Michael Parkinson: The Tommy Cooper Interview 1/2

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In the 1990s Michael Parkinson looked back at different guests from his program over the years, and chose his favourite sections of the relevant interviews. In this episode, he presents the best of Tommy Cooper and Frankie Howerd.

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• Parkinson
• Tommy
• Cooper

[MrGeorgeyS]

To all americans and any one who doesn't get it. You have to understand Tommy cooper is probably one of the greatest comics ever to walk the earth. He knows his jokes are bad, and so does te audience. Its just his ability to make the delivery of the joke so funny by a hand action, or a movement or a stutter. He knew exactly what bit of chaos was going to come next, thoroughly rehearsed but seemlessly delivered. Genius.

[Moc870]

oh god 200 pound lol

[NlHILIST]

a genius from a distant time when the world really seemed to exist

[dilwich123]

@Gruntol5 Thats not very nice is it? I am trying my best Sir.

[Gruntol5]

@dilwich123 : You need to go back to school for at least 5 more years to learn to read and write.

[dilwich123]

@Gruntol5 Funny you should say that as i do see a Psychiatrist but doest agree with you he thinks im quite amusing......Have a great day my friend :) Much love.

[Gruntol5]

@dilwich123 : Strongly suggest you seek psychiatric help buddy-boy.

[dilwich123]

@Gruntol5 I would find it funny seeing you getting gang raped with a fez on and a pair of clowns shoes on.

[Gruntol5]

@dilwich123 : You poor little sod. I wonder what you do find funny. Custard pies in the face?

[DeadZone025]

This is probably the only time you'll see the host become part of the audience!