The greats - Larry Grayson, Les Dawson, Dick Emery, Tommy Cooper have all gone and what are we left with? The likes of Ricky Gervais and Jonathan Ross. Life's cruel ain't it?!
He made us laugh until we cried! Some were jealous of his success but he was above all that. I hadn't realised there was a video release of the 1970s Generation Game. I never enjoyed the programme with later presenters. Larry was unique - a very special person. His private life may have been lonely but that's often the price of individuality and success.
What a pity that the book never came out... I've been looking all over for an (auto)biography, but with no joy. He looks older in that clip with Wogan, so I wonder if it was shelved, or if he died before he completed it?
I find it really sad that he had no private life at all, just lived with his sister - he came from a generation of gay men who believed the worst kind of homophobic porpaganda about themselves.
I seem to remember the phrase "SHUT THAT DOOR" was born at the regent theatre in redcar, now a cinema,this place is on a short pier, and the wind used billow the curtains off the stage,
And he played working men's clubs and won them over. Don't underestimate how good he was at working with an audience. I remember his Generation Game better than Brucie's original run as I was older when Larry took over. I always remember his disco dancing, doing the military moves and when the door got stuck and he tried to fix it. A funny, funny man, sadly missed and very underrated.
Full agreement. "I'm sweating like a dray horse", or "He's anyone's for a doughnut" may not be funny if say, Ben Elton, or Harry Hill delivered it. But with Larry, it strikes the right chord and that was the genius of Larry Grayson - excellent comic timing honed through years of true graft. Great bloke, good pro, sadly missed and shamefully under-rated. He was of his time.
Thanks for posting this, what a wonderful man he was, so hilarious. I roared with laughter at his fabulous manerisms and genious phrases. What a genius, where did show's like his go. So sad he's no longer with us
More great memories of this wonderful comedian. Thank you Robby334 for these videos. I wonder if you realise how much joy you're bringing to so many of Larry's long standing fans. Isla St. Clair always comes across as such a warm-hearted girl. Would love to find Larry's works available commercially.
I agree,puzzles me why you can not get any dvd's of Larry.He was one of our biggest comedy stars,I just don't get it.We can only hope they see sense and release a dvd,a funny,funny man.
Class, pure class. God gives. And God takes away. Love you Larry.
TheMrgaztop 5 months ago
The greats - Larry Grayson, Les Dawson, Dick Emery, Tommy Cooper have all gone and what are we left with? The likes of Ricky Gervais and Jonathan Ross. Life's cruel ain't it?!
jazzdrum100 1 year ago
He had me in stitches!!! Thanks for posting this!!!
Feisty1967 1 year ago
@Feisty1967 Ronnie Kray had me in stitches once.
BLONDBOMSITE 2 weeks ago
He made us laugh until we cried! Some were jealous of his success but he was above all that. I hadn't realised there was a video release of the 1970s Generation Game. I never enjoyed the programme with later presenters. Larry was unique - a very special person. His private life may have been lonely but that's often the price of individuality and success.
piano345 1 year ago
yes i have watched it a dozen times and it still makes me smile and laugh... Bless you Larry
Robby334 2 years ago
Comedy genius, he is not underated at all he is celebrated in many eyes as a great performer. Love him!
gayham 2 years ago
What a pity that the book never came out... I've been looking all over for an (auto)biography, but with no joy. He looks older in that clip with Wogan, so I wonder if it was shelved, or if he died before he completed it?
znicols 2 years ago
I find it really sad that he had no private life at all, just lived with his sister - he came from a generation of gay men who believed the worst kind of homophobic porpaganda about themselves.
HGTB08 2 years ago
A real gentleman and a true star in every sense of the word !!!!!!! god bless you Larry xxxxxxx
coachnut1 2 years ago
"Limp as a vicar's handshake" - LOL!
mrslmathers 3 years ago
I seem to remember the phrase "SHUT THAT DOOR" was born at the regent theatre in redcar, now a cinema,this place is on a short pier, and the wind used billow the curtains off the stage,
he used to shout into the wing,"SHUT THAT DOOR".
MANTLEBERG 3 years ago
And he played working men's clubs and won them over. Don't underestimate how good he was at working with an audience. I remember his Generation Game better than Brucie's original run as I was older when Larry took over. I always remember his disco dancing, doing the military moves and when the door got stuck and he tried to fix it. A funny, funny man, sadly missed and very underrated.
cylon6 3 years ago
I think Yarwood was better at Larry than Larry.
MickeyLove01 3 years ago
The first minute of this clip is a masterclass in both handling a crowd and in comedy. It's genius and Larry is criminally underated.
MoleinaHole 3 years ago 3
Full agreement. "I'm sweating like a dray horse", or "He's anyone's for a doughnut" may not be funny if say, Ben Elton, or Harry Hill delivered it. But with Larry, it strikes the right chord and that was the genius of Larry Grayson - excellent comic timing honed through years of true graft. Great bloke, good pro, sadly missed and shamefully under-rated. He was of his time.
flashtheoriginal 3 years ago
Thanks for posting this, what a wonderful man he was, so hilarious. I roared with laughter at his fabulous manerisms and genious phrases. What a genius, where did show's like his go. So sad he's no longer with us
nigelinajolie 4 years ago
you are a star larry you was brilliant. god bless you , i hope youre with les dawson in heaven rip
BLOXWICHBOY 4 years ago 5
Not sure about the Generation Game but the Good Old days clip is brilliant, in that wonderful saucy postcard tradition.
Guedingen 4 years ago
Right.. I didn't rate him much on the Generation Game. Larry was at his best in stand up.
GrandPrix55 3 years ago
Hopefully the powers-that-be will officially release a dvd of his material, as they've done for so many other great comedians.
Thanks again.
mishima1970 5 years ago 2
More great memories of this wonderful comedian. Thank you Robby334 for these videos. I wonder if you realise how much joy you're bringing to so many of Larry's long standing fans. Isla St. Clair always comes across as such a warm-hearted girl. Would love to find Larry's works available commercially.
varietylover 5 years ago
I agree,puzzles me why you can not get any dvd's of Larry.He was one of our biggest comedy stars,I just don't get it.We can only hope they see sense and release a dvd,a funny,funny man.
stestooge 4 years ago