Fans of British comedy may remember this pair and their famous head to head discussions. On this 70th anniversary of VE Day let us remember their unique view
Although it appears they are facing each other, they actually were staggered - Mel is slightly further away. They did this to avoid eye contact so they wouldn’t make each other laugh.
Sadly we've just listed our nations sweetheart! Our gracious queen remarked.. while our hearts morn Vera is home in the heaven meeting again friends.. God bless.
P.C. out the window, thank God. Genius, today's so called comedians can't hold a light to the old school. Everything is taboo . Take a risk and make waves.
@MusicManMaurice I was actually agreeing with your point, and disagreeing with the gentleman's. And I wasn't trying to be witty, or original: when someone complains about "PC comedians today", an Ok Boomer is in order, I don't make the rules :)
@MusicManMaurice Well it's just a stereotype: just because I use it one someone who fits it, it doesn't mean I think it applies to everyone. My parents are boomers and they're certainly not right-wing nuts...
@MusicManMaurice YEAH--it's called FILTH MATE. when all the forore and sniggering ( cos someone says FUCK EVERY OTHER WORD,) has died down, what then? where is the WIT ? where can they go now ? Ill tell ya--on shite panel shows , blathering from a shite script.
@@allanwilson8878 I stand corrected, and a bit embarrassed, since I now realize that I have misread the name for 30 years or more (I don't remember ever having watched the western series).
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It's the pause after he says VG day. Everyone knew what was coming next. classic
Absolute class, funniest duo ever.
These two were so good, and so underated. Both skilled writers and producers, their time together was just bloody wonderful.
Underrated
I don't know about 'underrated' - their show was very popular in the 80's and always filled a prime time slot.
Underrated is an overrated comment, these were big in their day so why do you say that? Not underrated at all.
@@jurgencuypers8350 The first series of _Alas Smith and Jones_ took a Bafta, so definitely not underrated.
Greatest comedy couple and show of all time!
I used to love these Rip mel
Seriously, HOW could they keep a STRAIGHT face through that? I would lose it in ONE second!!! 😂🤣🙃
Although it appears they are facing each other, they actually were staggered - Mel is slightly further away. They did this to avoid eye contact so they wouldn’t make each other laugh.
All filmed in one take in front of a live studio audience, as once explained by Griff retrospectively.
The head to head was the funniest part of the show.
Perhaps the most brilliant but under-rated comedians in the UK.
Mel Smith was a genius
Mel Smiths finest hour, the blunt Yorkshire man ! Beam me up Scotty !!
Despite this clip being over 30 years old Vera Lynn is still alive aged 101
What must go through her mind as she looks around at the shit-house we live in today, eh?
@Poco Loco bloody party pooper----has she?
@@cliffordhatton4444 Yeah. I make you right.
Sadly we've just listed our nations sweetheart! Our gracious queen remarked.. while our hearts morn Vera is home in the heaven meeting again friends.. God bless.
Utter class.
when vera visited a fishmonger.she sang ...whale meat again. 😅😆x
back in the war, surely?
It was a huge hit in the Faeroe Islands, apparently.
Which one of them do you think farted at 4:30?
‘English’. Nice to hear that word
VG day = Von Goosewing Day.
P.C. out the window, thank God. Genius, today's so called comedians can't hold a light to the old school. Everything is taboo . Take a risk and make waves.
Ok boomer.
@MusicManMaurice I was actually agreeing with your point, and disagreeing with the gentleman's.
And I wasn't trying to be witty, or original: when someone complains about "PC comedians today", an Ok Boomer is in order, I don't make the rules :)
MusicManMaurice For gods sake you lot. It’s just a comedy sketch. Go elsewhere.
@MusicManMaurice Well it's just a stereotype: just because I use it one someone who fits it, it doesn't mean I think it applies to everyone. My parents are boomers and they're certainly not right-wing nuts...
@MusicManMaurice YEAH--it's called FILTH MATE. when all the forore and sniggering ( cos someone says FUCK EVERY OTHER WORD,) has died down, what then? where is the WIT ? where can they go now ? Ill tell ya--on shite panel shows , blathering from a shite script.
I guess "Alas Smith and Jones" is meant as a funny variation of the duo's real name
Ospyearn There was a famous western (I think it was) called Alias Smith and Jones.
@@allanwilson8878 I stand corrected, and a bit embarrassed, since I now realize that I have misread the name for 30 years or more (I don't remember ever having watched the western series).
@@allanwilson8878 Cor rect
@@ospyearn must be on youtube, fab show