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cheer me up monday …oldie #10

the last of the oldies. Some say Bob Hope was the boy band of comedians – aparently he didn’t write his own material, at all… he just spoke it. That said, he was the face of the early days and from him came so much to follow. I’ve great memories of him and nothing would make [...]

cheer me up monday…. oldie #9

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 [...]

cheer me up monday… oldie #8

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 [...]

cheer me up monday …oldie #7

not many may remember steve martin as a stand up act. But quite similar to another oldie the trick was always to be amazing at doing magic – badly. Martin had a slightly different outlook on that to Cooper he just did it his way. I read his autobiography in 4 hours – the guy is [...]

cheer me up monday …oldie #6

Bill Hicks. enough said. If you know his material – you know how funny he really is. My problem with Cheer me up Monday is finding material without the f word. Anyhow this Hicks at his best in my opinion – or – at the best tha I could find. Brilliant. [...]

cheer me up monday… oldie #5

It’s Monday – you need a little cheering up – you’re at the right place.

The next comedy great is Spike Milligan. Legend. I could literally watch this guy for era’s. And when you are as good as Spike was, you don’t need time to prove what a genius [...]

cheer me up monday… oldie #4

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 [...]

cheer me up monday… oldie #3

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 [...]

cheer me up monday… oldie #2

and so heralds the return of cheer me up Monday – as was announced on Friday and to comedian legend of the comedy greats category number 2. It’s the usual-ish but it really is to this day absolutely amazing to watch – I love it… don’t forget to laugh…. Ladys and Gentleman, introducing Andy [...]

cheer me up… monday? oldie #1

it used to be cheer me up friday – and we did the survey to which 100% said yes bring it back Like all things great in life its not until its gone that it is appreciated and so – it returns! However I felt it better, for all and particularly those who suffer [...]