Sir Les Patterson - The Don Lane Show appearance - Late Feb 1983

[@SLB4523]

How to be as offensive as possible whilst ingenuously being inoffensive. The best comedian in the world.

[@anjou6497]

Totally agree ! He is required medicine ! 💥💕🤣

[@Rhythmattica]

Simply, a master of innuendo.

[@jeffreymartin6369]

So true!

[@neil2550]

Laughed my guts everytime sir Les was on,almost chundered,lol

[@alanbrookes6637]

RIP Barry.

[@timothyjoyce9554]

Sir les is a bloody true icon and enjoys a beer like all of us

[@timwilliams1238]

Over here in England this man is a legend. Highly intelligent, extremely funny, and educated...rest in peace Bazza.

[@johncaldwell-wq1hp]

We loved it when he was on "parkinson"-brilliant !!

[@WarlandoOrlando]

Agreed (from Australia).

[@ianswan1283]

Absolutely

[@davewilson9738]

Possibly the greatest comic character ever created.

[@RichOrange]

He saved the World once too! ..what a guy!

[@scottnapier943]

Sir Les is one of the greatest Comedy characters ever created. Barry Humphries is an absolute Legend. 'Ya with me!!!' 😂✌

[@d.k.1394]

Was

[@darrylschultz9395]

@d.k.1394 "is", when the comment's 2 years ago.

[@d.k.1394]

Hehe

[@mritsme9901]

No worries !!!!

[@Gavin-do9uy]

Absolutely brilliant

[@twiggyeison]

Barry easily owns any interview he's involved in . Amazing comic genius.

[@realiteavee3044]

Rest in peace Sir Les Patterson

[@alanburke1893]

22 April 2023, comedy club lights around the world are dimmed momentarily to acknowledge the passing of a great comedy genius. A slice of Tasmanian cheddar or New Zealand Camembert washed down with warm Chardonnay to toast a great man. RIP

[@y4g3r44]

Even the king of Denmark appreciates a slice of Tasmanian cheese occasionally, who doesn't?

[@bipinmistry3590]

Probably the most talented and clever comedian of all time. Barry was at his best with his Les Patterson character.

[@jcee6886]

Without a doubt. When other comedians are guests along with Les or Edna they are significantly diminished as they try to match comedic wits with Barry.

[@kaycamille1544]

Without a doubt a comic genius . His razor sharp wit is unsurpassed and the timing is faultless. Incredible talent and a joy to witness. Have had the pleasure of seeing his one man shows live and he never disappoints. What a gift to entertainment! 👌🏽

[@hirdy6]

Certainly the greatest comedic talent this country has ever produced.

[@cactusjack9364]

HE CAN NOT HOLD HIS DRINK kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWXHhZ-FjsSVl7M

[@Phantom-hy2ix]

I was just about to say the same thing, till I started reading the comments and came across yours. Barry is a one of a kind and one hell of a talented performer.

[@victorberquez3254]

Barry Humphrey’s has to be Australia’s best ever comedian. The way he ad lib’s is unbelievable. A very funny man. Victor from Australia.

[@peterkwakman7440]

Vic i agree,but this was tame(prob a septic tank thing), compared to the Parkinson interviews in London where he kills me, the timed dribbles and burps on speech were perfect,he pulled out the stops on Parky to the point where Micheal was could not keep a straight face,Barry by far was a genius.......Pete from London,NO WORRIES !!

[@Scotty-P]

I met him early one morning in 1988, whilst on my way to a labouring job, when he was waiting out front of a hotel. I went up to him and told him how brilliant and funny I think he is and he said he was glad to hear that. Very cool guy.

[@turnman02]

@@Scotty-P Very well educated too I believe

[@jamo5468]

“Sometimes your in a bit of a mood for the North and sometimes for the South. Are you with me fellas?” Absolute Gold!

[@ltonlton-zz1lp]

😂😂😂

[@sj460162]

Went to see this guy in Southampton with my mum and dad before my mum passed away. He was fantastic, it was a great show..so funny!

[@jajones-ford2226]

Sir Les Patterson is a shinning example of Australia's diplomatic service in action

[@d.k.1394]

Was

[@darrylschultz9395]

@d.k.1394 "Is"-he was alive when all these people you're correcting wrote their comments.

[@WWAWHTR]

Don Lane really knew how to ‘interview’ a comedian. He shows great respect and keeps it all moving along but provides Barry with as many opportunities as possible to get the laughs. Both real pros.

[@jdabel1]

Yep. Don let the stars shine. Some current talk show hosts make it all about themselves.

[@ThePaulv12]

This has to be rehearsed. Look at it again. The magic is making it look as if its ad hoc.

[@jdabel1]

@@ThePaulv12 Of course. That is standard procedure. Straight man feeds the comedian.

[@ThePaulv12]

@@jdabel1 I sent this vid link to a Labor mate of mine because the impending election reminded me of that time. Re the 80s election, Sir Les' line, "We're faced really with a choice between a farmer with lockjaw and a dry drunk," was particularly amusing. His other line about Bob sticking to the soda water before being elected and after being elected being able to get, "As full as a Catholic school," with hindsight (and Barry's own love of a drink) made it an interesting commentary.

[@gdj6298]

Chat hosts learned long ago - don't try to score laughs over Barry Humphries !

[@mikejones-go8vz]

Makes me feel warm inside when Sir Les mentions little old NZ, even when he’s making fun of us, genius comedian is Barry

[@suspensiondude]

Sir Les, was,and always will be a living legend! An absolute comedic genius

[@billba]

Sir Les come back! We need you now more than ever!!!

[@neil2550]

RIP Barry

[@jonhowe2960]

well, there goes another whole universe of talent 😭

[@fw0756]

I would trust Sir Les more than the current pack of self servers we have now .

[@jamesl9371]

In my opinion my favorite comedian of all time. The best

[@yell50]

Sir Les Paterson is political corrections nightmare and we love him for it.

[@anjou6497]

Barry Humphries is an absolute treasure, and such a lovely man. When he talked about his alcohol allergy, so had to give it up, he was straight up and honest about that struggle. (Recorded on the Parkinson Show). Love him, always, always will. 🤣💥🤣💕

[@d.k.1394]

Was

[@darrylschultz9395]

@d.k.1394 yep he died, but as it after the comment of the one you're responding to, "is" was the correct word-so what's your point? We all know it goes from is to was when someone dies.

[@anjou6497]

@@darrylschultz9395 thanks for that Darryl, appreciate it. 😎💖

[@darrylschultz9395]

@@anjou6497 No worries. Cheers.🙂🤙

[@anjou6497]

@@darrylschultz9395 (I'm not a top model in Bankok who Sir Les would've....).

[@ratnoinamaew7822]

Looks so easy, but he was a consummate professional in every respect, God Bless Ya Les

[@copferthat]

A jewel of a comedian. I can’t stop laughing from the second I see him

[@mvnorsel6354]

Loved the Don Lane show, great memories of staying up ' late '😅.

[@partymanau]

Sir Les is a genius, everytime I watch him at work I need oxygen.

[@rollmeister]

In the 90's as a young pre-teen I used to laugh my head off with my mom when we saw him on TV.

[@nicethings2070]

Miss him already. Love to Barry and his family.

[@tonywalsh5444]

They were the days, when the men were men and the sheep were nervous.

[@Ystadcop]

Where I come from sheep would scatter at the sound of a zip.

[@audibloke]

"My son Craig, who’s at St Kevin’s and looking forward to a job in the taxation department… Mind you, if he passes his exams I don’t know where he’ll work."

[@holymoly6829]

Brilliant 🤩 My gran thought he was a real person She’s been gone years but I always laugh a little more when Sir Les appears on YT

[@mragreeable6190]

What!, FFS, you mean he ain't real?

[@holymoly6829]

@@mragreeable6190 My Gran wouldn’t have it either “just look at the dirty bugger spitting and slavering all over”

[@mragreeable6190]

@@holymoly6829 Of course he's real, he's the most cultured Aussie I've ever seen, anywhere.😜

[@holymoly6829]

@@mragreeable6190 Also Dame Edna was a woman She wouldn’t have it otherwise 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sovietonion72]

As a kid growing up I always thought Dame Edna was a real woman.

[@johncopeland3826]

Teeth like a burnt out fuse box ....what a gifted. ,brilliantly funny man . Barry Humphries RIP .

[@PaulSmith-eb5dr]

This is absolute GOLD. Thank you for publishing this as we are on the eve of a Federal Election. Cast your mind back to 1983 ... "It's a choice between a farmer with lock jaw or a dry drunk!" I vividly remember going to see the Show Barry was promoting here, and on the evening I attended, it was the very day that Prince Charles and Princess Diana had landed in Darwin with the infant Prince William. Well, the phone rang on stage, and Dame Edna answered, and Priness Diana was on the line ..... "You've arrived .... you're at the Motel ... what? ..... you've sacked the Nanny ..... Oh, a local woman? Yes, I have heard of Mrs Chaimberlain, I hear she has a way with kiddies!" Oh, 1983. Fond memories.

[@rickydicky100]

With out a doubt, top of the class on comedians

[@petertyler8075]

Les is brilliant...."you know Don…behind this veneer of sophistication I'm rough diamond"

[@ThePaulv12]

Yess, there we quite a few lines like that...

[@peterkwakman7440]

A diamond in the rough for sure Pete

[@michaelhounslow9074]

Don's a bit of a rough diamond as an interviewer.

[@waynebonser2112]

An absolute legend. The likes we'll NEVER see again.

[@Dallas-Nyberg]

You were one of a kind, Barry...we will miss you... RIP

[@stewarthalliwell]

It’s amazing that les Edna and Barry died on the same day

[@JoelDavies-bi5mp]

As did Sandy Stone.

[@julieevans6525]

Sir Les is my absolute favourite of all Barry Humphries' comic characters.

[@gdj6298]

Years ago I had a conversation with an Australian lady (think Hyacinth Bucket) who bemoaned the fact that Australia was represented to the world by the likes of Humphries/Everage/Patterson. "when there are so many DECENT performers, such as Barry Crocker." I took a gentle pleasure in informing her that Barry Crocker played the lead role in "The Adventures of Barry Mackenzie". Created by ....Barry Humphries. 'Course, the world has moved on...just as well she didn't mention Rolf Harris as a beacon of nicety !

[@peterharris4386]

I remember the first time I saw him, at the Palais Theatre in Melbourne. He would walk around the edge of the stage, accidentally (deliberately) spitting he's whiskey over the first few rows of the audience.

[@robmac6508]

Barry Humphries-Rest in Peace❤1934 - 2023

[@Phantom-hy2ix]

You don't have to plug it, it's sold out Don. Bloody brilliant 😂

[@XLR_8]

Now that's talent.

[@lindsandkev]

Always cheered me up watching Les 😅😁😄

[@80srenaissance67]

This Pom loves Sir Les

[@charlottejet4338]

Rest in peace Barry, you legend 💖

[@chamberpot969]

Sheer class. God bless him.

[@rogerwilco4736]

Barry Humphries - priceless. what a talent!!

[@JohnKorvell]

I always laugh when Les refers to Humphries as "Brian" !

[@johndonnellan5794]

Australian politics a choice between a farmer with lock jaw and a dry drunk (Fraser and Hawke)

[@chuckselvage3157]

With a durrie in his mouth and a drink in his hand being escorted by Sam. Outstanding.👏😂

[@zapkvr0101]

Dhurrie

[@nigelfaulkner5449]

RIP Sir Les, the cheeseboard will never be the same without you.

[@weejim48]

Barry Humphries is a comic genius.👍👍👍👍🤣🤣👍

[@shaunbat5097]

Barry was brilliant. Great characters, and he knew the legs of Sam would receive attention.

[@andreedowns4561]

ONE OF THE FUNNIEST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD 😂 RIP BARRY !!!!❤ 1?

[@benspencer9523]

Thank goodness for the treasure trove of material here. RIP Barry.

[@ihopetowin]

A truly fluid performer, never does BH lose control of the environment he creates. Sorely missed.

[@MAZE4]

My late parents laughed their backsides off at this comedian.

[@BOBMAX68]

Utter LEGEND! Whether Les or Dame Edna - we all see the act not the actor (or actress). Who could possibly follow that? RIP Barry x

[@gp85hkg]

and who's gunna vote for Bob..? He'll only give everyone a job...and who wants a job..? Well he won that election, thank christ...and I wish he were here now. Miss you Bob...RIP

[@markpensarn593]

One of the finest diplomats in Australias short history , if this gent would have taken Chamberlains place in 1938 ol Adolf would never have bothered ..we shall never see his like again , worse luck 😂😂😂

[@kenbellchambers4577]

Les is a tad cleaner than the average politician.

[@jep1912]

Pretty much sums up Australian man perfectly.... to this day.

[@cathycastleton]

You don’t have to plug it,it’s sold out, Don ! Les Patterson, Aussie icon ! Rip don

[@1known2]

cathy castleton absolutely ...... are ya with me.

[@algie-t2w]

A 'snowflake's' worst imagining. I would make Sir Les the next Director General of the BBC! Just imagine the reaction from all those grossly over-paid middle class liberals at the BBC. They would be outraged but not one would resign from their cushy number.

[@SenhorPalu]

Absolute genius. No, it's not true that everyone can be replaced.... This is unique.

[@stirlingarcher2141]

Loved it, loved it, loved it! Thanks for posting :-)

[@AIRPORT-mc2ys]

RIP SIR LES PATTERSON.

[@casttolast]

"Are you with me fellas?" He was so good. RIP.

[@michaelpsions]

Quite brilliant, Barry Humphries, A pure comic genius, The world misses this kind of humor. Very sad.

[@60-second-HACKS]

At 85 years of age, Dame Edna has announced a comeback in her hometown.

[@americarsqueensland1667]

A truly great comedian.

[@alanskinner2447]

would have been an excellent JOKER in the batman films

[@admanistansheridan1826]

Old school oz humour, loved the flashback

[@64downtown60]

very rare clip and the best les paterson appearance..well done posting..

[@cloudattack3279]

That cheeseboard gag is classic. Those little flags get up your arse 😂

[@littleheath1666]

Sir Les reminds me of Barnaby Joyce and his young female assistant .

[@ashjoma]

Oh now that comment made me laugh !! And it’s so true.

[@ehlerhog]

Not being from there I really only knew of his "Dame" persona which in itself is genius. I had no idea he was such a multi talented man. R.I.P. 🙏 Thanks for ALL the laughs. 😘

[@sandraworden6862]

Sir Les for P.M. .... Ya with me, no worries...

[@dennyferguson7854]

Sir Les embodied the very essence of the very best in Australian culture…😂 what a gem.💎

[@HoLd_My_Beer_Thanks]

Only just realised that Sir Les looks like the Australian version of the Joker!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@every1665]

I was 15 when Gough was sacked and Les was based on the politicians of that era. A bit like the Royal Family, they were strangely protected by the media that also exposed them when it suited. These days with internet social media, anything embarrassing would be leaked. Back then, deals were done. Nice legs too!

[@briandoyle6188]

To scared he'll give them a job, brilliant.... Les wasn't on TV nowhere near enough...

[@RichardferretfirstFerret]

A diplomat of the very highest class was Sir Les Patterson!!

[@MB-uw6eh]

Humphreys fell into the hide, spirit and corporeal shell of his characters - genius.

[@keithwaites9991]

Very very clever man..

[@normansidey5258]

Those legs were worth a show of their own, not being creepy but rather distracting when watching one of the best comedians ever, not just for Australia, but the whole planet, RIP Barry Humphries.

[@Murrangurk2]

HE really should have been Governor General, that was a missed opportunity.

[@1mmickk]

Great find and post, a first, well done.

[@mattblack9344]

Awesome Lez. What a classic. The hired helps got a nice set of pegs too

[@pricejoss]

Pure comedic genius. Barry Humphries didn’t play Les Patterson, Les Patterson played Barry Humphries

[@leokimvideo]

Sir Les would be a Covid19 SUPERSPREADER

[@pacco9532]

If only there were such a thing

[@andrewbowes6124]

Covid would be far too scared to catch something from him

[@no15minutecities]

mythical virus...................

[@anncoral]

Such talent RIP.

[@krisscanlon4051]

Always loved Les' quiet way of setting up the punchline...kills me lol just kinda of rolling along like a politician would than whammo lol got a real leg up too right😉😆

[@ryankincade]

Just brilliant.

[@keithgoodrick-meech3921]

I never tire of watching Barry Humphries, hope he gets better soon.

[@lukekent9687]

Unfortunately he passed away

[@babuzzard6470]

I think he’s past getting well!😱😢

[@keithgoodrick-meech3921]

@@babuzzard6470 yeah, i didn't realise how poorly he was. RIP, Barry.

[@johncaldwell-wq1hp]

"IF YOUR AN AUSSIE POLITITION "SHAFTING YOUR NEIGHBOUR,-COMES SECOND NATURE "-LES YOU ARE SO,BLOODY RIGHT"!!

[@anneshaw9681]

Thank for posting MrDangermouse.

[@marilyntape9050]

I used to love the Don Lane show and the Tommy Leonetti Shows💜💜

[@hugohackenbush1554]

R.I.P Sir Les Patterson, Dame Edna Everage and Barry Humphries.

[@HildaMeiring-od7zh]

Unbelievable thank you