Kenneth Williams…Excellent Chat Show Appearance From 1980
Kenneth appears in an episode of Parkinson from 1980. This is a masterclass in anecdote telling.
Everything about this performance is perfect. The versatility of the voice, the timing, the material, and most of all…the man.
Behold, a comedy genius at his very peak.
“Seven guineas for a bra?…cheaper to have your tits off!!…”
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Duration : 0:9:16
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I hope that is so. …
I hope that is so. He was very fond of walking and exploring London. Back in the late 70`s I saw him walking [whistling] down the Strand, I guess that he may have been making his way to the Playhouse Theatre in Villiers Street.
He suffered his …
He suffered his share of torment (depression including thoughts of suicide, especially as he got older) but I believe he did find happiness in some things in his life.
What a Bona …
What a Bona performer he was.I hope he realised how much pleasure and joy he gave. Was he a happy or tormented soul?
Pure class. …
Pure class. Excellent performance.
Thanks for sharing.
He makes you …
He makes you believe in uniqueness, its a rare quality but he had it.
Great artist.
Great artist.
This is absoilutely …
This is absoilutely hilarious. He was a one off.
There isn’t a …
There isn’t a single shred of evidence that he killed his father; it’s purely mindless speculation…….
the master of put …
the master of put downs. Pity he killed his dad and himself. Maybe the guild overcame him in the end.
He’s a legend! Miss …
He’s a legend! Miss him so much…
As a kid growing up …
As a kid growing up I used to love him in the Carry On movies. (”Infamy! Infamy! They’ve all got it in for me!”) Sublime.
But he’s just as good telling us his own anecdotes here. So sorry he’s no longer with us. Wish all the tortured comics could each have been given a big hug and told how much they were loved. Stay with us.
“Acid Drops”
“Acid Drops”
Brilliant, one …
Brilliant, one of-a-kind; dear Kenneth. My favourite has to be his attendance on “Just A Minute”. How I wish that at least some episodes had been filmed!
His father was a …
His father was a hairdresser, watch the BBC film “Fantabulosa”
never appreciated …
never appreciated growing up what a talent this man was, remember him from jackanory and carry on films, only as an adult though can I fully appreciate the extent of his talent
sadly, they don’t …
sadly, they don’t make em like Kenneth Williams anymore
whats the book …
whats the book theyre talking about
it was to do with …
it was to do with morons like you actually. ’summet’ indeed. cretin lol
The Coroner …
The Coroner recorded an Open Verdict Re- Williams Death. It was a drugs overdose - I think he was highly-intellectual,a fantastic mimic, with a Razor sharp wit. He was also a tortured soul with regards to his sexuality and where he fitted in in the world. I think his father was a Macho Bully-Boy Type and was terribly cruel to him. Combine all these factors and it gives a very small insight into how his life came to a sad end. Absolutely love his work.
What a loss to us …
What a loss to us all he was. I don’t think he understood how loved he was by the British public.
Superb-thanks for …
Superb-thanks for posting it.
that is a huge …
that is a huge oversimplification, and just one of the reasons…
he killed himself …
he killed himself because he couldnt cope with not being take as a serious actor shame rele
I’m fairly certain …
I’m fairly certain one of the other people on the panel is Tom Lehrer!
he took his own …
he took his own life with drugs because he couldnt cope with his sexual preferance or summet STILL A LEGEND THOUGH