Ken Dodd R.I.P.

HunterST_BFC · Post by **HunterST_BFC** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 1:39 am

Ken Dodd R.I.P.

A sad day indeed.

(Please no cheap swipes on this thread) - just memories and respect.

A Great Man.
R.I.P.

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 1:47 am

Rip to one of the greats.

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 1:48 am

HunterST_BFC wrote:Ken Dodd R.I.P.

A sad day indeed.

(Please no cheap swipes on this thread) - just memories and respect.

A Great Man.
R.I.P.

Ahhh put off going to see him last year .great shame!!RIP Diddy man.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 1:49 am

An absolute legend and always made me laugh. A massive loss to the world of comedy.

RIP indeed. Feather duster!

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 1:53 am

FactualFrank wrote:An absolute legend and always made me laugh. A massive loss to the world of comedy.

RIP indeed. Feather duster!

Legend indeed!!

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 1:56 am

tim_noone wrote:Legend indeed!!

He was at such an age that this isn't actually a shock - just more a 'fecks sake', because you knew how good he was. Certainly, IMO, one of the funniest comedians about. He didn't even have to say anything funny, it was just the way he said it and his expression.

tally · Post by **tally** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 5:49 am

Just a wonderful talented man who's memory will live on long after he is gone.
RIP Ken

....you tickled me no end

Inchy · Post by **Inchy** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 5:58 am

His comedy is a but old fashioned for me but his smile and general clowning around made me laugh. My dad was a big fan and I know claret Tony will be gutted

The Enclosure · Post by **The Enclosure** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 5:59 am

yes one of the great funny men...can remember many years ago he bought a car from a dealer in Burnley.think it was a Jaguar..Was from a car showroom up Finsley gate way from memory.
Flags will be flying at half mast in Knotty Ash today and a lot of sad Diddy Men.
RIP .

Dazzler · Post by **Dazzler** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 6:08 am

This might get played a few times on Radio Stations today
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R.I.P.

rincon · Post by **rincon** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 7:10 am

I saw him at Oswaldtwistle a few years ago, didn't leave the stage until after midnight I was bloody knackered at work the day after. He was genuinely funny and could create hilarity out of a situation, without having to resort to effing and jeffing. R.I.P Ken

Guitargeorge · Post by **Guitargeorge** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 7:12 am

The word Legend is often overused, but not in this case. RIP Sir Ken, you will be sorely missed. Truly the last of the great comedians

Guitargeorge · Post by **Guitargeorge** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 7:13 am

Turn the lights out

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 7:24 am

Top. If his act is anything to go on it could be a long funeral service.

mdd2 · Post by **mdd2** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 7:32 am

bfcjg wrote:Top. If his act is anything to go on it could be a long funeral service.

Comedian Gary Delaney tweeted
RIP Sir Ken Dodd. One of the all time greats. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and most of Saturday.

RIP Doddy a true Legend and a comedian who kept it clean apart from his double entendres.
He once read Dickens a Xmas carol on BBC in the 60's -Doddy style-it was side splittingly funny.

Cirrus_Minor · Post by **Cirrus_Minor** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 7:34 am

One of the funniest comedians I have ever seen and always had his own style. His acts used to go on for ages, I had to leave the last time I saw him because it was going on into the early hours of the morning.
Really sorry to hear this. RIP Ken Dodd

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 7:54 am

RIP Ken, a true comedy genius.
Anybody who can get
A penis, a penis the greatest gift that I possess,
I thank the Lord that I've been blessed
With more than my share of a penis......
To number one and past the BBC sensors has my respect.

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cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 7:56 am

FactualFrank wrote:He was at such an age that this isn't actually a shock - just more a 'fecks sake', because you knew how good he was. Certainly, IMO, one of the funniest comedians about. He didn't even have to say anything funny, it was just the way he said it and his expression.

As soon as I read it this morning I just went oh ffs out loud...

Was meant to go with my Grandma and Dad last year to watch him but we put it off for some reason. Shouldve known.

Sad news but a good innings.

Hroogar · Post by **Hroogar** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:04 am

A wonderfully funny, eccentric loveable comedian. A true legend in the field of comedy. RIP Ken.

conyoviejo · Post by **conyoviejo** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:41 am

R.I.P. Doddy an all time great ..I was gutted when I heard the news..

A great comedian who I have seen many times over the years and will be sadly missed.. Never failed to deliver on the laughs..

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:45 am

So saddened by this news. I've seen him live several times and always left the theatres in pain laughing, and at some ridiculous hour because he continued for so long. He was on stage for so long that he used to say that by the time we got out most of us would have been reported missing.

He really was from a different era, that of music hall, and was the last of the old comedians, but he remained the funniest man I've ever seen.

An absolute genius who has left people laughing for years - and still will when we watch the clips and old programmes.

By jove Ken I was tickled to have been able to see you - rest in peace.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:45 am

R.I.P Ken Dodd

Very, very funny in his own unique way.
Tickled to have seen him.

Hendrickxz · Post by **Hendrickxz** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:01 am

The Enclosure wrote:yes one of the great funny men...can remember many years ago he bought a car from a dealer in Burnley.think it was a Jaguar..Was from a car showroom up Finsley gate way from memory.
Flags will be flying at half mast in Knotty Ash today and a lot of sad Diddy Men.
RIP .

That would have been Morris Motors, who despite the name were Jaguar dealers. Saw Doddy last year in Blackpool we had to leave "early" just before midnight because the car stack were we parked was due to close!

claret59 · Post by **claret59** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:02 am

I was another who sat through one of his marathon sessions and found him hugely entertaining. I am pleased that it has been noted that he entertained for hours without recourse to foul and offensive language. Some of the foul mouthed comedians paying tribute to him could learn from him.

Wile E Coyote · Post by **Wile E Coyote** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:03 am

hit his peak in the 60's, and his material from old radio shows inevitably sounds very dated, but no doubt about his talent.
Used to love him on tv when i was a kid.
Great comedian, naturally gifted man.Very sad loss.

Lord Beamish · Post by **Lord Beamish** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:05 am

Working ‘til the end. I’m pleased that he died before the Tax Year ended. That’ll have pleased him.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:07 am

mdd2 wrote:Comedian Gary Delaney tweeted
RIP Sir Ken Dodd. One of the all time greats. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and most of Saturday.

That's brilliant

Doddy did weddings too. He was invited to Ricky Tomlinson's wedding and when the registrar asked if anyone knew of any just cause why they shouldn't be married, Ken shouted:" Can you please form an orderly queue."

quoonbeatz · Post by **quoonbeatz** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:09 am

never seen anyone have an audience in the palm of their hand - for so long - like Ken Dodd, he was an absolute master.

so pleased i got to see him live, he was a ridiculously funny man.

quoonbeatz · Post by **quoonbeatz** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:11 am

Lord Beamish wrote:Working ‘til the end. I’m pleased that he died before the Tax Year ended. That’ll have pleased him.

on a similar note, he married Anne last friday - there's no inheritance tax on estates left to spouses.

Lord Beamish · Post by **Lord Beamish** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:13 am

quoonbeatz wrote:on a similar note, he married Anne last friday - there's no inheritance tax on estates left to spouses.

Ha, ha! Canny Old Bird!

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:14 am

quoonbeatz wrote:on a similar note, he married Anne last friday - there's no inheritance tax on estates left to spouses.

I'm sure I can hear him laughing at that

JimmyMac'sMate · Post by **JimmyMac'sMate** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:31 am

The best comedian I have pleasure of seeing bye a country mile r I p utc

bob-the-scutter · Post by **bob-the-scutter** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:41 am

Saw him at the ABC Blackpool when I was about 10 years old, my mum & dad used to go every year and we saw Eric & Ernie and lots of other top acts of the day. Also, Doddy opened the "New" Burnley shopping centre after the demolition of the old market hall and the old town centre, late 60s possibly. I remember my mum getting his autograph.
Comedy legend who`s style will go with him. You can bet someone got the headline. "Ken Dodds dogs dad`s dead"
RIP Sir Ken.

AlargeClaret · Post by **AlargeClaret** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:59 am

Last of the old school really ,v funny man.Saw him in Scarborough once ,we had to leave before the end as it went on for literally hours .A rare breed that could make reading a shipping forceast funny .

Stayed performing pretty much to the end as well.Finally at peace with his dads dog as well.

beddie · Post by **beddie** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 10:07 am

Interesting to hear that he was reluctant to appear at the London Palladium in 1965 as he felt his northern humour wouldn't be understood, he was eventually persuaded to do it and a nervous Ken gave it his all, needless to say he brought the house down. A one off was Doddy. A brilliant entertainer and singer. They don't make them like that anymore. Rest in peace Sir Ken.

BobSykes · Post by **BobSykes** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 10:08 am

A legend. Made a conscious effort to finally get round to seeing him live about 5 years ago, at King George's in Blackburn, before the chance passed. Can't deny he was a master of his art. We got out about 12.20am.

Caught some reruns of his mid 60s radio show on Radio 4Extra recently. More sketches than stand up, I was surprised at how well the material had stood the test of time.

moaninclaret · Post by **moaninclaret** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 10:14 am

What a wonderful person he was, a really funny man one of my favourite comedians, he and Tommy Cooper were the best ever RIP sir Ken.

Stayingup · Post by **Stayingup** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 11:20 am

Cant agree with tgr comment he hit is peak in the 60's. He was always at his peak.

Brilliantly funny ad libber. Non politicized like many if today's dreary and hackneyed supposed comedians.

LeadBelly · Post by **LeadBelly** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 11:26 am

Some of the "old style" entertainers get very stale but I saw KD once in the 60s (end of pier type show) and again in the 2000s. He was still hugely funny and renown for giving value for money - in terms of going on and on if people were enjoying themselves (and they invariably were).
Gave a lot of laughs/good nights out to a lot of people over decades. RIP.

Lord Beamish · Post by **Lord Beamish** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 7:27 pm

BobSykes wrote:A legend. Made a conscious effort to finally get round to seeing him live about 5 years ago, at King George's in Blackburn, before the chance passed. Can't deny he was a master of his art. We got out about 12.20am.

Caught some reruns of his mid 60s radio show on Radio 4Extra recently. More sketches than stand up, I was surprised at how well the material had stood the test of time.

BobSykes, my old mucker. We would have been in the same audience at the KJH, I suspect. Great gig.

yTib · Post by **yTib** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:15 pm

one of the true greats.

farewell brother ken.

Longsidebovril · Post by **Longsidebovril** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:20 pm

"The man who invented cats' eyes got the idea when he saw the eyes of a cat in his headlights. If the cat had been going the other way, he would have invented the pencil sharpener.”

mdd2 · Post by **mdd2** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:27 pm

"The man who invented cats' eyes got the idea when he saw the eyes of a cat in his headlights. If the cat had been going the other way, he would have invented the pencil sharpener."
Another one of KD's one liners 17 are posted on BBC wbsite

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:38 pm

Random facts: He didn't have any children and got married 2 days prior to his death.
It makes you think... they were together for 40 years and started dating when he was 50. It seems to me he had a bloody good life.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:22 pm

Entertainment personified.....for as long as there was an audience and the venue stayed open!

Guich · Post by **Guich** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:35 pm

I've been waiting for years to use the joke...
'Ken Dodd died today...'
'Did he?'
'No Doddy!'

But Mrs G replied 'How old was he?'

RIP Ken; a truly brilliant comedian