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Old 29-01-2011, 22:22
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I find the whole clamouring to give Bruce Forsyth a knighthood a bit tiresome now, the man is a wonderful performer but there are lots more deserving than him in my opinion (Ronnie Barker and Eric Morecambe both died without knighthoods, for example).

What about Ken Dodd? 83 years old and still touring, still performing sell-out 6 hour gigs. A true giant of comedy respected and revered by many in the industry (even modern comedians whose own acts are very different).

Three cheers for Ken Dodd- a true showbiz giant!
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Old 29-01-2011, 22:23
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I find the whole clamouring to give Bruce Forsyth a knighthood a bit tiresome now, the man is a wonderful performer but there are lots more deserving than him in my opinion (Ronnie Barker and Eric Morecambe both died without knighthoods, for example).

What about Ken Dodd? 83 years old and still touring, still performing sell-out 6 hour gigs. A true giant of comedy respected and revered by many in the industry (even modern comedians whose own acts are very different).

Three cheers for Ken Dodd- a true showbiz giant!
6 hours per gig?

wow.
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Old 29-01-2011, 22:27
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I think he may have been passed over because of his trial for tax evasion - although he was acquitted there was some basis to the charge.
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Old 29-01-2011, 22:29
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Arise Sir Ken of Tax Dodgers Dodd
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Old 29-01-2011, 22:48
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I agree with the first poster that only certain "popular" celebrities appear to be favoured. Some great comedians/entertainers from the eighties appear to have been forgotten. Yes, Bruce also did comedy in the eighties, but there were others more well known though, like Morecambe and Wise for instance, Tommy Cooper (if he didn't get knighted), and all the others who I can't be bothered to name.
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Old 29-01-2011, 22:54
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I agree with the first poster that only certain "popular" celebrities appear to be favoured. Some great comedians/entertainers from the eighties appear to have been forgotten. Yes, Bruce also did comedy in the eighties, but there were others more well known though, like Morecambe and Wise for instance, Tommy Cooper (if he didn't get knighted), and all the others who I can't be bothered to name.
Knighting Cooper might have raised more eyebrows than Dodd, given he was a bad tempered unrepentant alcoholic.
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Old 29-01-2011, 23:18
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Ken Dodd should be knighted-still touring at his age and still very funny.

Saw him last year and he was hilarious-no swearing or toilet humour just a talented comedian.

He deserves a knighthood.
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Old 29-01-2011, 23:29
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Ken Dodd should be knighted-still touring at his age and still very funny.

Saw him last year and he was hilarious-no swearing or toilet humour just a talented comedian.

He deserves a knighthood.
This is why a lot of the eighties comedians/entertainers were funny and comfortable to watch, in my opinion.
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Old 29-01-2011, 23:37
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There are still some clean comics, Tim Vine and Milton Jones spring to mind, though at the moment the UK comedy scene seems to be pushing the other way, I'd guess, like Forsyth said at the NTA's, that it'd be difficult for new 'clean' comics to break through at the moment. This article sums it up: http://www.chortle.co.uk/corresponde...3F_no_its_hack...
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Old 30-01-2011, 00:23
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I saw Ken Dodd in the 70's at Skegness Pier theatre
On for over 2 hours, hilarious.
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Old 30-01-2011, 00:31
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I saw Ken Dodd in the 70's at Skegness Pier theatre
On for over 2 hours, hilarious.
He is renowned for giving people their money's worth in his shows. He actually enjoys being on stage and having a chuckle. I think he forgets what time it is because he is having such a good time. Great comedian.

As for the tax evasion...there are enough of them tax dodgers in the House of Lords and Parliament.
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Old 30-01-2011, 02:25
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Three cheers for Ken Dodd- a true showbiz giant!
Quoted for truth.
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Old 30-01-2011, 02:28
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Arise Sir Ken of Tax Dodgers Dodd
I love Ken Dodd... Diddy pay? Diddy hell...Love him.
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Old 30-01-2011, 16:44
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I love Ken Dodd... Diddy pay? Diddy hell...Love him.
Me to. Arise Sir Ken of Knotty Ash
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Old 30-01-2011, 17:39
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I adore Ken Dodd. He's a brilliant comedian, he always has me in stitches. Knighthood for Ken and the Diddy Men please, Queenie.
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Old 31-01-2011, 10:30
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I totally agree the man is a comedy legend & proper recognition is long overdue.
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Old 31-01-2011, 10:46
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Agreed, for his lifes work as an entertainer he definitely deserves it, but I suspect the tax thing put him out of the running.
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Old 31-01-2011, 10:46
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Haha! How tickled I am under the circumstances.. have you ever been tickled under the circumstances?

Always been a big fan, and always loved the old variety stuff, especially the old radio shows.
I saw him in wolverhampton in december. He started at 7 and was still going at 12am but I had to leave about that time because of that damned snow we had. He does make references to how long his shows are. During the night I went to he would drop comments in during jokes like "After this we shall all go for dinner tonight. Don't worry, I know a place that's open at 3"... and later on say "Ladies and gentlemen, when you leave here in the morning...... etc". After the break he came out with a packed lunch and asked "Didn't you bring yours?".

He's got an OBE (One Boiled Egg) but I don't think he will get knighted because of that tax stuff unfortunately. You really do get your moneys worth if you go to see his show.

By jove! How tickled I am by good will.. have you ever been tickled by good will? Good old willy!
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Old 01-02-2011, 09:48
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What a beautiful day. What a beautiful day for going to Kermit the frog, boot him up the arse & shout 'Hop it!'

By Jove!
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Old 01-02-2011, 10:09
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What a beautiful day. What a beautiful day for going to Kermit the frog, boot him up the arse & shout 'Hop it!'

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Lol thanks for that
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Old 01-02-2011, 11:24
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I find the whole clamouring to give Bruce Forsyth a knighthood a bit tiresome now, the man is a wonderful performer but there are lots more deserving than him in my opinion (Ronnie Barker and Eric Morecambe both died without knighthoods, for example).

What about Ken Dodd? 83 years old and still touring, still performing sell-out 6 hour gigs. A true giant of comedy respected and revered by many in the industry (even modern comedians whose own acts are very different).

Three cheers for Ken Dodd- a true showbiz giant!
I couldn't agree more.
He does though need to be seen live. Something is lost with Doddy on TV.
Leaving apart all your good reasons Vivadiva, the fact that he has single handedly kept open a lot of the smaller theatres, is a good enough reason for a Knighthood.
An annual appearance from the great man, always sold out as soon as the tickets go on sale, is enough to keep many going all year.
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Old 01-02-2011, 12:28
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I couldn't agree more.
He does though need to be seen live. Something is lost with Doddy on TV.
Leaving apart all your good reasons Vivadiva, the fact that he has single handedly kept open a lot of the smaller theatres, is a good enough reason for a Knighthood.
An annual appearance from the great man, always sold out as soon as the tickets go on sale, is enough to keep many going all year.

Doddy is one of the greats. A real legend still going in his late years. He doesn't need to but loves what he does & that is a sign of a real pro.

I'd love to see him live.
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Old 01-02-2011, 12:53
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Doddy is one of the greats. A real legend still going in his late years. He doesn't need to but loves what he does & that is a sign of a real pro.

I'd love to see him live.
Agreed.

I don't understand the Brucie love, he's completely lost it IMHO
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Old 01-02-2011, 15:02
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Saw him years ago (in Scarborough with of all people marty caine) got dragged along, didnt want to go (i was like 8).
It was without doubt the funniest thing ive ever seen and ive seen some big name comedians since then, the man is amazing and he was on for ages.
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Old 01-02-2011, 15:05
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Saw him years ago (in Scarborough with of all people marty caine) got dragged along, didnt want to go (i was like 8).
It was without doubt the funniest thing ive ever seen and ive seen some big name comedians since then, the man is amazing and he was on for ages.
You mentioned Marti Caine now there wasa very lovely & talented lady who died long before her time.
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