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Comedy Genius

Discussion in 'Television' started by Resurgam, Jul 6, 2013.

  1. Resurgam

    Resurgam Top Analyst
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    Just seen a very enjoyable programme on BBC2 about Eric Sykes.

    There have been so many comic geniuses. Who are yours?

    That's some line up of talent who have left us.

    Norman Wisdom
    Eric Sykes
    Tony Hancock
    Peter Sellers
    Spike Milligan
    Ronnie Barker
    Eric Morecombe
     
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    for me, in rank order.

    Wisdom
    Chaplain
    Lewis
    Jason
    Morecombe
     
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  3. Resurgam

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    Can you put Jason that hight ACS?

    Yes, he is a very very good comedy actor, but does he write as well as perform?
     
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    I judge it on it's basics mate... these boys simply make me laugh the most.
     
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  5. Resurgam

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    That's fair enough.
    I know he has to get over the words that are written for him
     
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    For me it's Spike Milligan, Paul Whitehouse and Harry Enfield.
     
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    Edward Lear
    Spike Milligan
    Python boys
    Ben Elton
    Eddie Izzard
    Vic and Bob
     
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    Hancock
    Dave Allen
    Some Python
    Smith and Jones
     
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    Canon And Ball
    Les Dennis
    Little And Large
    Lenny Henry

    All ground breaking artists.
     
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    Harold Lloyd

    Genius in his time.

    Just watched this one 'Safety Last' this morning.
    Apparently he did his own stunts or did he.

    [video=youtube;1pDxEEwdVOY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pDxEEwdVOY[/video]
     
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    Iannucci/Coogan/Morris
     
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