Probably the most underrated comic actor of all time - people with half his talent have been called 'genius', Charlie Drake was a natural clown and a true great, thanks for posting these videos, I for one feel priveledged to be able to watch this hilarious piece of history. Henry Mcgee deserves a mention too, perfect in this role and many others.
You know, this is 60's stuff. Charlie (and the Goons), was the pioneer of surrealist comedy. Acts such as Vic and Bob, Mighty Boosh and much else owe a huge debt to Charlie - I just can't remember when anyone ever acknowledged that debt. But Morcombe and Wise, Benny Hill, 2 Ronnies, Peter Sellars etc. all old fashioned formulaic acts (not saying bad), are never off the TV. Charlie ?? If you weren't around when he was on the box, it's like he never existed. Total travesty !!!
Is he Mick Hucknesll's Dad?
timbum1000 3 weeks ago
I remeber this. It is weird to see him in Jim Davidson's Sinderella on Youtube being smutty and saying the "F" word.
timbum1000 3 weeks ago
he died penniless yes but he enjoyed spending it still he was good
raindeer800 3 months ago
к вопросу о чебурашке...
iggyprom 4 months ago
Probably the most underrated comic actor of all time - people with half his talent have been called 'genius', Charlie Drake was a natural clown and a true great, thanks for posting these videos, I for one feel priveledged to be able to watch this hilarious piece of history. Henry Mcgee deserves a mention too, perfect in this role and many others.
geespar1 9 months ago
one of the most wonderful comics ever..thank you for putting this on,the script was superb and charlie was loveable
MURRAYBURNEY 11 months ago
Ron Atkinsons' Dad....
deadlash 1 year ago
sheda42 Thanks for these wonderful Charlie posts.
THISREALLYBORESME 1 year ago
You know, this is 60's stuff. Charlie (and the Goons), was the pioneer of surrealist comedy. Acts such as Vic and Bob, Mighty Boosh and much else owe a huge debt to Charlie - I just can't remember when anyone ever acknowledged that debt. But Morcombe and Wise, Benny Hill, 2 Ronnies, Peter Sellars etc. all old fashioned formulaic acts (not saying bad), are never off the TV. Charlie ?? If you weren't around when he was on the box, it's like he never existed. Total travesty !!!
THISREALLYBORESME 1 year ago 4
he was vastly underated for his great talent he played hard worked hard died penniless
CK1223 2 years ago 2
god. his face. i love him!
raffofiction 3 years ago
a great big lump of shipt? not this
alanboy555 3 years ago
superb.
4forty4 3 years ago