This is essential for any die hard Morecambe and Wise fan who wishes to have some of the best of their comedy for posterity.
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I loved this DVD, would recommend it to others. Yes, it does miss some famous sketches, but it was a great purchase.
I have always been a Morecambe and Wise fan and have a number of videos (remember those!) of their various shows. But I decided it was time to get into the 21st century and get a DVD featuring some of their best clips. Whilst I would say that this covers many of their best moments, I was a bit disappointed that it didn't feature the classic Greig's piano concerto with 'Andre Preview' which in my eyes, is one of the all time classic comedy routines. Furthermore, the Smoke Gets In Your Eyes routine with Shirley Bassey and the 'Exactly Like You' routine with Tom Jones have similarly been omitted. OK it isn't all bad, there are many good routines on here including the unforgettable and classic 'Stripper' routine in the kitchen and also Singing in the Rain, which proved that Ernie was far more than just a straight man. When I saw the title of this DVD which was 'The Best of Morecambe and Wise' I was expecting 'the best. Sadly it only paints half the picture. To conclude, if I had to mark this as an exam paper, it would have to be 'did well but could have done better'. If you're a person who has seen or heard very little of Morecambe and Wise (yes there are people like this out there!), then buy this DVD; you're in for a treat. However if you grew up with the duo and their Christmas shows as I did, then you may be better off not buying it.Read full review
This DVD has lots of the best sketches on it, such as the Glenda Jackson Cleopatra one, which is a classic. There are also lots of previously unseen sketches which are well worth a look.
I love the humour of Eric and Ernie,good clean humour,their sense of timing makes this dvd as with all of their shows absolutely brilliant,has me in stitches so much so since i purchased it I have played it over and over again. For me the two masters doing what they are well knowN for,HAVING YOU IN STCHES,TIME AND TIME AGAIN AS YOU WATCH THEM,DOING WHAT THEY DID BEST,MAKING PEOPLE LAUGH. Sadly good clean commedians like Eric and Ernie are a fast dying breed and that is why it is so satisfying to see on eBay.co.uk a brilliant selection of two masters works on offer,keep it up eBay,and sellers,keep them coming.
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