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Quite often the problem with Morecambe and Wise "Greatest Hits" compilations is that they home in on the handful of sketches and routines, which are repeated to the point of nauseam--a dancing Angela Rippon, for example. There are certainly a few such chestnuts here--Glenda Jackson in the play "what Ernie wrote", the breakfast striptease routine and "Singing In The Rain", though that particular classic can bear up to any number of repeated viewings.
Much of the stuff here, however, is less familiar. There are seemingly inconsequential sketches of Eric and Ernie in their flat and even--Laurel and Hardy-style--in bed together in which their oddly intimate, bickering relationship is better explored than in some of the stagier items. Much of the scripts and skits here haven't stood the test of time--old innuendos or obsolete references that seem to belong to the 50s, let alone the 70s. But even the creakiest material is rescued not just by Eric's punctually daft persona but also the often-patronised little Ern who, as this selection shows, was no passenger. Among guest highlights, the sight of Arthur Lowe breaking, surreally, from a Captain Bligh into a Humphrey Bogart impression is one of the many ad-lib gems here.
On the DVD: Full screen, special features consisting of scene selection and artist profiles, in which it is outlined just how many years Morecambe and Wise toiled and honed down their act, in music hall radio, film and TV. By the time of their 1977 zenith, when 28 million people watched their Christmas show, they had worked together for over 30 years. --David Stubbs
Special Features
4:3 Full Frame
DVD 5
English
Region 2
Mono English
Mono
Sketch Selection
Artist Profiles
None
DVD 5
English
Region 2
Mono English
Mono
Sketch Selection
Artist Profiles
None
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51 of 52 people found the following review helpful
What were they thinking?!?!?! This compilation loses one star because they haven't included the sketch where Eric plays (or rather, doesn't play!) Grieg's Piano Concerto conducted by Andre Previn. This is the funniest sketch ever! Shame on them!
39 of 40 people found the following review helpful
No Andrew Preview...no Shirley Bassey...no 'There is nothing like a Dame'...I loved the material in there but I think this is mis-named. I'm still young...who IS the woman in the 'Bring me Sunshine' at the end?
34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
As a previous viewer stated, how can you have a "best of" DVD without, in my opinion, one of the best sketches wot eddie braben wrote.ie the Andrew preview (sic) sketch? Unthinkable.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
For Christmas
Can't really review this fairly as it is for a christmas pressie, but it arrived quickly and was well packaged hence 4 stars
Published 6 months ago by Gail
Morecambe & Wise dvd
The product is good quality and it arrived very quickly and before the target date. I am impressed with product and price.
Published 7 months ago by L. Brown
My uncle loved it!
My husband bought this as a xmas gift for his dying uncle and he watched it all and had a few laughs, he sadly passed away recently.
Published 10 months ago by Emma
Wonderful
In all seriousness, an absolute joy to watch, a lovely trip along memory lane for those old enough to of seen Morecambe and Wise first time round and for those who are new to them... Read more
Published 11 months ago by wbow
Brill but buy christmas specials too!
There are many comments on here saying that there is no Andre Previn, Shirley Bassey, Nothing Like A Dame etc on this dvd, I think thats probably because they were all part of the... Read more
Published 15 months ago by nat
Super!
The Best Of Morecambe and wise takes me back to my childhood. Just super.
The DVD transfer is good and clear.
The sketches great.
Very Funny.
The DVD transfer is good and clear.
The sketches great.
Very Funny.
Published 16 months ago by "Smith" Reader
well worth it!
a must for all fans. all their most well known clips on one dvd. no matter how many times you watch it you still can have a laugh. very funny content
Published 17 months ago by karen1962
What Do You Think of It So Far?
Essentially the "Comedy Greats" video on DVD. It's best to treat this disc as a companion piece to the Complete Series releases, as most of the sketches here are incomplete, with... Read more
Published on 10 April 2010 by Richard Parkinson
Gift
This was a gift for my dad for Christmas. He is very difficult to buy for - but this was a real hit. He loves M&W and has actually watched this DVD a number of times. Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2010 by Sue Ferguson
christmas present
although not a christmas present for this year, but previously,I had no problems with the seller as regards quality and despatch.
Published on 29 Dec 2009 by P. Pegden
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