That, gentlemen, is Sir Bruce Forsyth, now-gone all round entertainer and legend in the UK for about 50 years!

@Robedon

2 жыл бұрын

Didn't he do well...

@darrylglynn1557

2 жыл бұрын

A legend of Saturday night entertainment.

@vloghogdj

2 жыл бұрын

and the other bloke with the rabbit was jack dee

@simonsaunders8147

2 жыл бұрын

He did a 1980 TV movie with Sammy Davis Jr called "Sammy and Bruce".

@psychosoma5049

2 жыл бұрын

He was about 700.....

His bohemian rhapsody is legendary. The one where he pushes the piano about while doing it was epic

@teamtommo6401

2 жыл бұрын

Got that on vhs 😂

Bruce forsyth was a UK national treasure, entertained the nation on saturday nights for so many years. He also held the guisness world record for the longest male tv and entertainment career, and the female world record holder was the US's Legend Betty White. When Bruce died, she took the crown for the overall world record of longest tv career.

The older man at the start and at the end is Bruce Forsyth (1928 - 2017), he'd been on TV forever, and everyone knew who he was... Radio TV films stage gameshow host singer, he was the all round celebrity from the dawn of time.

@jemmajames6719

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget always married to beautiful women including a Miss World

@cahillgreg

2 жыл бұрын

@@jemmajames6719 and in the '70s he was with - the lovely Anthea Redfern

@EternusNex

2 жыл бұрын

@@bdi8541 Nice

@jemmajames6719

2 жыл бұрын

@@cahillgreg Give us a twirl 😉

@meronr74

2 жыл бұрын

And he was in Bedknobs and Broomsticks!

This program was made in 1993(!), nearly 30 years ago. There are two famous people in it: Bruce Forsyth (the guy who is telling off Lee) - he was an entertainer in the old fashion way, did a lot of game shows, also he was a very good dancer, he died in 2017; the guy with a soft toy walking up the stairs is Jack Dee (@1:00), a very good comedian (he never smiles).

I must've been to see Lee Evans a good 5-6 times and he's definitely one of the all time greats for me. An absolute legend who always puts on a top performance. The Jim Carrey comparison was spot on too as he definitely reminds me of Jim with all the physical style comedy, exaggerated facial expressions and so on. He's also the comedian that from all those I've seen who seems most genuinely appreciative of his fans and I've seen him stay back to put on an extra half an hour or perform suggestions such as his legendary Bohemian Rhapsody sketch just because a few people asked. All round top guy that's had me in tears of laughter so many times! Check out his later shows like Live In Scotland, XL , Live at Wembley, Live at the O2 etc, they are all brilliant

@demonliquidator

2 жыл бұрын

yeah lee is defo the uk jim carrey, btw subbed your channel soon as i seen the name lol love the classics.

@imranali52

2 жыл бұрын

There all but a few comedians who have encapsulated comedy through their facial expressions, let's add Rowan Atkinson to that list.

@robertshadbolt3056

2 жыл бұрын

The first time I saw Lee live was at Southend, a home gig for him, he did over 2 hours, my stomach muscles and ribs hurt so much for 5 days after I was in agony from laughing so much.

Lee Evans is literally the reason I love UK comedy. I used to watch all his specials on Comedy Central. I'm so annoyed he stopped touring before I could go and see him.

@MrDaiseymay

2 жыл бұрын

I was fortunate to see all his shows on tour, and on TV too. Sadly he retired about 5 years ago, because he missed his wife and family, touring the world so much. Exausted too no doubt.

@lewisgrant7622

Жыл бұрын

Tbh he’s been doing this longer than most of us have been alive and he’s nearly 60.

@deborahhatcher6214

Жыл бұрын

@@MrDaiseymayand his manager died

Lee actually has his own KZread channel where he uploads clips from his shows over the years. He's one of my all time favourite comedians. He is always energetic, hilarious and worth looking into further. Keep up the great work fella's, love your channel

@LambriniSupernova

2 жыл бұрын

Massive Evans fan and did not know that, thanks for the heads up.

@TomTKK

Жыл бұрын

It's just his management, he doesn't personally run it

So glad you enjoyed watching Lee. He was a big part of my childhood. I was bullied and attacked at school at times and his stand up routines were like an escape. I would learn some of his mannerisms and voices, remember some of his jokes and used it at school. I become the clown of the playground and my impressions would make them bullies laugh and leave me alone afterwards. I even became good friends with one of them as I became a young adult as he has grown up and regretted his behavior, even apologising. Comedy is a distorted reflection of our reality that can hold your hand through the worst times. I wish Lee the happiest of days in his retirement

@paulconnett3654

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad that worked for you. My bullies stopped being bullies after they saw me on the Rugby pitch. And realised adrenalin is not too be messed with. Stay Strong Decent People. Cheer's 🇬🇧

The only man to turn ADHD into a super power hahaha. No the true fact is even to this day he is a nervous person on stage the only man who can turn nerves into a super power one of our great british icon

He’s also in fifth element with Bruce Willis the guy at the end is Bruce Forsyth who was on tv in the uk for over 50 years

Wow, This was early on in his career. He's so fresh faced and baby faced now given he's now been retired for 8 years

I love watching people react to Lee... especially Americans. You two are a treat to see react to this performance. Subbed.

I adore Lee Evans. I've seen him live a couple of times and he is just hysterical. This is a tv special. Believe it or not, he didn't really hit his stride here. You need to get some clips from one of his tours. 'Roadrunner' is a good one.

I think this must be about 30 years old !! Lee has now officially retired, way too soon in most peoples opinion. I saw him when he started out in the late eighties or early nineties in a social club at a power station of all places, back then he moved even faster around the stage !! His energy was incredible and everyone new he was gonna make it big !! Great talent and said to be a lovely lad

@ianelley

2 жыл бұрын

@@BertSmithLondon Unnecessarily unkind cheap shot but each to their own

Lee Evans is also in The Fifth Element. He has to be one of the most phyisical comedians of all time. He doesn't run out of jokes, he finishes a workout.

I see him live in Canterbury about ten years ago. He’s hilarious 😂 such a shame he’s retired now. One of our finest comedians for sure .

lee evens is a legend here in the UK, i was lucky enough to see him live twice

Wow, I never expected Lee Evans to come here. Lee Evans is one of my all-time favorite comedians, he is amazing. His O2, XL tour, and Roadrunner are hilarious and are some of the best comedy stuff I've seen. It's a shame you can't see them anymore in YT apart from clips here and there.

He plays on his natural nervousness , quality comic his more recent tours are a little more polished defo worth checking out his later stiff, he has a music background and likes to feature that as an element of his shows

Hilarious!! Never seen that before!! Haven’t even seen Lee Evans for years,forgot how funny he is😂😂👍remember his energy is insane!!✊♥️👍

Try an old Norman Wisdom film (1953-1966) as the character Norman Pitkin, consider him our Jerry Lewis...

I love lee so damn much honestly. The best British comedian to me. Also the joke you made about the thing you lost being in the last place you looked... He's made that exact joke before 🤣.

He still does the Bohemian Rhapsody skit at the end of his shows to this very day, and this is like 30 years ago. Me and my ex went to see him a few years ago and she came down with a horrible illness just before the show started but she refused to go home and layed in my arms sleeping til the end so she could see him do it lol

That was so funny. I love Lee Evans ❤. He always has me crying with laughter.

That old Gentleman was Bruce Forsyth. He was in Bedknobs and Broomsticks, and was an old school all round entertainer. Could sing, dance,telll jokes, host shows, and an absolute DIAMOND BLOKE

He is nothing like that in real life its just an on stage persona quite incredible. He writes, produces, directs, plays instruments great singing voice, performs, he is super super talented.

'Weird, wired and wonderful' is Lee Evan's best stand up show for me. 'An audience with' is Early Lee. And the guy at the start with the teddy is Jack Dee, another great dead pan comedian.

I went to see him live 3 times in 2008, 2011 & 2014. He was an absolute legend and an honour to watch. Miming Bohemian Rhapsody was one of his most famous routines, it was even an encore at the end of his Wembley arena show during the 2002 Wired and wonderful tour.

I hadn’t watched this because of the title, was worried that You didn’t like him😂😱glad that you do cos he’s one of my favourite. Enjoyed this fellas 😂😂👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🫶🏽👍🏽

He is extra breathy and hyper on stage than in real life. I’ve heard him speak out side of shows, he’s incredibly calm and well spoken and modest. He can turn accents on like a tap (faucet). He’s one of the greatest comedians we in Britain have. No one has been quite as physical as him since he retired ❤

Lee Evans has always been brilliant!! I particularly loved your response to the Queen bit and I remember the first time I saw it and had the same response!! Lol!! Also on a side note, Spencer should wear the hair down more!! It looks great!!

Was also in something About Mary

Lee Evans was also in 'The Medallion' alongside Jackie Chan. Bruce Forsyth, largely known for his game shows in the UK (Price is Right etc.), was an all-rounded variety entertainer. He's probably best known to the USA as henchman from Bedknobs & Broomsticks & a guest on The Muppet Show.

Is his hyperactivity intentional? Yes. Is he also naturally hyper even off stage? Yes. Is his awkwardness intentional? Yes. Is he just an awkward person? Yes.

Saw him live for my 30th in Nottingham on his last ever tour. Was amazing 😁😁😁

Lee Evans is a true legend of comedy. Believe it or not, this is one of his worst performances, and it is still hilarious. Check his Scotland show, or the West End show. They are truly amazing. Oh, and you might remember him from The Fifth Element.

Watching Daniel trying not to cry with laughter at bohemian rhapsody was absolutely hilarious

The UKs greatest comedian, so sad to see him retire. But please do more Lee evans

Lee the Legend always finishes with a big bang, writing all his own music. The guy brings so much to comedy and very talented. Also when he mentioned the American show 90210, he speaks about every day life… as in when you two would watch the show and relate to Lee when he mentions right lets be realistic when waking up. 90210 was an example of how these tv shows only show model types and supposedly being real life they always look amazing and have the perfect life. You said it yourself but you have to keep in mind his comedy is based on every day issues the working class would deal with :) all his shows are amazing but if you have the chance check out his Scotland show.. it’s old but gold and a very unique start to it

You guys get the UK better than I thought you would 🤣

Hey guys, I can’t believe you never heard of Lee Evans…. He’s one of the funnest men alive! His stand up shows are legendary, and he always finishes on a song. He’s also a brilliant actor, you may have seen him in film, There’s something about Mary. Please check out more Lee Evans. He is so talented! 👍🏻👍🏻

I've seen him live in Manchester with my daughter's. He did the queen sketch at the end. It was so amazing just like the Man himself.

Well done for A) working out Lee Evans stars in Mouse Hunt, and B) for watching Mouse Hunt at some point, such an underrated movie imo

@TheCarpenterscrazy

2 жыл бұрын

Lee also started in the movie there's something about mary

A totally amazing comedian that many wish was still working and entertaining, we all need his humour again. His Bohemian Raphsody sketch is one of his most famous and popular acts, and a many times requested favourite for fans.

loved it guys that was brilliant, enjoyed every moment and reaction!!

It’s all in the presentation.😂

He's good at making himself the target of his own jokes, like "I used to be a pretty good boxer, I never finished worse than 2nd... 3rd if there was a ref" He takes a lot of inspiration from Norman Wisdom (a bit crazy and awkward) and silent movies (over acting and lots of action).

Top guy, Top reaction, BRILLIANT.... thanks guys!

he is known for being very VERY nervous before coming on stage he usually starts his shows or at least his older ones, with a higher pitch and it kind of mellows out during the course of the show.

I actually saw Lee Evans live doing an act in a nightclub he did all sorts of gymnastics to music he brought a giant radio we used to call a ghetto blaster this was very early on in his career he is such a funny man absolute genius thanks for these clips though brilliant ❤

I went to go see Lee Evans with my mates.. We knew the time of the last train, and we would have to miss the last 10 minutes of the act.. We could see a bunch of other people suddenly leave at 1 point, and we guessed they had to get the same train too.. But, we all decided we would stay and miss the train.. We were glad we did, as he did the Bohemian Rhapsody for us Live... I fell/slid off my chair, I was trying to breathe but all I could do was exhale, I could never draw in more air as I was laughing so much... It was the best "missing a train" of my life.. Ended up having to wait an hour in the cold (thankfully, not raining) for my dad to drive to come pick us up.. Was totally worth it though.

Jack Dee in start of video if definitely worth a watch

Lee is a comic genius one of the funniest around but sadly he retired from comedy years ago

You won't have recognised him but the guy who spoke to him at the beginning was Bruce Forsythe...

The bloke who said wonder if he knew who he was is Bruce Forsyth long term before he passed British entertainer much loved by the British public

He's absolutely right. Mouse hunt was one of my favourite movies as a kid.

Lee has done some of the biggest stadiums doing comedy i love the fish joke where someone catches him but he has a very short memory

He did bohemian rhapsody after every show on every tour!!!!!! Absolute legend and my all time favourite comedian.... please do more of his stuff

Favourite comedian ever. Keep watching him

Lee was in There’s Something About Mary with Cameron Diaz. And the guy at the start warning Lee about showbiz was the legendary Sir Bruce Forsyth

I would have guessed, you would recognise him from something about mary. Nope mouse hunt 😂

I saw Lee Evans a year before this was shown on TV, in front of about 50 drunken students at my university freshers ball. I didn't know who he was, just remember he was funny and then he blew up nationally a few months later.

Aahh it was nice to see (iykyk) Brucie at the end 😭😭😭 ( Sir Bruce Forsyth - TV Show Host and National Treasure died in 2017)

Lee Evans starred a film called ‘Freeze Frame’ in 2004. It’s a fantastic film and not a comedy, but a story about how he was found not guilty of a triple murder and is now paranoid since his release. Definitely worth watching.

@irishmaninporto3510

2 жыл бұрын

And not to forget Norm the pizza guy who was in love with Cameron Diaz 😉

@keegan773

2 жыл бұрын

And The Fifth Element.

Cheers lads. Watching this brought back some good memories watching Mr Lee evans

Wow, that was Bruce Forsyth at the beginning saying "You only get one chance is show business". That man was very famous in the UK as a presenter/host.

He can sing and play piano too. Very well in fact. But yes a very funny man.

@eggy1962

2 жыл бұрын

i remember when i first heard him sing, i was Where the hell did he find that voice....a very talented comedian / star

You need to watch some of his more ‘recent’ stuff as it only gets better. Some of his bigger stadium gigs are just amazing.

And Lee Evans was also in There is Something About Mary. Another classic.

The guy who was on the stairs with Lee at the beginning is Grumpy Jack Dee who Vic and Bob tried to cheer up on Shooting Stars 😀

I always think about "There's Something About Mary" everytime I see Lee Evans. That was the first time I saw him.

Great reaction to a brilliant comedian! You guys should check out Ross Noble and his surreal improv routines some time.

he was also in 'There's something about Mary' - i've had the fortune of seeing him live, he is from my Hometown

He was great in 'Something About Mary'. Probably my favourite comedy ever.

You recognized him from Mousehunt but he was also in "Something About Mary", and a very under-rated film called "Freeze Frame"

@markgoldspink5109

2 жыл бұрын

Funny Bones is an amazing fiilm.

He's one of the BEST physical comedians ever (in my opinion) :)

"It's funny mate," and he had himself a free pass to Manchester for life! Good lads!

@manctwo-wheeler9341

2 жыл бұрын

"I never understood, a guy who can find a mate, in a club." And his friend's free pass was at risk... 🤣

He is always so nervous when he performs, he sweats like no man! Sadly quit stand up when his manager passed away because he said he couldn’t do it without him

The man who said i wonder if he knows who I was called Sir Bruce Joseph Forsyth-Johnson CBE (22 February 1928 - 18 August 2017) was a British entertainer and presenter whose career spanned more than 70 years. Forsyth came to national attention from the late 1950s through the ITV series Sunday Night at the London Palladium. He went on to host several game shows, including The Generation Game, Play Your Cards Right, The Price Is Right and You Bet!. He co-presented Strictly Come Dancing from 2004 to 2013.[1] In 2012, Guinness World Records recognised Forsyth as having the longest television career for a male entertainer.[2]

One of my fav comedians saw him play the small venues and grow as a comedian seeing him at vast arenas.. met him a few times and he’s just as mad normal .. a top top comic

my old aunt never went though the names, she would just say: "which one are you?" lol!

Lee Evans Colonoscopy is a Classic.

I found my partner in a club, we've been together since 2002 and still happy.

Lee Evans was also in the movie, "There's Something About Mary" and played quite a big part.

He was great in "There's Something About Mary". That whole movie was nuts.

The guy you didn't know who he was, was Bruce Forsyth. An all round entertainer, very popular but now passed away.

Guy at the end is Bruce Forsyth British institute who was on tv for over 50 years

Lee was in the movie 'The 5th Element', 'There's Something About Mary' and 'The Medallion' to name a few.

Those crane machines normally have their payouts fixed. There's a cam hiding inside that sets the clamping force of the grabber, and that's what they adjust to make it pay out more or less.

Can I recommend you check out a little known British Comic called Chris McCausland, specifically his 2018 Live at the Apollo skit. He's registered blind, which brings a different perspective in to his comedy. I find him hilarious & more people should discover him (although he's started to make more appearances on panel shows these days). Love the reactions, keep them coming!

Lee mentions Norwich. As a resident of Norwich I can confirm he is 100% accurate.

Bruce "brucey bonus" Forsyth, old school comedian and presenter, nice to see you, to see you nice is possibly the best known catchphrse in britain

Refering to the joke about the cigarette-end in the toilet, I went into a pub toilet once and they'd painted bulls-eye targets on the porcelain!

I've seen lee live on his retirement tour it was the hardest I've ever laughed in my life. I'm glad he had a break in the middle as my ribs were aching from all the laughing. I've read his book and seen interviews on him. He has said over the years he has really struggled with nerves and the thought of failing the audience which is why he is so lively on stage. He is a true comedy genius my favourite comedian by far

He's in The Medallion as well, the Jackie Chan film.

Superb reaction to an unique comedian!

Lee Evans Live in Scotland is Lee's funniest video by far. Well worth a watch and the intro is LIT.

Lee is actually a really shy and anxious person

Got to see him a couple of times, brilliant guy.