John Eric Bartholomew, AKA Eric Morecambe, was born 100 years ago today.
Few people in history have made as many people laugh as Eric, and as someone whose life was dedicated to that purpose, I am sure it is an accolade he would have been incredibly proud of.
For me, Eric’s brilliance lay not just in the laughter he created, but in the anticipation of the laughter to come. That gift was omnipresent, following him like a comedic halo. To see him was to smile instinctively, followed quickly by genuine laughter. His friend Tommy Cooper possessed that same rare quality, and I have many treasured memories of watching them both when I was young.
Thanks to social media, Eric’s work continues to be enjoyed by millions worldwide every day, and appreciation for his immense talent only grows. Long may that continue.
Here he is, with Ernie and Mr Preview, creating some 22 karat TV comedy gold.
God bless Eric Morecambe x
Here’s a new song I’ve just published. Frank Ledbetter is the greatest rockstar the world has ever known… Well, that’s what Frank thinks anyway 😂
Frank Ledbetter - The Greatest Rockstar https://t.co/gb2UQ0qFVp via @YouTube
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‘I literally cried with laughter reading this book. It turns your perceptions thoughts and behaviours inside out and sets you free from the dogma of the systemic rules that litter our daily lives, either self inflicted or otherwise. For me it’s hilarious stand up comedy in a book’. 😀