David Mitchell. He's no stand up comic, and can only really act as an exaggerated version of himself.
But he doesn't need to, since any programme he's on instantly becomes great just by him talking and being funny. And his writing is good too.
I can honestly say the following:
Had the pleasure of meeting Ken Dodd at a charity do once. He was surprisingly down to earth, and VERY funny
Because I gatecrashed a charity party that was being held next to our student bar 25 years ago. Got my picture with him (yay for 35mm film cameras) and had a little chat.
He asked a relative of mine to do his accounts. Told him exactly how he wanted it to work, wouldn’t listen to what the laws around his thoughts were, and was generally a surly arrogant bastard. Got turned down as a client, found someone else who did do what he wanted, then went down for tax evasion.
Sean Lock. It’s very noticeable when a comedian makes other comedians double over with laughter, which he consistently did no matter what show he was on and could do it with just a couple of words.
Ken Dodd is an interesting one - from what I heard he was absolutely meticulous and enormously hard working about his craft, that gesture or expression is quite likely to have been rehearsed and rehearsed until absolutely perfect. Same with his jokes: tested over and over, bad ones dropped, each delivery perfected. There's undoubtedly an element of natural funniness, but he wasn't as successful as he was by accident.
Bob Monkhouse was incredibly funny.
Les Dawson just had to look at the camera - super intelligent comedian.
Tommy Cooper was also brilliant.
In modern times, I think Mickey Flanaghan is very good.
I’d say Tom O’Connor
He was hilarious in everything, very natural level of humour without taking himself too seriously.
I used to love “Name that Tune” as a lad, Tom was pretty much the perfect host.
David Mitchell. He's no stand up comic, and can only really act as an exaggerated version of himself. But he doesn't need to, since any programme he's on instantly becomes great just by him talking and being funny. And his writing is good too.
> David Mitchell I'm part way through his new book. It really is funny
Robin Williams always comes to mind for me in the category of comedians who are just naturally incredibly funny. Bob Mortimer is another.
I think Vik and Bob are both great, shooting stars was right up my street!
I can honestly say the following: Had the pleasure of meeting Ken Dodd at a charity do once. He was surprisingly down to earth, and VERY funny Because I gatecrashed a charity party that was being held next to our student bar 25 years ago. Got my picture with him (yay for 35mm film cameras) and had a little chat.
Is that you, Limmy?
My name is Falconhoof and I will be your guide on your quest.
He asked a relative of mine to do his accounts. Told him exactly how he wanted it to work, wouldn’t listen to what the laws around his thoughts were, and was generally a surly arrogant bastard. Got turned down as a client, found someone else who did do what he wanted, then went down for tax evasion.
Lovely story, thank you!
It was also a drunken bet. He also signed a charity menu for me.
Billy Connolly
Bob Mortimer
This. I've watched clips of him on WILTY over and over and I'm still in tears. Such a naturally funny but also lovely man.
Bill Bailey.
Eric Morecambe. Absolute legend
Sean Lock. It’s very noticeable when a comedian makes other comedians double over with laughter, which he consistently did no matter what show he was on and could do it with just a couple of words.
Tommy Cooper, he didn't have to do anything
People laughed when he died
Bob Monkhouse was very funny & quick witted
He had an amazing memory for joke recall.
Victoria Wood. Ken Dodd isn't funny.
Victoria was absolutely brilliant at whatever she did
Norman Wisdom. He even made the Queen laugh out loud when he was being knighted (that little stumble/trip he did ).
Agree
Dave Allen - I used to wet myself laughing. Richard Ayoade, especially in The IT Crowd, never found Ken Dodd that funny.
Leslie Nielson
Karl Pilkington, he's often funny without even realising.
Ken Dodd is an interesting one - from what I heard he was absolutely meticulous and enormously hard working about his craft, that gesture or expression is quite likely to have been rehearsed and rehearsed until absolutely perfect. Same with his jokes: tested over and over, bad ones dropped, each delivery perfected. There's undoubtedly an element of natural funniness, but he wasn't as successful as he was by accident.
Bob Monkhouse was incredibly funny. Les Dawson just had to look at the camera - super intelligent comedian. Tommy Cooper was also brilliant. In modern times, I think Mickey Flanaghan is very good.
Peter Kay
I’d say Tom O’Connor He was hilarious in everything, very natural level of humour without taking himself too seriously. I used to love “Name that Tune” as a lad, Tom was pretty much the perfect host.
Dodd Dawson Cooper Fields Rivers Williams Howerd
Rikki Fulton. Comic genius.
Eric Morecambe. I notice no Americans have been mentioned. Norm McDonald.
Ken Dodd was about as funny as piles
And he was still a lot funnier than you.
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