Morecambe and Wise - Banana Boat Song

The boys try to sing the banana boat song with Nina of Nina and Fredrick with hilarious consequences...

[@Wisdom122]

Masters of comedy. Such legends. It is so sad that we have no comedians of this calibre today...

[@stephenguppy7882]

Now there's a novelty! Never better than Eric and Ernie. And Nina too. Bless them all. ❤👍

[@Don-ue4ij]

Nina's hysterics sends me into hysterics too.....great to see fab sense of humour

[@keithlemon457]

By the way Ernie is desperately trying not to laugh you can be sure Eric is ad-libbing once again and has done things that were never rehearsed. Eric was notorious for doing that. They really were the best comedy duo ever. RIP Eric & Ernie !

[@Chriswatney]

Actually the opposite - all their ad-libs were tightly scripted and thoroughly rehearsed. They were consummate professionals. Absolutely brilliant.

[@Askikagaga]

@@Chriswatney So true, and the writing was done by Eddie Braben.

[@barryjacobs8524]

What a joy to see laughter from the best entertainers. I miss them and their laughter was so catching that even Nina couldn’t keep a straight face. Unrehearsed comedy is the best and they were simply the best. RIP there must be laughter somewhere beyond the great beyond. I loved both of you dear souls. ❤

[@topcat4759]

Agreed. Also think that Andre Previn, Glenda Jackson and Shirley Bassey had the same problem!

[@nickgov66]

Best comedy double act ever plus the lovely Nina, brilliant!

[@andyjay9346]

Nina van Pallandt was a great Danish singer. She was half of the 60's folk duo Nina & Frederik. At time of posting January 2022 Nina van Pallandt is age 89 years. She will be 90 in July. I loved her singing in the 1960s. Great lady.

[@dingopisscreek]

Frederick died from gunshot wounds in The Philippines. He was, apparently, involved in drug or gun running. One place you don't want to get shot is in the Philippines - OUCH!!

[@cmdfarsight]

They were brilliant. Love how Nina is cracking up just as much as the audience.

[@harrymclean8038]

Funniest couple ever .Never be replaced

[@dmitrymedvedd]

Probably

[@Ebakthecat]

As probably one of the people who could be considered a 'much younger' person of 21 years old. I bloody love Eric and Ernie, fantastic double act of comedians.

[@franceleeparis37]

Still laughing after all these years.... tears down my cheeks, pain in my side and joy in my heart...

[@scotty193]

At one point I was definitely over doing it hahahahahahahahahahahna. Im the same been on a bit of a run lately with this pair and its pure Gold.......I loved how Eric called some delightful lady guests Fella or Son creased me up.

[@DaveandChristine1]

I agree. Morecambe and Wise were the best of the best. Sadly there's nobody else out there today that can come close to their talent. The 70's was the golden age of British comedy. Kenny Everett, Dick Emery, Morecambe and Wise. So much better than the Reality dross we get all over our television screens these days.

[@johnhawkins6506]

I totally agree with you...may they rest in peace, made us laugh so much and are missed.

[@josephriley4460]

I think Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse are funnier IMO.

[@johnbower7452]

For me the 2 Ronnies were funnier; but these were a close 2nd.

[@john111257]

@@johnhawkins6506 one day John, we may meet them

[@harpersmythe658]

Absolutely, the 70’s cannot be matched for comedic talent. The Two Ronnies were brilliant as well and do you remember The Comedians and the Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club (affiliated lol)? A golden age for comedy that will never be beaten

[@allanplant8756]

I've never seen that one before and I couldn't stop laughing. Eric and Ernie were a pair of geniuses cleverly disguised as idiots. I still miss them.

[@joerourke4452]

Wonderful comedy with brilliant timing and a tearjerking laugh in every line. Great times. Jofus

[@JoMulhollandisOzcloggie]

They were funny to / for ME !!! LOVE it!! Miss them!!

[@theaussiebackflipboy]

At the end of this, you kind of get the feeling that Ernie didn't know what sound effects Eric was going to be using when he started shaking his various body parts. Classic comedy from a golden age.

[@kimholness1846]

They will never be forgotten they were the best just ace

[@favorites7940]

I loved Nina van Pallandt's songs with her one time husband, Frederik. She is so natural & sporting in this clip, especially her spontaneous giggles & laughs.

[@montseret1]

Unfortunately Frederik got mixed up with some nasties in the Far East and was killed.

[@hilaryjohns4049]

@@montseret1 I remember Nina and Frederik but know nothing of their history and story.

[@lillianflorence6056]

Got shot,,, shame

[@michaelnaisbitt1639]

How that girl can be expected to sing a song next to these two is beyond me. I doubt if anyone could Comic geniuses at work

[@SpeccyMan]

Their special guests always knew what to expect and played along for the gags. To my mind the best one has to be with Andre Previn of course.

[@martm216]

Definitely!

Loved watching them on TV and Nina so tall

[@johnhawkins6506]

So funny even she cracked up with laughter!

[@johnlawrence2757]

So where was Frederick ??!

[@Bruce-1956]

Brilliant, sitting here with tears streamimg down my face. God, they were good.

[@johnhawkins6506]

Made you laugh so much...may they R.I.P.

[@zumamaya2396]

Such a simple creative idea. Brilliantly executed by possibly the best comedy duo on British TV.

[@1515327E]

No ‘possibly’ in it, sunshine. ‘Definitely’ is the only applicable adverb.

[@topcat4759]

Doubt they will ever be bettered. Script writing and comedic ability to this level sadly does not exist anymore.

[@brianhaskard1042]

Eric, one of the few comedians who make me laugh before they say anything. Norman, Tommy Cooper, Les Dawson, Sir Ken Dodd.

[@johnhawkins6506]

Some great comedians who haven't been replaced!

[@stephenpain9236]

Quite right, but I'd have to also include Tony and Spike.

[@garyowens1517]

They were and still are the best of all time

[@gman922]

Celebs use to line up to appear on their show!!! It was one of Sir Roger’s few regrets that he’d never appeared with Morecambe and Wise. He eagerly joined the cast of the stage homage, with Toby Jones, called The Play What I Wrote.

[@MuseGem]

Hahaha oh these two are just hilarious :) Love them! I wish i'd been alive when these shows were on TV

[@1515327E]

Thanks for that - there are some upsides of being a seventies child (not many).

[@degsy96]

I suppose you had to be born into this era to appreciate them and I was.. Absolutely pure genius , America had Laurel & Hardy and we had Eric & Ernie. The Kings are dead, long live the Kings...

[@lindaeverett7835]

America had Laurel and Hardy but Stan Laurel was British and wrote every thing they appeared in so we can claim Laurel and Hardy as well, they are my favourite comic duo then its Morecambe and wise, the two ronnies, steptoe and son, cannon and ball, norman wisdom, tommy cooper, kenny everett and not forgetting all the carry on films, i am so glad i grew up with all of that

[@elmurphy]

@degsy96 i was not born into that era as i am only 12 years old but i love them like anyone who grew up with them! I nearly know more about Laurel & Hardy than my dad and I have watched all the old comedies: Morecambe and Wise, The Two Ronnies, Laurel & Hardy, Steptoe and Son, Norman Wisdom, Dad's Army, Porridge, Open All Hours, On The Buses and SO MANY more :D x

[@johnhawkins6506]

They were so funny, could always guarantee you'd end up laughing and they'll now be entertaining God, Jesus & everyone in heaven!

[@1515327E]

@@johnhawkins6506 I'm counting on it John. Oh dear me, I'm counting on it. The icecream van sketch is only 16 seconds long but it slays me every time.

[@nacholibre1962]

Well said, young man! Don't forget Rising Damp!

[@walesdad]

Comedy genius and Eric had Nina in fits ( and what a beautiful woman she was ).

[@Bruce-1956]

Still hilarious after 40 odd years........................

[@martm216]

Oh yes!

[@Sameoldfitup]

“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams..

[@Jam10661945]

Fantastic idea. Brilliant performance.

[@flyham21]

Yes one of their funniest sketches if not the best

[@kenhardy8405]

Absolutely brilliant.

[@keegan773]

Quality stuff.....love it when Nina cracks up.

[@johnhawkins6506]

It was good to see she enjoyed it, they were so funny and how could you not laugh!?

[@TheDavePod]

there's not a lot left to shake :) awwwwwwwwwww I love these two people

[@Mortthemoose]

Ha ha....I've got tears rolling down my face....classic

[@tomitstube]

funny stuff, morecambe was a funny man, he said so himself. great gags that stand the test of time, they were having a blast and it transferred to the audience.

[@simonbampton5513]

Classic and Nina van Pallandt, what a sport and thoroughly enjoying herself

[@donaldcampbell3043]

Eric was so funny... this was a nice surprise to appear on my feed

[@pharoahegypt]

they dont make shows like this today.... mores the pity. ive been crying my eyes out with laughter over this sketch, while my much younger co-worker keeps giving me evil looks and calling me a sad old git. oh how i wish i could take him back in time and let him see what he missed that we havent got now..... true legends old m&w. god rest your funny old sole dear eric............!!!

[@johnhawkins6506]

You are spot on with that comment!

[@davidstewart2996]

Nina is brilliant corpsing throughout, and Eric sounds like he's vomiting. Comedy excellence.

[@johnking5174]

They re-hashed this sketch ten years later when they were at ITV Thames Television, when they had Hannah Gordon on as a guest.

[@birdsong9604]

There will never ever be anyone as good as Morecambe and Wise NEVER

[@lizholmes5358]

Love them.... Sadly we have no 'good fun' comedy like this... I sincerely hope they along with the many good comedians we had are making fun and laughter wherever they may be...

[@koitorob]

Oh i do miss them!

[@jnb432]

oh you cant beat a bit of eric and ernie. Best comedy duo ever

[@johnhawkins6506]

Absolutely spot on with that comment!

[@1515327E]

“He’s not going to sell much ice-cream going at that speed.”

[@daveregan8410]

Best line ever

[@gilliandrysdale5306]

that still cracks me up

[@annoldham9355]

You don't blow them you shake them. Now there's a novelty! Class...

[@trollop_7]

Please explain, Ann.

[@harrywongitbeso]

THIS HAS TO BE THE BEST SKIT EVER 🤣😂😂🤣🤣😂🤣😂😂🤣😂🤣

[@georgeclark96]

you don't have to be from the 70s or 80s to love M&W :) you can be from the 90s as well!!!! But you're right there are no comedy duos like Morecambe and Wise

[@newforestpixie5297]

georgeclark96 what about Reeves and Mortimer ? Are they a sort of tribute to these chaps or do they try to be original - i dont understand comedy sometimes . Phil Cool was funny but disappeared or is it all down to knowing the right people still ? Its wierd when comics just spout others' writing / ideas . Love from the humourless new forest where everybody takes everything too seriously 😎

[@melvyncox3361]

So funny!Takes me back to better more carefree times😎👌

[@JoMulhollandisOzcloggie]

Still coming back here!!!

[@stephenreeds3672]

Eddie Braben made them so much better. Genius.

[@peterrear2864]

Brilliant as ever

[@victorbrunswick]

It seems that Lancashire produced many of the great British comedians: Stan Laurel, George Formby, Gracie Fields and of course Eric.

[@amycrunch3812]

And Nina's pure class.

[@rokerlad49]

my heros along with stan ollie happy days

[@gerrywatson261]

Eric & Ernie were taught by geniuses in Messrs Laurel & Hardy!

[@RHP-pw8xt]

The laugh of the happiest girl in the world at that moment: 1:07

[@tonyhaynes9080]

Watch when Cilla Black played with them.

[@fionahiggins6682]

Legend !

[@JoMulhollandisOzcloggie]

I keep coming back here!!

[@stuartgoulding4217]

You'd never get an artist to do stuff like this nowadays !! Absolutely brilliant ....

[@trollop_7]

Why not?

[@oldstuff]

They were funny in black and white, they were funny in technicolour and they're still incredibly funny on digital and blu-ray! Just a brilliant combination of friendship, talent and great writers!

[@bjr1979]

Dobar

[@Lizz85257]

Just love Nina's laugh at 1:07...properly cracking up :D

[@RHP-pw8xt]

M&W said in one of their biographies they had a little secret.. their guests were always on the edge of cracking up so they avoided looking them in the eye. You'll see throughout this sketch Eric repeatedly makes direct eye contact with Nina which opens the flood gates of laughter. Right from the first "Hold it son..."

[@johnhawkins6506]

@@RHP-pw8xt Extremely funny pair of comedians.

[@petejones879]

I remember Nina and Frederick in the 1960s.. Never noticed before how attractive she was

[@annetresidder5179]

After all these years,they were the funniest most enjoyable duo ,but !Eric was the one that was the one that made it work💯

[@stephenguppy7882]

They BOTH made it work Ernie was as equally skilled as Eric and THAT is why they were so good..

[@topcat4759]

@ Stephen Guppy totally agreed, they played off each other so well, and their combination was perhaps the greatest TV double act of all time no question.

[@pokerphil1st]

'Hold it son'. Brilliant.

[@jbjfbeattie]

nina was just brilliant

[@masonmarshall7641]

HOLD IT SON!

[@herbert9241]

Orange and brown suits and scenery, lady dressed as a chocolate lime - it doesn't get any more 1970s than this.

[@hb3331]

After all these years, sorry to say, apologies for the 'french' I'm still 'pissing' myself. Never been better, made my day

[@flyham21]

I still get a good laugh too many years after posting this one. One of the best sketches they ever did and not often seen in their many repeats

[@rubberdc]

laffed all the way through soo funny

[@trollop_7]

Oh, dear. I hope you had someone clean it up.

[@dingopisscreek]

Very funny. Better if the camera kept a wide screen, we missed some of Nina's reactions. She makes that sketch work when she cracks up.

[@rachelcronin3]

Haha I love it :)

[@playgirlc]

"how do you fancy a tamborine?" "i'll eat anything" hehehehhee

[@jermainejameel8093]

LEGENDS

[@Steve20127]

Nina. What a classy lady.

[@gerrywatson261]

Ladies were classy in those times!

[@harrywongitbeso]

IT'S NOT HARD TO CRACK UP WITH ERIC AROUND 🤣😂😂🤣🤣😂😂🤣😂😂🤣🤣

[@neilfleming2787]

the fact she was cracking up all the way through just makes it funnier

[@annoldham3018]

There's not a lot left to shake! 😂

[@mrz_88]

This is hilarious

[@kevin39632]

AAAHHHHHHH two of the best comedians, right up there with the two ronnies, tommy cooper all the good ones have gone.

[@johnhawkins6506]

I certainly agree with you.

[@merlinwiz4679]

Morecombe and Wise sadly missed double act and I doubt I will see the like again in my life time only the Two Ronnies where just as good and very funny they knew how to make people laugh.

[@johnhawkins6506]

Spot on.

[@joshuajones3181]

Im 13 i love this and my dad introduced me to it

[@shilkman]

Glad you liked it Joshua. One of their best sketches I reckon but not often shown

[@johnhawkins6506]

Well done your dad, true comedians who could always make you laugh.

[@rogerhall4852]

How the heck did they get the maracas and the tambourine not to make a sound?

[@johnking5174]

They were specially designed props, not to make any sound, with the sound effects performed off screen by an engineer during taping.

[@hippeastrum]

Masters.

[@Sjmby95]

Two of a kind

[@pr4442]

There's not a lot left to shake... lmao. Classic.

[@martm216]

I was going to enter that as a comment, but I see you have beaten me to it!

[@stephenphillip5656]

We shall never see their like again. It was a golden age of comedy, Morecambe and Wise were the pinnacle and sadly today there's little to laugh out loud about,. . "Comedy" on TV today? I'll go and watch the paint on the door dry- it's a lot more entertaining.

[@shilkman]

I quite agree Stephen. The nearest to being naturally funny these days is Lee Mack, but the rest of the so called comedians cannot touch M&W. A shame indeed.

[@johnhawkins6506]

True comedy produced by real comedians!

[@hannahdavis6672]

OK internet, I need your help. I used to watch the occasional bit of Morecambe and Wise with my dad when I was a kid (I'm 27 so it wasn't exactly a huge part of my life but I've always loved watching them). I'm trying to find a specific sketch but I can't remember much of it and I'm not even sure if I have it all right anyway. So the bits that have stayed in my head are a woman and Eric in some sort of flat, possibly in a living room. They are flirting but then Ernie comes in so Eric has to hide. This happens multiple times but the final time Eric runs out of places to hide, so drops to the floor and pretends to be a rug. It had me in absolute tears of laughter but I just can't seem to find it anywhere. If anyone has a clue what I'm talking about please let me know!

[@paulpaintshop103]

Saw that sketch on KZbin last week but I can't remember the lady in question.

[@blue2sco]

Hold it son

[@TheMichellepop]

true comedy

[@KardKing66]

Hold it, son!

[@england8186]

🤣👍WONDERFUL

[@maxwelllincoln9673]

Ant and Dec that's comedy not the rubbish you turn out.

[@stereoman777]

Ant & Dec should give up they are terrible!

[@colinp2238]

I think that it's insulting to the memory of Eric & Ernie that the two Geordie idiots are called the modern Morcambe & Wise. They are so ******* crap.

[@markharrison2544]

@@colinp2238 So were Morecambe and Wise.

[@SpeccyMan]

@@markharrison2544 Twat!

[@markharrison2544]

@@SpeccyMan People watched Morecambe and Wise because there were only 3 channels then.

[@pharoahegypt]

good taste isn't restricted by your age. the only restriction is if you find something funny, or clever, or if you don't. old style comedians like M&W and Tommy Cooper rehearsed for hours to make it look this random but natural at same time... lol.

[@BritishComedyUK69]

classic lol

[@BritishComedyUK69]

+Comedy Superstars Never grows old x

[@DaveandChristine1]

I wouldn't believe it if they did.

[@HiKennyS]

"Huhhhh!!" "Huhhhh!!"

[@StephenLyons-tl8ie]

Nina was a truly beautiful woman.

[@williamparker1085]

how did ernie stay focused on the bit

[@CarolPrice4p]

When Eric rattled himself 🙂