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Morecambe & Wise: Fools Rush In
Film that follows Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise through the making of one of their Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ shows. With producer John Ammonds and writer Eddie Braben, Eric and Ernie reveal the sheer hard work of comedy.
This film for Omnibus follows the two weeks of rehearsal that led up to the recording of a Morecambe and Wise Show that aired on 16 February 1973.
'Fools Rush In' was Eric and Ernie's billing in their early days. Thirty years later, they had become Britain's best-known comedians, with regular audiences of nearly 20 million people.
Producer John Ammonds, writer Eddie Braben, as well as Eric and Ernie talk about the skill and sheer hard work of comedy.
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Thu 21 Mar 2024
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewed Guest | Eric Morecambe |
| Interviewed Guest | Ernie Wise |
| Interviewed Guest | John Ammonds |
| Interviewed Guest | Eddie Braben |
| Camera Operator | Brian Tufano |
| Film Editor | Geoff Botterill |
| Producer | Ronald Smedley |
Broadcasts
Sun 18 Feb 1973 22:35Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One London- Thu 21 Mar 2024 20:00