The Best of Tommy Cooper

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  • Опубліковано 21 січ 2009
  • Tommy Cooper (19 March 1921 -- 15 April 1984) was an English-Welsh prop comedian and magician. He was known for making an art of getting magic tricks wrong, although he was actually an accomplished magician and entertainer.
    Uploaded from a personal, home video by Thom Goddard.
    #TommyCooper #Magic #Comedy
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  • @wjpollock
    @wjpollock 11 років тому +529

    Tommy once took his act to Broadway. On his second night after his act he found a note from the theatre manager in his dressing room. The note read "Mr Cooper, you will really have to practice more. You made the same mistakes tonight that you made last night."
    Some people just don't get it.

    • @N_Loco_Parenthesis
      @N_Loco_Parenthesis 4 роки тому +19

      No kidding. And yet they got Andy kaufman.

    • @arto9775
      @arto9775 4 роки тому +6

      I'm not surprised, this is awful.

    • @seanjosephhayes
      @seanjosephhayes 4 роки тому +16

      Blurt It’s alright. Can’t buy a good sense of humour!

    • @-Tidgy
      @-Tidgy 3 роки тому +20

      Well us Americans are mostly unintelligent. We like simple stuff

    • @billyandrew
      @billyandrew 3 роки тому +19

      A fully paid up member of The Magic Circle and capable of many complex illusions, he was the envy of many of his contemporaries, who wished they'd thought of the comedy mis-timing approach.
      As a teenager, I often saw him whizzing about on his 50cc moped, around Chiswick, West London, looking like a circus bear on one of those tiny cycles.
      A superlative entertainer, his personal life was troubled with domestic issues and his excessive intake of alcohol (along with medical strapping) to combat his life-long back problems.
      RIP Tommy.

  • @lucretiaanders8446
    @lucretiaanders8446 3 місяці тому +16

    40 years ago on this day (April 15, 2024) you sadly passed away ... the best comedian I have come across in my lifetime ... you are unforgettable and it is still so much fun watching you here on UA-cam ... thank you for all those wonderful memories ... may you continue to rest in peace ... - Lucretia 🤣🤣🤣

  • @hyperzenvy4989
    @hyperzenvy4989 6 років тому +69

    “ I had a rocking horse once, it died” ABSOLUTELY KILLED ME😂😂😂😂😂❤️

  • @kerensabirch5214
    @kerensabirch5214 8 років тому +397

    The only comedian I've seen who could walk onstage and have the audience in stitches before he'd even said a word. Pure genius.

    • @delphi202002
      @delphi202002 5 років тому +4

      yeah...he hated that i heard

    • @gammakeraulophon
      @gammakeraulophon 4 роки тому +3

      You mean apart from Eric Morcambe..

    • @mrcaboosevg6089
      @mrcaboosevg6089 3 роки тому +6

      Rowan Atkinson can do that

    • @thomaskphillips2582
      @thomaskphillips2582 3 роки тому

      and billy connolly has people laughing b4 he speaks

    • @MrScotty5877304
      @MrScotty5877304 3 роки тому +1

      Nevermind that he had people in stitches as he literally died on stage

  • @PalmerPerspectivePodcast
    @PalmerPerspectivePodcast 7 років тому +144

    He should've been paid double. To be a comedian and magician at the same time is very impressive.

  • @MrGrahamMillward
    @MrGrahamMillward 10 років тому +94

    I saw Tommy Cooper peform live in Eastbourne, Sussex in the 70's. He was hilarious. I have never laughed so much in all my life.

    • @RitchieRosson
      @RitchieRosson 5 років тому +6

      Graham Millward Wow! Was it just Tommy or did he have a support act? Do you remember how long he performed for ? Sorry for the nerdy questions.

    • @kevino6858
      @kevino6858 5 місяців тому +1

      Aw, I would love to have seen him live!

  • @alanrandall49
    @alanrandall49 2 роки тому +16

    Tommy Cooper will always be remembered as a great comedian who brought fun and laughter into peoples lives, we need comedians like him today more than ever to help lift our spirits in a more serious world blighted with the Coronavirus.

  • @stevemorgan8188
    @stevemorgan8188 4 роки тому +9

    Tommy Cooper
    I could watch him all night very very funny man .bring tears to my eyes with laughter .
    You will never ever see another guy like this. There will only be one Tommy Cooper
    And no one will ever take his place .in my eyes never for got

  • @bintang112003
    @bintang112003 12 років тому +80

    A genius of comedy! I was 12 when he died, but I still remember watching him make his final performance on the "Live From Her Majesty's" variety show... had a heart attack on stage in the middle of the act. Everybody thought it was part of the act and applauded wildly as he was dragged through the curtains. The guy died doing what he loved and kept people laughing till the very end.
    How many others out there would take pleasure in having people laugh at you as you die?

    • @harryirene1
      @harryirene1 4 роки тому +10

      Watched it too, I was 9. So sad the next morning when mum told me the news.

    • @Leon-zu1wp
      @Leon-zu1wp 2 роки тому

      Red Foxx. That's who.

  • @DiabolicalGenius
    @DiabolicalGenius 11 років тому +30

    He said it's the way you tell them, and it's true. Coming from anyone else these jokes would be corny, but when it's Tommy I can't stop giggling.

  • @conniebenny
    @conniebenny 10 місяців тому +10

    A truly brilliant, hilarious and talented man, and, at least judging by the end of this video, also apparently a mime.

  • @keithbond8602
    @keithbond8602 4 роки тому +9

    Tommy was brilliant, like Freddie Starr so original, I am so grateful I was growing up and seen these on tv, truly both unique, RIP both of you

  • @PaulC1980
    @PaulC1980 9 років тому +35

    how could anyone thumbs down any Tommy Cooper clip is beyond Me.comic genius

    • @swaldron5558
      @swaldron5558 2 роки тому +1

      Either Germans or leftists.

    • @FungusTrooper
      @FungusTrooper 2 роки тому +1

      Probably because the audio cuts out 2/3rds of the way through the video. Great comedian, bad upload.

  • @AishaVonFossen
    @AishaVonFossen 4 роки тому +7

    I heard of this comedian in a few interviews with Ian McDiarmid, aka Emperor Palpatine from Star Wars. Ian said Tommy Cooper is one of his favorite comedians, and he and Mark Hamill both enjoyed Tommy and more British humor when they met to make Return of the Jedi. Ian said that when he was filming the scenes where Palpatine was electrocuting Luke, and Mark was off camera, Mark would sometimes be beside the camera doing Tommy's "just like that" hand movements to make Ian laugh. Ian jokingly said he was "no help at all," and the only reason he didn't laugh was because he had enough makeup on to keep a straight face, and, "If only Mark had stayed in his dressing room that day." ROFLMAO!!! :P

  • @jaymieannehutchinson
    @jaymieannehutchinson 12 років тому +6

    my grandpa has video tapes of tommy cooper, and whenever me and my younger brother would go over there we were so excited when he asked, 'who wants to watch tommy cooper?' :')

  • @jimadams8182
    @jimadams8182 3 роки тому +11

    Comedy for all ages. RIP Tommy.

  • @hmaltravers
    @hmaltravers 12 років тому +97

    I'm an American, and I can honestly say that when it comes to comedy, the British are the greatest.

  • @EssexIrons
    @EssexIrons 13 років тому +10

    I remember watching the Royal Variety show and seeing Tommy collapse, I was in tears all night long.
    R.I.P Tommy Cooper - Comedy Genius

  • @andrewmorgan3246
    @andrewmorgan3246 6 років тому +6

    In my opinion the greatest comedian and naturally funny man ever.

  • @Topidop92
    @Topidop92 5 років тому +6

    I used to watch Tommy Cooper when I was younger age, and watching him again is still funny : )

  • @andrew-thomascorbettanthoc9652
    @andrew-thomascorbettanthoc9652 6 років тому +14

    This is art. His performance his timing his mannerisms his magic tricks were so well thought out and done

  • @timmccaffrey1326
    @timmccaffrey1326 7 років тому +6

    That people like this great man ever existed proves that magic is real and a very few people are blessed wih....one of the greatest.

  • @Atomicjunction
    @Atomicjunction 14 років тому +8

    That was great, way to keep a legend alive well done, we all miss tommy terribly and we wish him rest in peace

  • @DizzyTomato
    @DizzyTomato 10 років тому +8

    Tommy has got to be one of my favorite comedians. He is unique compared to the comedians of today. He does most of his with in magic or just the simple cheesey jokes, but comedians now swear or just stand on a stage and talk. He never did this. If he was still around now, even though he would be very old, I would love to meet him.

  • @deanthyer9896
    @deanthyer9896 6 років тому +5

    a great man loved him ..big part of my life growing up

  • @aheimsvensson1573
    @aheimsvensson1573 9 місяців тому +6

    Wow he is the best ever!!

  • @stnicholas54
    @stnicholas54 5 років тому +30

    "I went to the dentist. He said my teeth are alright but my gums have got to come out". Absurd but funny.

  • @johnsmith-rs2vk
    @johnsmith-rs2vk 9 місяців тому +2

    He came on stage with hands like bunches of bananas !

  • @johnkelly1191
    @johnkelly1191 2 роки тому +9

    Legend never be another like him a genius 👌

  • @DavidRooke5412
    @DavidRooke5412 3 роки тому +7

    Tommy was unique as a comedian and a magician his skill at deliberately wrecking a trick that he could do flawlessly was what made him so funny

  • @robertwilson7736
    @robertwilson7736 Рік тому +8

    Another legend we dont see comedy like this anymore

  • @arntorkvale8431
    @arntorkvale8431 8 років тому +4

    hes top, hes up with comedy greats...imy sincere condolences to the family. x

  • @Gimacol
    @Gimacol 11 років тому +14

    It's a shame that there will never be someone else like him, he didn't even have to speak to make you laugh !

    • @superheroalerts3761
      @superheroalerts3761 2 роки тому +4

      I hear you, but for me that’s a good thing as it means the legend that is the one and only Tommy Cooper shall endure in perpetuity: and rightly so #genius

    • @rossc9748
      @rossc9748 10 місяців тому

      ​@@superheroalerts3761exactly!!

  • @easymoneycroomy
    @easymoneycroomy 7 років тому +9

    He is the best comedian ever in history and pay respect for this guy. Rest in peace Tommy.

  • @montyzumazoom1337
    @montyzumazoom1337 3 роки тому +76

    “I was cleaning out the attic with the wife the other day, filthy dirty and covered in cobwebs-but she’s good with the kids...”
    Just thought I would add this, it’s my favourite joke of his.😂😂😂

    • @mazeppa1231
      @mazeppa1231 2 роки тому +2

      Also the wife-deer joke is hilarious too.
      Can't remember the exact wording of it though.

    • @MrSkid1970
      @MrSkid1970 Рік тому +2

      A man has been found dead on the pavement, outside an ice cream van.he was covered in chocolate sauce and hundreds and thousands. Police say he topped himself!thank you very much, ha ha!

  • @jakeylad2008
    @jakeylad2008 13 років тому +5

    Amazing....always brightens my day this legend, jus' like that

  • @HDizzle69
    @HDizzle69 12 років тому +6

    but as all people know. tommy cooper was one of the great. he could make anyone smile and he was a marvellous magician

  • @Liezzz
    @Liezzz 2 місяці тому +2

    Today its 40 years ago he died on the stage RIP Tommy Cooper he was the best

  • @ARMYUB
    @ARMYUB 4 роки тому +3

    Best of the Best, old skool 😎✌💓

  • @tileux
    @tileux 2 роки тому +3

    I was born in brentford. My grandad shared many drinking sessions with Tommy.

  • @codymcgrath2.3bviews3secon7
    @codymcgrath2.3bviews3secon7 6 років тому +4

    Him and Brendan Grace are my favorite comics manage to split your sides in laughter with 0 shock humor or cursing

  • @lesitn8848
    @lesitn8848 7 років тому +6

    What more can you say, he can make you laugh a great medicine Great!!!!

  • @gavinjridgwell865
    @gavinjridgwell865 4 роки тому +6

    In my opinion he is and always will be one of England's many genuinely talented entertainers.
    He had his own unique style that only he and could do and no matter how bad or flawed some of his acts came across they were meant to go like that.
    Not many people know that he was a member of the magic circle and could perform quite good tricks.
    From his facial expressions,to the cheesy jokes,to the failed magic tricks and finally down to the timing it was all done in perfect order.
    Also humor in general was a lot more simpler back then and it was what I call butlins humor that people were used to.
    Now comedy is a lot more diverse,ranged and technical these day's.
    Regardless of all the comedian's that have come and gone and will continue to appear Tommy Cooper is one of the best....

  • @stranger6374
    @stranger6374 4 роки тому +3

    Love u Tommy copper from India & RIP

  • @DamiensTrainsandTravels
    @DamiensTrainsandTravels 11 років тому +6

    He died 9 years before I was born, wish i could of been around seems a legend and I can understand when older people say TV is rubbish these days

    • @RitchieRosson
      @RitchieRosson 5 років тому +2

      Damien Le Maistre I’m sure TC would be delighted that people are still laughing at him beyond his passing.

  • @scotty193
    @scotty193 3 роки тому +1

    Sitting there reading the magazines, about Titanic hahahahahahahahahahahaha and waving for more laughter Genius.I had a Rocking Horse once and it died..............the constant flow of gags from this man is unmatched.

  • @JimTimber
    @JimTimber Рік тому +25

    Genius.. he even had everyone roaring with laughter when he dropped dead on stage

  • @EnnVP
    @EnnVP 5 років тому +7

    I can hardly understand what he’s saying but did laugh when he said - on the other hand, 4 fingers and a thumb 😄

  • @blagger42
    @blagger42 4 роки тому +3

    Still missing those happy days

  • @larrys3821
    @larrys3821 Місяць тому

    I’m here from a Rodney Dangerfield reaction video. The UK reactor compared him to Tommy Cooper and suggested we check it out. Glad I did!

  • @joaocarvalheiras8345
    @joaocarvalheiras8345 Рік тому +1

    That one about Titanic is so relatable, right now

  • @Terribleathletes
    @Terribleathletes 4 роки тому +3

    I've always been unlucky, I had a rocking horse once and it died 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @OJStubbs1888
    @OJStubbs1888 9 років тому +41

    Would help if the sound didn't fuck up at the end like

  • @phil4977
    @phil4977 Рік тому +3

    He was brilliant

  • @BritishComedyUK69
    @BritishComedyUK69 7 років тому +6

    Great upload, thanks for sharing!!

  • @John_Corrigan
    @John_Corrigan 6 місяців тому +2

    Don't care what anyone thinks....tommy cooper funnyman...crying laughter

  • @bloobsta
    @bloobsta 6 років тому +4

    I watched all these shows when I was younger. I used to laugh so much my ribs hurt.

  • @ChrisDrennan-ot7cl
    @ChrisDrennan-ot7cl 3 місяці тому +3

    RIP Tommy Cooper (1921-1984)

  • @salhammond7060
    @salhammond7060 2 роки тому +4

    Shame the audio cut out at around 2 minutes.

  • @TheDoubledekerdec
    @TheDoubledekerdec 10 років тому +14

    Tommy Cooper, in my opinion was the best ever and no comedian today comes close, people say how bad tommy's jokes were and about his failed magic tricks but he was an actual professional magician and was part of the magic circle and no one mentions when he gets them right

  • @adamwalkervfx
    @adamwalkervfx 10 років тому +41

    Can't believe it has been 20 years since he passed away. A truly, funny man.

    • @LuminousGuy
      @LuminousGuy 10 років тому +11

      30 years.

    • @adamwalkervfx
      @adamwalkervfx 10 років тому +13

      LuminousGuy ......Knew I shouldn't have bought that watch. AAHAHAHA!!

    • @LuminousGuy
      @LuminousGuy 10 років тому +2

      Adam Walker I fell into that didn`t i... It`s dark in here.

    • @adamwalkervfx
      @adamwalkervfx 10 років тому +1

      LuminousGuy It's dark in here as well...oh wait...it's my wardrobe.

    • @markjopson3997
      @markjopson3997 10 років тому +3

      30 years!

  • @stevenesq
    @stevenesq 5 років тому +5

    Oh bless him there will never be another.

  • @DSVOP
    @DSVOP 15 років тому +2

    Nice post, thanks for sharing:-)

  • @martinm3533
    @martinm3533 11 років тому +5

    He is still the greatest. RIP the Legend

  • @watgaz518
    @watgaz518 11 місяців тому +4

    The man was unique and very funny.

  • @srsgas1
    @srsgas1 5 років тому +3

    I just love magic!!!!!

  • @davidrawlinson1449
    @davidrawlinson1449 6 років тому +1

    I like your program 😜😃😛😊😄

  • @MacJaxonManOfAction
    @MacJaxonManOfAction 8 років тому +157

    It is my firm contention that this man is the funniest person who ever lived.

    • @ronniewoodsbellmontsounds7045
      @ronniewoodsbellmontsounds7045 7 років тому +6

      Steven McBrien No! Trump is.

    • @tbomber
      @tbomber 7 років тому

      ^ booo

    • @noelhausermann1237
      @noelhausermann1237 7 років тому +1

      Steven McBrien h

    • @blastyplayzdaily2389
      @blastyplayzdaily2389 6 років тому

      Yeah

    • @kellynorman7452
      @kellynorman7452 6 років тому

      Steven McBrien he is not the funniest man who lived he's an idiot no talent little bitch that's not comedy it's shit at least he's dead no more shit comedy fuck him may he rot In hell where he belongs

  • @MorbidlyObeseCat
    @MorbidlyObeseCat 10 років тому +4

    Complete and utter genius.

  • @stevenesq
    @stevenesq 5 років тому +6

    "its not my night is it , i had a rocking horse once but it died".

  • @leaconway2058
    @leaconway2058 8 років тому +3

    the end of the video is incomprehensible, it's good quality up 2 that part

  • @swasticsengupta10b93
    @swasticsengupta10b93 5 років тому +8

    *Legend's never die*

  • @sabineholthaus7961
    @sabineholthaus7961 5 років тому +2

    ‘He got run over by a brewery wagon. It was the first time the drinks were on him."
    Tommy Cooper was once visiting Japan. He spoke no Japanese and his taxi driver spoke no English, but Tommy still made him laugh so much he crashed into a wall.

  • @chrisward4340
    @chrisward4340 7 років тому +6

    Tommy cooper was the great till the end god bless tommy cooper..

  • @MsFanmail
    @MsFanmail 10 років тому +86

    tommy cooper what a comedy genius without all the swearing from todays comedians

    • @ianmachon2455
      @ianmachon2455 5 років тому +5

      today's comedians don't all swear , be careful who you stereotype . It could get you into trouble!

    • @markharrison2544
      @markharrison2544 5 років тому

      He was a talentless unfunny alcoholic.

    • @evanderholiday2535
      @evanderholiday2535 5 років тому +1

      Tommy Cooper is an all time great, but don’t be such a snowflake

    • @theprodigyowl4660
      @theprodigyowl4660 4 роки тому +1

      @@markharrison2544 Congratulations: you are the winner of the world's dumbest comment!!!

  • @kissme192
    @kissme192 10 років тому +25

    I love how he laughs at his own jokes. RIP

  • @BritishComedyUK69
    @BritishComedyUK69 5 років тому +4

    Bloody genius

  • @justRayEvansopinion
    @justRayEvansopinion 7 років тому +94

    My wife has lovely blond curly hair down her back, None on her head, just down her back.

  • @monomakes
    @monomakes 5 років тому +4

    So good! Looking back, it's not just rose tinted specs - a classic clown! So sad to see you go on that stage mate.

  • @garyowen6796
    @garyowen6796 5 років тому +1

    Oh man, the dentist joke was such a dad joke, but the rocking horse one really made me laugh!

  • @gawkyadroit5869
    @gawkyadroit5869 8 років тому +2

    This man is amazing. He has inspired greats like Martian from FunnyStuffForHappyPeople as well. ❤️

  • @smokefire3
    @smokefire3 6 років тому +2

    "four live ducks! oh, they got away again"

  • @Wahey
    @Wahey 4 роки тому +3

    If you imagine Tommy Cooper telling the joke it becomes a hundred times funnier. Try it with any joke.

  • @bohergoy
    @bohergoy 10 років тому +7

    Tommy was a great comedian, God bless him. He never had to use the 'F' word a million times to make people laugh. He always makes me laugh after all these years. Making people laugh is an art form and he just happened to be very good at it.

  • @sincity1111
    @sincity1111 13 років тому +1

    1 word.. Legend!!

  • @emilywhitfield2780
    @emilywhitfield2780 3 роки тому

    I love this the man was pure genius I love British comedy the best and I'm American RIP TOMMY COOPER

  • @koishigameing
    @koishigameing 8 років тому +156

    if only he survived his heart attack.

    • @johncasper8031
      @johncasper8031 7 років тому +40

      He was the comedian who really died on stage. Fell face down & everybody thought it was part of the act.

    • @christopherdrennan3511
      @christopherdrennan3511 6 років тому +9

      His last words were "thanks love" before dropping dead.

    • @teacheng3795
      @teacheng3795 5 років тому +4

      Yes, he could have lived on for years being a drunk and a wife beater. I bet his wife was relieved that he dropped dead even if his audiences miss him.

    • @stpaulimdog
      @stpaulimdog 5 років тому +1

      2:10

    • @michaelgrace1298
      @michaelgrace1298 5 років тому +5

      @@teacheng3795 knob head

  • @keithrich8373
    @keithrich8373 Рік тому +1

    Wasn't it awful about that Titanic Who else would have thought of this.Gtratly missed a true legend❤

  • @TreyParkersBitch
    @TreyParkersBitch 2 роки тому

    This is me at work

  • @HeatherLikesArt
    @HeatherLikesArt 10 років тому +53

    It's humor that not everyone will get or appreciate. I for one do. I loved TC and Ronnie Barker and others from that era. The "comedy" today is crass, crude and snide comments about others. Swearing every other word.

    • @tomrogerlilleby320
      @tomrogerlilleby320 6 років тому +1

      +Anthony Berrettoni
      Benny Hill took care of the smutt.
      To dad's delight.

    • @BigWes95
      @BigWes95 6 років тому +1

      65Britishbulldog yeah it's not like your era of comedians include people like Roy chubby brown or anything

    • @evanderholiday2535
      @evanderholiday2535 5 років тому

      Oh stop being so politically correct. Crude, offensive comedy that explores dark topics is just as valid as the great work of Tommy Cooper. Don’t be such a snowflake

  • @GunCollector007
    @GunCollector007 7 років тому +8

    "My teeth itch" lol

  • @fformfiller
    @fformfiller 9 років тому +1

    Genius - the pioneer, the originator

  • @ben8209
    @ben8209 8 років тому +106

    Interesting to notice how Tommy Cooper (and indeed many of the comedians, shows and personalities of this era) seem so much more 'adult' than the foul-mouthed crass and bitter comedians we have today, whilst at the same time completely suitable for children.
    The 'adult' jokes in his show are subtle enough to go straight over youngsters heads, whilst the slapstick elements are executed well enough not to irritate more mature viewers.

    • @hurera2000
      @hurera2000 7 років тому +2

      Ben Tranter Sure Jimmy Carr and Frankie Boyle are more upfront but they're gold.

    • @vvvvvv2086
      @vvvvvv2086 6 років тому +1

      There was so much planning went into it. Everything he did was well thought out and rehearsed.

    • @jpy8
      @jpy8 6 років тому +1

      Stewart Lee isn't that foul mouthed and has some of the most thoroughly planned routines I've seen.

    • @zimbubabube1014
      @zimbubabube1014 5 років тому

      rcf

    • @danielpatrick3761
      @danielpatrick3761 5 років тому

      It's warmer. Today's snide, sneering, oh so weary with life, PC comedians are a product of the nosedive our society has taken in the last 40 years

  • @Xxmercenaary78xX
    @Xxmercenaary78xX 10 років тому +4

    Tommy was my favourite comedian
    RIP Tommy

  • @stpaulimdog
    @stpaulimdog 5 років тому +4

    2:10 Might be the reason people continued to laugh at his last performance

  • @charleywhite5776
    @charleywhite5776 5 років тому +10

    4.45 the sound starts playing up, so u mis lots

  • @budway1942
    @budway1942 7 місяців тому +1

    ah miss him

  • @john111257
    @john111257 7 років тому +4

    pure magic

  • @kernowpictures2002
    @kernowpictures2002 2 місяці тому

    And his legacy spawn is the best Lego advertisement of all time

  • @PeterBrownPianist
    @PeterBrownPianist 4 роки тому +3

    Pure genius. Does anyone know where to find the ventriloquist sketch? My all-time favourite.