Morecambe & Wise with Tom Jones

This is Tom's complete performance on the Morecambe & Wise Show. Eric and Ernie introduce him, then they act as his backing singers for his performance of "Exactly Like You" (the "Yeah, Yeah, Yeah" routine) and Tom ends with his (then) latest hit "Till"

[@janemarett1885]

OMG all the memories, we used to never miss Morecambe and Wise show especially with Tom Jones . All we have now is reality TV which is absolutely abominable. The younger generation don’t realise what good comedy we had back then , absolutely bloody marvellous compared with today .

[@thesauce179]

You say that and yet a gen z man has arrived here

[@donaldcampbell3043]

Back in the 60s and 70s there were some brilliant comedians but Morecambe and Wise stood head and shoulders above the rest

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

Morecambe

[@donaldcampbell3043]

@@golden.lights.twinkle2329 yeah that was an autocorrect error

[@lingerslongest]

Looks like this thread needs a more recent comment. Great well rehearsed comedy routine, and singing not on playback !

[@estelavicario7494]

When I was twelve, Tom Jones was in his highest point of his career. I didn't pay attention to him. Now I really understand how fantastic he is and he was. I have enjoyed this sketch a lot.

[@user-zu8oe8cp9b]

When were you 12?

[@estelavicario7494]

@@user-zu8oe8cp9b in 1974

[@user-zu8oe8cp9b]

@@estelavicario7494 In 1970 I began studing English and Tom's song helped me very much.

[@estelavicario7494]

@@user-zu8oe8cp9b Yes, I imagine. Music is an excellent exercise to practise your English. Tom has a clear voice, and his songs attract your attention. British English has a beautiful melody.

[@user-zu8oe8cp9b]

@@estelavicario7494 Being a schoolgirl l together with two friends sang "Girl"in public!

[@camillaw6167]

I love Tom's tie and shirt!!!!!

[@expat1250090]

Boy, could Tom Jones sing! No wonder he was known as 'the voice'!

[@leepatrick9432]

Could sing ?

[@adityasanthanam1945]

He still sings incredibly.

[@Dave68Goliath]

If Eric and Ernie were still with us doing their show. I can not think of one of today's "celebrity" I would want to see with them.

[@MotownFan1962]

I'd wanna see _all_ of today's celebrities with Morecambe and Wise. Just for the hell of it.

[@martythemartian99]

Week after week, year after year, the biggest stars were happy to come on the show and be upstaged by these two. All because they were so admired and of course brilliant.

[@soppdrake]

I met Eric Morcambe a long time ago. A big limo pulled up behind a night club I was working at and I approached to say they had taken the wrong road. The rear, darkened window wound down and I exclaimed "Oh, it's you!" as Eric smiled at me. :-)

[@colinfuidge8660]

Back in the days of 3 tv channels, no morning shows except school education and all services were off by about 11pm. Morecambe & Wise along with The Two Ronnies (and many others) were such joy and full of character.

[@marionlorimer7506]

All I can say is 🥰🥰🥰🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[@kcuhc84]

There are a few of these that are legendary. Glenda Jackson as Cleopatra, this one, and of course Andrew Preview.

[@marymc-ginley3266]

Tom was a thrilling singer really made you fall in love with him

[@lingerslongest]

Wow, great avatar photo Mary. I could fall in love with your legs !

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

Give me Gene Pitney any day.

[@myrianvalenzuela9199]

How handsome. He's still young here.

[@kANADKA]

AMORE DI MIA VITA-TOM JONES. MA quando era bellissimo! E bello anche adesso.

[@MrDiggityaus]

I think this is pinnacle Eric and Ernie. Eric riffs so effortlessly in this and Ernie plays an awesome foil

[@recklesscharlie]

HOW did Tom Jones keep even a semblance of a straight face. I would have been cracking up. Oooh my stomach hurts from laughing!!!

[@justalittleofftopicbut373]

Tom Jones is one of my all time favorite comedians. He can sing a bit too.

[@19GirlBad]

Im 19 years old and I think that was a great part. Tom Jones such a perfection when it comes to singing. Eric and Ernie were hilarious being as dancers. HAHAHA! This should be getting more views soon!

[@JohnFekoloid]

How old are you now? Just passing by and reading comments. All the best.

[@thesauce179]

Wow. I'm 19 as of the year of our lord 2022.

[@zeltzamer4010]

Jesus man. You’re like 32 now. Reminder to shop for a funeral plot.

[@blagger42]

They enjoyed themselves so much. Just great fun timeless comedy. Tom Jones just went with it.

[@edithsymmans3273]

A total blast from the past.... Loved watching the Morecambe & Wise Show, now this is talent.... Tom Jones was just awesome playing along with the guys, love his laugh.... So glad I got to watch these guy weekly, my daughter found this and put me on to it, just awesome entertainment, sadly there is nothing like it these days.... Bless them.

[@KayEl58]

EDITH SYMMANS look for Tom Jones on Dame Edna Everage's show. It was hillarious and Tom Jones sang a blues song - he was fantstic!

[@andrewscott1253]

Today's TV not a patch on this. Pure talent.

[@jeremyolson4280]

Was glad to see live singing at a time when so many were lip syncing to their records. True showman Jones.

[@Poetic_Justice1962]

Tom's last number was epic.

[@helendawood8868]

Those were the golden day’s. Beautiful life style, and, beautiful people .

[@bobyorke]

Now I'm older, I appreciate how funny they were! I was born in 55

[@angellicagoodson-lord7820]

WOW that's a keeper. LOVE THE SONG "TILL." WOW!!!!!!

[@fairleywijesinghe4024]

Can’t help falling in love with your voice songs and personality

[@michelepiteo7179]

Not just comedians but also highly clever dancers ontop of the volcano Tom Jones it doesn't get any better

[@philsinatra]

Three great talents - and they all knew at the end how good it was!

[@davidhammond1521]

These guys along with two Ronnies, Benny Hill ,Monty Python,Tommy Cooper, Les Dawson , Dave Allen at large all ruled my TV from 75-78 when I was living in England

[@colinwilliams553]

That was my childhood growing up in England, David.me to.British T.V ruled back in the day especially British comedy.As a person of color,I loved and enjoyed it.

[@cousinsister69]

I'm a recent new fan of M&W even tho I have always been aware of them, as they were/are so famous. I couldn't wipe the smile from my face during the 1st Tom Jones song with M&W dancing + singing. They were brilliant! Hilarious + quite unique. From down under 👇💜🙃

[@gerardinametcalfe4314]

How did he keep it together? I am in tears laughing, love them all.

[@ljd216]

Gosh!! This is such a hoot!! I LOVE it - LOL

[@AirstripBum]

You’re right Lynda. This was a genuine hoot!

[@susannewman408]

absolute classic!...to think I can cry with laughter decades later is phenomenal!!

[@simonj897]

Eric is still a legend and always will be RIP

[@MilkyWay763]

185 likes and 0 dislikes... suddenly I have faith in humanity x)

[@TomJones-tx7pb]

Miss them.

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

All three in impeccably cut suits.

[@OMGTURTLES73]

I love Tom Jone, love hsi music, love everything about him, which is why I love to clip even more since I can take my eyes of Eric and Ernie dancing in the background!

[@STHFGDBY]

I remember watching this when I was a teen.. It's hard to believe if they were alive today Eric would be 88 and Erne 89 ..Where have the years gone..

[@hmaltravers]

Would you just look at those suits. Beautifully tailored. Boy, those were the days when people knew how to dress.

[@marykatherinekarolewski97]

Menswear was at it finest.

[@jaynebuchanan4955]

I miss those days.

[@topgun3217]

Absolutely 💯

[@anthonymcguigan1963]

brilliant comedy by two of the best,my god could tom sing back then,awsome.

[@OldManDave1960]

Almost FIFTY years ago! October 31st, 1971!

[@glenngibbs1267]

Brilliant is brilliant

[@radharcanna]

Brilliant as usual. I’ve been listening to Tom Jones all my life but for some reason I’ve never seen him perform until now.

[@SteppingRaven56]

[@krissmgvlogs]

Tom Jones was a babe!

[@chiolupe7440]

Love him!

[@Lubian-Ferrer]

Increíble! Jajaja ♡

[@pamelasmith223]

The man was an absolute genius, everything about him.........absolutely gorgeous. The opening bars of 'Til made my blood run cold !!! I could easily have drunk his bath water !!!

[@marionlorimer7506]

Bless them I loved them so much! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧 they are so funny!🤣

[@annamulqueen1535]

2023 and his voice is still as wonderful as ever it was

[@arriesone1]

Wow! Tom! You were my heart throb! Those were the days! ...

[@myrianvalenzuela9199]

I like them both engelbert and Tom. Both are very great performers. I hope they join in concert together.

[@carole11742]

Thanks for posting Sir Tom's whole performance. First time I've seen it all. Very funny!

[@maryoyeleye3091]

This the first time I seen this clip always be a tom Jones fan I'm 60yrs old white were funny

[@jnb432]

Fantastic comedy! Brilliant quality video as well!

[@lovesongsframpton9915]

It was amazing how many famous UK Stars actually asked to go on their show They were that well loved

[@rogerusa9696]

Morcambe and Wise were a perfectly matched pair. In a sense.the foil and the epee. Ernie.the more conservative, usually the recipient of Eric's kindly jibes, and the more serious player when the part called for it, was masterful in that role. Eric, more of the clown, was more spontaneous and insightful to the developing scene. Always looking for an opportunity to quickly exploit, he was just brilliant. Together they were pure gold!

[@matthewakian2]

My God, I miss them.

[@RobertSmith-cx2yo]

Cant make them like that these days

[@solveigmwilder2512]

Wonderful ! Perfect Tom !!!Love his version of that beautiful Song ! My Favorite !!!!

[@norahmoore1572]

Wonderful , Nostalgic. Makes you realise what entertainment is all about. Tom Jones. Fantastic. voice.

[@goldigit]

Comedy gold. Sublime timing and delivery.

[@Ingens_Scherz]

What a voice. Welsh - and great.

[@sophie-mia5455]

My mum showed me this they are SO funny

[@deniro999]

Love these guys forever!

[@bindiyay]

Exactly that moment for me too!

[@katehumphreys7324]

This is pure comedy GOLD! How is wish they were still around! :)

[@quizman1967]

Thanks to his appearance on Eric and Ernie's "little show", this gave Tom a No 2 hit, his biggest since Delilah three years earlier!

[@ori6inal-gam3r17]

Classic comedy, brilliant, and Tom is still a great singer.

[@lynncadwallader8711]

I love morcome and wise very funny makes me smile

[@Blossom1948]

Just watched them on tv...wish they were still here.......brilliant!

[@randomist92]

Had this sketch in my head all the way through my exam ... safe to say I failed but loved every minute :D

[@bennyjazzful]

WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111 From a mad keen 74yo Aussie fan.

[@pigknickers]

So funny when they started dancing behind him. Those were the days, the singer could sing, the comedians were funny and everyone felt a bit better about things. Although alternative comedy was my generations revolution and I loved it at the time, where we've ended up is not so good. You only have to watch these pro's to realise that.

[@verilyheld]

pigknickers Ain't it the truth! Living proof of "not so good"- Adam Sandler.

[@mariakaukari384]

pigknickers g

[@brianlloyd5606]

Ugg

[@EnglishMike]

Not true. It's just that variety shows like Morecambe and Wise went out of fashion. There's a lot of excellent comedy around today in the form of stand up and sitcoms, and it's easily arguable that sitcoms today are collectively a higher standard than they were back then. We remember the classics of the 70s and 80s but there was a lot of dross back then too that we never clips for on KZbin because they were so bad. We may never see the likes of double acts like Morecambe and Wise again, but comedy is alive and well, just different, that's all, just like variety shows were different from the music hall show where Eric and Ernie developed their act.

[@TheMichellepop]

Never knew Tom was such a hunk, he is no bad now either for an older gentleman. Brilliant sketch.

[@DouglasBanks]

The Best Comedy Act Of All time

[@asthmaticmonkey1]

They just don't make 'em like these two anymore. Comedy gold.

[@JohnSmith-fc1yj]

They truly were the greatest. Pure comedy geniuses.

[@mick62mick]

Marvellous stuff!

[@ianmedium]

this brings back so many memories of growing up in England, I can't wait to return to live there later this year.

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

It's not the same now, you'll be shocked.

[@1999Baz]

Eric & Ern, Comedy Gold

[@jscene17]

6:12 my FAVOURITE part. He's an amazing singer too!

[@RasheedKhan-he6xx]

Pure entertainment. Bravo!

[@mariavictoriaabarcarojas9400]

Hola lastima que a pasado tanto tiempo y cualquier comentario al parecer quedan en el limbo y los que ablamos Español quedamos totalmente en el aire ignorando las canciones a las alparecer tienen mucho sentimiento pero por sus melodía y voz de el señor Tom Jones resulta muy agradable de escuchar Muchas gracias por las agradable música e interpretaciones Gracias

[@windymiller4509]

By the amount of self control it took T J not to laugh, you can tell he wasn't miming,

[@scotty193]

Tom I usually use the hand held Mic.......Eric Oh the old fashioned one I will go get one.................I blew beer out my nose. His classic Glasses contorted on his face all the time kills me...............

[@elizabethholbrook779]

Had me crying with laughter first time I saw this and then crying damn why do the best always go so young

[@shantishanti1949]

Unbelievable voice - Tom your amazing - always was and always will be.

[@anonUK]

This clip is why they were brilliant. Their show may have been variable at times (especially on ITV), but this is an example of their comedy at its best- self-deprecation mixed with gentle ribbing of the guest, then physical comedy, all calculated to bring out the best in their guest and in their show.

[@vanillaorchid]

Ernie was a good little mover.

[@donaldcampbell3043]

I think Eric was the bigger talent, funnier, while Ernie was more of a straight man in the duo.

[@edelweisssmith5345]

These guys are funny.

[@philmitchell4957]

I think this was broadcast on the 31 Oct. 1971 ..... This is , in my opinion about as good as T.V. gets !!!!!

[@marionlorimer7506]

Love them and miss them so much I’m from Scotland

[@denny1956able]

very funny there will never be another Morecambe & Wise

[@chrysasar9112]

Wonderful stuff. Love them.

[@d942yd42]

Amazing. When did you last see hosts that did that

[@OrangeLW]

These guys are crazy funny!

[@Tricia46431]

Wonderful!!

[@jonathantwist1791]

Brilliant !

[@mwmichelle1]

Classic Morecombe and Wise. Utterly brilliant sketch. Much missed