Ken Dodd (1979) Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs

Legendary Liverpool comedian Ken Dodd from 1979. Doddy cracks gags about 'the north' and sings about Lowry (Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs).

[@CarlB_1962]

Whether he was joking or singing, Ken gave 100% to every performance he ever gave.

[@fionathomson4436]

He was a professional 👏 entainer

[@Youremywifenkwdave]

You can't fathom out how much much I loved and loved this amazingly great human

[@lesleymcshanemitchell9651]

Makes me Homesick Im watching from Palm Springs California [A long story of how i got here]] Mother loved Lowry I found them depressing But now I understand. Oh I wish i was walking down Preston Market with my Mum. Linking arms Laughing and skitting . Happy days. [Im 85 years Old. RIP Doddy you were the best

[@bobbyhanly3466]

Wonderful comment, Lesley. Life has changed, hasn't it? Someone like Ken seems to be from another universe in these days of plastic entertainers.

[@jimsmith9056]

Met a doorman outside a Ken Dodd performance in Derby, asked him what time he was expecting to finish and his response was "God knows, we're already an hour past closing!" He wasn't even angry, he'd done a Dodd show before and knew he didn't finish until the audience had got their monies worth. A true gent

[@taxidude]

I even remember the BBC extending one of his shoes delaying the 9 o’clock news. He was that good. A great comedian, a great singer and a great loss to you, me and the inland revenue!

[@taxidude]

Shows not shoes, damned spell check.

[@andrewm1701]

How sad, the nation loses a brilliant comedian who has rarely stopped entertaining us! RIP Ken

[@dramaqueen5748]

HE WAS A TRUE COMEDY LEGEND!

[@OntheBusesDatabase1]

God bless Sir Ken. What a bloody legend. R I P

[@357HFC]

This Aussie spent near 3 years in Lancs in the 70's. This bloke was, still is one of the best. Great Talent!

[@andyst3692]

It's a true shame this great master to comedy has gone rip ken

[@king77703]

@@357HFC Your a true fan?

[@GlossopTours]

Now Ken has taken his tickling stick through the golden gates. A great man of happiness, joy and pure talent. Our very absent friend Ken Dodd - Rest in Peace.

[@cathwitchy]

Matthew Cox at Glossy Tours five pennypirce Moo monk

[@bridgetdolan2024]

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[@martinsorenson3087]

My brother met Ken Dod by total chance. He said (our mum ) liked him... he replied "Is she single?".. absolutely a one off. Fantastic comedian. RIP

[@redleadervfr-v4906]

Never see his likes again one of the worlds best entertainer’s. His one man shows were brilliant and they run over there time as always. Hope you haven’t booked a Taxi as he will be walking a long time haha. R.I.P Ken we still love you

[@stephensnell1379]

Don't be such an IDIOT You can't love a dead person

[@rayhsetwo8594]

His funeral was today, and I couldn't help but reflect what a rare entertainer he was compared to todays trash,,,no swearing, no abuse, no hate or sarcasm,,,,,,,just pure innocent entertainment, and he was an Expert at it.

[@simonclord7697]

100% agree. No real wholesome family entertainers anymore.

[@Unknownlll123]

You are so right, most of the entertainment now is absolutely crap, it's all fighting swearing and abuse and that seems to be the norm now. I love this song, it's priceless. 😊😊😊😊

[@Camerasdontlie]

Even here in Dublin we sing this song at parties the good old days of the two ronnies and cannon and ball benny hill all those type of things love to all.

[@stephenduncan3605]

R.I.P. Ken Dodd, there will never be another one like you

[@graemeallen5337]

Had the pleasure of meeting this legend 3 times and what gent he was,there was only one KenDodd R.i.p

[@stormytempest3907]

God, this man is missed, especially Christmas time, god bless you Mr Dodd.

[@thecheshirecrafter4522]

He had a superb voice. Miss him, miss him, miss him...

[@stephensnell5707]

My goodness,calm down,all people end up passing on at some point in their life but for well known Comedians it isn't as good

[@PJL27-02]

True gentleman & legend ... Goodnight Doddy ❤️

[@Chickadee54]

Aww I love this. You've certainly left your mark Sir Ken Dodd. Thank you for the Diddy Men. 😃😃

[@catman4471]

Gosh he seriously brought Lowry to life in this!

[@RebirthRadio2023]

Literally in tears of laughter at this. What a special one-off talent! Plus a great voice and fantastic version of one of my favourite songs. RIP Ken.

[@stephensnell1379]

When people watch videos like this one of Ken Dodd any video of any comedian who has passed on the person's emotions will run wild

[@juliejoannebevan6617]

Michael Coleman - half of Brian and Michael, the duo that originated this song - subsequently penned Doddy's minor hit 'Hold My Hand'.

[@richardhintonracing]

A good singer and an entertainer with unprecedented ability a quite remarkable man. No one remotely like him today.

[@Ampex196]

One of the best all round entertainers we are ever likely to see! Ken Dodd's repertoire is unmatched. Theatre staff working on his live shows are guaranteed overtime.

[@Trek001]

Only guy whose shows are guaranteed to end in daylight

[@jimduffy1967]

Yes if you're five years old, then yes he might be funny.

[@Tocsin-Bang]

I've found him funny since I first heard him as a teenager, at very nearly 70 I still find him funny.

[@king77703]

@@jimduffy1967 Roflmao.

[@stuartandrews4344]

@@Trek001 Very true, went to one of his shows many years ago, it over ran by about 2 hours...

[@deniscrooks1967]

What a sad loss when we lost this wonderful talent . There will never be a another like Ken

[@Squirble]

I went to see him live a couple of months ago and it was such an honour to be there and see something that is so reminiscent of a traditional vaudeville showcase. My sides hurt from laughing and I loved the other acts in his show as well - Andy Eastwood, to name just one. Afterwards, I wrote Ken Dodd a letter and, much to my amazement, he replied. Even more overwhelming, the letter he sent wasn't just your standard 'Thanks and glad you enjoyed the show, love Ken' - it was a proper letter responding to everything I wrote - it was quite emotional to receive, plus an autographed photo. He's just such a wonderful man and, sad to say it, a dying breed. Such a privilege to see him.

[@jimduffy1967]

Squirble Nay wonder you think Ken dods funny,, Squirble ffs what are you on, bye the way what kind of fucked up name is Squirble, I bet you're English mates think that's funny as fuck, fuckin squirble

[@jimduffy1967]

Squirble yes some daft fuckwits laughed at his childish jokes.

[@paulbaker2658]

jimbob1 shut it Taff ;)

[@bensonrad]

This was so true of the man, I saw him 5 years back and did the same, he wrote back a very personalised letter about the evening along with a signed photo, I just thought what a true legend and pro he was. RIP Ken

[@NallDave]

I loved Ken Dodd when I was a kid. In my teenage years as a Saint John Ambulance Man at The Assembly Rooms in Derby, he poured me a cuppa and had a chat when I was called back stage to render some treatment to one of the shows cast before the show. A star and yet normal, noble gentleman at the same time.

[@tizzyginger]

Dave Derby I

[@levimacdonald5188]

Sir ken never thought he was anything special just he's job to make us laugh and be happy ..

[@converse91970]

Brilliant performance! You will be missed Sir Ken but thankfully your performances will not be lost!

[@gerrykea]

Yes Ken The Good Lord mopped your brow and you left us so much lovely memories.

[@williephimister3077]

one word sums ken up. legend.

[@paulmiles9102]

just about to say the same thing there willie what a great man ken is this is what i call entertainment

[@myguidemelbourne2465]

Hearts are breaking in Melbourne on the loss of this awesome, people's comedian. RIP Doddy ... and heaven is an even happier place now your making the angels laugh. God bless you.

[@stephensnell1379]

I'd hate to say it but no person lives forever but Ken Dodd-A true huge legend very sad indeed

[@rogerredding5269]

A different world 🌎 then with Stars like Diddy doddy where is there such talent and singers nowadays?

[@canonical5]

That was bloody brilliant!

[@robertcatterall6514]

Ken you wasn’t just a comedian you were a singer and a good one at that to...... where’s me shirt mother.... !Love you DODDY.... ❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@GothicaBeauty]

I met Ken as a kid in Blackpool when he was doing summer season there & what a lovely man.

[@darrenrivett3295]

Would have loved to have been in the audience love lowrey love Ken this video is amazing never get entertainment like this now

[@patricksmith4424]

Yeh, there will be another ken, a true legend and so versatile, a true all round entertainer. He never retired even though he probably should have done. The year he died he had shows booked for nearly the following year.

[@CrossroadsLad]

Not many of the old school left now, mores the pity, Ken Dodd one of the few. So many greats gone, Larry Grayson, Hinge & Bracket, Gracie Fields, Arthur Askey, Richard Hearne (Mr.Pastry), Beryl Reid, Arthur Lucan (Old Mother Riley), Dick Emery, Les Dawson etc etc.

[@carlmcevoy]

RIP Ken, Your comedy will live on.

[@jazmorrison9030]

I remember one Easter when was new carpet world shop opened by Ken Dodd he sang happyness live was fab

[@jazmorrison9030]

Was in Salford

[@antscully9314]

he can actually sing can ken its a shame this kind of entertainment dies out..

[@bigfish74f]

The guys and girls from kens era could do anything upon that stage what have they left us with well not a lot

[@baronvonraymondcharles-ste2315]

Listen to Ken sing love is like a violin and melody , he aint bad .

[@levimacdonald5188]

The brilliant sir ken Dodd 💯👌❤😔😓 RIP DODDY

[@MillyB493]

A man that loved to perform and deliver's on every performance

[@Youremywifenkwdave]

He gave more than anyone was ever expecting. A true gentleman

[@tonygregory1216]

Went to see him years ago at Palace Theatre in Newark. Should have finished at 10.30pm but eventually wrapped it up at 12.40am and nobody left. Tells you everything

[@MrDavey2010]

Wonderful performer. Sir Ken could do it all - with total professionalism. RIP Sir Ken. Never see the like again.

[@sTIGERTIGER]

omg i remember watching this on tv, i was 7yrs old at the time!!

[@wildfire7250]

Simply the Best I saw him live 3 times at Southport left at 1am A Genuine Legend I loved him and Im so glad through KZbin and DVD I can relive his humour and Songs RIP Doddy

[@martinfirth3744]

R I P Sir Ken Dodd Thanks For Being A True Legend

[@williamdmason9375]

O 'lord I hope you have a place that befits this who fun and laughter to so many .I remember when I was a child Ken Dodd and the Diddy men always in all our prayers.

[@gremlinuk1968]

was 11 year old then,!! 1979 !!! great ken miss you !! love from northern ireland !!

[@normangrainger1548]

I grew up with his songs bloody fantastic ,shame not done anymore

[@thedangler1754]

A great entertainer who was a very talented man, R.I.P. Doddy!

[@stephensnell1379]

It's very sad that he's not alive anymore

[@energybrown]

Fab version of the song! Almost haunting at the end

[@brigidhannon842]

that song cheers me up each time i hear it

[@timheathfield8700]

Legand could watch Ken all day there will never be another !

[@johnevans7261]

Happiness all the way through. Thank you, Ken, for a lifetime of fun.

[@robertcatterall6514]

O.M.G...... what A true Legend..Never Ever Forget you Ken ...R.I.P. Big man ....🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@johnbruce6460]

Wish I saw him in concert but never got the chance he was brilliant on tv cheers for the memories

[@fincaman2]

What a stunning performance and the choreography was fabulous

[@glenlay]

Absolutely brilliant, Sir Kenneth Dodd brings joy and happiness in all that he does, God bless Ken and thank you for all the happiness you gave me and many millions. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@thefastestfox1]

A true comedic legend and all round nice bloke. My grandmother went to see him one night and my mum had wrangled back stage passes. He was my grandmother's hero. He gave a free tickets for the next night which they went to too. Grandmother is now 98 (2022) and she still has her photo with him on her dresser. Bless that man.

[@helenmcbride2085]

Fitting song especially the end....RIP DODDY.

[@edwardpaton9111]

Brilliant love this song. Very funny man a national treasure.

[@MetalMonkey]

His teeth are in 3D with this video quality!!! My first real introduction to him was An Audience With Ken Dodd in the 90's. I knew of him but never heard much from him other than Happiness

[@Tocsin-Bang]

So sad that he is now no longer with us. RIP Sir Ken.

[@dennistaylor3009]

♥ God bless 🙏 for all the wonderful laughs a true professional and Gentleman xx 😊.

[@ianhf1]

one of our greatest entertainers.makes me laugh till my face aches.les dawson.tommy cooper.the two ronnies.on and on.we were lucky to watch the greats working there genious for our entertainment

[@markfox1545]

ianhf1 - your spelling entertained me. 😉

[@glenlay]

Sa very sad of of Ken Dodds passing, how tickled I am to have seen at least one of he’s life shows, thankfully I have many cds and videos of the pure genius who will be missed by so many, rest in peace Sir Kenneth. 😢🇬🇧

[@mozz58]

would have loved to hear him sing the whole song, He had a unique talent, greatly missed

[@patriciagracey6991]

Thank you so much for posting this - it’s so well done and very moving and a great tribute to Lowry

[@zanducktv2398]

Lovely warm funny man. Some of you might know he gave Barbara Knox her big break on Corrie as Rita, she talks about it on his edition of This is your life.

[@enidmarl6703]

Gone but never forgotten.Simply the best.

[@tomoneill1045]

One of the best ever

[@nealridgard426]

Rip ken miss you make them laugh up there weve lost the best man ever

[@morskaj]

Great version by a great man/comedian/singer.

[@ianhart8811]

Ken Dodd's brand of Comedy was unique. A Music Hall genius.

[@johnmalone7913]

Powerful singer.....RIP Ken....you made many laugh.....

[@geoffjoffy]

Never heard this. Doddy 90 in November!!

[@LoscoeLad]

lovely stuff. thanks for the smiles KD, and this cover

[@jimduffy1967]

Very very good ,Mr Ken Dodd , never my diddy man ,but this rendition is fantastic , God bless Ken,and RIP , Mister wonderful diddyman Ken Dodd

[@orchardist6559]

Really enjoyable. Wonderful Ken and the choreography of characters are brilliant. Thank you.

[@London1064]

A truly brilliant entertainer.

[@davidm-1965tb]

Comic genius and a lovely guy

[@karenveitch35]

Now he's gone thru the pearly gates . Eee lad, tha made ma growing up years easier. Ta very much!

[@michaelasquith9791]

Are you from Barnsley, in South Yorkshire, I am, and that's how we talk, with the vees, and vas.

[@Terenceish]

Ken is from Knotty Ash. I lived on Staplands Ave, just up the road from his house.

[@paulmiles9102]

my all time fave legend allways had me in tears of laughter the nation lost some 1 special here

[@robertwright7937]

Bloody hell I haven't seen this since it was first on! Thank you for bringing back memories I didn't know I had.😄👍

[@dashingwomble]

Such a fantastic entertaining bloke.

[@alanspringett9233]

beautiful, simply beautiful....

[@paulmiles9102]

the funnyest comedian of all time R.I.P Ken thx you for all the great memories Kens amazing music lives on in my heart legend.

[@suzukinez]

There’ll never be another ken Dodd like another Elvis,Lennon or Steve McQueen

[@UriahHeep100]

Loved him so much, maybe you have to be English, but he was surely : "The Greatest of them All", missed but will see him again in Glory!!

[@crazyorganist1609]

Legend. Such a beautiful rendition

[@davidedge7869]

God bless you mr Ken Dodd and thank you.,RIP.

[@robertcatterall6514]

God Bless you Ken .. Thank you .. Thank you ... R.I.P. 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@hazzachannel1]

THIS MAN WAS A LEGEND 50 YEARS AGO! SIR KEN DODD, REST EASY LAD. YER HOME NOW!

[@philipsteel5024]

A fantastic all round entertainer and very much missed.

[@DavidHarris-co1ni]

I remember this fantastic 👌

[@SuperTed19021]

This is *even* better than the original! *RIP Ken!* God bless.

[@paulrock5170]

Seen ken in hartlepool. A brilliant singer. And a brilliant entainer. Godbless ken.

[@357HFC]

Ken may not have come from Salford. Northerner, born in Lancs (as it was then). Does this song to a treat. Respect!

[@wendyeede6826]

Good night God bless our Ken rip 🙏💐

[@wareidav]

Love this.... Beauutiful arrangement.

[@peterhall5269]

This shows Ken Dodd - from the Mersey area I know so well - performing wonderfully. It's a well written song by Brian and Michael - their original performance was fine - but this performance is the best in the world for this song . . .

[@001Geoff]

I remember seeing this performance when it was first performed on TV, and Ken did this great evergreen song proud.

[@bundusafaris]

Seen him several times live on stage. Perhaps the only entertainer of his era that wasn't a kiddy fiddler.