The Golden Shot,Family Fortunes,Opportunity Knocks, Bobs Full House, Celebrity SquaresandWipeout, he also acted and hosted on the radio. What's it worth to you?" But those gentlemen aside there are quite a number of people who are difficult to get on with because they haven't cracked it.. He married first wife Elizabeth at 21, but had several affairs - including one with Diana Dors - and the marriage quickly went sour - although the couple stayed together until 1966. The star died on 29 December aged 75, at his home in Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, after fighting bone and prostate cancer for more than two years. As an actor, his credits included Carry On Sergeant and Thunderbirds Are Go! [10] His tenure ended with allegations, which he denied, that he had taken bribes to include branded goods on the programme as advertisements. And by all accounts he was a nice bloke too! When Bob Monkhouse's widow died and his house was being prepared for market, the amazing extent of his private collection of video and audio recordings was realized. Bob Monkhouse, the comedian who died yesterday aged 75, became synonymous with television game shows, playing the unctuous host to more than 30 different programmes that, like him . This film collection was the cause of a court case at the Old Bailey in 1979. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances - Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. A genius of one-liners, memory and timing! It is only when you hear the likes of Ben Elton, Alexei Sayle and Rik Mayall talking, that you realise how influential Bob Monkhouse was on this new generation of comedians. Moment fitness influencer asks man to move off park bench 'because he's 'ruining her livestream' - but Mortgage demand plummets to a 28-year low as average interest rates hit 6.71% - just as spring home buying Britain braces for brutal -9C Arctic snap: Met Office warns more snow and ice could lash the country next ISIS fanatic jailed over the gruesome beheading of two Scandinavian women hikers in Morocco that shocked the Shamima Begum and other British women who joined Islamic State and are being held in Syria will 'ultimately' Is YOUR wood burner at risk? Monkhouse continued: The ones who think they're the sharpies from clubland. Tony McGinitty, Green Bay, Wisconsin, I was personally saddened at the loss of one of the world's greatest comics and most intelligent funny men. Comedian Bob Monkhouse dies of cancer at the age of 75. He died peacefully in his sleep after a two-and-a-half year battle. His support for up-and-coming comedians and his knowledge of the people working in the industry was legendary. He was appearing in south sea with Yana. But Monkhouse was probably best known as a host of popular TV game shows including Celebrity Squares and Family Fortunes. 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This was broadcast live for 52 weeks a year and drew up to 17 million viewers. He died peacefully in his sleep with his wife Jackie at his side, said his manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard. None of this was known to Monkhouse, who appeared genuinely frightened (but the production crew were aware). Monkhouse was criticised for sycophancy towards his guests but said that they were all heroes of his and that was how he really felt about them. The wit and ability to think on his feet was his trademark. The ad showed him in a graveyard, purportedly next to his grave, making pointed jokes about the illness. Prepare for peak pothole season! Bob was the greatest comic/entertainer/game show host this country has ever seen. Whats it worth to you?. Hilary, Guildford, UK, Witty, funny and as sharp as a razor. Bob Monkhouse Supremely accomplished stand-up comic and game show host, whose self-assured manner on screen masked a personal life dogged by loss and disappointment Dennis Barker Mon 29 Dec 2003. Shine on. Friends said she never fully recovered from Monkhouse's death from prostate cancer in 2003. They were returned after 18 months,[10] but the thief, although arrested, was never charged. First and foremost, however, Bobs career hinged on his comedic excellence. Yet, in 2007, he made a "comeback", appearing in a new TV campaign advertising a prostate cancer charity. [6][bettersourceneeded] While still at school, Monkhouse wrote for The Beano and The Dandy and drew for other comics including Hotspur, Wizard and Adventure. He died peacefully in his sleep with his wife Jackie at his side, said his manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard. Having lent Terry Wogan's son a film, Monkhouse was charged with attempting to defraud film distributors of royalties, but after two years the judge decided that there was no case to answer. He will be greatly missed. Prostate cancer, I dont recommend. I only 'discovered' his magic some 4 years ago but am so glad I did. After his film collection was returned, Monkhouse confessed that the suspicions werent completely unfounded as he did own one blue movie. We've lost one of the greatest comics England has ever produced.". He also became a favourite with impressionists, and, as his comedy style fell out of favour in the 1980s, he was mocked[who?] Mrs. Valerie Darling, Kettering, Northamptonshire, Bob was consistently one of the funniest blokes around. The marriage ended after 18 years after they had three children - Abigail, Gary and Simon. Bob Monkhouse: The Last Stand: Directed by Mark Lucey. Veteran comedian Bob Monkhouse told of the devastating effect the death of his youngest son had on him. Monkhouse, who lives in a Tudor farmhouse in Bedfordshire, has also suffered encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain. Photograph: Andy Butterton/PA. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations. Though not a great fan, you always brightened up the TV screen whenever you appeared on it. He was 75. The dozens of other shows Monkhouse presented included Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes and Bob's Full House. Not only has Bob died today, but a huge chunk of showbusiness has too. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I have to announce the death of Bob Monkhouse OBE. ", Monkhouse, 74 at the time, added: "I can still enjoy sex at 74 - I live at 75, so it's no distance.". He said: "The publicity shots I've done look pretty . God bless you Bob and thanks for the memories. His other son, Simon, a stand-up poet, from whom he had been estranged for 13 years, died aged 46 from a heroin overdose in a hotel in northern Thailand in April 2001.[4][20]. [11] He returned in 1974 after subsequent presenters and comedians Norman Vaughan and Charlie Williams were found wanting.[11]. "I'll never stop working," he once said. [23], Monkhouse was a vocal supporter of the Conservative Party for some years. He was diagnosed with the condition in September 2001. Further scandal emerged in Monkhouses later years when he published his autobiography Crying With Laughter in 1993. Remarkably, he featured in an advert concerning prostate cancer over three years. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died after a long battle with prostate cancer. When his joke books containing his gag collection were stolen in 1995 it was headline news, with huge interest in the public appeal and a 10,000 reward offered for their return. My best wishes to his wife and family.Chris Curry, Newport, South Wales, From the pasty young dentist alongside Leslie Phillips (in black & white) to the man with the tan and the wry grin with some 'News for You', Bob will be missed not only for his consummate professionalism, but more perhaps for his generosity in both giving of money, for which he was well known, and of his own time and effort, which went generally unsung. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. Born in Beckenham, south London, in June 1928, Monkhouse developed his talent for comedy while a pupil at nearby Dulwich College. There will never be another like him. The widow of comedian Bob Monkhouse has died suddenly, it has emerged. His manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard OBE, said: "Everybody is grieving. A Man Already Greatly Missed. As well as two sons, they had an adopted daughter, Abigail, who gave him two granddaughters. The opening to each show would see him deliver several minutes of topical jokes and on one occasion, where his autocue failed, he improvised a new and topical routine. Too ill to contribute the programme instead featured narration and contributions from fellow professionals. He was also at the helm when infamously, on 30 November 1996, the lottery machine failed live on air, causing the draw to be delayed by 50 minutes until after that night's episode of Casualty aired. His posthumous appearance involved computer animation and a voiceover from another actor. Bob Monkhouse was educated at Goring Hall School in Worthing, Sussex, and Dulwich College in south London, from which he was expelled for climbing the clock tower. Bob Monkhouse. From 1996 to 1998, Monkhouse presented The National Lottery Live show on Saturday evenings on BBC1, for which he created the catchphrase: "I know I'm a sinner, but make me a winner!" [11] Many of the films in his collection were seized and not returned to Monkhouse. During the confrontation, he allegedly held a cut-throat razor to the comedians face and told him: Im going to slit your eyeballs!. [citation needed] He came back into fashion during the 1990s, and an appearance on Have I Got News for You helped to restore his popularity.[12]. On one occasion the guest was the comedian Pamela Stephenson, who, after prior arrangement with the show's producer, appeared in a series of fake plaster casts, apparently the result of accidents whilst at home. LK 4564. This talent was used in Bob Monkhouse On the Spot, a return to pure television comedy, in which audience members suggested topics and Monkhouse came up with a routine. He wrote, produced, financed and syndicated the show worldwide. READ MORE: America's Got Talent star Scott Alexander dies after suffering sudden stroke. He was obviously concentrating on his delivery, but still had the courtesy to exchange good natured pleasantries. In 1978 the police raided his Hertfordshire home and seized his collection of 16mm films. Keep on joking Bob.Michael Anazapela, Aberdeen, A brilliantly funny, inventive and above all sincere performer - Max Miller's "There'll never be another!" The format of the interviews varied between "true" chat and analysis of comedy to scripted routines in which Monkhouse would willingly play the role of the guest's stooge, as he did with Bob Hope.[11]. Despite being plagued by self-doubt, the late stars talent is best illustrated through his writing talent. The gun, launcher and camera were props. JUST IN:The man with a million jokes: Bob Monkhouse's legacy examined. Bob Monkhouse dies King of Comedy loses battle with cancer (December 2003) This site closed in March 2021 and is now a read-only archive Previous . It is very, very sad news.". Around 1969 he was a partner, with Malcolm Mitchell, in the Mitchell Monkhouse Agency. "He was a total professional and one of the funniest men in the world," he said. Monkhouse leaves a daughter, Abigail. Gary died of cerebral palsy in the early 1990s. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. When he came on stage to entertain us the very first thing he said was that there was a lady in the audience who was celebrating her birthday today. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Read more: Gemma Arterton in Black Narcissus: Bond girls raunchiest roles as nun drama gets sexy. Gary Wright, Bolton, England, One thing about Bob was that he made you laugh. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against cancer, said his manager Peter Prichard. Prostate cancer, I don't recommend. A genuinely funny man has left us.Paul Curran, Lowestoft, A true gentleman, a true comedian, a true workaholic and now a legend. "I'm superficial. It was my ambition to appear on Wipeout and meet him in person, sadly this can now never be. You were one of the best.Haydn Jones, Prestatyn, Denbighshire. Thoughts are with his family and friends.R McBroom, York, Have childhood memories of the Golden Shot on a Sunday afternoon, and more recently took my Mum to a recording of a Bob Monkhouse show at the BBC, you couldn't have wished for a more quick witted, charming host, was really sad to hear of his passing this morning.Jonty, Watford, Bob - A comic genius, will always remember you with great fondness. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. The couple separated in 1967[19] and divorced in 1972. So long Bob.. He would arrive at any function or cabaret with specially written, individual material for every occasion," said fellow entertainer Des O'Connor. In July 1995 two were stolen, and Monkhouse offered a 15,000 reward. Monkhouse was an avid campaigner for the disabled. Chris Hankins, Pontypool, Gwent, S. Wales, What a sad loss. In a piece written several years after Monkhouse's death, critic and satirist Michael Deacon suggested that although Monkhouse had feared that his legacy as a comedian would be limited, as many people knew him only from his decades of work as a game-show host, his style of writing and performing could be seen as influencing many contemporary British comedians, such as Jimmy Carr (whose book on comedy The Naked Jape quoted several Monkhouse jokes), Michael McIntyre, Peter Kay, John Bishop, Lee Mack and Tim Vine.[18]. His TV debut was in the 1950s comedy show Fast And Loose and by 1960 he was host of the British version of Candid Camera. Amongst the discoveries were many radio and TV shows long thought lost. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I have to announce the death of Bob Monkhouse OBE. What are some of his most memorable career moments? Chris Barnett, Eastbourne, His appearance on television brought joy into my life for many years. Showbusiness agent. The comedian said: I got it when I was 18 or 19. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.Tony, Montevettolini, Tuscany, Italy, Images from the veteran comic's lengthy career. His eldest son, Gary Alan, who had cerebral palsy, lived at Naish farm house, a residential home for the disabled in Christchurch Road, New Milton, Hampshire. In Jimmy Carrs 2006 book The Naked Jape, he cited some of Monkhouses jokes. He added: "The family requests privacy at this very unhappy time.". And what other career highlights should you keep an eye out for on the programme? A great comedian and a superb 'ad-libber'. DON'T MISSBob Monkhouse: The comedy uncle[INTERVIEW]Why comedy fans love a one-liner[ANALYSIS]Cache in the attic: Bob Monkhouse hid 50,000 comedy videos in his loft[NEWS]. Monkhouse considered himself lucky when he reflected on his near-five decades in show business. Mr Prichard said he was "choked" to deliver "the very, very sad news". Some of his older work like The Golden Shot and Family Fortunes have been kept alive through satellite TV and archive shows, and they will forever remain classics - a measure of how talented a host he was.John, Scotland, If it were possible to study for a Phd in Comedy - Bob Monkhouse should have been awarded an honorary doctorate. He was 75. Despite his fears about being forgotten, he was branded the unlikely hero of modern comedy in a 2015 Telegraph article because his style is reportedly seen in other comedians. He was 75. He added: "The family requests privacy at this very unhappy time.". Bob, you will be missed!Simon Botley, Kuching, Malaysia, We'll miss you. Monkhouse had an elder brother, John, who was born in 1922. The late comedian was among Britains top entertainers and is believed to have inspired contemporary funnymen including Jimmy Carr, Michael McIntyre and Peter Kay. He had an encyclopaedic capacity for recalling gags and one liners and could play to many different audiences. 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On Monkhouse's death, the books were bequeathed to Colin Edmonds. He also received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy from the British Comedy Awards in 1995. Bob Monkhouse: Master Of Laughter airs on Channel 5 tonight Tuesday, December 29 at 9pm. for his slickness and accused of insincerity. [17], In 1995 the British Comedy Awards gave him its Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy, and eight years later, a few weeks before he died, the Television and Radio Industries Club awarded him a Special Award for Outstanding Contribution to Broadcasting. Audiences regularly topped 15 million. One of British TV's most popular performers with a career that spanned over four decades, funny-man Bob . More info. Monkhouse's TV shows included The Golden Shot - which at its peak had 16 million viewers - Opportunity Knocks and Bob's Full House. Born in 1928, the young Monkhouse spent his spare time at home in Beckenham writing gags and drawing cartoons. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.Alana Sinclair, New Zealand, Bob Monkhouse was a giant in the entertainment business. Unlike other hosts of the time, such as Sir Bruce Forsyth, the star had been spared the criticism of other comedians. Monkhouse leaves a daughter, Abigail. The critics used to pan him as appearing insincere yet very few tried to meet him or get to know him. After his death, tributes were paid by many figures in the world of entertainment. ob Monkhouse, the king of television comedy, died today after a long battle against cancer. The Independents Giles Smith commented that Monkhouse told me this quite candidly in a 1995 article. He starred in Dentist in the Chair (1960) and Dentist on the Job (1961), later regretting not choosing the Carry Ons over the dental comedies. Aside from performing as a double act, Monkhouse and Goodwin wrote for comedians such as Arthur Askey, Jimmy Edwards, Ted Ray and Max Miller. And she goes to pluck the mushroom and continues plucking it for about five minutes.". He always had so many original one line jokes! He will never be forgotten.Luke Cumiskey, La Paz, Bolivia, In my early days of watching TV, I always thought of Bob Monkhouse as being a product of my parents' generation, harking back to the Musical Hall and old style cabaret days. Monkhouse then returned to quizzes, taking over hosting duties on Wipeout from Paul Daniels when its studio recordings moved from London to Manchester and the show moved from primetime to daytime. It's not just film and TV. Today is the 17th anniversary of Bob Monkhouses death. He was the ultimate pro.Chris Hughes, Wraysbury, Staines, Whatever people think of Bob Monkhouse, he was truly 'The Guvnor' a trooper, a real professional and to some of today's younger comedians, an icon. He was 75. 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