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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
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Compilation of sketches featuring the much-loved funnymen Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. Includes 'Anthony and Cleopatra' with Glenda Jackson, 'Monty in the Bounty' with Arthur Lowe, the famous 'Singing in the Rain' routine, and Eric and Ernie making breakfast to the sound of 'The Stripper'.
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60 of 61 people found the following review helpful
By James
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!
42 of 43 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?
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By David Benson
It seems almost beyond belief that the two biggest stars the BBC had in the 1970s have been so shabbily treated in the age of dvd, when entire series of mediocre sitcoms are routinely released in their entirety. Here, we get highly edited extracts from a seemingly random selection of sketches. Whilst it is great to see, for instance, the clip of the sketch featuring the Dad's Army cast, it would have been so much better to see the whole show. Is there some reason why the BBC cannot release complete series, as is being done with so many other shows? What about a dvd of the Christmas specials, watched by vast audiences on their first showings?
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4.0 out of 5 stars
DVD
Great DVD had all the best moments from the series and very very funny would recommend it to all fans.
Published 7 days ago by Jack McNicholas
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
just what i had been looking for, arrived quickly, have used this site before and will continue to as always pleased
Published 12 days ago by elizabeth powell
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the past
brought this product as a present , reviewing by comments made by now owner was highly recommended and view many times
Published 1 month ago by tc
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious!
If you enjoyed Morecambe & Wise back in the day, you're gonna love this dvd. Hilarious with many highlights from different shows including their infamous 'breakfast time'. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lel T
1.0 out of 5 stars
Encryption problem
I tried 2 copies of this DVD in 3 different machines and couldn't get it to work due to the stupid BBC encryption
Published 2 months ago by Ken Foan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dear old Eric & Ernie
I loved Eric & Ernie when I was young and they still make me laugh today. If only modern so called comedians would learn from them we might have some decent comedy on tv.
Published 2 months ago by A. Unitt
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Old Stuffs Still The Best.
Bought this for my Dad and I've got to say when watching it with him the humour still seemed as fresh as when the sketches were written,Eric and Ernie were masters of their craft... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Quilt Lady
5.0 out of 5 stars
Most of the classic episodes.
Probably better watched in small tranches than seeing it all at once. Naturally the humour is dated but can still raise a chuckle.
Published 3 months ago by Doreen Hunt
3.0 out of 5 stars
Still good for a laugh
By today's standard of humour(?) it's still very good although we've all seen them so many times they are looking a bit dated.
Published 3 months ago by A. Shipley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good stocking filler
Bought as a stocking filler for a middle aged gentleman, who really enjoys morecabe and wise, would recommend to any one.
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. J. A. Jervis
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