Billy Cotton Bandshow Part One from 1964 BBC

The first part of the much loved Billy Cotton Bandshow programme. A must for Saturday night viewing in the 1950's and 60's. Watching this show it is very apparent that TV at the time was based on the 'theatre' style. Look out for the 'set' changes on screen, and the change of costumes whilst the show continues - it is pure nostalgia, wonderful!. It is sad to note that all the main performers in this programme are now no longer with us. The Copyright in this video segment belongs to the BBC. © 1964 BBC

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[MBM1117727]

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.

[GLFVIDEO]

@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

[Cool2BCeltic]

Ted Rogers, a man of whom the world would hear more.

[GLFVIDEO]

@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

[broadband0118]

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!

[GLFVIDEO]

@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

[4205lr]

@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!

[john111257]

nobody ..well closely nobody...ant and dec are keeping the old school going...this type of show long gone...BUT WHY...classic

[john111257]

@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]

@macdonald1957 and me..born in 57..nothing wrong with this...these damn kidz...lol

[Cool2BCeltic]

@GLFVIDEO That's interesting, he never really understood it. It was never understood by anyone else.