dodgy. RIP Norman........
I loved norman he was amazing actor, he was very good looking when he was in the army, im 53 but when my mum was alive we always watched ,norman wisdom 💜 ❤ iv got most off his films x
Great!!!!! Love to see & hear Norman Wisdom singing 'Don't Laugh at Me 'Cos I'm a Fool' - Fantastic!
Many thanks for this story, I use to watch him at the cinemas when I was young. Amazing person,,,god bless him...and thank you from THE ISLAND OF MALTA
Loved every minute of watching this bring him back ❤
What a brillent and fantastic man I miss him he was a brillent actor and singer Norman rip your fan always Simon
Norman is up there if not higher than some of the british comedians of the 50s....had a great repertoire with Jerry Desmond......im lucky enough to have purnished both of their photo autographs....
Thank you Norman for bringing smiles and laughs into my childhood (1970s & early 1980s)
This man at one point was the sole motive force of the British film industry. His films alone kept film studios open, saving them from decline. Cinemas had huge queues 4 people wide. He was a smash hit in the states as well. He was a phenomenon. It was heart breaking to see him in that documentary showing him in his 90s when he was left in a home.....so sad. His films are still amazing to this day. God bless Norman Wisdom.
God bless him my dad loved him and he was himself put in an orphanage and joined the army he said it was the happiest time of his life
Thank you Norman for making me laugh when I was a boy.
I would love to see a biopic of his life.
Lovely man. I saw this on tv. Really deserved the success he came into after the hard life he'd had as a child. He always made me laugh watching his films on tv in the 1980s and like everyone else who said it, thank you for making me laugh and cheering me up when I was down. RIP.
There should be a movie of this special kind tough and humble man. What ever diversity we endure we can make it through. Surely a life's lesson.
I recall as a boy in England in the 1960's that ( as the documentary rightly states ) Norman Wisdom was bigger in the movies even than James Bond. His films were eagerly anticipated; and notwithstanding his actual height, he really was a giant for many years in the UK.
God Bless you Norman. Thank You for making me laugh so much when I was a young child.
Norman Wisdom was simply brilliant and inspired so many people.
What is probably not as well known is that that he inspired thousands to actually join the military. Believe it or not some of his films were probably unwittingly recruitment films.
I loved everything he did and all his films but for me when he was alongside Edward Chapman were the best.
And lets make no mistake musicianship aside, a military bandsman making Battalion boxing champion is very special indeed.
His comedy timing was sublime. In short one of the greats
Norman was a proper star 🌟
Truely a legend. RIP mate!!!
As my Grandad often said of his own background: "I learned from the university of adversity". Such was so true of Norman Wisdom. A lovely man!
Lovely programme.
Cannot fault the family decisions
I wish I could have met him.
I loved his films!
god bless you norman his childhood was horrible his father treated him like dirt he made loads of people laugh and made him a multi millionaire.
I met him along with my friend on The Isle of Man, we were in a bus shelter waiting for the TT races to begin, very down to earth man .
Thanks for posting this ! It was very interesting :) A great tribute to a Great Man Norman Wisdom !
It is never the end! just a different path.
loved him when i was a kid and still do at 51
I'm 26 and I love him also.
Thank you for posting such a brilliant 57mins of pure.... LEGEND
He sent me a signed photo AND a letter...
amazing!..with an invite of an appointment at any stage door to meet him, but alas he was never near..i treasure both the letter and the photo.
Legend ! Bless your soul Norman wisdom x
The man was pure class
just the mention of his name brings a smile to my face
Sir norman was a truely lovely man. missed lots a great man
R.I .p
This world of ours need more people like Norman around as he loved the people and didn't do it for money , not like the money grabbing comics around today who wouldn't do anything without being paid high life wages. Rest In Peace Norman you can make Heaven Laugh Now
Loved Norman Wisdom as a kid
Cheers for putting this up. Had never seen it and I love Norman ;-)
I cry and laugh at the same time every time I watch this , my favourite man by such an astounding margin , god bless u and rest u Norman wisdom
What a Amazing voice and human being ❤
Thank-you!
I never was a fan (different strokes for different folks) but what a sensitive biograhy!
Oh fuck. How can anyone say that to there child. You can even see the sadness in Normans children's eyes over that. What a great man you was sir Norman
Brilliant funny man ,and a brilliant video ,loved all his films and il never forget that sketch ge sid with bruce Forsyth,where they wallpaped a room very funny
he will go on in his films and peoples harts for many years........
love his movies, he could always put a smile on my face. what a beautiful human being. i never knew he was homeless at such young age. god bless him.
Absolutely love this sweet, funny man 🥰🥰
What an extraordinary life!
I don’t think Norman will be forgotten per se, I just the world will run out of people who now how to laugh at the human condition without taking offence. He came to the world when it needed him in it. As ever perfect timing
His children treated him like his father treated Norman...its appaling
How could any one not like this man Sad souls, Sad Lost Souls people with no Sense of Humor, The man was a pure genius and like Charlie Chaplin he could also write a lovely melody with one finger on the piano, both had massive hits in their life times, What a Talented Genius, he was, and humble with it ,
I met Norman in london at the royal command performance he was amazing to see and was lucky to get his autograpgh
Right before this, I saw "The Early Bird". Never heard of Norman Wisdom but I'm glad he could perform right up to his 90's despite his illness. I also want to check out the episode he was on in "Last of the Summer Wine". Don't recall that episode at all.
I had the pleasure of making suits for Norman!
Travelling over to the Isle of Man to his house to measure him!
He was always a true Gentleman!