Stan Laurel was asked to appear in 'It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World' in 1962 but politely refused. He'd said he would never appear without Ollie after Mr. Hardy's death, and stayed true to his word. What a gentleman, what a giant talent they both were. Thank you for this.

The days when comedians never needed to swear or resort to vulgarity. Iconic tv personalities indeed!

Comedians Laural and Hardy. What a class act.

Stan was still writing scripts for both of them up until he passed away. He loved and missed Oliver that much!

The best comedy team of all time. I am 76 and still enjoy them.

There will never be quality like this again. This was comedy.

I'm crying tears of nostalgia. I have loved them my whole life. Love, love, love!

@10kRxdLight

3 ай бұрын

Same rest in peace to these legends 😞💔

Two real gentlemen, two absolute geniuses. We will not see their like again.

This really touched me. As a sixth grader I mailed Stan a letter letting him know how much I enjoyed watching their movies. He sent back a postcard with his photo. He signed it: "Thanks Anthony. Good Luck Always. Stan Laurel." He died a few weeks later.

@russwentz3957

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing that wonderful memory Tony!

@metoo9360

3 жыл бұрын

Awww.... that's sad. He sounded like a nice guy.

@migol1984

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you saved the postcard.

@marianwalsh6297

3 жыл бұрын

Tony that a lovely story watched them in my sister house today we both in our 60 now we love them hope u kept postcard

@beebopvroop5218

3 жыл бұрын

@MrQlevert Nope, you're wrong. But I think you know that already, you're clearly someone who spends their life trolling. FYI, Stan was famously a genuinely nice guy who always had time for his fans and was gracious to them all. He was even listed in his local telephone directory, and would chat to anyone who rang him. So take your crappy attitude elsewhere, there's nothing for you here.

The generation of today do not even come close to this class of human. The word legend(s) is thrown around so easily and is often undeserved. These gentlemen who still make me laugh today deserve the honour. True legends until the end of time.

@adriennerobinson1180

2 жыл бұрын

Truth Indeed AMEN

@ronaldmessina4229

2 ай бұрын

Mr mythi…the generation of today DOES NOT, etc😮

Surprisingly shy and humble. These two are undoubtedly the finest most brilliant comedians to grace our lives.

@LarryFleetwood8675

Жыл бұрын

No one else comes even remotely close, yes.

@gabrielthecatbriel

5 ай бұрын

Only Charlie Chaplin is on the same level with Stan and Oliver.

Just introduced my grandsons to laurel and Hardy they absolutely love them, god bless laurel and Hardy you were the greatest xx

@adriennerobinson1180

2 жыл бұрын

Aww,How Wonderful

@dean9235

Ай бұрын

Real taste and talent never go out of fashion.

You could tell in their films that these were two wonderful people making these wonderful heartwarming stories. I miss them so badly. Pete 🇬🇧

I am 26 year old yet I still watch these legends with my dad they gave us the greatest gift that is gift of laughter R. I. P.

I’m 66 years old and I have always loved laurel and hardy. There will never be another comedy team like theirs again.

@omniken66

Жыл бұрын

Maybe Abbott & Costello

Two of the greatest comedians of all time,god bless em,God’s of comedy

They say the greatest gift anyone can give is laughter, Stan and Oliver gave laughter to millions when people needed it most and still do. It's never about how someone died, it's about how they lived and were loved. And these two will go on being loved.

Two comedy superstars who never acted like superstars off-screen. Doesn't get any better than that. Probably the best there's ever been.

@Jade_holloway

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed!

You can tell how decent and caring these two guys are. The opposite of most today.

The likes of Laurel and Hardy will never be seen again. They were geniuses at their craft and their films will shine forever . RIP to both of these incredible men.

@adriennerobinson1180

2 жыл бұрын

Truth Indeed

Stan's birthplace of Ulverston is so very proud of its 'Son'. He is still celebrated and remembered in our beautiful historic market town in the UK.

When I was about 18 I lived in a big house for a year with seven other friends, we used to have big party's with loads staying over. Laurel and Hardy repeats used to be on free to air TV on a Sunday morning, and one by one whoever was in the house used to make their way downstairs and curl up somewhere under a blanket to watch it. The hangovers seemed to melt away for an hour while we were all pissing ourselves laughing watching these two clowning around. Great memories of two of the finest comedians to have ever lived.

These two gentlemen made a lot of people laugh and rest in peace with their souls .

I am so thankful these interviews and documentaries were made..a time we had adults in the room, people were thankful, and you could laugh without worrying about some crybully

These 2 men are absolute legends , for someone who started watching them over 20 years after they had passed , they will be remembered forever , generation after generation, no comedy duo will ever come close RIP

I still recall watching Laurel and Hardy on TV in the 1970s in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoons. I would sit there and howl with laughter. The best one was when they got their feet stuck in concrete and bobbed around. The film was called "Our Relations". I laughed so hard I couldn't breathe and I think I wet myself a little.

@colinwilliams553

2 жыл бұрын

....me to.Growing up in England, I watched a lot of LAUREL and HARDY.They would show them on British T.V in the seventies.Looking at this clip of them in their later years,it got me very emotional.Being a black guy from England,these two men got me through a rough childhood.I sure wish that I would meet them in person and tell them how much there comedy and them mean't a lot to me.

When Oliver would just look at the camera because Stan has done something. That look was beyond brilliant. Two beautiful souls.

What can I say?? My dad laughed at them when he was a kid, I laughed at them, my son laughed at them, now my grandson laughs at them, humour knows no barriers or age!!

My grandfather and I used to sit and watch these gems every Saturday for years. He's gone but he still sit next to me and laughs every time I get a chance to watch this duo.

Almost a 100 years later from when they started together and we are still laughing at their brilliance. My 12 year old daughter and i watch them together.

@forgottenfilmchannel1194

Жыл бұрын

This duo is truly classic, my family has always loved them too!

@ickleshouse

Жыл бұрын

Our Son watched them , now its our Granddaughter .

@diegodileonardo2928

Жыл бұрын

Stanlio e Ollio,ahahahahah….,,

@candyr85

Жыл бұрын

I’m 37 watched them with my dad - I now watch with my sons 12 & 15 ❤

They gave the best gift in the world. Laughter. None better, much copied. We will never see the likes of these two again. Made me fall about laughing when I was a kid, and continued to do so through out my life. Any Nuts?

People came across so much nicer in those days it feels alien to me watching this on my smart phone we got the technology but not the happiness nowadays

Even though I enjoyed watching this you can tell what poor health Mr. Hardy is in.. Even had I not known the year of his passing I would know by watching this he was not going to live much longer. Which has nothing to do with his weight. These two were brilliant comedians. My daughter and I watched the movie Stan & Ollie last week. At the end I said how great they were and even when I was in elementary in the 80s they would still show us their movies.. She is 15, looked at me and said "wait! That was based on a true story?" I guess I never realized someone had never heard of Laurel and Hardy.

Even to people who weren't even born when they were around , everyone loves Laurel and Hardy . Quite a tribute , which not many people can match ! Two polite and humble men .

Comedy giants like this have only walked this planet once and never again!

Sadly such talent, decency & integrity wouldn’t make it in Hollywood today.

These two were the best of the best. No one could come near them.

@ulfingvar1

3 жыл бұрын

Harold Lloyd, I'd say. But sure, they were good.

The greatest comedy duo of all time. There will never be another double act as good as these guys. Rest in peace Stan and Ollie xxx

@peachy3143

Жыл бұрын

Ant and dec ?

@robertkustos2931

Жыл бұрын

@@peachy3143 chuckle brothers .

@peachy3143

Жыл бұрын

@@robertkustos2931 you win

@4ndy65

Жыл бұрын

cheech and chong

@michaelgoulding6609

Жыл бұрын

@@peachy3143 ant & dec, lol, will never ever be anywhere close at making people laugh, as laurel & hardy did & still do, & no will any other double act, infact i make a point of missing watching ant & dec.

When life was so easy and calm. I love these guys. But it’s not the same anymore.

@romanstarr01

3 жыл бұрын

How right you are ... Watching these guys as a kid was fun - I often wondered, in my simple kid brain, how it was their friendship never wavered. Amidst all of the trouble they would find themselves, they always hung in there. I believe I learned what true friendship is by watching these two - not getting offended, took in all stride, and shook it off no matter what the problems were. What's even most remarkable, even when women came into their lives to really complicate things, they always stayed true to their friendship.! I doubt we will ever see a Laurel & Hardy team again, at least in my lifetime anyway. Peace.

I was born 500 yards away from Stan. Always been proud to say that. Both genius.

10:20. I first saw this on A & E network in 1988. When Oliver said to/about the woman he used to walk to school with when they were both children, "She's still beautiful". I cried. I was a young man in my 20s, too. He is such a sweet, kind gentleman.

Two sweet comic geniuses. They don’t make them like this anymore. Thanks for the childhood memories, Laurel & Hardy. 🙂

@irenemorley75

Жыл бұрын

they broke the mould after these two.

Wholesome..Honest..Amazing.The Reason Our Country is so great

Gentle men. This word suddenly has true meaning. Bless these old souls. I will remember them always.

A much loved (and missed) comedy double. Watching this has taken me back to my distant youth. Such innocence and so many laughs.

Stan Laurel outlived Oliver by 8 years and was crushed by his death in 1957 and swore never to preform without him again. Despite numerous offers he never did. He was also unique in the fact he usually answered all his fan mail, kept a listed phone number and would let fans in his house for brief visits unannounced.

@Eppu63

Жыл бұрын

True. He was listed till his death.

@12classics39

Жыл бұрын

He was never the same when he lost Oliver. His wife later said that when he first heard the news, he lowered his head and could not speak for hours.

@MrMaus1972

8 ай бұрын

A true gent!

This is awsome.. My dad suffered horrible. ptsd after vietnam He would be up in the middle of the night watching laurel and hardy reruns. I would sit with him and watch together

I do admire them as the very best that came out of England and Hollywood.

2020 sucks .....these people had so much manners and grace and the shows were wholesome and made you happy .

@MarcoORVISINI

3 жыл бұрын

stfu drama queen.. quit living in the past

@arintalacci5494

3 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right my friend

@ianbaker2599

3 жыл бұрын

There are still good people around. Not necessarily in the spotlight though.

@lindenvillage2474

3 жыл бұрын

I was born in the late 60s and prefer those times so much more ,more so because there's no lap tops , mobile phones etc ,

@pennycaldwell8141

3 жыл бұрын

@andy jonnson I really, really like your perspective on creating one's view of life;)

They were before my time but I was able to enjoy them through the magic of TV as a child. Thanks for all the fun films and many laughs. May you both RIP.

I was born in the 70s but growing up these mens comedy bought me alot of laughs my Mum and Dad brought me up on there comedy 🤣 😆 😄 😂 RIP Laural and Hardy

As a child I loved these two they where so so funny 😂 They are legends and I still love them to this day and I am 56 my how time flys. Rest in peace you two beautiful funny men. I will never forget you you are all ways in my hart. ❤️ thank you for making my child hood. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sadly no longer possible, but just imagine actually meeting Laurel & Hardy? I don't know about LAUGHING, I think I'd be more likely to CRY .... tears of joy! Greatest comedy duo ever! They'll NEVER be bettered!

I've been a major fan of "The Boys" since I first saw them on TV in my childhood. They're unlike any other comedy team that's ever existed, and there will never be their like again. That's why I was so glad to see them here, even if they were, shall we say, "past their prime". Ollie still had the manners of a Southern gentleman, even after being continually interrupted by that braying jackass Ral;h Edwards. It was worth putting up with him just to see The Boys again.

I was born In 83 my grandad used to sit me on his lap and make me watch the episodes, its 1 of my oldest memories they were brilliant such decent human beings

Oliver Hardy was a man of character! He deserves respect for staying true to his look by keeping his little mustache, after it went out of fashion in the West after 1945!

Absolutely adorable. 🥰 I am in tears !!!

So respectful, getting up when shaking hands, gentle, shy and modest. They were almost too embarrassed to be there. Love this. The TV shows were so genuine back then. They were on top of the comedy world for 30+ years. Legends.

@forgottenfilmchannel1194

Жыл бұрын

and still funny all theses years later. true legend!

@errcoche

Жыл бұрын

It was very nice to know that these two were friends first and comedy partners second. Normally one finds out that the members of a comedy duo hated each other ( Abbot and Costello, Cannon and Ball, Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin ... ).

@bodilgronas1315

Жыл бұрын

Legends❤❤

@michaelhopf3249

Жыл бұрын

Absolutley right! There's nothing else to say about it. I miss this kind of respectful and heartfelt behaviour. It reminds me of my grandpa, by the way also a fan of Stan and Oliver.

@michaelhungate7506

Жыл бұрын

This is what being classy and humble despite the fact they had everything to brag about. Legendary comedy team!! Good guys too.

No one in the world made us laugh and happy more than stan laurel,oliver hardy and charlie chaplin they were a joy to this sad world

All due respect, Stan Laurel wasn't really much for words. You can tell he's a sweet Man. God Bless.

There will never be another duo like them. They were the greatest comedy duo ever assembled.

You can also feel the warm glow of Stan’s sweet, kind soul through the screen.

@bobwallacejnr6852

3 жыл бұрын

@MrQlevert please explain

@elvicare35

3 жыл бұрын

BOTH of them!!!!!

Thank the Lord someone invented video etc.. this is HISTORIC FILM!! NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN!!

I have watched L&H movies and comedy shorts since childhood. I still do to this day, and it NEVER gets old. Same thing with the Our Gang/Little Rascals shorts, since both were produced by the Hal Roach Studios. But Stan and Ollie made slapstick comedy enjoyable for all the world to see and love. That's why they are all-time greats, along with Chaplin, Keaton, Lloyd, and numerous other geniuses who made audiences laugh. They will never be replaced, sad to say. Thank you for the TIYL episode of December 1, 1954 featuring Laurel and Hardy.

@adriennerobinson1180

2 жыл бұрын

Sad but True. My Birthday, but different Year.

My Grandfather saw them on their visit to the UK and instilled in me a love of these incredible gentlemen which has lasted all my life and which I have passed on to my children. God bless them, they were simply the best.

I was 2 years old when Stan passed away. I remember watching the duo for years as they were so funny in a harmless and non offensive way. Those were the days...

I grew up watching these two in London England, loved them!

They were the golden age of comedy never to be forgotten,nowadays comedy will never be remembered like those years were .

As a 19 year old, who enjoys a fair amount of the movies or reels these two gentlemen have made with interest sparked from my father who in turn enjoyed it alongside his father. And in years to come, a hopeful appreciation may be shared alongside my son and me.

Probably the great comedic team of all times. Both so humble and sweet.

Wow, they used too entertain me when I was a little kid . Made me laugh and kept me from being inn-the streets ! God is the maker of them all great and small ! Praise his name !

Well, I’m 39 but I do “miss” the simple way these people behaved with each other. They had that kind of naive elegance I’ve seen in my grandparents.

There was no laughter like my laughter when watching this amazing Duo when I was growing up. Watching this now with a "cheeky" little tear on my cheek.

The "love" and legacy these friends, who haven't seen them for nearly forty-five (45) years, is wonderfully unfathomable.

Imagine thrilling, entertaining television that was uplifting, positive and perfectly clean and inoffensive! That spirit is sorely lacking these days because our so called 'entertainment' only adds to our stresses. It's a terrible shame that we can't see the direction we are heading in. And they were both such true gentlemen, what an impression they made here!!! The other striking observation I made watching this was how the host, Ralph Edwards was so carefully aware of Hardy's health and repeatedly reminded him to feel at ease to be seated. As a person with a disability, I find it very touching that he was able to prioritize his guest's health and comfort all through the program.

Two of Hollywood's most gentle men, their comedy will never be forgotten.

Two of the sweetest, kindest, gentlest souls who ever graced this planet!

@SuperSusieBell

3 жыл бұрын

Scott S so very true. Love watching this funny guys.

@gomerpyle6113

3 жыл бұрын

@@SuperSusieBell They had great talent

@machinistmikethetinkerer4827

3 жыл бұрын

Holee smokes Red Owl! Haven't seen that since I was a kid. Anyway, always loved Laurel and Hardy. Always will.

@kathyangileri8494

3 жыл бұрын

So True👍😀

@kathyangileri8494

3 жыл бұрын

Grew up with Amazing Men! 😀😱❤

their managers hair style was comedy in itself. LOL

@manueladarazsdi9675

Жыл бұрын

You can say that again. He gave Einstein a run for his money

Stan & Laurel were the first great comedic team. They made the perfect duo & loved working together. There's only 1 other team that I enjoyed so much which were Abbot & Costello. Comedic teams like these 2 teams will never be seen again. They were the best ever.

I'm in my sixties now, thank God my father turned me onto all the great comedians of those days. Pure delight watching this.

Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy - so humble and really a bit shy. Yet the top of the comedy business for 30+ years. We will never see their like again. They were - and will always be - THE GREATEST!

@mehdiettaheri4630

4 жыл бұрын

♥️

@Pesar25

4 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed, they were special. Those were different times. People had ambitions and had different values. Nowadays most people are driven by greed in the form of money, posessions or status. Not directly related to being someone valuable. They pretend to be special because they have to be politically correct but most things are just a facade.

@ToniMorrell

4 жыл бұрын

@@Pesar25 So profoundly and beautifully written. I agree with you absolutely. Thank you for taking the time to reply to my comment. You indeed hit the nail squarely and sadly on the head. Kindest regards to you and yours...

@Paul-11

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree Toni, they seem shy, genuine original actors and not self absorbed love their films.

@iuliangeorgescu6269

3 жыл бұрын

♥️

When comedy was innocent. Simply the best comedy Duo of all times with a very close 2nd from Abbott and Costello!

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ loved them . Nothing like them before or since . Never will be.

What absolute gentleman, now these are the type of celebrities we need back, to show what good moral standing and manners are, not the riff raff we have these days in celebrities.

These two guys were a real "Class Act" and will never be beaten.

@deivisstaurogarciass7218

3 жыл бұрын

Muy buen reportaje

@angelacarleton9575

2 жыл бұрын

They were the best out of Hollywood!

@kentcyclist

2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@englishchief373

2 жыл бұрын

You sir are spot on :)

The Greatest Comedian of all times! I loved all their movies. They died broke they were not millionaires! God Bless them!

These gentleman ere way ahead of their time 100 years ago ... So sincere and.geniun their come across ... They don't make them like they used to ✌️🏆

Absolutely priceless time capsule of these two awesome men

The greatest comedians, the greatest double act ever. Never will they be forgotten.

@peterlewis3540

3 жыл бұрын

I feel quite emotional watching this episode of This is Your Life. When most of us go to our graves, not having amounted to much, and certainly leaving no lasting legacy. Here are two men, whose names will go down in history, and as long as there's motion pictures and a Holywood The names of Stan & Ollie will be remembered for giving so much pleasure to young and old.

@ravibangher331

3 жыл бұрын

@@peterlewis3540 brilliant could not have said it better myself.

From what I have heard, in all their decades of working together, there was never a harsh word between them.

Wonderful to see, Stan and Laurel in this program. They give us so many laughs in their movies. Now I showing my grandchildren, theirs movies. They love them, and laughing with me. There’s movies will always be remembered. Thank you, Stan and Laurel 🙏😂😂😂😂🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏

fantasic growing up watching these guys as a kid loved them then later in my life my wife started working and still works for the late ronnie corbett an amazing family

Awesome they were able to put these guys on a show together towards the end of their lives to bring back people from their past and recount memories. Priceless stuff.

@forgottenfilmchannel1194

Жыл бұрын

i agree this was really good!

@tmayorca8770

Жыл бұрын

Great show unlike today's garbage call about sex

Thank you for sharing! I grew up with Laurel and Hardy movies on late Saturday mornings in the early 70s. This brings back memories of when it was special - the golden era of TV remembered.

They were fantastic I loved watching them ! Oliver Hardy was my favourite

Used to watch their silent movies and then the ones with sound dubbed into Spanish when I was a child. They were so loved in Latin America as well. Thanks for the good memories.

From England as a kid I use to watch these two greats every Saturday morning.

@dean-gm1lg

3 жыл бұрын

It was a ritual back then lol

Heartwarming “This is your life”. This makes me happy.

Both were legends. A true comedians that the world won't see again in this fake artificial environments. Good old blessed day. 🙏🙏🙏🙏😢😢😢❤❤❤

When Laurel and Hardy visited Glasgow Scotland in 1953, where Stan Laurel grew up, thousands came out to greet them and they were mobbed wherever they went.