Everyone nicks gags from everyone. At least they don't lost in the mists of time....
You can't blame Peter Kay for nicking gags because most of his own consist of stuff like 'Sky Plus, god you couldn't live without that, could you? It'd be like losing a limb!'
Sounds dubious to me. If you've been accused of stealing material - a situation which might get a bit legal-esque - the last thing on Earth you would do is send on a cheque for the material.
Harry Hill was doing it in the 90's as far as a DVD I have is concerned, way bfore peep show
I don't think it's even something we can really give anyone credit for surely? It's an obvious joke that so many (myself included) have made since long before any popular comedians were doing it on TV.
Peter Kay is unpopular with a lot of other comedians for several reasons (mostly relating to his personality), but joke theft is something that he has been accused of for years.
Dave Spikey got a 'thanks to...' on PK's first DVD, despite there being a lot of his material on there.
It was quite a way down the credits too - after a very big 'written and performed by Peter Kay'.
Peter Kay is unpopular with a lot of other comedians for several reasons (mostly relating to his personality), but joke theft is something that he has been accused of for years.
Dave Spikey got a 'thanks to...' on PK's first DVD, despite there being a lot of his material on there.
It was quite a way down the credits too - after a very big 'written and performed by Peter Kay'.
i believe that Dave Spikey was equally responsible for Phoenix Nights but Kay took all the credit and that's why they fell out
There have been similar mutterings on here that Miranda Hart has not properly credited her co-writers either.
It's funny you should mention that because the TV was on in the background a few days ago and she was being interviewed on some show, and the interviewer asked her that very question, 'Who writes your show?'.
She said that she does have a few background writers helping out a bit with structure and things like that. 'But it's mainly me'.
I liked Peter Kay around the "Bolton Albert Halls" and Phoenix Nights time, but went off him more recently. He seems big-headed and immensely egotistical. I heard that a couple of his Phoenix Nights colleagues are no longer on speaking terms with him because he never acknowledged their hard work and he took all the credit for the writing and the series as a whole. Peter Kay really does have a reputation as being a right git in real life too.
Heard this as well. Apparently a horrid little man from people who've met him.
Of course, it was billed as 'Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights'... :rolleyes:
It showed how good the quality of Phoenix Nights was with the contribution of Dave Spikey & Neil Fitzmaurice, with the poor spin off Max & Paddy mainly written by Peter Kay.
Comedians have used other peoples jokes for years. Billy Connoly's Vicar joke, was told by someone else first, but Billy Connoly gives credit to whoever told the joke first, it's funny anyway.
Please go back to school and learn some common sense. You cannot be serious.
Why would he/she need to go back to school? Michael McIntyre hasn't said anything funny in his whole life, the accusation that Peter Kaye has stole some of his jokes just goes to show how desperate Kaye is. McIntyre just says things and flicks his hair about whilst smiling uncontrollably, not funny in the slightest.
Peter Kaye used to be funny, then he disappeared and we had to suffer the influx of his replacement (Jason Manford) because the portly northerner had to be replaced, then Peter Kaye returned with that transvestite woman parodying some X Factor nonsense and it wasn't funny at all. I'm not sure how a comedian stops being funny, but obviously if Kaye is stealing old floppy fringe's jokes then he has lost it big time
Why would he/she need to go back to school? Michael McIntyre hasn't said anything funny in his whole life, the accusation that Peter Kaye has stole some of his jokes just goes to show how desperate Kaye is. McIntyre just says things and flicks his hair about whilst smiling uncontrollably, not funny in the slightest.
You might want to go back and actually read the two comments you're replying to.
You might want to go back and actually read the two comments you're replying to.
Er my first sentence was all that was in my reply, which was a question, the rest is just general for everyone, so you might want to bark orders elsewhere
Edit: Ok been back and read the two comments, not sure what your point is but I'm sure you're about to enlighten me.
Really?
Where did you hear that? Genuine question btw
Paddy was on This Morning a few months back and I thought he'd said they no longer spoke to each other. I've just looked it up though and they are still friends, infact PK was best man at his wedding apparently.
Not another thread that turns into a Peter Kay hate thread!
I like Peter Kay, and enjoy all his material.
Ive read a number of comedians biographies, and it seems stealing jokes happens a lot, so wouldnt accuse him of being the only one. I can imagine that he is unpopular among other comedians due to his success, heard the same thing said about Michael McIntyre.
Just dislike it when people say hes crap, their crap, hes crap, everyone is entitled to their own opinion yes but, i dont like watching Michael McIntyre but i wouldnt say he was 'crap', hes just not my cup of tea.
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You can't blame Peter Kay for nicking gags because most of his own consist of stuff like 'Sky Plus, god you couldn't live without that, could you? It'd be like losing a limb!'
It was definitely HH, I heard that gag when I saw him live in 2000.
Harry Hill was doing it in the 90's as far as a DVD I have is concerned, way bfore peep show
I'm not actually disputing that HH did it first, just agreeing that jokes are "recycled".
Not just about Joe Pasquale, but comedy theft in general.
Here it is, I hope you enjoy it.......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YE9Kthyaco
Dave Spikey got a 'thanks to...' on PK's first DVD, despite there being a lot of his material on there.
It was quite a way down the credits too - after a very big 'written and performed by Peter Kay'.
Stewart Lee really is the best. Fantastic delivery and timing.
And Peter Kay is crap
i believe that Dave Spikey was equally responsible for Phoenix Nights but Kay took all the credit and that's why they fell out
Neil Fitzmaurice was another co-writer.
There have been similar mutterings on here that Miranda Hart has not properly credited her co-writers either.
At least him and Neil got a full writing credit.
Of course, it was billed as 'Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights'... :rolleyes:
Funny things is I have heard Ardal o'Hanlon (Fr Dougal) use that exact joke on stage.
I can't understand how he makes the audience laugh. His humour must be too intellectual for me!
It's funny you should mention that because the TV was on in the background a few days ago and she was being interviewed on some show, and the interviewer asked her that very question, 'Who writes your show?'.
She said that she does have a few background writers helping out a bit with structure and things like that. 'But it's mainly me'.
Heard this as well. Apparently a horrid little man from people who've met him.
It showed how good the quality of Phoenix Nights was with the contribution of Dave Spikey & Neil Fitzmaurice, with the poor spin off Max & Paddy mainly written by Peter Kay.
Comedians have used other peoples jokes for years. Billy Connoly's Vicar joke, was told by someone else first, but Billy Connoly gives credit to whoever told the joke first, it's funny anyway.
Why would he/she need to go back to school? Michael McIntyre hasn't said anything funny in his whole life, the accusation that Peter Kaye has stole some of his jokes just goes to show how desperate Kaye is. McIntyre just says things and flicks his hair about whilst smiling uncontrollably, not funny in the slightest.
Peter Kaye used to be funny, then he disappeared and we had to suffer the influx of his replacement (Jason Manford) because the portly northerner had to be replaced, then Peter Kaye returned with that transvestite woman parodying some X Factor nonsense and it wasn't funny at all. I'm not sure how a comedian stops being funny, but obviously if Kaye is stealing old floppy fringe's jokes then he has lost it big time
Er my first sentence was all that was in my reply, which was a question, the rest is just general for everyone, so you might want to bark orders elsewhere
Edit: Ok been back and read the two comments, not sure what your point is but I'm sure you're about to enlighten me.
And the reply
Oh is it the grammar?
Really?
Where did you hear that? Genuine question btw
Paddy was on This Morning a few months back and I thought he'd said they no longer spoke to each other. I've just looked it up though and they are still friends, infact PK was best man at his wedding apparently.
I like Peter Kay, and enjoy all his material.
Ive read a number of comedians biographies, and it seems stealing jokes happens a lot, so wouldnt accuse him of being the only one. I can imagine that he is unpopular among other comedians due to his success, heard the same thing said about Michael McIntyre.
Just dislike it when people say hes crap, their crap, hes crap, everyone is entitled to their own opinion yes but, i dont like watching Michael McIntyre but i wouldnt say he was 'crap', hes just not my cup of tea.