Comedy Legends
Comedy Legends

Comedy Legends

2018 4 Seasons 40 Episodes ⭐ 0.0 Comedy Documentary

Barry Cryer pays tribute to the heroes of comedy he has worked with over his many years in the business. Each episode celebrates one artist and include highlights from their comedy careers. Stars include Tommy Cooper, Ronnie Barker, Joan Rivers, Bob Hope, Frankie Howerd and Morecambe & Wise and Barry recalls some of his funniest moments working with each of them.

Barry Cryer pays tribute to the heroes of comedy he has worked with over his many years in the business. Each episode celebrates one artist and include highlights from their comedy careers. Stars include Tommy Cooper, Ronnie Barker, Joan Rivers, Bob Hope, Frankie Howerd and Morecambe & Wise and Barry recalls some of his funniest moments working with each of them.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Tommy Cooper

Barry Cryer pays tribute to the heroes of comedy who he has worked with over his many years in the business, starting wi

EP 2

Frankie Howerd

Barry Cryer looks back on the life and career of Frankie Howerd, one of Britain's post-war comedy greats who starred in

EP 3

Joan Rivers

Barry Cryer looks back on the life and career of Joan Rivers, whose cutting wit and sarcasm left an indelible mark on th

EP 4

Ronnie Barker

Barry Cryer looks back on the career of Ronnie Barker. From Porridge and Open All Hours to The Two Ronnies, Barker was o

EP 5

Bob Hope

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of British-born American entertainer Bob Hope, whose remarkable comedy and a

EP 6

Jack Benny

Barry Cryer explores the career of Jack Benny, the influential comedian who was one of the most celebrated American ente

EP 7

George Burns

Barry Cryer examines the life and work of George Burns, the New York comedian best known for his long-running radio and

EP 8

Morecambe & Wise

Barry Cryer pays tribute to Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, one of British TV's best-loved comedy duos, whose Christmas D

EP 1

The Marx Brothers

Barry Cryer reviews the timeless vaudeville family, the Marx Brothers.

EP 2

Lily Tomlin

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of multi-Emmy-winning comedian and actress Lily Tomlin.

EP 3

Richard Pryor

This week, Barry Cryer takes a look at the life an career of one of the most influential stand-up comics of all time, Ri

EP 4

Madeline Kahn

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian and actress Madeline Kahn, who was nominated for Academ

EP 5

Steve Martin

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American actor comedian Steve Martin, who starred in films including The

EP 6

John Cleese

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of writer and actor John Cleese, who shot to fame as a member of Monty Pytho

EP 7

Phyllis Diller

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian Phyllis Diller, who was one of the first female comics

EP 8

Lucille Ball

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian Lucille Ball, who created the highly influential sitcom

EP 9

Terry-Thomas

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of actor Terry-Thomas, who starred in Tom Thumb and I'm Alright, Jack before

EP 10

Sid James

Barry Cryer pays tribute to comedy actor Sid James, who rose to fame in Hancock's Half Hour and became a mainstay of the

EP 11

Billy Connolly

Comedy Legends examines the career of The Big Yin - the one and only Billy Connolly.

EP 12

Peter Sellers

Barry Cryer pays tribute to actor Peter Sellers, who shot to fame in The Goon Show and starred in the Pink Panther franc

EP 1

Charlie Chaplin

Barry Cryer takes a look at the life and career of the one and only Charlie Chaplin. Coming from a background of poverty

EP 2

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Barry Cryer pays tribute to the decorated comic actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Having won more Emmys and Screen Actors Gui

EP 3

Norman Wisdom

Barry Cryer pays tribute to Sir Norman Wisdom, OBE: actor, comedian, and singer-songwriter.

EP 4

Kenneth Williams

Barry Cryer pays tribute to Kenneth Williams, the comic genius and frequent star of the Carry On films.

EP 5

Chevy Chase

From early roles in National Lampoon and Saturday Night Live, Chevy Chase rose to become one of the biggest stars in com

EP 6

John Candy

The big man who became a big box office draw in the 1980s, John Candy was one of a kind.

EP 7

Bob Newhart

Bob Newhart's signature deadpan delivery and slight stammer have been the tools of his trade for over six decades, and t

EP 8

Eric Sykes

A look back at the life and works of a British comedy great - Eric Sykes. His comedy career would span five decades befo

EP 9

Alastair Sim

Barry Cryer examines Alastair Sim's work as a comic actor and why he should be remembered as a comedy legend.

EP 10

Leslie Phillips

Oh I say, ding dong! Comedy Legends examines the career of Leslie Phillips, the actor best known for his roles as a cad

EP 1

Eddie Murphy

Barry Cryer pays tribute to more of his favourite comedians, beginning by looking back on the career of Eddie Murphy, fr

EP 2

Hattie Jacques

Barry Cryer pays tribute to comedy actress Hattie Jacques, known widely for her work in the Carry On films.

EP 3

Billy Crystal

Barry Cryer pays tribute to comedian and actor Billy Crystal, whose films include When Harry Met Sally, Throw Momma From

EP 4

Joyce Grenfell

Barry Cryer pays tribute to singer, comedian and actress Joyce Grenfell, whose films included The Belles Of St. Trinian'

EP 5

Goldie Hawn

Barry Cryer reflects on the career of Goldie Hawn who rose to fame on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In before going on to star

EP 6

Laurel & Hardy

Barry Cryer pays tribute to much-loved double act Laurel and Hardy, whose slapstick comedy style brought them internatio

EP 7

Dan Aykroyd

Barry Cryer pays tribute to Canadian actor and writer Dan Aykroyd, who gained fame on Saturday Night Live before going o

EP 8

Will Ferrell

Barry Cryer pays tribute to Will Ferrell, from his fruitful beginnings on Saturday Night Live to his starring roles in A

EP 9

Tina Fey

Barry Cryer reflects on the career of Tina Fey.

EP 10

Tim Allen

Barry Cryer reflects on the career of Tim Allen.

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