@GLFVIDEO It's because all the so called "music" of to-day is directed to teenagers as they are the ones that spend the big money. The death of real musical entertainment!
Indeed. Ted never really achieved 'stardom' unlike some of his contemporaries. Let's face it - he is mostly remembered for 321, which he once admitted he never really understood!
I have fond memories of watching these shows as a kid even though they were terrible. Kathy Kirby was aregular and I think Mrs. Mills as well. What a funny little chap Billy Cotton was. Still, I would rather watch repeats from 1964 than the bilge that is on today. God bless nostalgia!
You are correct in everything you say! TV bosses nowadays do not really know what the word 'Entertainment' means. There are very few exceptions, and much could be learnt from those dim, distant B&W days of old.
By this time, variety music hall was dying and a good thing too. Billy Cotton was the archetypal embarrasing uncle. And yet I remember with fondness, his bandshow, after Two way family favourites every Sunday. Roll on half a century and what have we got: ZZZZZ factor and The only way is Essex.
I used to love watching Billy Cotton's band show back in the sixties when I was only about 8 or 9. Thanks for the video. It brought back happy memories
@orchardcottage this stuff is what legends are made of...not two hits and a knighthood..im only 54...great entertainment of yesteryear...no swearing...times change i know...but think awhile...were your parents so past their sell by date that you wanted them gone...no...you want them forever
Amazed to see this as in the credits my old girl friend Jacqui Daryl appears. Went out with her 1960-62. Wonder if you can tell me where I might get a full version of the programme. It would be great to see her on the larger TV screen for nostalgic reasons of course. Both of us past 71 now. yes I know where she is now but we haven't met up. Oliver Reed figured in her life too. RMD
I am sorry I cannot tell you where you might be able to get the full version. I of course have it, but as I state in my Channel profile, I am unable to supply copies of programmes, mainly for copyright reasons, also because I would be forever duplicating DVD's!
I am pleased that you were able to see your 'Ex' - Just because you have reached ther age pf 71 years, dosen't mean you have lost the art of romance. My very best wishes to you.
I was an avid listener, as a boy!, to BC on the BBC Light Programme on Sunday dinner times. Also, I saw the BC Band Show live on stage at the Kingston Empire, must have have been the early 1950s. Oh what memories
That's it, between Family Favourites and the Clitheroe Kid - those were the halycon days of radio. About a month before he unexpectedly passed away my Dad purchased a Ferguson radiogram - with VHF, sheer bliss. My Aunt used it until she died a few years ago I don't know what happened to it, probably still working away somewhere!
Absoloutely. This was the staple diet for most brits on a Saturday night in, sitting in front of the telly, or indeed out watching at the local theatre!.
I think the U.S. probably had it's own programmes! However as far as I know, there are no DVD's or even VHS tapes in either UK PAL B or the U.S. NTSC system available. Apparently it is not economic to produce a few hundred discs/tapes, and the BBC don't believe there to be a larger market. A shame I agree. You will just have to watch YT! I hope you have seen Part Two, also on this Channel.
It is good to remember the 'old days' I sometimes just watch these progs ( I have the complete programme on tape) and just reminisce. Thanks for your comments.
TV was really still in it's infancy as far as technology is concerned, that makes it even more enjoyable to watch. Nowadays TV has gone in the opposite direction- it is far too 'high tech' You are certainly correct, in that sophistication was not a 'byword' for 1960's tele!.
Yeah thanks. Notice the huge lady clapping Russ and how nervous he is! Quite splendid performance though; and of course Bill's mainstays Kathie and Alan as good as always.
I loved Billy Cotton when I was a nipper. We still use his buds to this day!
torquesport 1 week ago
@torquesport
Very funny...
GLFVIDEO 1 week ago
Wow! This is brilliant! Shame they don't make tv (or music) like the did back in the days of good old Billy Cotton, Glenn Miller, e.t.c.
MBM1117727 2 weeks ago
@MBM1117727
Yes it's true, "They don't make 'em like they used to" I don't understand why, it was simply pure entertainment.
Thanks for your comment.
GLF
GLFVIDEO 2 weeks ago
@GLFVIDEO It's because all the so called "music" of to-day is directed to teenagers as they are the ones that spend the big money. The death of real musical entertainment!
4205lr 2 weeks ago
nobody ..well closely nobody...ant and dec are keeping the old school going...this type of show long gone...BUT WHY...classic
john111257 1 month ago
Ted Rogers, a man of whom the world would hear more.
Cool2BCeltic 5 months ago
@Cool2BCeltic
Indeed. Ted never really achieved 'stardom' unlike some of his contemporaries. Let's face it - he is mostly remembered for 321, which he once admitted he never really understood!
Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Regards,
GLF
GLFVIDEO 5 months ago
@GLFVIDEO That's interesting, he never really understood it. It was never understood by anyone else.
Cool2BCeltic 5 months ago
I have fond memories of watching these shows as a kid even though they were terrible. Kathy Kirby was aregular and I think Mrs. Mills as well. What a funny little chap Billy Cotton was. Still, I would rather watch repeats from 1964 than the bilge that is on today. God bless nostalgia!
broadband0118 8 months ago
@broadband0118
You are correct in everything you say! TV bosses nowadays do not really know what the word 'Entertainment' means. There are very few exceptions, and much could be learnt from those dim, distant B&W days of old.
Thank You for your comments.
GLF
GLFVIDEO 8 months ago
By this time, variety music hall was dying and a good thing too. Billy Cotton was the archetypal embarrasing uncle. And yet I remember with fondness, his bandshow, after Two way family favourites every Sunday. Roll on half a century and what have we got: ZZZZZ factor and The only way is Essex.
equestrianstatue 8 months ago
er great
shaftsbury94 11 months ago
@shaftsbury94
It certainly was. Thanks for your comment.
GLFVIDEO 11 months ago
I used to love watching Billy Cotton's band show back in the sixties when I was only about 8 or 9. Thanks for the video. It brought back happy memories
macdonald1957 1 year ago
@macdonald1957 and me..born in 57..nothing wrong with this...these damn kidz...lol
john111257 1 month ago
Great entertainer but well pat his sell by date even in 1964.
orchardcottage 1 year ago
@orchardcottage this stuff is what legends are made of...not two hits and a knighthood..im only 54...great entertainment of yesteryear...no swearing...times change i know...but think awhile...were your parents so past their sell by date that you wanted them gone...no...you want them forever
john111257 1 month ago
Amazed to see this as in the credits my old girl friend Jacqui Daryl appears. Went out with her 1960-62. Wonder if you can tell me where I might get a full version of the programme. It would be great to see her on the larger TV screen for nostalgic reasons of course. Both of us past 71 now. yes I know where she is now but we haven't met up. Oliver Reed figured in her life too. RMD
Xand101 1 year ago
@Xand101
I am sorry I cannot tell you where you might be able to get the full version. I of course have it, but as I state in my Channel profile, I am unable to supply copies of programmes, mainly for copyright reasons, also because I would be forever duplicating DVD's!
I am pleased that you were able to see your 'Ex' - Just because you have reached ther age pf 71 years, dosen't mean you have lost the art of romance. My very best wishes to you.
GLF
GLFVIDEO 1 year ago
i used to love this programme on a saturday night, i was only a kid, but dixon of dock green and this, were ace,
muffinisis 2 years ago
Have you seen the Dixon of Dock Green episode on my Chnnel?, if not take a look. You are right, they were great!
GLFVIDEO 2 years ago
i will take a peek
muffinisis 2 years ago
my great grandfather, charlie swinnerton was a sax player in the orchestra.
1234TheDMAN 2 years ago
Can you identify him from this clip?
GLFVIDEO 2 years ago
no sorry
1234TheDMAN 2 years ago
I was an avid listener, as a boy!, to BC on the BBC Light Programme on Sunday dinner times. Also, I saw the BC Band Show live on stage at the Kingston Empire, must have have been the early 1950s. Oh what memories
ajbeeful 2 years ago
That's it, between Family Favourites and the Clitheroe Kid - those were the halycon days of radio. About a month before he unexpectedly passed away my Dad purchased a Ferguson radiogram - with VHF, sheer bliss. My Aunt used it until she died a few years ago I don't know what happened to it, probably still working away somewhere!
GLFVIDEO 2 years ago
Nice to see Russ Conway who was a regular on the show. Younger people are unaware of of his popularity and fantastic piano skills.
vidpop 2 years ago
Yes, plus of course he was minus half a finger on one hand!
GLFVIDEO 2 years ago
When variety was king , this sort of show was repeated at seaside resorts in the summer. Singers comedians dance routines.
vidpop 2 years ago
Absoloutely. This was the staple diet for most brits on a Saturday night in, sitting in front of the telly, or indeed out watching at the local theatre!.
GLFVIDEO 2 years ago
I'm from the USA. After viewing some of
this clips, I have to conclude that it
was a pity this show never played in the
USA. Does anyone know if videos of
this show exist in a format playable on
US players? Love the clips!
dancebandleader 2 years ago
I think the U.S. probably had it's own programmes! However as far as I know, there are no DVD's or even VHS tapes in either UK PAL B or the U.S. NTSC system available. Apparently it is not economic to produce a few hundred discs/tapes, and the BBC don't believe there to be a larger market. A shame I agree. You will just have to watch YT! I hope you have seen Part Two, also on this Channel.
GLFVIDEO 2 years ago
Can't believe it! This has brought back so many memories, makes me feel all funny inside. Thanks.
Drwhosmate1 2 years ago
It is good to remember the 'old days' I sometimes just watch these progs ( I have the complete programme on tape) and just reminisce. Thanks for your comments.
GLFVIDEO 2 years ago
Thanks for posting the video, it brought back old happy memories.
ann2shoes 2 years ago
My pleasure. I have fond memories of this period too. I am so please you enjoyed the VT.
GLFVIDEO 2 years ago
I forgot how unsophisticated we were in those days - but ignorance is bliss!
ann2shoes 2 years ago
TV was really still in it's infancy as far as technology is concerned, that makes it even more enjoyable to watch. Nowadays TV has gone in the opposite direction- it is far too 'high tech' You are certainly correct, in that sophistication was not a 'byword' for 1960's tele!.
GLFVIDEO 2 years ago
Yeah thanks. Notice the huge lady clapping Russ and how nervous he is! Quite splendid performance though; and of course Bill's mainstays Kathie and Alan as good as always.
knausspiano 2 years ago