Changing Corbett Hands - A Big Hand For Sooty [15/17]

Seen for the first time since it's broadcast in 1998. This was the Documentary shown to tie in with Sooty's 50th Anniversary. In these 17 parts you find out Sooty's everlasting appeal, Harry's Talent with the piano and how going deaf led to him taking up magic tricks and buying a teddy bear puppet, blacking his ears and called him Sooty and the rest is history. Then we have a rare interview with Harry, Sooty walking on his own and creating the perfect double act when Sweep joined the show. We reflect on the infamous moment when Sooty soaks The Queen, Look at the puppeteers dream team and the controversy surrounding Soo's introduction to the team. The documentary then looks at the good work Sooty does for Charity, Switching networks to ITV and the reasons why BBC dropped Sooty, Celebrities argue who is the most popular member of the gang and how Matthew join the family business and him taking charge of the show from his father. Matthew reflects of PC episodes of The Sooty Show, some of Sooty Show's guest stars and explain how there will always be a place for Sooty in children's television.

This is Part 15 of 17

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Big
• Hand
• For
• Sooty
• Matthew
• Harry
• Corbett
• Sweep
• Soo
• Scampi

[HayleyyBbzXx]

Matthew Buy Back The Rights For Sooty

That Other Guy Annoys Me. He Doesnt Speak To Them Right. :( Richards A Prick :L

I Reckon Justin Lee Collins Does A Bring Back Soot Special (Y)

[sooteries2]

for goodness sake MATTHEW HAS RETIRED!!!!!!!

Richard has brought Sooty from a company that didn't do anything with him for over five years. Matthew approves of Richard and Sooty relaunch in 2009 will be fanastic for the new generation of Sooty fans. If you are a true fan you will love Sooty whoever the right hand man is. Matthew was great but give Richard, who cares about Sooty, a chance.

[HayleyyBbzXx]

Yer Point Mate It's A Brilliant Kids Show But Matthew Had A Better Edge. I Can't Help Not Liking Richard I THINK He's A Prick Ffs. And When You Were Born When Sooty Was With Matthew It's All You Knew And When Suddenly This Blonde Guys On Your Screen In A Hotel. You Kinda Think. Matthew Should Come Back.

Alright. And Justin Lee Collins Still Should Do A Bring Back Sooty. Cos He Should

[sooteries2]

and what about if you were born around the time Matthew took over from Harry. Where an younger guy replace the man you grew up with and made the show much more faster pace. Would those people call Matthew that word you mention? Matthew is happy retired and hosted the regional ITV show Locks & Quays (first five episodes on my channel) too.

Richard owns Sooty like Matthew and Harry before him, bought with his own money and Will be brought back next year without Justin Lee Collins help.

[HayleyyBbzXx]

OMG Have You Ever Seen The Justin Lee Collins Bring Back Series ??

He Doesnt Actually Bring The Show Back

He Just Reunites The Original Cast And So On And Seeing As Harry Corbett Has Sadly Passed The It Would Be Matthew. And I Know Sooty Is Coming Back In 2009 "All New Sooty" And For The Record Just Cos I Dont Like Richard Cadell Does Not Mean That I Am Not A True Sooty Fan. Richard May Be An Amazin And Well Respected Magician I Just Dont Liek Him As Sooty's Right Hand Man (Y)

[sooteries2]

well Matthew doesn't need to be reunited with Sooty, being told by Richard himself he is in regular contact with Sooty and is free to share ideas with the relaunch (next years Sooty in Space tour show is based on his hosted show). Plus "All New Sooty" is just the working title for the new tv show. Richard has been the Sooty's right hand man for over 10 years now (Remember he joined in the last Sooty & Co series) and the new fans will love Richard and The New Sooty Show, whatever old fans think.

[fayemichele]

i agree, that is totally untrue, i am a big fan of the show and think that while Matthew is an extremely witty guy with a very clever sense of humour, he nevers steals the limelight.

however, i must add here that the young girl and guy who do the show now - Sooty Heights - are awful and i personally dont like the new show at all, it doesnt have the same feel to it, i think the sooty show used to have clever jokes hidden in the scripts - i still get in fits of giggles watching it!!!

[kcy29581]

I think it's terrible that the rest of the family seem to frown upon Matthew's angle on the Sooty Show. They should be proud! I grew up with his show and loved it. I understand what Matthew means about not letting his father work with Sooty again - he had to work hard to become the face of the Sooty Show. It was nothing against Harry, just time to move on, that's all.

[Coldacre]

I think it was horrible of Matthew to insist his father stop performing with Sooty. it was a business decision, devoid of compassion.

[oldcitv90s]

@HayleyyBbzXx Hayley, its 2011, so im glad that sooty is on the TV atleast for the kids these days.

However, Matthew is a legend. Dont care if hes retired. The way he wrote The Sooty Show and Sooty & Co was perfect. My grandma grew up with Harry Corbett, and she still thinks Matthew did just a good job.....Justin Lee Collins would do a great show, bringing back Matthew, Brenda Longman and all the producers, even Richard could have an interview.

Matthew, retired or not. Legend!!

[TheTmny876able]

I thought sooty was locked up for selling crack cocaine from a ice cream van!, any how did you know that harry corbett won i think the mbe accidently because it should have been Harry H Corbett. of steptoe fame, but there was a mix up and they forget to include the 'H'.

[kiltsonfire164]

I wish they could release Matthew's earlier episodes from the mid 1970's on DVD but The master tapes were probably destroyed in a fire in the ITV vaults back in '92.

[lcfc62]

i think justin lee collins shud b the next sooty man,m that wud be truely amazin lol but no1 will ever beat matthew corbet. he was my hero!

[JekyllBoote]

In a time of national crisis it is imperative to recall Sooty. The time for a third handover is now!. Step forward William Hague to receive the glove. Your destiny awaits.

[EditoMagica]

Yeah i grew up with sooty and co too!

[HayleyyBbzXx]

Its Just Not The Same Without Matthew. Maybe I'll Grow To Like Richard (Doubt It ) But I Stopped Watchin Sooty Cos I Was About Maybe 5/6 And Was Soo Distraught That Matthew Wasnt Presenting Anymore That I Boycotted The On Tv And Continued To Watch Sooty With Harry (My Dad Taped Them) And Matthew So I Just Rejected Richard. In A Way It's Really Sad That Matthew Couldnt Keep It In The Family Due To His Kids Not Wanting To Take Part In The Show :( (N)