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 Best Comedy Ever? November 30, 2007
MoreTeaUrn? (UK)
39 out of 45 found this review helpful
3 DVD's covering 9 Xmas Specials. Worth the money just for the 1971 show which featured the classic sketches of Shirley Bassey and Andre Previn (or is it Preview?)
Christmas feast November 30, 2007
David Benson (London United Kingdom)
35 out of 37 found this review helpful
Three-disc set comprising the eight Morecambe and Wise Christmas shows from 1969-1977 (there wasn't one in 1974).
As usual with the BBC, there are no extras or booklet but it is such a bumper package of goodies, you still get your money's worth.
Surprisingly, the first two shows here (starring Fenella Fielding, Edward Woodward and others) are identical to shows in the Series Two dvd, with the addition of the odd sketch and musical interlude.
The quality does vary from year to year but generally these are fun-packed, memorable productions with loads of illustrious stars and of course, Eric and Ernie's nervy, well-honed showmanship.
Highlights are Vanessa Redgrave as Josephine, the Robin Day brawl, Shirley Bassey in boots, Glenda Jackson as Queen Victoria, Jack Jones and backing singers, and their career-best sketch with Andre Previn and the Grieg Piano Concerto: a brilliantly conceived reworking of an old M&W routine, which has the feeling of improvisation yet the polish of true professionalism, and excellent timing by all the players, Previn a natural comedy straight man.
Merry Christmas!
Best Christmas TV ever February 23, 2008
Damien Drake (Scottsdale, AZ USA)
24 out of 27 found this review helpful
We all know we love Eric and Ern, but what you really want to know is what's on the bloomin' discs, right?
Here is Disc One of the Morecambe and Wise Christmas Specials which covers the 1969, 1970 and 1971 shows. I'll add discs Two and Three as soon as I watch them.
The 1969 Show:
Ernie being groovy
Ernie in the bath (Eric takes a photo)
Monks feeding the ducks
Eric's giant X-Mas tree
Song: Nina
Eric's giant ventriloquist dummy
Song: Sascha Distel
Monks pull a pint
Getting Fenella Fielding in the play
Song: Frankie Vaughn
Nelson Sketch
Song: Bring me sunshine
The 1970 Show:
Exchanging gifts
French Foreign Legion in the loo
Fuel saving Car
Peter Cushing (cut in half)
Song: Kenny Ball
Ann Hamilton over for Christmas dinner
Eric Porter
Song: Nina
Edward Woodward
Song: Edward Woodward
William Franklin
The 3 Musketeers Sketch
The 1971 Show:
Santa stealing gifts
Eric and Ernie get awards (with Dick Emery)
Monks
At the chicken farm
Song: Los Zafiros
Glenda Jackson song with guests Cliff Michelmore, Frank Bough, Eddie Waring, Patrick Moore, Michael Parkinson and Robert Dougall
Andre 'Preview' and the Piano Concerto
Shirley Bassey funny 'Smoke gets in your eyes'
Song: Shirley Bassey
Piano and water sketch
Francis Matthews
Robin Hood Sketch
If it ever gets here I'm sure it'll be great December 21, 2007
small space (UK)
13 out of 26 found this review helpful
I'm giving this five stars because I have no doubt it will be great when it arrives. I watched every one of these 'live' the first time around, surrounded by my family, and am looking forward to reliving those memories, especially as sadly my family are no longer with us. But despite ordering on the 9th December, and paying for 1st Class delivery, and more infuriatingly, despite it saying a week ago that the order was being prepared and therefore couldn't be cancelled, according to the details in My Account, this has still not been despatched. I've been checking almost hourly for many days now, and the item has been in and out of stock like a yo-yo, but again, for about the third time, it's showing as In Stock so if it doesn't arrive in time for Christmas I shall be FURIOUS. Come on Amazon, get your act together and treat your loyal customers properly.
 Merry Christmas November 23, 2008
Hawker (Bath, UK)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
The quality of the recordings, particularly of the earliest shows, is limited by the archival nature of the original material but it is not bad.
The humour of Morecambe and Wise tends to 'date' somewhat with time, but many of the sketches are so original and amusing that they have become 'classics'. It is easy to see why so many rich and famous entertainers were prepared to risk their reputations by appearing in the show.
Morecambe and Wise can be extremely funny without being in the least offensive. What a shame that witless oafs now manage to be extremely offensive in the name of comedy, sometimes without being the least bit funny. This collection provides genuine entertainment which will amuse entire families.
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