Ballyboughal.net » greats http://ballyboughal.net ...the only blog in the village Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:45:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 cheer me up monday…. oldie #9http://ballyboughal.net/cheer-me-up-monday-oldie-9/ http://ballyboughal.net/cheer-me-up-monday-oldie-9/#comments Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:23:06 +0000 Peter http://ballyboughal.net/?p=788 everyone knows him. Not too sure what everyone thinks…. But, Woody Allen regarding stand up, was the Bill HIcks of his generation and somewhere between Spike Milligan. However, eliminating F’s from comedians work leaves very little available. And the rule is if it has one [except for Mr Connolly who can get away with it...] it’s [...]]]> everyone knows him. Not too sure what everyone thinks…. But, Woody Allen regarding stand up, was the Bill HIcks of his generation and somewhere between Spike Milligan. However, eliminating F’s from comedians work leaves very little available. And the rule is if it has one [except for Mr Connolly who can get away with it...] it’s not happening. Anyhow, for those who know him – enjoy; for those who don’t enjoy :)

]]> http://ballyboughal.net/cheer-me-up-monday-oldie-9/feed/ 1 cheer me up monday… oldie #8http://ballyboughal.net/cheer-me-up-monday-oldie-8/ http://ballyboughal.net/cheer-me-up-monday-oldie-8/#comments Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:41:59 +0000 Peter http://ballyboughal.net/?p=767 it’s monday. it should be a happy one. If it is this *may* make you happier But – for those of us who love comedy… the serious buffs – this guy is possibly steeped in controversy. Possibly. Bill Hicks biographers [i've read 'em all] say – and it’s true – that when at the [...]]]> it’s monday. it should be a happy one. If it is this *may* make you happier :) But – for those of us who love comedy… the serious buffs – this guy is possibly steeped in controversy. Possibly. Bill Hicks biographers [i've read 'em all] say – and it’s true – that when at the Montreal Festival Leary stole in full Hicks entire act…. ?! But Dennis got great acclaim for the material. Other controversy… probably one of the hardest comedians to find non-offensive -yet funny- material on – which made my job once again very difficult.

That said – he is a funny guy – and for the MTV generation this one is a real contender for a reeling in the years funniest nomination. Love him or loathe him – he’s now one of the greats. Enjoy ;)

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Dave Allen *is* one of all time sketch maestros of this century. In my opinion, he probably never actually got [...]]]> yes it is that day of the week again :( But do not fear… Cheer Me Up Monday is at hand to put than grin right back where it belongs – on your face :)

Dave Allen *is* one of all time sketch maestros of this century. In my opinion, he probably never actually got the full credit [in the fame/ acclaim sense] that he deserved – but you can be sure that those who sat in [and who had 6 channels - at the time - ah the good oul' days] throughout the late ’70′s and ’80′s will remember the genius that he was; Those who don’t but consider themselves comedy buffs – I know you will appreciate this.

]]> http://ballyboughal.net/cheer-me-up-monday-oldie-4/feed/ 0 cheer me up monday… oldie #3http://ballyboughal.net/cheer-me-up-monday-oldie-3/ http://ballyboughal.net/cheer-me-up-monday-oldie-3/#comments Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:47:40 +0000 Peter http://ballyboughal.net/?p=746 it is difficult to squeeze all of my -all time greats – favourite comedians into just 10 – but, there is no getting away from the fact that this legend is deserved of a place in the *oldie #* hall of fame – ladies and gentlemen – it may well be Monday but this should make [...]]]> it is difficult to squeeze all of my -all time greats – favourite comedians into just 10 – but, there is no getting away from the fact that this legend is deserved of a place in the *oldie #* hall of fame – ladies and gentlemen – it may well be Monday but this should make you smile – if it doesn’t may I suggest a labotomy ;) If you don’t have time to smile in life… may I suggest a large calculator. In the meantime Tommy Cooper, enjoy:)

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