The Morecambe & Wise Show

Name: The Morecambe & Wise Show
Genre: Comedy, Family
Released: 1968-09-02
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise

6.5 IMDb 8.1 (1K) Sep 1968 9 Seasons 62 Episodes

Ended

Comedy Family

Overview

Long-running BBC variety show presented by Britain's best-loved comedy duo, Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. Based around irreverent stand-up routines, comedy sketches and comical song and dance numbers involving a stream of beleaguered guests, the series ran for nearly a decade from 1968 to 1977 and included sketches such as 'Singin' in the Rain' and 'The Breakfast Stripper'.

Created by Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise

BBC

🇬🇧 United Kingdom · English

Cast

Eric Morecambe

Self

Ernie Wise

Self

Key Crew

Sid Green

Writer

Dick Hills

Writer

Eddie Braben

Writer

Ernest Maxin

Producer

John Ammonds

Producer

Episode 1

The first of a new series. Ernie introduces his new play, The Legend of Dick Turpin, and there are appearances from some dancing drunks. With guest stars Gilbert O'Sullivan and The Vernons.

Jan 7, 1976

Episode 2

Frankie Vaughan presents his Cabaret with the Harpenden Hot Shots, and Ernie has written a saucy new play. With guest stars Patrick Moore and Michele Dotrice.

Jan 21, 1976

Episode 3

The Connoisseurs return to discuss the wonders of the British sausage, The Spinners guest star, and Lena Zavaroni performs Something 'Bout Ya Baby I Like.

Feb 11, 1976

Episode 4

There is music from Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen, Ernie performs a Scottish Country Sword Dance, and Jackie Darnell guest stars.

Mar 10, 1976

Episode 5

Eric quits showbiz after 36 years, because Ernie irritates him. Vincent Zarra and The Karlins guest star, and Eric and Ernie also enjoy a bit of sunbathing.

Mar 24, 1976

Episode 6

Eric and Ernie make breakfast to The Stripper, and Maggie Fitzgibbon, Champagne and Diane Solomon guest star.

Apr 19, 1976

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