Laurel & Hardy: Rare Interview with an Iconic Comedy Duo (1947) | British Pathé

British Stan Laurel and American Oliver Hardy were two comedy legends of the early Classical Hollywood era. This slapstick duo are being interviewed by Pathé interviewer, John Parsons, onboard the Queen Elizabeth liner ship which is arriving in Southampton, Hampshire, England. Also onboard is the legendary film noir actress Barbara Stanwyck.
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Rare Laurel and Hardy Interview, 1947. British Stan Laurel and American Oliver Hardy were two comedy legends of the early Classical Hollywood era. The slapstick duo are being interviewed by Pathé interviewer John Parsons onboard the Queen Elizabeth liner ship which is arriving in Southampton, Hampshire, England. Also onboard is the legendary film noir actress Barbara Stanwyck.
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[@landishehu4212]

These two were two great people of humor, their humor never dies.

[@memybikeni9931]

Only one of them was a great person of humor, the other one was a great person of humour.

[@ronson232]

The sweetest guys in comedy. No ugly falling out, always charming in interviews, and still every bit as funny as they were 80-some years ago.

[@lanceguranovich6299]

In grammar school, i would go home for lunch on occasion and laurel and hardy were on. Always pleasant memories thinking of them

[@henryg3146]

@@ohio Yeah, it was a rehearsed comedy routine.

[@rvbvbaservices]

these two guys were the best in movie history (sorry Chaplin: you were my best choice on silent movie music score... just joking) All those talents from UK moving to US.. It must be a great experiance for them i am sure.. only for Chaplin it became a bit different (presuming he was a bit too much to the left wing LOL)

[@Sython6]

@@harrytodhunter5078 That was just a way to add drama to the movie.

[@vanessaeden8174]

Didn't like Abbot and Costello as too spiteful. At least Laurel and Hardy shared the knocks in their routines. Loved them x

[@macmiles278]

Two fine blokes. They'll never be another duo like this again. R.I.P. Laurel & Hardy

[@garudez9287]

these guys are timeless... one century has almost passed and their comedy is STILL at the top. Pure genius, I love you so much guys

[@c0ldc0ne]

Comici-what?

[@sterlingstauffer2915]

"If any of you cry at my funeral, I'll never speak to you again" - Stan laurel

[@jamesley3743]

This is how are comedy in the West was born!...endless in time even now!!

[@SOULRELIEF22]

In the Kingdom of GOD lovers of JESUS will meet again after death! We'll be RESURRECTED as JESUS WAS! We WILL speak AGAIN! 🙏🙌 Receive JESUS as your SAVIOUR to have your name secured in His Book of Life! "And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire." Revelation 20:15! KJV

[@Kampela99]

, they are evergreen -guys (evil or not... )

[@SOULRELIEF22]

@@Dwarfplayer Receive JESUS as your SAVIOUR to have your name secured in His Book of Life! "And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire." Revelation 20:15!

[@SOULRELIEF22]

@@Dwarfplayer "But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned." Matthew 12:36-37!

[@balajikulasekaran6910]

They will always be the greatest comedy duo ever.

[@THE-HammerMan]

When Stan Laurel finally passed on to heaven, Oliver Hardy was the first to greet him: "Well here's another fine mess you've gotten us into!"

[@jonahhill8731]

Brilliant !

[@td6369]

A great team God bless them

[@sterlingstauffer2915]

Hardy said that when they went to hell

[@Noah-sc3yx]

Not everyone will go to heaven. Only those who have accepted Lord Jesus Christ as their savior.

[@THE-HammerMan]

@@Noah-sc3yx Well..."Duh!".

[@stevenschiffel4294]

Stan Laurel does not have to say a word & you're cracking up. Two timeless comedians. Their material never gets old.

[@Aztecius]

They say people die twice - first when the body dies, and second when that person's name is mentioned for the last time. These guys will never die a second time.

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

Their is a drama movie in the early production stage about them late in their careers. Evidently after their movie careers ended they toured with a stand up act and that is the story line. I read this in Variety.

[@Anthony-kv5uk]

When a person's name is mentioned for the last time? That notion sounds odd, sad, and creepy all at the same time.

[@KM-pm4vf]

Meaning the last person to remember you, remembers you for the last time... then one is truly dead afterwards.

[@T.R.A.I.N.I.N.G.]

KM most of us we live for a century or less and live in decent memory for a century or less.

[@rockie0708]

Aztecius hear hear.

[@peace-yv4qd]

Stan Laurel was asked during one of his last interviews what he thought made them so loved all over the world. His answer. He honestly had no idea.

[@michaeltraurig465]

Stan Laurel was a gentleman.

[@jacobmassey3897]

They became a huge inspiration for future comedy acts including Morecambe & Wise, Miranda Hart and the Chuckle Brothers who all regularly reused Laurel and Hardy's old material proving that their comedy truly is timeless.

[@thevan3293]

@@jacobmassey3897 :Not forgetting "Tom & Jerry."

[@jaelge]

@@jacobmassey3897: I happened upon Miranda Heart a few years ago and have since binged her entire series, not once, but twice, and very well may do so again sometime. Miranda´s delightfully funny and surrounds herself with equally talented and hilarious people.

[@orionsuniversepart2932]

@@jacobmassey3897 Can’t forget the three stooges! Nyuk, Nyuk, Nyuk!

[@kikionthetrailoflove7036]

The chemistry they had was so unique. Incredible duo, the greatest in my humble opinion.

[@bibleredpill]

I can just imagine Oliver moving his shoe on top of Stans foot initiating their “you’re standing on my foot” routine they’ve used in times past. A real comedy team

[@tweecqproductions8276]

Absolute legends... what a charisma those guys had..

[@richardoconnor2560]

"Charisma" is a very good word for what they had. As soon as you saw the two of them together, you knew a pleasant time would be had by all. They had a genuine affection for wach other that came across in all their movies and appearances.

[@bigjohno242]

Superstars.Geniuses. A gift to the world.

[@patgogan7324]

Understatement anyone who can bring joy as opposed to misery should be hoisted on our shoulders

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

The best ever, sadly missed, thankfully there are some good people who have posted the L&H movies up on KZbin all cleaned up and very enjoyable to watch, especially if you need a pick me up after a hard day.👌🏼

[@geoffdillon4637]

bigjohno242 a gift to the world. That’s a great way to put it.

[@stevenwatson5841]

Thay where the best . will never be forgotten ...

[@wilhard45]

Two loveable guys that could make you cry from laughing so hard and not a single word of foul language nor demeaning anyone. The trash pretending to be comedians today don't have a 100th the talent of these two men.

[@StevenRobinson1978]

Just gonna file this here with all the other 'my generation was the best' comments.

[@icemaglite]

Bit sweeping. There are lots of good comedians out there still, and always will be. Stan and ollie were great I agree.

[@wilhard45]

@@StevenRobinson1978 - Sorry but they were a couple generations before me. Pity you can't see the difference between comedy and just making fun of others through insult.

[@br5448]

ditto - entertainment now merely a commercial. Crude

[@sw8741]

@@wilhard45 Very true.

[@uapnewdiscoveryimages]

As an adult I watch the skill and mastery that washed over me as a child, I knew it was brilliantly funny but some of the subtle interplay between the two of them is pure genius. Very rare, no one comes close in my humble opinion!

[@jonahhill8731]

100%

[@brutallyremastered4255]

Peter Cook and Dudley Moore.

[@philhand5830]

Unless it was Groucho Marx.....

[@GaryPowndland]

@@brutallyremastered4255 No chance. Not even close. Laurel & Hardy had it all.

[@moominpic]

what lovely gentlemen.

[@hotrodray9884]

moominpic ... Yes GENTLEMEN.

[@patgogan7324]

@@hotrodray9884 keyword

[@tonyadenton9196]

Yes wonderful gentlemen...they seem so easy to talk to, genuine. They are my favorites plus i also really like WC. Fields too. 😃🇺🇸🇬🇧💖

[@jpgrumbach8562]

@@tonyadenton9196, him was an 'itch.

[@Bricray]

A rare opportunity to hear Stan Laurel speaking in his natural voice.

[@jond5830]

CLASS!!! Total class. That is what we're missing today, and regrettably, we will never get back.

[@johnpaulkane5977]

Yes we have D...evolved.to unlimited vulgarity. .

[@Catubrannos]

Comedy itself is dying out.

[@morten1]

Things comes and goes. It has to change and it always does and will.

[@SMac-bq8sk]

So true!

[@mariarichmann430]

Well, look who controls the media and movies and music industry. Tells you all you need to know.

[@hungfao]

It seems they were the rare instance of a comedy duo that actually liked each other enough to socialize away from the studios.

[@petergreen2552]

The kings of comedy. Impossible to dislike. They were the funniest men ever to walk this planet.

[@johnsellars246]

best comic dueo EVER!!!!

[@watchmanschannelofdespair]

EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@signorfranl1191]

laurel and hardy kzbin.info/www/bejne/ap_GpGp8qLRpaJY

[@ian_b]

And timeless. I first got into them when the BBC were showing lots of old comedies like Stan & Ollie and Harold Lloyd, when I was around 16 in the early 80s.

[@roseflower9794]

SURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@binghamguevara6814]

jaxtrax. I remember that. I recorded some on VHS. The Swedish Cheese film, Swiss Miss I think, is the one I watched on VHS a lot after recording it from BBC 2 one afternoon. Thanks for your comment.

[@missagatha774]

Legends never dies. Rip Stan. Rip Oliver.

[@hedwigohli4102]

Awwwww Who did not love them ... I'm almost 60 now and loved them as a child ... the best!

[@BernieHollandMusic]

You don't look 60 ! But there again, laughter keeps you young !

[@mrbodhranhead]

Here's to the memory of two of the greats -- Oliver Norvell Hardy and Arthur Stanley Jefferson (Laurel). Two comic angels.

[@tennisguyky]

Grew up with these fine gentlemen. Laughter and joy. Pure class.

[@fwef7445]

if you grew up with them you'd be long dead

[@darilynadams7281]

I haven't got the volumne on & yet I'm still laughing at them! Just with their looks!

[@stephenmcginn6872]

Amazing to think they were such great pals off screen. A match made in heaven. The funniest two people ever to be on screen. The boat....and the piano.....just simply genius

[@2namtaB]

I'm currently going through my 21 DVD box set of Laurel & Hardy films, these guys are so funny.

[@robert.emiranda1217]

R.I.P. BOTH LEGEND COMIC ACTORS...

[@zentil267]

I've always loved the way Ollie looks at the camera as if to say "Can you believe that ? "

[@kyokogodai-ir6hy]

Bless their hearts!!! Two wonderful entertainers that wouldn't fit in to Hollyweird today.

[@KramdensdeliciousMarshall]

Oliver Hardy couldn't fit into too many places, nevermind Hollywood

[@steveatrandom6725]

David Chatterton No he means “HollyWOOD” because that’s the name of the city. Sick of those trying to be cutesy with those retarded “HollyWEIRD” references.

[@trackdusty]

@@steveatrandom6725 "HOLLYFUCKING WEIRD" GET IT! If you think it isn't you're a drongo.

[@user-sc7du8tf9v]

Hollrape

[@mariarichmann430]

@@steveatrandom6725 The name of the city is "Hollyweird". That is what the locals call it.

[@peace-yv4qd]

Simple clean humor can make me laugh so hardily, no pun intended. I love these two guys.

[@aaaab384]

Yeah, they make me laugh so laurely too.

[@sarkaniemi]

Two genuine, magnificent, and certainly charming comedians! Two of the greatest of all time! They made the whole world laugh! Rest in peace!

[@ehiggin]

“You’re standing on my foot” 😂 got me!

[@timelessgoddess214]

Lol

[@swissbahamut]

I‘m still thankful that my grandpa showed my brother and me this iconic duo. I’ve still some VHS of them. They became part of our childhood and memories of really good times. Now I’m 38 and it’s now my turn to show them to my daughter so this legendary duo can live forever.

[@tomorrowIwillMissYou]

They'll always be my favourite comedy actors.

[@annprince4691]

You can see. there was. a living bond between them. Absolutely brilliant. Hilarious. Know they will be. eternal. God bless them both and their families.

[@pauldg837]

As a child my grandmother used to watch Stan Laurel perform at her local cinema in Glasgow during intermission. Stan's father was the cinema manager, and Stan performed a comedy routine during the intermission break. This of course was before he headed to live and work in the United States.

[@cata_s2020]

the best comedy duos in history , I love them as a child watching them and even now as a grown man I enjoy them so funny

[@JohnKing4624]

What can I say? The funniest double act ever.

[@paularmy25]

What a brilliant team they were with a good script and Hal Roach's direction. Sadly missed and fondly remembered.

[@CarlitosMayo]

These two are true angels - making people having a good time. Love them, great entertainers. R.I.P.

[@ceofounder]

Mr. Laurel and Mr Hardy were absolute legendary, multitalented, hilarious comedic geniuses! I remember growing up as a young kid in Brooklyn, N.Y. watching them on channel 11 and channel 5, on saturdays! "Babes in Toy land" is one my most favorite Christmas/holiday movies ever!

[@BernieHollandMusic]

Thank you for sharing a happy memory of your childhood - yes they were your national treasure - and we loved them here in the UK as well !

[@britainluver431]

They'll make the angels and those in heaven laugh with their comedy. May they always be remembered as wonderful men bringing laughter to the world during the Depression.

[@PoNNoXD]

The funniest two men to ever live on this earth, wish their could be more people like these legends :( R.I.P

[@SGR_Blackout]

Absolute legends. This was comedy at its finest, where everyone could have a genuine laugh at such slapstick things. My uncle showed me this footage, and told me about how he grew up watching Laurel and Hardy despite the movies and comedy sketches were about thirty years old at the time. This has made my day!

[@supermecho3]

I’m 52 (Indian) I grew up watching them and I feel like 8years old again watching this. 🤗

[@lorderik237]

What a legendary duo.

[@signorfranl1191]

laurel and hardy kzbin.info/www/bejne/ap_GpGp8qLRpaJY

[@midninteranger4315]

these two are true legends. the best comedy team ever I still love They're shorts and movies..true kings of comedy..

[@steveehrlich8475]

I remember Chuck McCann saying he called Stan in Santa Monica and spoke with him for hours as a kid. Stan's name was actually listed in the phone book. Absolute comedy God and the most pure human being that ever lived.

[@maximusmeridius1665]

Love them! They're the BEST ever! Still laugh my ass off to this day watching their classic movies. RIP Ollie and Stan!

[@Robbyred_220]

My 10yo son has got into Laurel and Hardy. He loves watching all their movies. He thinks they are hilarious. 🎥💜

[@paulmasgalajian3567]

In my opinion, this was the GREATEST comedy team of all time. Laurel and Hardy were genuine grandmasters of comic routines. Their comedic changes in mood were effortlessly and subtlety modulated through physical movements that to this very day have never been surpassed. Two scenes from their films come to mind : The first is in the movie "Oxford Chumps". Many know the scene where Stanley gets hit on his "cranium" (Part 1)

[@Sam53148]

Actually, the title was called "A chump at Oxford"

[@esmeephillips5888]

@@Sam53148 Lord Paddington, doncha know?

[@dfernand101]

They still bring a smile to my face to this day, March of The Wooden Soldiers is my fave aka Babes In Toyland.

[@vasantkudva5362]

I grew up watching Laurel and Hardy....looking back my childhood was unbelievably richer by their presence .Even today if I need a break and I am stressed out...I watch one episode of my heroes and I am transported back in time...Thank you guys!

[@satheeshr5158]

How can someone dislike this video. Natural comedians... You are standing on my foot. 😂

[@deriter64]

I unexpectedly burst out laughing at the "standing on my foot" bit and was reminded at how much laughter L & H enabled me with the same impeccable timing and wit when I was young.

[@Dermot2927]

It was really corny but the timing and the interplay between two people who knew each other's every move makes it a joy.

[@stevelewer9320]

Thats it in a nutshell; impeccable timing and wit.

[@SuperBartles]

Just the names Laurel and Hardy make me smile. The timing is hilarious. You know something silly s coming when Stan puts on his silly face and starts tapping Ollie. Though I wouldn't mind seeing more of them in their ordinary personas - to see what they were really like. Both very charming men, each married several times (possibly not to Geenie Weenie...)

[@chrisjones3901]

Hey I was the same when I watched the going west movie last night laughed so loud spontaneously at the donkey,I recommend you revisit this film of our youth,

[@emdiesel63]

R.I.P. Stan Laurel & Oliver Hardy.

[@neilsjeansmontoya7796]

This pair of comedians definitely make us laugh a lot with their way of being. They are excellent in what they do and through their movies.

[@Fucknuts4u]

Geniuses! They brought a lot of joy and laughter to a lot of people, like me.

[@elgus1147]

hats off to these gentlemen.......rare, unique and universal humor , english isn't my first language but even though i love them, they could reach anyone and everywhere making people laugh at a global scale,

[@paulmcnamara4774]

Greatest comedy team ever today they adored by millions of fans Stan and Ollie had no equals.

[@birturkgiziyam2303]

I missed you both...🥺🥺 Laurel and Hardy The KINGS OF COMEDY God bless you 🖤❤

[@OfMiceAndTrains]

They were amazing.

[@pkoppart]

class is permanent ... these two were masterclass

[@vegetarierfurtierschutz8931]

Thank you for upload! First time, i see them with their real voice. I am a fan of them.

[@Grondiron]

Absolute geniuses the two of them. Laurel wrote all the material but Hardy was a great comic actor. Their timing was inpeccable. Even in this day and age there is no one to rohch them. Not even near. To be able to write timeless stuff. Chaplin and Keaton are there too. In the new age of cinema they were and still are the best. No doubt about it.

[@ineffablemars]

People looked so different back then. And I don't mean just the style of their clothing and hair.. they looked... wholesome. If that makes any sense?

[@cristianm7097]

yes, humans nowadays become less real due to virtualization

[@ineffablemars]

***** How do you mean?

[@ineffablemars]

John Watson fan I think I figured it out. It's HD. Everything is so high definition now, you can see every little bit of a persons face. Every detail. I think that makes the picture look too busy, which is why with old film, there's a sort of softness to it and it almost seems dreamlike in comparison to real life.

[@phoenixcisco]

John Watson fan Yes' wholesome' is the word. People conducted themselves with pride and dignity. They seemed responsible for their thoughts,words and appearance.Probably to do with the amount of discipline in schools and social conditioning but it made people stronger. Laurel and Hardy are my comedy heroes so to see them as real people alive and in their timeline is comforting.

[@cristianm7097]

people nowadays look like crap and are totally fake ! i feel like killing myself !!!

[@daviddoyle4516]

There will be no others like them in our time,,, God Blees Uncle Stan and Laurel,,,DD

[@patgogan7324]

There will be no others like them ever again..

[@stephenduncan3605]

So glad they mentioned Ulverston where Stan was born, just 8 miles from where I was born!

[@MohammadUmairAnsari]

The beauty of these two legends is that their simplicity is so infectious. No fake smiles or bling or billionaire mansions or swag. Just pure talent and mastery of their skills.

[@barryflowers4550]

lol aww i wanna hear the rest of that interview.

[@l34052]

They just don't make people like this anymore do they, truly timeless genuine comedy at its absolute best. I can't see anyone still watching jim carey in a hundred years time.

[@sweiland75]

I didn't think anyone still watched Jim Carey at all

[@patgogan7324]

Because they had class, carey as funny as he could be in his time caved to toilet humor and gross out nonsense that most people shy away from

[@equisader]

I've never watched Jim Carey beyond a few minutes to ascertain that he is completely unfunny.

[@davidjames666]

Carey should be ashamed of the way he behaves personally. his work was not that great so he has no reason to think of himself as anything wonderful. as time goes on, his performance is less and less funny and admired

[@Furniturefosters]

Both are funny in my humble opinion. Maybe Carrey’s appeal isn’t backwards compatible with older generations but I believe he will have a lasting presence with generations to come just as Laurel and Hardy have. I’m 32 and grew up watching Laurel and Hardy. They’re hilarious, but so are countless current comedians, several of which I suspect will live on well past their time on this earth. P.S. Jim Carrey has now been around for 30 years!

[@nihateroglu3499]

Die besten Komiker der Welt. Sie waren besondere Menschen. Respekt an die beiden. Stan laurel und Oliver hardy.

[@cyberbob19]

Here is the finest example of two people who are the greatest of friends. We love you both.

[@sorana1982]

Legends of comedy. With all respect ☺

[@giuseppesaba8196]

Ciao

[@asrigascanbe]

Haha absolutely fantastic, legends.

[@johnmarshall4442]

I remember watching these guy's when I was a little kid , loved them !

[@flaminglaughter]

Oliver Hardy had an incredible singing voice. I think I remember only one episode where he sang. Why not more?!

[@jorgerobles9484]

The best comedy duo ever, and the best friends forever

[@ravenhill_firelord_1968]

two comedy legends, the likes we'll never see again.

[@americanpatriot2999]

Laurel and Hardy, the Marx Brothers and the Three Stooges were all class acts. There will never be anything like them ever again. Timeless.

[@dnhy7951]

Don't forget Keystone Cops, Harold Lloyd and Our Gang.

[@TheOne-dc3wq]

The Marx Brothers were boring rubbish pretending to be funny, the Three Stooges were a bunch of idiots trying their hardest to be funny but rarely succeeding, while Laurel and Hardy were absolute geniuses, naturally funny without even trying!!!

[@BernieHollandMusic]

@@TheOne-dc3wq I agree with your comment about Laurel and Hardy but I cannot agree with your views about the Marx Brothers and the Three Stooges. But there again, you are "The One" aren't you. . . .

[@grantross2609]

note that both Ollie & Groucho were masters at looking directly into the camera !

[@maga6252]

I think you forgot to mention Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. They had every comic act doing the Who's On First? routine.

[@kowens1956]

I watched them when I was a kid in the early 60s. I cried when my Mom told me that they were already dead and Oliver had been dead a long time and Stan just died.

[@markdermeister1662]

haha they so funny even in a news interview...absolute legends

[@sonrouge]

Gotta love how these guys never pass up an opportunity to entertain.

[@retrostansolo]

The greatest double act of all time, legendary, timeless and never forgotten. A great BIG thank you to you both for the hours of laughter you have given us to the present day xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

[@felipemoya9992]

They where like brothers … they really love each other

[@sannechristinadezeeu]

Masters of Comedy...

[@garymclure1]

Legends. Also have the 21 disc box set was released over 10 years ago and includes all there best films many of them have been colourised as well as the black and white originals. Stan is from the uk and is in my opinion our greatest ever comedian

[@tombstoneharrystudios584]

garymclure1 he was also a very generous man, when Babe died he was quite reclusive but if fans wrote him he was glad to respond to EVERY letter personally and sign autographs Dick Van Dyke found his number in the phone book, and rang him to say he’d borrowed so much from Laurel as a young comedian. Stan laughed and said “I know!” Stan then invited him over and personally taught him the CORRECT way to do his routines. Van Dyke read the eulogy at Stan’s funeral as a tribute to his master

[@binaway]

Two of the very few silent error stars who continue to be big stars after the introduction of sound.

[@tombstoneharrystudios584]

binaway yes! Their natural voices were perfect for their looks, unlike some silent stars who’s voices were too high, too low, too thickly accented etc Babe also had a beautiful singing voice, so any excuse for him to serenade a lady, lead a dance routine or just sing one of his favourite songs was written in! Not that I’m complaining ❤️

[@kingdom777866]

Made the world laugh without a swear word in sight.. I watched all their films when I was a kid, being abused by my mother this was my relief and laughter, i'm 70 ! Their is 'some' good people in this world...

[@joellevine2994]

11 seconds into the video - that is my father - in the same type hat as Stan Laurel. He manages to work his way in between Laurel and Hardy for the rest of the video. Shortly after this, he met and married my mother.

[@hollisterpatricia]

I like your comment on the Laurel and Hardy clip. Your father is so handsome. That was nice to read about your personal connection to this old video, thank you very much.

[@BernieHollandMusic]

@@hollisterpatricia That is such a kind comment to make - it is lovely to read comments like that - we need more of your kindness in this unkind world

[@bethmc717]

Both legends so funny,The best of the best still have me howling

[@stefanodaffan8298]

I miss so much this two guys !!!! My childhood was so amazing with Stanlio and Olio !!! Love you 😍 💗 💓

[@townsendm794]

I loved to watch L&H as a child growing up in the bleak, strike ridden England of the 1970s. Wonderful memories of these two incredibly funny, lovely men.

[@Edninety]

I really like that I'm only 28 and still know, them. Because most of this stuff stays, ether it is in the memory of a parent or grandparent who wants to show his child what he loved, or tv channels that happily show them again, or a vhs ( I know, that's still too young of a tech for that era haha) that patiently waits in the attic for a curious soul to play them. it's not gone because they're dead, it's not gone because people often naturally want to watch recent stuff, I don't give anyone a fault here. It's, again, natural. It will never be gone because great art is seen through the generations, even if it's waiting in form of an old cassette somewhere haha

[@mitchkirkaldy6528]

No comics could touch these Legends.brilliant

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

So true :) I love their comedy! They were definitely, as you say, legends!

[@bobbyv5943]

Mitch Kirkaldy I agree.

[@alpercinar5490]

Charlie Chaplin was better. However, these two are also legends and come a close 2nd.

[@rackinfrackin]

I hope they knew how beloved they were.

[@JoseRodriguez-uz7ym]

Such simple yet hilarious comedians, class !!

[@ramondebakker6550]

They will be never forgotten, i still can laugh tears seeing them , so unbelievable funny unlike the so called comedians today, they cannot even come close

[@charlyruth630]

Los amo!!!!!!!!!!! Inmortales de la comedia💪