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Post by Kev Mulrenan on Mar 4, 2009 11:13:50 GMT
Just been watching the 1972 edition.
Two Ronnies, Lulu, Goodies, dad's Army etc.
A really strong line-up.
Yet it was the last one of the Golden era.
With such a stable of class acts, I wonder why?
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Post by Andy Howells on Mar 6, 2009 9:03:16 GMT
I know what you mean Kevin, though I think the idea had been going since the fifties, so maybe they thought it was rapidly outdating or proving to costly to make (though seeing that most contributions were fimed on other shows recording blocks I find this quite difficult to envisage).
Though by the 70s , blockbuster movies were becoming more of a staple diet of Christmas day entertainment too, though I think we should be taking a lesson from this Christmas Night shows now as they appear to have been far superior to anything we get these days.
I would love to see these again and the equivilent ITV versions, you get the odd insert released as a DVD extra but I think surviving complete shows would make great releases - particularly the 1972 edition (which I probably havent seen in its entirety since it went out).
What's the archive status on these shows, any ideas?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2009 10:00:07 GMT
Not very good, i'm afraid. This is probably another reason they aren't repeated. Off the top of my head, the 1958, 1964 and 1972 editions exist complete and a few other segments (e.g. the Dad's Army insert for the 1969 show) survive in isolation plus a few audios. ITV's equivalent All Star Comedy Carnival has two editions complete, I think (1972 and 73) plus a few inserts. Someone can probably provide more detailed info though...
I definitely agree that Xmas TV (and all TV) these days needs a bit of fizz and something like CNWTS was a good format. I can't see it working today though as you just don't get "variety" shows any more where (e.g.) The Likely Lads rub shoulders with the likes of Sgt. Dixon and Lulu!
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Post by Barry Hodge on Mar 6, 2009 12:28:11 GMT
We do get the mini episodes in Children In Need and Comic Relief, and these are quite often something to look forward to. Still remember the One Foot and Blackadder sketches, tho haven't actually watched them in years. However CIN's Royal Family sketch lasted, what, three lines? Maybe the advertised Comic Relief one will last a minute...  |
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