I was talking with Mal last night and, once again while talking about comedy I realise that Kenny Everett is almost completely lost on anyone who’s even ten years younger than me. He’s just not widely remembered by people under 40.
Makes sense. Cuddly Ken was the King of Comedy for several years in the 70s and 80s but almost completely dropped off the radar from about ‘83 onwards.
At that time he was more or less replaced from in my own comedy pantheon by The Young Ones and after that, anarchic comedy was widely available and more or less mainstream.
People talk about how ‘The Fast Show’ was revolutionary. But brilliant as it was, it’s just Kenny Everett-type things with more actors and less General Cheeseburger.
Tonight’s quizzes:
Oz Bar – 6 pm (with Stuart F)
Jackpot – £90
Free answer: PICTURE round: “BRATZ“
Book at Oz Bar by sending them a message on FB.
The Joker & The Thief – 6 pm (with me)
Jackpot – £30
Free answer: PICTURE round: “LEATHERBACK“
Book at Joker by sending them a message on FB.
Ship Inn – 7 pm (with Mister E)
Jackpot – £120
Free answer: PICTURE round: “HAMLET“
Book at the Ship by sending them a message on FB/Messenger or calling 0131 665 2642
West Port Oracle – 8 pm (with Stuart F)
Jackpot – £180
Free answer: PICTURE round: “ART NOUVEAU“
Book on FB.or 0131 283 1960
Brass Monkey Shore – 8.30pm (with me)
Jackpot – £50
Free answer: MUSIC round: “WOLF ALICE“
Book: Phone 0131 555 7306 or Facebook/Messenger or online booking system:
So we’ll see you tonight.,
Dr Paul
Your Quizmaster
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