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Dennis Kirkland
Born December 2, 1942 · North Shields, Tyne-and-Wear, England, UK
Died February 16, 2006 · aged 63
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Mr. H Is Late · 1988Mr. H Is Late
★ 7.01988
MovieComedyTV Movie
A team of inept undertakers attempt to get a coffin to a funeral on time. An undertaker is in charge of moving a coffin from a home to the church. The home is on the 26th floor of a skyscraper; the stairs are narrow; the lift is small and prone to stop working. Chaos ensues.
It's Your Move · 1982It's Your Move
★ 7.91982
MovieComedy
A silent slapstick comedy depicting the travails of young couple moving into a new home, who hire an accident-prone firm of house removers, headed by Sykes. It features an all-star cast including Tommy Cooper, Bernard Cribbins, Jimmy Edwards, Irene Handl, Bob Todd and Andrew Sachs.
A Tribute to Tommy Cooper · 1986A Tribute to Tommy Cooper
1986
MovieDocumentary
A retrospective of the comedy genius of Tommy Cooper, with tributes from the likes of Eamonn Andrews, Ronnie Barker, Max Bygraves, Cannon & Ball, Jim Davidson, Benny Hill, Eric Sykes and Mike Yarwood
Benny Hill's World Tour: New York! · 1991Benny Hill's World Tour: New York!
★ 8.01991
MovieComedy
Mr. Hill's last TV work, taped and aired before his death, with outdoor scenes taped in New York City. Highlights of this show include "A Streetcar Named Desirée" (a Tennessee Williams takeoff) and a spoof of "Ask Dr. Ruth" (where he impersonated Dr. Ruth Westheimer and Roseanne).
The Crazy World of Benny Hill · 1988The Crazy World of Benny Hill
★ 10.01988
MovieComedy
A collection of sketches from Benny Hill's 1986 series of specials.
Ernie (The Fastest Milkman in the West) · 1971Ernie (The Fastest Milkman in the West)
1971
MovieComedy
The music video for the innuendo-laden comedy novelty song, written and performed by the English comedian Benny Hill. topping the UK Singles Chart in December 1971, reaching the Christmas number-one spot
The Benny Hill Show · 1969The Benny Hill Show
★ 7.31969
SeriesComedy
The Benny Hill Show is a British comedy television show that starred Benny Hill and aired in various incarnations between 15 January 1955 and 30 May 1991 in over 140 countries. The show focused on sketches that were full of slapstick, mime, parody, and double-entendre. Thames Television cancelled production of the show in 1989 due to declining ratings and large production costs at £450,000 per show.
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