The Morecambe & Wise Show - Season 12 Episode 8 Christmas Special 1972
No series was produced in 1972 with the duo concentrating on a high-quality spectacular for Christmas Night, by this time their show had become a staple part of festive viewing and the pressure was on to deliver the goods. This show is a curious mix, showing that the by now established formula worked. For instance, the ridiculing of a guest singer by providing backing vocals and/or dancers is featured twice here, once with Vera Lynn and once with Jack Jones in what are basically similar routines. Also, there are two "plays", one with Pete Murray in the Great War epic Dawn Patrol and of course, the Prince Albert spoof at the conclusion of the show. Several guests from previous shows returned, as well as Vera Lynn singing Pass Me By with Eric and Ernie as backing, and Kenny Ball joining in the fun with the Cabaret finale to the Victoria & Albert play with Glenda Jackson.
Year: 1983
Genre: Comedy
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: ITV1, BBC Two, Associated Television
Director:
Cast: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise
Crew: Ernie Wise (Writer), Ernest Maxin (Producer), Eric Morecambe (Writer)
First Air Date: Oct 12, 1961
Last Air date: Dec 26, 1983
Season: 19 Season
Episode: 170 Episode
Runtime: 50 minutes
IMDb: 6.50/10 by 10.00 users
Popularity: 18.303
Language: English
Keyword : sketch comedy, double act