Wow - takes me back to when the world was a simpler happier more civilized place. Brilliant episode of This is your life. 👋👋👋👋

@treasurehunteruk9718

Жыл бұрын

It wasn't really, we just didn't have 24 hour reporting from all he world's disasters, like we do now.

@irenemorley75

Жыл бұрын

@@treasurehunteruk9718 No, it was a happier more civilized place.

@treasurehunteruk9718

Жыл бұрын

@@irenemorley75 We had the IRA bombing people, strikes everywhere, only three TV channels, hardly anyone had a phone. The 70s was actually quite a depressing decade. It was not a better time. We just look back and romance at how things were better in the past - and they weren't.

@robertharriman7267

Жыл бұрын

Simpler but certainly not more civilised. Racism and sexism were the norm, priests and celebrities raped children with very few repercussions and parents blew fag smoke into their kids faces. The mid 70s were a great time for drug taking too. As someone has already alluded to the British army were killing Irish people and were paid back in kind. I guess some people remain naive.

@libertyordeaf

Жыл бұрын

@@treasurehunteruk9718 You're right, nostalgia is a powerful thing. The people on these shows certainly seem nicer and happier but they are not representative of everyone or how most people lived.

Back in 74 I was working at LBC and living in St Peter's Square Chiswick. Richard often enjoyed a drink at the Carpenter's Arms, as did I, so I got to know him on a personal level. In the early 80s, we met again in Brisbane when Richard starred in a play. Never forgotten my casual friendship with a thoroughly pleasant fellow :-)) Ken Guy

Even as early as 1974 Richard had an established career and deserved his time on TIYL. Definitely one of the most loved actors of the day.

Lovely to see Yootha Joyce looking so happy and healthy x

@glamdolly30

3 жыл бұрын

@@speedbirdconcordeBOAB Yes, love Yootha, beautiful and talented, so sad she died young.

@kevinotoole885

2 жыл бұрын

She’s happy cos she’s pissed!!! She didn’t just die young she killed herself young drinking almost a bottle of brandy a day!!!

I love how warm Richard seems towards each guest. Wonderful 🙂

The days when some great comedies were made . Richard O'Sullivan was a fantastic actor . Sadly ill health has taken him away from our TV sets .

Prunella Scales oozes class, elegance and impeccable manners. So many British legends on one show.

@gaskellr44

5 ай бұрын

Just before she was to star in the greatest ever sitcom.

Everyone spoke so nicely in those days.

@DavidJsmith-dk5tf

3 жыл бұрын

We saw Richards elocution teacher . I wish todays actors had those lessons too.

Richard O'Sullivan must be one of the wonderful people ever, he loved seeing the faces of his past and usually knew them from their voices before the names were called out.

Some fantastic memories from when I was teenager.!! When life was so much simpler and easy going.!! Loved Richard O'sullivan Seemed life a really genuine 'and lovely 'funny man

A great actor could play anything , I hate getting old 😞sort it out god

@ThomasCorfield

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, God. And with Covid. Get it together, man.

@georgealderson4424

4 жыл бұрын

He is sorting it out but there is a long queue

"I'm too young!" Priceless and 100% true. Richard was at the peak of his powers as Dick Turpin, four years after his career was written off by being on This is your Life. I watch the stories often . . they never get old. All Hail Richard O'Sullivan!

@oliviamartini9700

2 жыл бұрын

Small wonder he was nervous, at least he didn't get the imminent death TIYL curse like Dors and Beckinsale!

Beautiful sensitive soul. I thoroughly enjoyed this.

What a delightful parade of well remembered and well loved 1970`s/80`s faces, and what a lovely fellow O`Sullivan is. An absolute tragedy that the stoke he suffered has resulted with him having to live in a rest home - he deserved so much better....

@MusicLoverMusicLover-es6mi

5 жыл бұрын

I know:( despite this setback, it’s nice to be remembered fondly for your profession and craft.

@ChiefofGeneralSfaff

5 жыл бұрын

What a load of shit. The dirty bastard smoked almost continually throughout the show.

@lloydpenfold9477

5 жыл бұрын

@@ChiefofGeneralSfaff That was how people were those days - almost everyone smoked, wherever they were. Don't criticize by today's standards, particularly in foul language.

@retardis8152

5 жыл бұрын

They'll put that on his headstone.

@janeyd5280

2 жыл бұрын

@@lloydpenfold9477 well said.

I used to love watching him in the 70’s when I was a kid! I loved him in Robins Nest too!! Lovely man.

@fredahouston2395

3 жыл бұрын

I liked him in Dick Turpin.

@DavidJsmith-dk5tf

3 жыл бұрын

@@fredahouston2395 'Me and My Girl' another good series...

Lovely happy memories of watching him in 70's sitcoms, a lovely looking guy

i swear this man i love him sooooooo much,,, if he's old and in care home or a depressed genius heavy drinker, or young guy in his prime !he is one off and superstar

Man i love this Thame Intro... makes me feel 7 years old again...or benny hill 12!

What a sweet man, I love how he hugs everyone, he seems genuinely warm and lovely. He went on to even greater TV success after this with 'Robin's Nest', 'Me and My Girl' and 'Dick Turpin' among his starring roles, he was really the David Jason of his day. But he disappeared very suddenly - I'm not sure if he just fell out of fashion with age or if it was due to ill health. This was obviously before his marriage to his 'Robins Nest' co star Tessa Wyatt, ex wife of Tony Blackburn. I thought Richard's parents came across as lovely people, they are the reason he became such a great guy. A surprisingly good episode, thanks for the upload. XXX

@glamdolly30

2 жыл бұрын

@NotEvenHere Probably best you don't visit a video's comments section, if you don't enjoy reading comments - particularly when you have nothing remotely interesting to contribute yourself!

@dannybear48393

Жыл бұрын

He was a lovely chap!

Love how he puts his arm around the Princess! Surprised Dennis Waterman wasn't there he was his best mate. I remember Tony Britton telling a friend of my Dad's that Richard was the most easy going man in the world but he was a nervous wreck before filmings of his shows and had to chain smoke and knock drinks back right before he went on set.

Here because I've just watched an episode of Robin's Nest on Talking Pictures, And 1974 seems a very long time ago when you see him greet his father with a shake of the hand.

@paulmason2170

5 жыл бұрын

Worker's revolutionary party

We used to have Richard O’Sullivan now we have Russell Brand. What the hell happened.

I cannot get over how handsome he is!

@jamesjameson4566

2 жыл бұрын

Is he though?

@melissaribeiro4173

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesjameson4566 yes. His teeth give him character

@jamesjameson4566

2 жыл бұрын

@@melissaribeiro4173 OK if you think so 👍🏻

I watched Richard as a kid from 73 man about the house what a mega talent , underrated absolutely , thank you Richard for everything .

back when we had free will to smoke wherever we wanted.

@angelwingz892

Жыл бұрын

Why would that be a good thing? It's a revolting habit...who wants to suck down smoke?

@Synthematix

Жыл бұрын

@@angelwingz892 The same people who breathe in car fumes, you breathe in exhaust fumes and ill chainsmoke, lets see who dies first, and my point still remains, we have no free will anymore, the government is slowly but surely taking our rights away

Loved man about the house. He was so funny .

@patwilliams800

2 жыл бұрын

Me too! It's still on in the UK, still hilarious.The whole cast were adorable. My daughter loves it. x

I'm watching Man about the house on Freeview TV every day I loved the cast great classic comedy of the 70's I feel sorry that Richard 0'sullivan he's now living in a care home for retired actors x

@johnt7630

3 жыл бұрын

@Marina Peache, why are you sorry he's now living in a care home ? He's probably really happy there.

@marinapeache3113

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnt7630 yes Ur right Richard O'Sullivan is having the best care👍

@johnt7630

3 жыл бұрын

​@@marinapeache3113 My goodness Marina, you replied in four minutes! Bravo! Have a good week-end.

@marinapeache3113

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnt7630 I get notifications on my fone and Thankyou have a nice weekend too👍

I forgot how much I love Richard O Sullivan. Omg his voice and everything 😍 He is heaven sent . Such an amazing actor and lovely man

@brandy1079

2 жыл бұрын

Lovely to "see" him again, isn't it? 🥰 One of my very first "TV crushes"! 😉

@robinsgirl7668

2 жыл бұрын

@@brandy1079 Its a gift I hadn't seen this for years. I'm loving watching all his shows again . He was my first crush too 😍

@brandy1079

2 жыл бұрын

@@robinsgirl7668 Same here! That's what I love about the internet! 💗 Enjoy! 😊

@robinsgirl7668

2 жыл бұрын

@@brandy1079 Yes thank god for the internet. Would never have seen this again without it

Wow, I didn't realise how accomplished he was. I loved watching this. He's definitely the man about the house.

If ever a star rose & fell with indecent rapidity it was Richard.

Brings back such wonderful memories of days gone by. So sad about Richard, but time doesn't spare anyone. Paula was smokin' hot then and graceful and beautiful as ever now!

Loved him in Robins’s Nest, wonderful acter.

@mrpeters8947

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, MusicLover71. He was SO natural in that series.

B&H Gold packets my dad used to smoke them, what a warm loving TIYL of family & friends a great actor I was only a toddler but people were so affectionate then.

Good old days

Trevor Howard is sheer class and Richard is so handsome.

Paula wilcox was gorgeous

@jevdedalus1177

3 жыл бұрын

@Derham Paul Paul brunette

@charlotteanderson5126

3 жыл бұрын

Was? Still is! she’s flawless!! My idol❤️

This just makes me smile..Happy days.x

Love Richard O'Sullivan he's class top fella

I love these shows, amazing to watch them trying not to cry

@paulmanly3694

5 жыл бұрын

How on earth why they would leave out he's biggest films To Sir with love, and carry on teacher.

@dfordiligence2398

4 жыл бұрын

@@paulmanly3694 They probably left out To Sir With Love because he wasn't in it.

@su4914

4 жыл бұрын

Pat Ryot - me too, got quite emotional watching it - takes me back to being a young kid - brilliant days.

Living legend simple as!!!

Happy birthday good sir Richard

Very happy memories of my childhood watching this man. Hopefully he's happy wherever he is now!!!

@jrb1802uk

4 жыл бұрын

Um.....

ah the good old days

Love the smoking on tv. How did we survive the 1970,s

@VincentRE79

4 жыл бұрын

Yes how on earth did we survive the debauchery of the 1970's.

@Jimbo-gi7xn

3 жыл бұрын

Smoking should never have become socially unacceptable

Currently rewatching all of Man About the House. This is great thank you.😉

I first watched Richard in 'me and my girl'. Then my mum showed me 'robins nest' and 'man about the house'. I was so surprised he was the same. He's fabulous!! Thanks so much (from New Zealand) for sharing these videos.

I was too young to watch his shows, and vaguely remember bits of George and Mildred. Later, with the army, we lived in Germany and there was only limited programming on a single (English speaking) channel, BFBS. But, Richard was one of those faces later that were always on TV - household names. It's only when you see things like this that you realise how many favourites have passed away. At least we are lucky that we can see or re-see them in their prime at the press of a button. There is something about the relative simplicity of a 1970's house/street etc that holds my attention.

@sammyredfarn3000

3 жыл бұрын

Mildered

@sammyredfarn3000

3 жыл бұрын

6255

He was a one off. My absolute favourite actor of all time 😍

I feel so sad thinking that he is not that young anymore and living in a care home 😢

@Zooumberg

4 жыл бұрын

Even worse if you consider they forced him to meet Meghan Markle.

@orangewelliesinc2836

4 жыл бұрын

@MrAeronuk1 She didn't go there specifically to meet him, she went to visit the residents. She didn't seem to know who he was, and he didn't seem to care either way. I doubt he was 'forced' to meet her either, at least I hope not, that would be elder abuse. He looks content and in relatively good shape, all things considered. Glad to see him enjoying his tea.

@gemini802

4 жыл бұрын

Love the cigarette his smoking

@rebekahtaylor6142

4 жыл бұрын

Rafaelina Urena - I know, it’s so sad. I saw a photo of him from a few years back and he was barely recognisable. He looks pretty bad for his age. I grew up watching him and have lovely memories of watching man about the house and Me and my girl. I believe he’s in a home for actors which makes me feel a bit better. I like to think he chose it and is doing ok.

@rafaelinaurena225

4 жыл бұрын

@@rebekahtaylor6142 😢😢

I have been binge watching "Man about the House" lately and I don't know why. "Robin's Nest" too.

@walshjable

4 жыл бұрын

The older you get memory lane becomes a motorway

@rebekahtaylor6142

4 жыл бұрын

generationofswine - me too! I find it comfort viewing, I guess because I have lovely memories of growing up watching him. He’s always seemed like a warm person.

Lovely to revisit that very entertaining show with a true acting talent

Top class entertainment ,great comedy talent .

On the recording date, Richard was 30, Paula & Sally were 24, Yootha was 47 and Brian was 42

Dare i say it, .......... The good ol days, ! Really, !

@su4914

4 жыл бұрын

Deborah Sosa - yes they were weren’t they! And the 80’s!

Ba-ba-BAH-bah. That starting music kind of haunted me as a kid. I'm glad I watched. I never knew he had been quite the child actor. Also, I got to see Paula Wilcox. What a stunner.

Richard deserved a ton of awards so underrated.

He was quite handsome.

@MusicLoverMusicLover-es6mi

5 жыл бұрын

I agree!

@paulmanly3694

5 жыл бұрын

Tony Blackburns wife left him for Richard.

@shonamccallum6539

4 жыл бұрын

Yes he was lovely smile

was six and a half when this aired lol…. Omg where have those 49 years gone! 😂

He seems to be quite a huggy person 🥰

That's one of my favourite TIYLs. His reactions are so warm. Great to hear Richard on the piano... He actually wrote the theme to Robin's Nest.

😊👍💞👏💖👏💞👍😊 💖..Richard.O'Sullivan.💖 😊👍💞👏💖👏💞👍😊

Thank you for sharing this classic!

Richard aged very quickly.

English Programs were Sooooooooooooooo much better then American television!

Thank you for posting and including the date.

His brother wouldn't look out of place on stage with the Bee Gees

GENIO! he visto maravillosas películas de capacitación de ventas. He aprendido tanto viendo a este maravilloso actor.

So sad that Yootha Joyce died within six years of this programme being made. Used to really enjoy Man About the House back in the 1970s. Where has all of the time gone !!

They never mentioned that Richard was in a Carry On film in 1959, Carry On Teacher starring alongside Leslie Phillips, Joan Sims, Hattie Jacques, Charles Hawtry, Ted Rogers and many more.

@pamelaeders136

5 жыл бұрын

Nor did they mention the fact that he was also in a film called "Spare the Rod" in which he starred alongside Max Bygraves who played a teacher. A brilliant film as it happens.

@graemew7001

5 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for that to get mentioned too but by the time they got to him being 16 I knew they wouldn't, as mentioned in a comment above it was a shame that his later life went down hill, he seemed like such a decent bloke.

@jonathanwilkinson1461

4 жыл бұрын

And with Larry Dann, who featured here on the piano skit..

So the style of holding a cigarette is very natural to him as he used to hold in 'Now look here' ...he is one of adorable actor though.

He is so lovely, I loved watching him act!

I love Yootha...😄💜

thank you

If you consider British comedy actors are legends like Ronnie Barker-Richard Beckinsale-Richard Briars-David jason-Harry H corbett and my fave Leonard Rossiter....O'sullivan has got to be up there with them...He was pretty much the same in everything he was in,but what you got was special and hes never in a scene unnoticed.

@cquilty1

2 жыл бұрын

@paul weston Oh yes, Robin's Nest was a true gem. Nothing remotely forgettable about that...just like that dick turpin series:) When is your 60th birthday?

Please Santa Please transport me in your time machine back to the 70s, I can't stand this modern ,fake, shite world.

Could the audience see through all that smoke? It must have been like smog with the amount of people smoking. I miss those days

Nows he's in a home for retired entertainment people.

Me encanta esta serie

Loved Richard Sullivan in "Man About The House" the girls weren't half bad either. Can you imagine a guest on "This is your life" smoking on set these days? times have definitely changed.....

I’ve only ever seen Prunella Scales in Faulty Towers and I did not realise how foxy she was.

@jamesjameson4566

2 жыл бұрын

Paula wilcox is the real fox

@frankshailes3205

2 жыл бұрын

You should see her in Marriage Lines from the early 60s, with Richard Briers! Absolute heartbreaker.

@andrewkowalski3976

2 жыл бұрын

@@frankshailes3205 -I think more of a sweetheart ❤️than a heartbreaker💔

The one and only!

Even doctors smoked doing ward rounds, unbelievable yeah,

@frankshailes3205

2 жыл бұрын

Doctors used to advertise cigarettes, some were even paid to prescribe them.

Excellent!

“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams.

@jamesjameson4566

2 жыл бұрын

Has it ever struck you this comment is going all over any video that is quite old at the moment?

Great guy.

“Nothing can be loved or hated unless it is first understood.” Leonardo da Vinci.

Happy Birthday Richard

As far as I remember, Richard's last TV show was "ME AND MY GIRL" in 1984.

@davidmetcalf951

Жыл бұрын

He did trouble in mind in the early 90s with Susan penhalligan

Sad he got So Ill and ended up in care . Weird seeing them smoke 💨 on TV 📺

Almost 50 years ago. Before he ran off with Tessa Wyatt, and left poor old Tony Blackburn crying live on his Radio 1 programme.

Paula Wilcox is in Coronation Street now. I can't imagine what she must think, probably thinks she sees ghosts, when off camera she bumps into the actor(in haven't seen them in the same scene yet) that plays Todd Grimshaw, who is the spitting image of Richard

He had a stroke and is now in a home for actors &actresess

@annoldham3018

2 жыл бұрын

So sad. Prunella Scales broke my heart when I saw her. And didn't Sheila White die young?

Sat next to him on the train at Oxford Road ,Manchester in the late 70's.

His laugh 😍

...lovely Sally chats quite happily with us fans on Twitter ! Paula doesn't seem to be on ...but she was better in 'The Lovers' anyway.

50 years ago almost...half a century geez. Yootha Joyce such a lovely person.

Richard's brother looked like Roy Wood !

sad to think he is in a care home now what a great talent

@frankshailes3205

2 жыл бұрын

Actors' retirement home; it's a lovely place (with a bar!) and his friends visit often.

@RockDove5212

2 жыл бұрын

@@frankshailes3205 😊👍 🍻

Before the days of Sally James and her amazing norks....

Get him back on our TV's - PLEASE ???