Life Of Norman Wisdom Aged 92¾

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  • @AbulHussain-hh9rg
    @AbulHussain-hh9rg 6 років тому +346

    If your father can help you take your first step in life. Why not help him take his last.

    • @Koodayengine
      @Koodayengine 8 місяців тому

      Most men don't have a father past 40 years, this is why life is not like this for men, and life is not for men

    • @NailHeavenAshford
      @NailHeavenAshford 8 місяців тому

      Hey it’s physically and emotionally draining. I did 23 hour shifts. My mum had Alzheimer’s. Very severe. She spread poo, took her clothes off, hid poo in pockets and drawers, hit, threw hot soup at my daughter, my children became scared of their own grandma, she woke us all up at night hitting the bannisters with a walking stick and my children were trying to do important exams, she was doubly incontinent. I used to bathe her daily, get her down stand she’d wet herself all over the floor meaning we’d need to go straight back upstairs to have another bath, my house smelt of wee. She slept for one hour every night. I couldn’t medicate her as she would wet herself everywhere after taking off her incontinence pads. We waited 18 months for an incontinence nurse. Nobody came. It was just me. 24/7. No help from anyone. Social services had no idea and I don’t think you do either. Lots of times she’d either have a medical collapse or put herself on the floor and in both cases would need paramedics as I couldn’t lift her on my own. She threatened to bite the paramedics. The affect it has on children if they are involved. I ended up coming downstairs one morning to poo all over my walls and door handles for the third day in a row and ended up having a carer breakdown. Mum was put into an emergency home. Not the one I would have chosen. She was so bad they wouldn’t send her back. She died in that home about four years later. Even they couldn’t cope as she managed to find and swallow a vinyl examination glove whole. She had no idea who I was when she lived with me. I was visiting her. It was basically me and her both having a cup of tea with a stranger. Often partially naked. Other residents would come into the room and wee on the carpet in front of my children. That is often the reality of looking after an elderly relative. Please understand that things are not as simple as you think, and if a doctor says it’s not possible then it must be serious. Don’t judge until you’ve really been there.

    • @dadachimbo
      @dadachimbo 3 дні тому

      oh what a lovely sentiment, because that is how the world works

  • @amandaa5104
    @amandaa5104 6 років тому +102

    I grew up watching Norman Wisdom films....he never lost that mischievous smile....he sure did put a smile on my face...lovely man.

    • @dadachimbo
      @dadachimbo 3 дні тому

      when i'm cleaning windows!

  • @brainwaiver1
    @brainwaiver1 3 роки тому +94

    All Norman ever really wanted in life was a hug from his dad. Trust me. We always hold on to what we can never have.

    • @ppuh6tfrz646
      @ppuh6tfrz646 2 місяці тому

      Like Fenella Fielding, Lynda Bellingham and Tina Charles?

    • @joegreen2750
      @joegreen2750 15 днів тому

      The absolute truth. 😢

    • @terrytownsend5583
      @terrytownsend5583 5 днів тому

      Why would anyone trust you

  • @DannieGemz
    @DannieGemz 7 місяців тому +10

    never seen a 92 year old run like that what energy he still had even then. RIP

  • @dawnbrennan5179
    @dawnbrennan5179 8 місяців тому +123

    Half the Isle of Man would have looked after Sir Norman- we loved him

  • @goodmoaningvietnam1439
    @goodmoaningvietnam1439 6 років тому +254

    As a young lad I delivered Norman's daily newspaper, and one day mum asked if I'd met him. No was the answer but the very next morning while walking back to my bike, the bedroom window opened and Norman yelled at me. "What are you doing here" I replied "delivering your newspaper" He then threw half a crown that landed on the lawn, closed the window and was gone. It took me ages to find that coin.

  • @raven_ous2585
    @raven_ous2585 8 місяців тому +143

    Me and my dad were so alike. I was his mini me, even though I'm female. I promised him he would never be put in a home. I fulfilled that promise. I lost him 2 years ago, aged 96. Miss you SOOOOOO much, my lovely little dad 💋💔

    • @TheHorsebox2
      @TheHorsebox2 8 місяців тому +25

      Sounds like he had a great daughter.

    • @daisytheyorkiepuppyandhell4191
      @daisytheyorkiepuppyandhell4191 8 місяців тому +3

      same here

    • @vickythefist7062
      @vickythefist7062 8 місяців тому +11

      My dad's 80 this year. We never got on when I was younger .but he's mellowed with age. I worked in an OAP home when I was 16 .and it was horrendous .I WOULDN'T WISH IT ON MY WORST ENEMY LET ALONE MY PARENTS .we owe it to them regardless to give up a couple of years if they need us.
      THEY AFTER ALL .GAVE US LIFE IF NOTHING ELSE !!😂

    • @petecernan2568
      @petecernan2568 8 місяців тому +4

      Well done to you

    • @autisticdrone.
      @autisticdrone. 8 місяців тому +4

      Until a couple of years ago, I had worked in a care home for the elderly for nearly 26 years. In my opinion, honestly, after all i’ve seen, you made the best decision for your dad. More people should care for their parents at home, even if they need agency home carers as well ( but closely supervised ). 👍

  • @PaulaBilby
    @PaulaBilby 8 місяців тому +96

    I am finding it very difficult to watch this video, especially when Normans Daughter and Son does not understand that their Father has Dementia. Snapping at her Father about it being a long time since he rode his motor bike. Normans memory is that he rode his motor bike just the other day, and nothing will convince him otherwise, and that is Dementia. I had the pleasure of meeting Norman before Dementia struck, a wonderful kind soul. RIP Norman.

    • @naturesrhythm8506
      @naturesrhythm8506 8 місяців тому +12

      Yes, that was hard. They don't seem to know how to relate to him. Bless him.

    • @Honestreview2932
      @Honestreview2932 8 місяців тому +15

      No idea how to relate to him. He paid for private education and no doubt they're homes.
      The daughter by the looks of it spent it on botox... little bit self obsessed with herself.. me, me, me.

  • @consumertester5665
    @consumertester5665 8 місяців тому +103

    Dear chap. Brought fun, smiles and laughter into so many lives.

    • @allycbythesea7937
      @allycbythesea7937 8 місяців тому +2

      Not to his family it appears and they would have experienced the man behind the film s

    • @ppuh6tfrz646
      @ppuh6tfrz646 2 місяці тому

      Not to Fenella Fielding, Lynda Bellingham and Tina Charles.

  • @garrydavis3475
    @garrydavis3475 5 років тому +60

    Who couldn’t love this man

    • @1982violinist
      @1982violinist 3 роки тому

      His pathetic impudent children

    • @ppuh6tfrz646
      @ppuh6tfrz646 2 місяці тому

      Fenella Fielding, Lynda Bellingham and Tina Charles

  • @shadow-Sun
    @shadow-Sun 7 років тому +62

    He needed the audience as much as his next breath RIP Norman Wisdom like him or not.... a Legend

  • @Jane-vz4ix
    @Jane-vz4ix 10 місяців тому +103

    Poor Norman. Cold hearts around him. RIP Norman

    • @vickyingramnymann8543
      @vickyingramnymann8543 8 місяців тому +1

      What are you talking about.

    • @SXI1972
      @SXI1972 8 місяців тому +10

      His son and daughter. Cold hearted,

    • @SXI1972
      @SXI1972 8 місяців тому +11

      Meaning the people around him were cold hearted, his daughter couldn't be bothered as long as someone else looked afterbhim

    • @jc5454
      @jc5454 7 місяців тому

      Middle class people are horrible

  • @elizabethsamways7624
    @elizabethsamways7624 8 місяців тому +45

    Nothing would of been more pleasure than look after a parent. Lost my dad 9 years ago and the care I gave him was precious quality time that I will never see again.

  • @jetodessa5484
    @jetodessa5484 7 років тому +102

    always loved sir Norman. I don't know if anyone on here has read his autobiography but he had custody of his children when they were quite young and he and his wife were divorced. Norman had a brutal childhood but did his best with his children. what a way to repay him. couldn't his son have got a manager to run his sport shop whilst he was in the Isle of Man. why couldn't Jackie sort her divorce from the Isle of Man? I hope that if they both make old bones they remember the selfish attitude and neglect they put on their father when he needed some care. As for the daughter in law, I hope they realise how special she was. bye Sir Norman and thanks for the laughs and the songs x

    • @jaynewhite9428
      @jaynewhite9428 4 роки тому +19

      Well said

    • @waynecrothers9441
      @waynecrothers9441 8 місяців тому +2

      I didny know the back story, I will look for that book today, sounds like Norman had his ups and downs, a gentleman till the end....

    • @jetodessa5484
      @jetodessa5484 8 місяців тому +1

      @@waynecrothers9441 it's called 'Don't laugh at me'

    • @djk3520
      @djk3520 8 місяців тому

      Norman...being an Entertainer.. one who admired from watching his films in my early youth..always needed an audience..it would be one of the things that kept him going.I fell in love with the island on my first visit at 8yrs old.i am now 70.one visit to Peel and there is some kind of magnetic force that drags you back there.,I visited for many years..I once found a newspaper cutting about a film that hadn't been shown before.which was filmed in Darwen in Lancashire being shown locally.a lot of locals were extras..as I had driven past Norman's house on the island,I posted this off to him.lucky to have got a reply from Ann his PA/Carer..who did a wonderful job looking after him.telling me he enjoyed hearing about it..which was good to know as was prior to him going in the nursing home on the island..he was loved and admired by the Manx people...and believe he loved them.they in one sense were the audience that kept him going. R.I.P. Sir Norman..

  • @MohammedMohammed-vy1jd
    @MohammedMohammed-vy1jd 3 роки тому +116

    His children Were so ungrateful. His son wasn’t even able to show any loving affection to his dad, he would’ve been better off having no children.His daughter was a waste of time

    • @kayenne221
      @kayenne221 8 місяців тому +1

      Wow, you are a expert on these folks lives? I’m sorry your life is so empty

    • @waynewal971
      @waynewal971 8 місяців тому +12

      @@kayenne221sounds to me like your life is the one that’s empty my friend, empty of empathy, love, affection and compassion!

    • @jonathandunleavy-colgan8876
      @jonathandunleavy-colgan8876 8 місяців тому

      Have you walked a mile in their shoes deluded little brother?

  • @Dizzy123-p3t
    @Dizzy123-p3t 8 місяців тому +21

    My mum worked as a childrens
    nurse in a London childrens hospital n the sixties. Norman visited the kids one day, and when he visited a youngster, bald due to his leukemia/ cancer, he gave him his cap. My mum remembers him cheering up everyone. What an amazing man.

    • @christineholmes578
      @christineholmes578 8 місяців тому +1

      I used to go to the cinema with my late nan bless her to see the fantastic Norman Wisdom we would laugh and cry he was so funny ❤

  • @HugoHome67
    @HugoHome67 8 місяців тому +77

    Met sir Norman twice , an utter gentleman who had the time of day for everyone . Pity his daughter wasn't the same !!

    • @bevtregenza3079
      @bevtregenza3079 8 місяців тому +5

      You don’t understand. Everyone except his own family. They were put on the back burner for his fans. Lucky they turned out so well

    • @LukeGale-w8m
      @LukeGale-w8m 8 місяців тому +1

      You met him twice and from that you know his daughter was a bad egg? Christ. Thanks for the input

  • @AnthonyMonaghan
    @AnthonyMonaghan 8 місяців тому +61

    I truly hope that I'm as happy as this in my dotage. What a remarkable life, man, entertainer, comedian, singer and all round human being. Fantastic.

    • @ppuh6tfrz646
      @ppuh6tfrz646 2 місяці тому

      Fenella Fielding, Lynda Bellingham and Tina Charles would disagree.

  • @cynthiahawkins2389
    @cynthiahawkins2389 7 років тому +61

    Caring for an elderly parent at home, keeping them OUT of an assisted living facility (we did this with our Mum, until she passed peacefully in her bed, at 95) will bring out the best - and the worst in people. My sister and I did not 'argue' about it - we both lived near each other here in NYC, once we were denied any help (from Medicaid which did not lift a finger to help us) - we rolled up our sleeves, sharing mum's care. I will say it was heartwarming, heartbreaking, appalling, infuriating, life changing, hysterically funny, spiritually uplifting, instructive, exhausting, and so much more. I pity people who do not have the chance to care for an elder beloved. Their lives are the poorer for not doing it. I am writing a book about the four years we looked after Mama Lu. Great program. Although I am a Yank, I was familiar with the films of Norman Wisdom. He was not that well known here in the US, sorry to say. Because he was... brilliant!!

    • @charlotterockel-kennedy8913
      @charlotterockel-kennedy8913 8 місяців тому +3

      Your Mum was very blessed to have you both. I looked after my mother in law until she passed and now we are going through similar with my father in law. It can be sorted out and as you mentioned can be so rewarding.

    • @bernese1004
      @bernese1004 7 місяців тому +3

      Well Done

  • @newlanky2
    @newlanky2 9 місяців тому +189

    bloody hell they make it look like a chore and an inconveiniance to look after there own FATHER what a bloody shame, RIP norman.

    • @englishmadcow7461
      @englishmadcow7461 8 місяців тому +24

      Spoilt brats tend to follow with famous parents sadly.

    • @anitarogers2877
      @anitarogers2877 8 місяців тому +9

      @newlanky2 - They made a 'huge meal' out of it. Their plan to re-arrange their families and marriages in order for one of them to move to a different island! So that one of them, his daughter-in-law no less, could go and look after him! Meaning she 'abandoned' her 12 year old son in the process.
      Surely them arranging for the extra support of having paid carers attend daily to help his long suffering PA ,who became his Carer, would have been far easier all around. I'll watch the rest now, to see how they adapted.

    • @Ellenslife851
      @Ellenslife851 8 місяців тому +3

      I agree he couldn’t have been that bad to take care of he’s a comedian and a famous actor of course he might seem slightly absorbed in himself a lot of actors and actresses are, but that’s just the way it is that doesn’t make sense a bad person and that doesn’t make them unbearable to be around. That’s just their personality.

    • @Ellenslife851
      @Ellenslife851 8 місяців тому +2

      And Norman seems to be a pretty happy lucky man for the most part making jokes of everything

    • @concreteart1111
      @concreteart1111 8 місяців тому +11

      Don’t judge. I looked after my folks for years once they got dementia. It was the hardest thing I’ve had to do.
      Carers everywhere deserve medals the size of bin lids.

  • @janknowles4044
    @janknowles4044 8 місяців тому +60

    Why on earth did Kim have to leave her son because no one else in the family could be bothered with him. Selfish is an understatement.

  • @eveacore7247
    @eveacore7247 Рік тому +23

    Absolutely legend funny man who will never be forgotten! Me n my brother were born on the Isle of man n grow up watching Norman on TV. ❤

  • @rokker101
    @rokker101 5 років тому +40

    a comedy legend that deserved far better respect than he got towards the end

    • @ppuh6tfrz646
      @ppuh6tfrz646 2 місяці тому

      Fenella Fielding, Lynda Bellingham and Tina Charles would disagree.

  • @sconebaker8051
    @sconebaker8051 8 місяців тому +53

    Going to see a Norman Wisdom movie was the highlight of my childhood!

  • @manichairdo9265
    @manichairdo9265 8 місяців тому +32

    I remember seeing Norman's house on TV. It was beautiful.
    My late auntie developed senile dementia. Her twins lived and worked hundreds of miles away. They paid £1000 per week for 24/7 care in her home, staffed by people she had known. They took her for walks every day and short trips to the beach or to classy places for lunch. The twins flew up to be with her every 2nd weekend in turn for 13 years. And during their holidays throughout the year. Relatives there also had her for lunch and special family occasions.
    Norman's family could have done more to make Norman's life at home comfortable. It didn't have to be the way it was.
    RIP Norman.
    RIP Auntie Eileen.

    • @northernlights8126
      @northernlights8126 8 місяців тому +6

      What extraordinary devoted children.Your aunt must have been a wonderful mother to inspire such love and care in her later years.

  • @LawnMowersThingsThatMakeNoise
    @LawnMowersThingsThatMakeNoise 7 років тому +49

    That poor boy, Greg, his facial expressions are priceless as his aunt and uncle argue over a dog. while Norman is completely forgotten about, over dog biscuits and furr

    • @oldskoolfool141
      @oldskoolfool141 4 роки тому +10

      Kids get it

    • @jacqui9176
      @jacqui9176 10 місяців тому +18

      The grandson felt like he wasn't being thought of, that child needed his mother. His daughter could have taken her dog by sea, the dog was an excuse.

    • @flannerymonaghan-morris4825
      @flannerymonaghan-morris4825 7 місяців тому

      God, poor kid.
      It kind of breaks my heart that although Norman’s kids had a loving warm upbringing with him having full custody of them, they still were kind of ungrateful to him and were still pretty selfish.
      If his aunt and uncle didn’t care about him or his grandad, I shudder to think of the treatment that Greg had at home….
      I mean, my family would’ve been the complete opposite. We’re pretty tight knit, and although thankfully none of my grandparents ever had dementia/Alzheimer’s, my grandpa on my mom’s side (my Poppy) moved in with us after we lost our Grammy, though he can still take care of himself because we don’t want him to be lonely.

  • @belfastsoul8863
    @belfastsoul8863 7 років тому +33

    Mr Grimsdale Mr Grimsdale , my God Norman Wisdom you were loved so much by your admiring public, thank you so very much for the beautiful memories and the laughter you gave us, a true performer right to the end .

  • @michealcurrie8272
    @michealcurrie8272 8 місяців тому +7

    Gave so much pleasure to so many. Thank you, Mr Wisdom. The world loves you.

  • @glencop
    @glencop 4 роки тому +29

    Why wouldn't Norman Wisdom get recognition in England.of course he would,he is an unbelievable talent

  • @joannepiasecka8449
    @joannepiasecka8449 6 років тому +21

    I love you Norman!!! It's been a pleasure growing up with you, makeing me smile!! Bless you sweetheart

  • @creativitycell
    @creativitycell 8 місяців тому +124

    He's 92 for God's Sake kids, he's not gonna "disrupt" your own lives forever!! A few years at best, and he deserves that! I bet he's looked after them in many ways over the years!😢

    • @Urko2005
      @Urko2005 8 місяців тому +9

      He only lived for another 2.5 years after :( (this video was 13 years ago)

    • @tonilong3624
      @tonilong3624 8 місяців тому +18

      He was in a home when he passed how sad that his children weren't there for him for 2 poxy years.....sad....

    • @LorrainePez
      @LorrainePez 8 місяців тому +6

      I think he would be remembered in the uk to right he would and still his god bless him Norman

    • @LorrainePez
      @LorrainePez 8 місяців тому +8

      @@tonilong3624 absolutely how sad the money grabbers hey

    • @LorrainePez
      @LorrainePez 8 місяців тому +5

      How horrible he’s saying you sold my cars his grand son going along with it

  • @EvaKateDawsonSinger
    @EvaKateDawsonSinger 6 років тому +23

    Norman gave me many smiles as a child and I met him when I was 11. I handed him a letter and he jumped of the stool saying is that me . I cried when I saw him . Few weeks later norman had replied to me personally and answered my letter.
    Amazing man . Don't know what his kids have been through but I feel blessed to have had norman on my screen and will always admire him

  • @Ariesbuddha
    @Ariesbuddha 6 років тому +33

    Can't see why they couldn't look after him as he had provided them with a very charmed lifestyle all of their lives.....bet they are enjoying his hard earned money now though....
    I'd have looked after him for free, brilliant and most lovely man, he made this world a better place thats for sure xxxxxxxxxx

    • @Ukwemustcarryonok
      @Ukwemustcarryonok 8 місяців тому +8

      I looked after dad for free. You learn a lot about people

    • @Ariesbuddha
      @Ariesbuddha 8 місяців тому +6

      @@Ukwemustcarryonok absolutely 💯 agreed 👍 xxxxxxxxx

    • @steamtrainfanatic
      @steamtrainfanatic 4 місяці тому +3

      I looked after an elderly neighbour for free and tried to get him some professional care. I didn't ask for anything in return.

  • @oibal60
    @oibal60 6 років тому +19

    I was born in 1960 and, growing up in Dublin, had the pleasure of watching Norman, Laurel & Hardy, Harold Lloyd, Benny Hill and all those 'Carry on...' films. Both my parents lived into their 90's and yes we too had to deal with Alzheimers, cancer etc.
    Truely, getting old really sux.
    When a parent gets to 'that' stage *they need professional care*, not siblings, with crap in their own lives, trying to be do-gooders. Ferrchrissakes, his son couldn't even organize a supervised bath/shower FOR HIS DAD! If professional care was there, he'd be in, washed, dressed and downstairs watching 'footy' in no time.
    You can still see the softness in Norman's eyes. I hope to meet him someday, wherever, and thank him.

  • @clydebuilt1971
    @clydebuilt1971 7 років тому +46

    his spirit was not diminished... RIP legend!

  • @angelaryan6216
    @angelaryan6216 6 місяців тому +2

    I was sobbing my heart out for weeks after he passed over as I always wanted to meet Sir Norman and have my picture taken with this wonderful MAN! Even today I still watch all his films as I’d done as a little girl.
    I’m a 54 grandma now and love introduced my2 year old granddaughter to his truly magical films! RIP You wonderfully talented funny man. I love you Sir Norman Wisdom. Xxxxxxx

  • @davegibson1204
    @davegibson1204 9 років тому +83

    so sad Normans daughter seamed so cold towards her dad norman was my hero when i was a child and at 41 years old i still watch his films rip norman

    • @edangallacher4440
      @edangallacher4440 8 років тому +19

      +Dave Gibson you are right about his daughter , i just find it so hard to believe that Normans own daughter is so heartless , Norman deserved so much better .

  • @glynisbradley5656
    @glynisbradley5656 7 років тому +78

    I wish he had been my dad, i would have looked after him till the end x

    • @tuforu4
      @tuforu4 7 років тому +1

      true , i did nothing for my parents in their old age sad

    • @jrgboy
      @jrgboy 6 років тому +3

      You couldn't have worked & looked after Norman, he needed care 24x7, my Mother became ill just after I retired & I care for her but I couldn't have worked, I needed a neighbour just to sit with her so I could do the shopping.. Normans son & daughter both had their own businesses, they needed the money, Norrman wasn't that well off, you don't get paid for old films shown on TV..

    • @user-po1pi3vz1r
      @user-po1pi3vz1r 4 роки тому +3

      He had a massive house.did he need such a bigg gaff? It looked finely furbished id say he was hardly struggling and fair play to him

    • @linzieloo1
      @linzieloo1 8 місяців тому +2

      If you parents were good to you through your life why did you not feel the need to help them?

  • @lokichakra
    @lokichakra 7 місяців тому +4

    A fabulous chap that brought such happiness to my family!

  • @JaneArt64
    @JaneArt64 10 років тому +75

    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.

    • @Harry-fk5of
      @Harry-fk5of 8 місяців тому +4

      That's unfair, you don't know their relationship you only know of Norman from afar. His kids clearly cared for him, they were being realistic. Why try and take care of a parent if you're going to clash and he's going to be miserable? They found a good work around.

  • @starlight1867
    @starlight1867 7 місяців тому +4

    I was an extra in a Norman Wisdom film when I was about 8 - “There was a Crooked Man”. Part of it was filmed in Darwen, Lancashire. My father and my grandmother both loved him and I grew up singing “Don’t laugh at Me” and other songs and watching all his films. On the last day of filming he spent hours dressed in his US Army uniform from the film, signing autographs and posing for photographs. A really lovely man, very fond childhood memories of him, thank you for this -God bless you Norman. 🙏 you will be making them all laugh up there! 😊

  • @sharondixon-p8i
    @sharondixon-p8i 8 місяців тому +155

    His daughter says it pisses her off for being introduced as Norman Wisdoms daughter bet she didn ,t mind the inheritance the son either RIP Norman x

    • @childofgod8607
      @childofgod8607 8 місяців тому +11

      RIP Norman ❤✝️🙏🇬🇧

    • @mrmeg01
      @mrmeg01 8 місяців тому +9

      Hence her divorce probably

    • @gc7820
      @gc7820 8 місяців тому +8

      Absolutely - awful grasping pair his children

    • @LukeGale-w8m
      @LukeGale-w8m 8 місяців тому +4

      Love how everyone commenting about how hateful she is, yet their comments are totally filled with hate. Lol

    • @JakeElvisHughes
      @JakeElvisHughes 8 місяців тому +7

      Horrible woman if you ask me , very bitter

  • @Smiffy-.-
    @Smiffy-.- 8 місяців тому +11

    This reminds me of an old Chinese story of a man who has his elderly father living with him and his family. One day, he goes out to the local market and buys a large basket to put his frail father in to take him down to the torrid river so he can dump him. He explains to his family that he just can't be bothered to look after him no more, and this is best for everyone.
    That evening, while waiting for his elderly father to fall asleep so he can finally be rid of him, his youngest son approaches him and says "Dad please please remember to bring the basket back." He looks at the young boy and says why, son. The boy replies well I'll need it for you one day, won't i dad.

  • @briancook5585
    @briancook5585 9 років тому +25

    I still howl with laughing until my stomach hurts watching Normans daft movies!!!!!!! What a performer eh!

  • @orchardist6559
    @orchardist6559 7 років тому +34

    Norman's career sure seems to have provided a very lucrative life-style for two dour ingrate offspring, unlike the very hard conditions of Norman's early life before his enormous success. Allowing for the difficulties that extreme age can bring, Norman retains his sense of humour throughout.

  • @babyblueeyes7177
    @babyblueeyes7177 7 місяців тому +2

    3:53 Awe wow!! How sweet is that? I don’t know why this was recommended. But I’m enjoying it. What a legend. I used to watch him as a kid. ‘ MR GRIMSDALE, MR GRIMSDALE’. He was a good age when he passed. He is bloody fit for 92. I can’t believe this is 13 years old.
    He was 95 when he died. Great age.
    He was also very clever, living on the Isle of Man. He didn’t have to pay any taxes!!
    29:32 is this a Freemason club??

  • @fairguytopple6072
    @fairguytopple6072 10 років тому +110

    His son & particularly his daughter come across as hard & cold. Only his daughter-in-law really cared, a lovely lady. His daughter showed little patience & didn't even try to understand the illness with her impatient attitude & jibes. She's a divorcée, I'm not at all surprised!

    • @timreoch8189
      @timreoch8189 6 років тому

      fairguy to

    • @jrgboy
      @jrgboy 6 років тому +3

      Norman needed 24 hr care, both his son & daughter worked with their own businesses to run ,Norman had been asked to leave two nursing homes cos of his destructive behaviour, that wasn't shown in the programme...

    • @deelove6366
      @deelove6366 6 років тому +4

      what did the monye run out so then he got fuck out the door he put a roof under his kids head ya he work my kids dad gave my kid fuck all at let my kid show me love not like norman daughter heartless where that sweet old lady gone there should be more lady like her

    • @willlaw1672
      @willlaw1672 4 роки тому +1

      @@deelove6366 you need to learn to spell

    • @johndavies5906
      @johndavies5906 3 роки тому +6

      Ive got to admit i agree with you there! Like who in gods name would sell their fathers prize vehicals that he cherrished so much. Alright he couldnt drive it but it was still his and what he like

  • @alanseward4979
    @alanseward4979 8 місяців тому +8

    Such a tough start to his life but he succeeded massively in life. My absolute comedy legend

  • @neilarmstrong7094
    @neilarmstrong7094 8 років тому +14

    I'm sure we only saw the best, most charming moments out of respect for Norman and I am sure these people were exasperated and fed up for a good reason. But God bless him from what I saw I would treasure every moment with him.

  • @doctorwhoproductions834
    @doctorwhoproductions834 7 років тому +89

    I would of done anything to take care of this comedy legend

  • @APSPROP
    @APSPROP 7 років тому +75

    So sad to watch. Norman deserved better. His children evidently embittered from there fathers divorce. His grandson abandoned by his own mother because Normans own flesh and blood are far too up themselves to accept responsibility.

  • @jhamiltonsmythe
    @jhamiltonsmythe 7 років тому +113

    As a professional Carer,I have looked after more than a few famous people. All I can say is old age and dementia are a fact of life and Normans offspring show little regard for either. The daughter in law and ex P.A. on the other hand showed him dignity and respect. For his age Sir Norman remained a gentleman,wether you liked him or not he was truly a legend!

    • @rupert-j8f
      @rupert-j8f 4 роки тому +2

      very true words yeh.

    • @copper-o4w
      @copper-o4w Рік тому +10

      I can't believe he's children couldn't look after there very famous Dad,his daughter going through a divorce,his son with his little sport shop,good on you daughter in law

    • @kevt7931
      @kevt7931 8 місяців тому +5

      "We're not just going to dump him somewhere"....he's not only a British icon, he's your father.

    • @patcardiff2563
      @patcardiff2563 8 місяців тому +9

      He brought so much fun into our homes when we were kids

    • @raven_ous2585
      @raven_ous2585 8 місяців тому +3

      Yes he did. And still does 👍👍

  • @nicolabarney7018
    @nicolabarney7018 8 місяців тому +63

    Them 2 don’t know how lucky they were to have a Dad like him
    Very selfish

    • @LukeGale-w8m
      @LukeGale-w8m 8 місяців тому

      Where does it mention the level of his parenting? Maybe he sacrificed looking after his family for his career? The fact two of them have turned out as BAD as you make out, would suggest it wasn't a one off!

    • @suehill9679
      @suehill9679 8 місяців тому +1

      Due to the rising age of retirement, and the cost of living, there are many people in their 60s (or older) who simply cannot afford to stop working, so how can they look after elderly parents who cannot be left on their own, particularly if they don’t have a job whereby they can work from home?

    • @Susan-kd3rv
      @Susan-kd3rv 3 місяці тому

      ⁠@@suehill9679my friends mum had bowel disease and disable after strokes, she did have carerers come in twice a day , but my friend had a job and 2 children and yet she used to visit her regularly even after work sometimes , doing her housework, shopping , taking her for days out with children and husband when they weren’t working , it was hard on her yes but they managed , I used to go round with her sometimes help with the housework and get shopping bits that she forgot , my friend showed me humanity still exist in this world I appreciate my friend even more , my parents both died unexpectedly, dad with ulcer that burst no one knew , and mum of heart attack .

  • @sharonyoung6828
    @sharonyoung6828 Рік тому +10

    Norman is a legend I love his shows thay all ways made me laugh and thay still do. I adore him so much he will all ways be a legend in my heart. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😍🤩😍🤩

  • @jodibuccafurri6142
    @jodibuccafurri6142 7 років тому +36

    it's an honor to be there for a loved one..

  • @mikalilypops3259
    @mikalilypops3259 8 місяців тому +64

    What a lovely lovely man Norman was ❤. Total respect to his P.A and daughter in law . His son and daughter are selfish and should be ashamed of themselves . Love the relationship between him and his P.A and daughter in law ❤❤

    • @DrCrabfingers
      @DrCrabfingers 8 місяців тому

      Ummm well, was he a lovely man. That is a good question. Please read my comment regarding Norman Wisdom's wandering hands.

  • @adZHARRISON
    @adZHARRISON 8 місяців тому +5

    Amazing how this guy still sings so well and moves about and does his rowing machine - he's in better condition than alot of 60 year olds

  • @thomaspenman4101
    @thomaspenman4101 11 місяців тому +10

    You should feel guilry what gives you the right selling his cars ect without telling him GREED

    • @naturesrhythm8506
      @naturesrhythm8506 8 місяців тому +2

      😊He failed his test and has dementia. Probably the best decision.

  • @karlyounger-ql4it
    @karlyounger-ql4it 8 місяців тому +66

    Absolutely disgusting that neither of them could be bothered to look after their father

    • @1STLUCKYB
      @1STLUCKYB 8 місяців тому +4

      Judge not, lest you be judged

    • @allycbythesea7937
      @allycbythesea7937 8 місяців тому +2

      Really? Did you not see his mean behaviour

    • @marybyrnebyrne2360
      @marybyrnebyrne2360 8 місяців тому +2

      Oh my God they couldn't give a hoot about him I looked after my mam who was only 61 when she died from dementia .she cared for me so I cared for her .also I cared for my Dad he died aged 92 .it did disrupt my life leaving my kids but I'm so glad i did it

    • @LorrainePez
      @LorrainePez 8 місяців тому +4

      They didn’t give a shit about him sad individuals only after the money after there own mum gave them up he brought them up his evil daughter

    • @terrytownsend5583
      @terrytownsend5583 5 днів тому

      I disagree.

  • @lindamcavoy5516
    @lindamcavoy5516 8 місяців тому +6

    I aways cry whenever i hear him sing that song from a little girl I'm 70 now and he still made me cry ❤

    • @TheUKMediaWatch
      @TheUKMediaWatch 8 місяців тому +2

      I always go straight to the comments and yours made me smile 🙂 .. heres to the greats of British comedy 🍸 ..in my early 40s here and have seen them come and go grew up in the 80s what a time to be alive for great tv , it’s changed but we remember the greats 🙏🏼⭐️❤️

  • @trevordaniel61
    @trevordaniel61 7 років тому +52

    Total and utter selfishness of his so called family, I expect they didn't have any problems spending his money ? ..

  • @ThisIsEngland1000
    @ThisIsEngland1000 7 місяців тому +3

    Norman Wisdom what an absolute Legend..I still laugh hard at his films

  • @sandrawalker5882
    @sandrawalker5882 5 місяців тому +1

    Watching in 2024, that last scene had me in tears. I hope his last years were happy ones.

  • @robwainman5421
    @robwainman5421 7 років тому +13

    A lovable tinker and a true legend. May you rest in peace dear fellow.

  • @godnows4430
    @godnows4430 7 років тому +43

    Norman Wisdom was class act never be another miss him

  • @JaneArt64
    @JaneArt64 10 років тому +12

    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.

  • @mandyfail7071
    @mandyfail7071 6 місяців тому +1

    I met Norman in Newcastle at Greys monument he offered me a sit and said “ Iv warmed it up for you with a giggle.I grew up on his films and caused so much laughter in our home.I felt so privileged to have met him in real life, a national icon..

  • @LadyWriter1968
    @LadyWriter1968 8 років тому +21

    He was a legend and a great performer.

  • @krmoore1000
    @krmoore1000 8 років тому +12

    love you norman, thank you for all your films. R.I.P. mate.

    • @grahamholden3537
      @grahamholden3537 5 років тому

      Liked her bleeding dog more than her father what a cow!

  • @albaproductions9602
    @albaproductions9602 3 роки тому +9

    Oh when Norman put the hat i just burst into tears

  • @generichuman2044
    @generichuman2044 6 місяців тому +1

    I truly grasped what a great man my father is when I saw how he cared for his mum. Him and his 4 siblings would take it in turns every day to spend time with her, do chores, speak to end of life services and more. Thanks to them my nan passed in her own home that she lived in for over 50 years, surrounded by her loved ones and memories. Ever since losing her at just 10 years old I have always been committed to doing the same thing for either of my parents if they need it.

  • @donnawarren7228
    @donnawarren7228 7 місяців тому +3

    Omg I love this man soooo much I am 51 this year and he just reminds me of my childhood watching him with my family who mostly passed a away xxxx

  • @RichardCroft19670711
    @RichardCroft19670711 7 років тому +16

    What a shame Jacqui Wisdom, Sir Norman Wisdom's daughter portrays herself she seems very bitter towards her father, I just hope that Sir Norman Never saw this documentary and the way his daughter was/is.
    Sir Norman Wisdom was and always be an icon of British Comedy. I was lucky enough to see him when I was very young. His Son Nicholas and Kim as well as his Grandson Gregory truly loved him you can just see in contrast to his daughter who should hold her head in shame. Thank you Sir Norman Wisdom for the fun & laughter you brought to so many with both your films and live performances.

  • @petewalker6663
    @petewalker6663 7 років тому +63

    Heart breaking to see him reduced to a home when he was not as important as the fukin dogs, ,, sorry but his family cared more about his money AND THOSE FRIGGIN DOGS than HIM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @cycleSCUBA
    @cycleSCUBA 7 місяців тому +2

    Can remember he appeared on Des O'Connor's chat show. Norman totally upstaged him and made him look a complete amateur. Hilarious and one of a kind. Rest in peace, Sir Norman.

  • @kevinhiggins3080
    @kevinhiggins3080 7 років тому +21

    The man was immensely talented. Great singer, wrote songs, comedian, stunt man and very good actor as well as boxer of repute. Anyone who is critical of him probably has not an ounce of his talent.

    • @ppuh6tfrz646
      @ppuh6tfrz646 2 місяці тому

      Fenella Fielding, Lynda Bellingham and Tina Charles were critical of him.

  • @lilymcdonald4883
    @lilymcdonald4883 8 місяців тому +2

    He was a great character. Loved watching Norman he was the best.

  • @yell50
    @yell50 7 років тому +5

    A wonderful entertainer i grew up on Norman wisdom, my late mother laughed so much watching his movies.

  • @enochpowelghost
    @enochpowelghost 7 років тому +17

    Norman you are loved by so many

  • @Poodlemama1234
    @Poodlemama1234 8 місяців тому +6

    My mother is in a dementia unit in a lovely care home. We tried to look after her, but the baggage that came with being family was too much. Better she’s happy in a place where she is cared for by people who don’t know the past, than at home with us and everyone being miserable. We are all human, and we all make mistakes, but we can only do our best within circumstances.

  • @philocn
    @philocn 8 місяців тому +2

    i loved watching him as i was growing up. his legacy is laughter and love xx

  • @user-vu4tr5tw3b
    @user-vu4tr5tw3b 3 роки тому +6

    When I was young I always watched Norman Wisdom on television when I was young love him to bits the best man ever

  • @chrisspere4836
    @chrisspere4836 8 місяців тому +2

    Now thats what i call a great star. Imagine if you could measure all the laughing Norman has created in his life. Its more than enough to ensure a perfect afterlife. God bless you Norman Wisdom and Thankyou.

  • @ste9071
    @ste9071 8 місяців тому +5

    It saddens me that his loved ones were happy to live off of the fruits of his labour, use his name on their business and in other ventures, but cannot take care of him in his final years. They display a sense of coldness towards him, particularly his Son. What he ought to remember is that Norman was once able bodied and independent. Removing this through illness and age, particularly his ability to drive, will have driven him nuts, yet no compassion from his Son what so ever.
    RIP Norman, a great, a legend, and a star. Shine bright Sir ❤

  • @edwardwilliammorris1340
    @edwardwilliammorris1340 7 місяців тому +2

    If you can't enjoy Norman wisdoms warmth and humour you must be missing something in life . ❤

  • @michelleprior5153
    @michelleprior5153 7 років тому +22

    Selfish and cold daughter and the son cld have done much more. Poor Norman, a lovely lovely man, comic genius, beautiful voice and a legend. What a way to end his life. God rest his soul x

  • @annarumming-pain6048
    @annarumming-pain6048 8 місяців тому +1

    He has just brought back so many memories of my own beautiful dad. Two gents very greatly missed, but never forgotten xx

  • @helensproston7312
    @helensproston7312 8 місяців тому +4

    Looked after my mum for 3 years on my own. She passed at 85. It's was a blessing but an extremely difficult road. She passed away in my presence, an experience which I'm grateful for but takes time to heal from. She loved and remembered Norman and I only played her some clips a few months ago. 💜

    • @SiobhanLawlor-n2j
      @SiobhanLawlor-n2j 8 місяців тому

      I'm very sorry for your loss. Your mother would have felt such peace.

  • @swingmanic
    @swingmanic 10 років тому +31

    I hope Greg survived this ok, it must have been tough having his mum away from home and he comes across as being a little bit of an introvert who keeps his innermost feelings to himself...Personally, I don't think this documentary should have been made and had Norman not been in a state of mental decline, it probably wouldn't have been. He should have been allowed to age with dignity, outside of the publics eye. In summation, some things should be kept private!

  • @alanhindmarch657
    @alanhindmarch657 4 роки тому +9

    I never actually meet Norman but, Norman’s sister lived near one of my Uncles. Norman visited my Uncle in his last days in a Nursing Home. We have a photograph of Norman with my Uncle.
    Norman would have seen what it was like in the Nursing Home and wouldn’t have liked it.
    Before anyone says anything my Uncle had no Children and his wife had died, the rest of his relatives lived over 300 miles away.

  • @tgk3624
    @tgk3624 8 місяців тому +2

    My Dad passed from cancer around a year ago, I was my Dads full time carer while i was dealing with cancer myself. He really wanted to die at home but because he kept getting chest infection, he ended up passing in hospital and it still hurts that i couldn't keep my promise i miss him every day.

  • @laurenclark5165
    @laurenclark5165 2 роки тому +38

    Those children don’t no how lucky they were, what a legend and I think KIMO was wonderful!

  • @bigmc5921
    @bigmc5921 8 місяців тому +1

    I grew up loving the comedian, actor Norman Wisdom, over the years and it's been many there has never been anyone come up near the standard that Mr Wisdom had, just spoke to my wife as i watched this come on and she said that she loved him and that just reiterates the respect that so many had for him.. i have so many really happy memories of his films and it still brings a smile to my face..
    R.I.P Mr Wisdom, Gone But Never Forgotten.
    Chris & Ann

  • @nathanstoddart1030
    @nathanstoddart1030 7 років тому +61

    I hope sir Norman gave his money to charity and not his horrible kids why don't deserve anything

    • @Susan-kd3rv
      @Susan-kd3rv 3 місяці тому

      I doubt there won’t be much money left , I’ve heard he would of at to pay for the home he was in and sell his house also to pay for it , the rooms in one of those places are expensive, that what my friend said , she worked in one of, not unless he put some money in trust fund for them , then I don’t think the social can touch that .

  • @ShelArmstrong
    @ShelArmstrong 7 місяців тому +2

    All ways loved norman wisdom very funny man 😂❤

  • @sbobby8248
    @sbobby8248 8 місяців тому +5

    Perfect home for Mr Wisdom, amongst people who could relate to him. Bless ‘em awll.

  • @Moodymongul
    @Moodymongul 2 роки тому +3

    3:54 - That, I bet, is Norman's favourite picture ever. How awesome, for a comedian, to have that picture :)

  • @thomaspenman4101
    @thomaspenman4101 9 місяців тому +88

    Disgusting the way his daughters dog means more to her than her dad

    • @anna1969
      @anna1969 8 місяців тому +4

      I was saying the exact same thing when I heard her say that and making excuses that she couldn't possibly put the dog on the plane for the sake of six weeks. So they sent his sons wife instead. Real shame that his daughter inlaw went out to look after him 💕

    • @danieljesson836
      @danieljesson836 8 місяців тому +2

      Wouldve happily took their inheritance though. Wouldve willingly travelled to the house to clear it im guessing

  • @kt47793
    @kt47793 7 років тому +12

    Oh Norman you made my child hood a happy one god I LOVED his films he was cute funny and a gentleman they broke the mold making him rip Sir Norman Wisdom ...oh and as a child I always thought I had his teeth my mother would say one day your wisdom teeth will grow through I can't begin to explain how confusing that was for me lol

  • @shirlegirling6830
    @shirlegirling6830 7 років тому +9

    Hello Norman you are one GREAT man & comedian ,who has had a very hard life in the beginning - you so much remind me of my Dear Dad ,who was in the London Fire Brigade during the 2nd World War❤️