Eric Morecambe

Eric Morecambe

Born: May 14, 1926
Died: May 28, 1984
in Morecambe, Lancashire, England, UK
John Eric Bartholomew OBE (14 May 1926 – 28 May 1984), known by his stage name Eric Morecambe, was an English comedian who together with Ernie Wise formed the award-winning double act Morecambe and Wise. The partnership lasted from 1941 until Morecambe's death of a heart attack in 1984. Eric took his stage name from his home town, the seaside resort of Morecambe. He is best remembered for the television series The Morecambe & Wise Show, which for some of its Christmas episodes gained UK viewing figures of over twenty-eight million people.[1] The duo's reputation enabled them to have a number of prestigious guests on the show, including Angela Rippon, Princess Anne, Cliff Richard, Laurence Olivier, John Mills, the Dad's Army cast, Glenda Jackson, Tom Jones, Elton John, The Beatles and even former Prime Minister Harold Wilson.​

Movies for Eric Morecambe...

Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes
Title: Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: July 28, 2021
Type: Movie
A series of sketches taken from the recently-unearthed Morecambe & Wise tape that contained footage which had not been seen for 50 years, and was believed to have been lost forever. The newly discovered half-hour show featured a series of gag-packed routines involving stage curtains, ventriloquism and a daring sketch in which Eric eavesdrops on a newly wedded couple in the flat next door. Now, contributors including Jonathan Ross, Ben Miller and Eddie Izzard look back at this rare slice of classic comedy once again.
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Eric & Ernie's Home Movies
Title: Eric & Ernie's Home Movies
Character: Himself (Archive Footage)
Released: December 29, 2017
Type: Movie
Morecambe & Wise are arguably the most popular and loved double acts ever to have been on television, but off it they built up quite an archive too - largely unseen until now - which reveals what Eric and Ernie were really like in the company of family and friends. Both Eric and Ernie were avid home movie makers, chronicling their rise to fame and recording key moments in their private and family lives, at home and abroad. Now for the first time, with access to Morecambe & Wise's entire home movie collection, this documentary shows Eric and Ernie at work and at play, on tour and on holiday, from summer season in Blackpool to trying to make it in the USA, from their pre-television fame days to the height of their career.
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Eric & Ernie: Behind the Scenes
Title: Eric & Ernie: Behind the Scenes
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 2011
Type: Movie
A history of the British television comedy double act Morecambe & Wise to coincide with the BBC drama about their early lives.
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Morecambe & Wise: In Their Own Words
Title: Morecambe & Wise: In Their Own Words
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 2008
Type: Movie
Jonathan Ross introduces the story of British television's greatest double act as they told it themselves, using television appearances, rare radio material and correspondence from the BBC archives to build up a fascinating portrait of their lives and careers. The programme reveals how, as young performers, Eric and Ernie really did share a bed, and reveals the BBC's rather lofty response when they first auditioned for television in 1948.
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Morecambe & Wise: Christmas Specials
Title: Morecambe & Wise: Christmas Specials
Released: November 12, 2007
Type: Movie
Running from 1969 until 1977, the BBC Christmas shows were usually on Christmas Day. These classic sketches revolved around famous guest stars, such as Eric Porter, Fenella Fielding, Ann Hamilton, Peter Gushing, Glenda Jackson, Andre Previn and Des O'Connor, being made fun of by Eric and Ernie.
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The Best Of Morecambe & Wise
Title: The Best Of Morecambe & Wise
Character: Himself
Released: October 1, 2001
Type: Movie
A collection of some of your favourite sketches from an irreplaceable comedy partnership, including: "Anthony & Cleopatra", starring Glenda Jackson (but without Caesar, who'd come down with a touch of the "hieroglyphics"). "Monty On The Bounty" - with Arthur Lowe as Captain Blight, Eric Morecambe as Fletcher Christian and Ernie Wise as Midshipman Tinkle. "The meeting of Byron and Keats" - including such unforgettable lines as "two cows eating grass on a sunny hillock, by four tomorrow that grass will be mil-lock!" "Eric being well and truly "lacquered" as a long-standing member of a bar-football team - with new recruit, Ernie, strapped alongside him on the wooden bar. The classic "Singing In The Rain" Sketch. And, most famous of all, Eric & Ernie making breakfast to the sound of the stripper music.
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Night Train to Murder
Title: Night Train to Murder
Character: Eric
Released: January 1, 1984
Type: Movie
When Eric's niece Kathy becomes one of the heirs to a considerable fortune, her life (and those of the other heirs) is placed in jeopardy by the actions of a mysterious inter-loper.
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The Passionate Pilgrim
Title: The Passionate Pilgrim
Character: The Pilgrim
Released: January 1, 1984
Type: Movie
A pilgrim attempts to gain entry to a castle by any means possible, to get to a beautiful maiden, but the lord of the castle will go to in order to stop him
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Title: Russell Harty
Released: October 28, 1980
Type: TV
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Title: The Sweeney
Character: Eric Morecambe
Released: January 2, 1975
Type: TV
Jack Regan, an unethical officer of the Flying Squad, uses unorthodox methods to pursue criminals with the help of his partner, George Carter.
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Omnibus - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy
Title: Omnibus - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy
Character: Himself - Narrator (voice)
Released: December 21, 1974
Type: Movie
Narrated by Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, this documentary about "Laurel and Hardy", one of the most popular and critically acclaimed comedy double acts of the early Classical Hollywood era of American cinema. It features interviews with Jerry Lewis, Dick Van Dyke, Babe London, Marcel Marceau, Lucille Hardy (Ollie's wife), Bob Monkhouse, Hal Roach, Marvin T Hatley, Jack McCabe and many more.
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Eric & Ernie Live
Title: Eric & Ernie Live
Released: October 28, 1973
Type: Movie
For the first time ever on video, Morecambe and Wise are once again live in concert. This video shows the only ever live recording of what some would say are Britain's top all time comedy double act, featuring all their famous routines as they perform for over an hour at Fairfields Halls in Croydon in the mid-70s. Morecambe and Wise delighted millions with their unique brand of humour, they reigned supreme in the 60s, 70s and 80s as comedy kings and their success and popularity has never since been equalled. The filming of this concert was a present from their long time manager as a way of showing thanks and admiration for all their hard work over the years. When you watch this video, you will be witnessing comedy history in the making, for the first time in years Morecambe and Wise are once again live in concert. Marvel at their comedy genius.
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Simon Simon
Title: Simon Simon
Character: Roof Tiler
Released: June 1, 1970
Type: Movie
A comedy short with very little speaking. Graham Stark and John Junkin have a new elevated platform to work with but still manage to get into lots of trouble. Lots of celebrity appearances.
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Title: Morecambe & Wise: Christmas Specials
Character: Himself
Released: December 25, 1969
Type: TV
Running from 1969 until 1977, the BBC Christmas shows were usually on Christmas Day. These classic sketches revolved around famous guest stars, such as Eric Porter, Fenella Fielding, Ann Hamilton, Peter Gushing, Glenda Jackson, Andre Previn and Des O'Connor, being made fun of by Eric and Ernie.
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One Pair of Eyes - No, But Seriously
Title: One Pair of Eyes - No, But Seriously
Released: June 7, 1969
Type: Movie
Documentary film in which Marty Feldman looks at humour through the people who create it.
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Title: The Morecambe & Wise Show
Released: September 2, 1968
Type: TV
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'.
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The Magnificent Two
Title: The Magnificent Two
Character: Eric/Fernando Torres
Released: July 5, 1967
Type: Movie
Two salesmen travel to a small South American Country to peddle their wares. However the country is in the middle of a major conflict between the Government led by Diaz and the rebels led by Torez. When Torez is accidentally killed the rebels mistaken pick up one of the salesmen, Eric, as he looks like Torez. Eric and Ernie are promised millions to carry on the charade once the rebels take charge. However once Eric takes charge he finds himself back in danger as scheming general Carillo plans to remove the impostor from his role.
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Title: Piccadilly Palace
Released: May 20, 1967
Type: TV
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That Riviera Touch
Title: That Riviera Touch
Character: Eric Simpson
Released: March 29, 1966
Type: Movie
Eric and Ernie decide to take a holiday to the South of France and unwittingly become mixed up with a band of jewel thieves.
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The Intelligence Men
Title: The Intelligence Men
Character: Eric Morecambe
Released: April 13, 1965
Type: Movie
A chance meeting with a Schlecht agent forces a humble coffee shop manager into the secret world of spies in Swinging London. With the help of his MI5 friend, he poses as the recently dead Major Cavendish who had managed to infiltrate the dreaded organization; he knows that they are intending to assassinate someone - could it be the famous Russian ballerina who has recently arrived for an appearance at Covent Garden?
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Morecambe and Wise: Be Wise Don't Drink and Drive
Title: Morecambe and Wise: Be Wise Don't Drink and Drive
Released: December 24, 1963
Type: Movie
Ernie tells Eric to ‘be wise’ and not drive home after their Christmas party.
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Title: The Morecambe & Wise Show
Character: Self
Released: October 12, 1961
Type: TV
The Morecambe & Wise Show is the third TV series by English comedy double-act Morecambe and Wise. It began airing in 1968 on BBC2, specifically because it was then the only channel broadcasting in colour, following the duo's move to the BBC from ATV, where they had made Two of a Kind since 1961. The series was popular enough to be moved to BBC1, with its Christmas specials garnering prime-time audiences in excess of 20 million, some of the largest in British television history. After their 1977 Christmas special, retaining its title, the show moved over to ITV.
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Title: Running Wild
Character: Host/Presenter
Released: April 21, 1954
Type: TV
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Title: The Ed Sullivan Show
Character: Self - Comedian
Released: June 20, 1948
Type: TV
The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by New York entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan. It was replaced in September 1971 by the CBS Sunday Night Movie, which ran only one season and was eventually replaced by other shows. In 2002, The Ed Sullivan Show was ranked #15 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
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Title: The Perfect Morecambe & Wise
Character: Himself
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: TV
A collection of the very best sketches, songs and comedy routines from the much-loved Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise.
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The Best of Morecambe and Wise
Title: The Best of Morecambe and Wise
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Compilation of sketches featuring the much-loved funnymen Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. Includes 'Anthony and Cleopatra' with Glenda Jackson, 'Monty in the Bounty' with Arthur Lowe, the famous 'Singing in the Rain' routine, and Eric and Ernie making breakfast to the sound of 'The Stripper'.
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Eric & Ernie Live
Title: Eric & Ernie Live
Character: Self
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
The only ever full recording of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise's live stage act, made at Croydon's Fairfield Halls on Sunday 28th October 1973.