Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em Season 1 Episode 1 The Job Interview Reaction

[@retrowatches1655]

Every single kid amd their parents knew Frank from TV in the 70s . A pure legend .

[@EdgyNumber1]

And in the 80's too! He had me crying with laughter, seeing them as repeats.

[@stewartdouglas697]

Micheal crawford did all his own stunts in SMDHE

[@RebornAudio]

SMDAE 😉

[@Cleow33]

@@surfwidowBefore Phantom he played the lead in Barnum, where he sang, juggled, rode a unicycle and did a tightrope walk live on stage eight times a week. Michael Crawford is a genius. Hid characterisation as Frank Spencer is legendary. The little vocal adlibs and cringey mannerisms were top notch.

[@sjbict]

@@Cleow33 He was also in Hello Dolly Film

[@fugitivecolours998]

Just while you're here...not to be sentimental but from mid 2022 to mid 2023 I was going through pretty intensive cancer treatment. I spent a lot of time at home just lying in bed as I wasn't feeling great. Every day I looked forward to your videos - honestly they were a real comfort to me and cheered me up and helped in getting through it all. So just wanted to say thanks 🙏 I know you can't post as regularly now but it's always nice to see your videos pop up. All the best to you and Taylor🌼

[@papalaz4444244]

sure

[@anabellepreis1920]

Hope you're getting your health back! 🙏 I you can, start using cbd oil, infrared light (panel) daily, they are useful daily as prevention and when healing.

[@neilsun2521]

My mum had it for 6 years, in her 60s. She seemed almost okay in the last year but then as soon as she went for the last round of treatment she deteriorated and never got better. So I don't know what happened exactly, but it appeared the 'treatment' was worse than the illness in the end stage. I could be wrong tho.

[@fugitivecolours998]

@@anabellepreis1920 Thank you 🙏 yes I'm well now, all clear

[@fugitivecolours998]

@@neilsun2521 So sorry your mum and you had this experience 💐

[@grahamrogers3345]

Michael Crawford is a legend on the West End and Broadway. A brilliant singer. The original lead in Phantom of the Opera.

[@SnabbKassa]

I'm so glad somebody is reacting to this. It's been mostly forgotten and it's one of the most accessibly funny shows ever. You don't have to be into British comedy to laugh at it.

[@SaintDomingo1]

Michael Crawford is incredible. He actually made a really good career for himself over there in the US. This is him at his best though. This show still makes me cry with laughter. Just brilliant comedy.

[@melthebell33]

Condorman, great film

[@Reevesi]

From TV Buffoon to Phantom of the Opera star. Michael Crawford is a legend

[@slydawgg]

Im 55 and loved this as a kid…Micheal Crawford did all his own stunts!…he gets in some serious situations not unlike Mr Magoo.I hope you enjoy the other episodes.👍

[@rickb.4168]

I loved this as a child of the 70’s. Incredibly good stuff. Uuuuhhhhhmmmmm!

[@scottbuckley823]

Him being thrown out the door is top notch reminds me of Fawlty towers

[@jingtroc23]

I was shocked when I learned he is the phantom in phantom and the opera and it's actually him singing!. Just goes to show how talented he is

[@aankwenti]

I'm an 80's child and I had the biggest belly laughs from this show. I put right up there with only fools and horses.

[@romac9516]

Crawford was the original phantom of the opera, a true actor extraordinaire.

[@wurble]

This was my favourite show when I was a kid. Michael Crawford's physical acting is top notch. The mannerisms and nervous hand wringing sell the hopeless character so well. I'm sure it's been mentioned that Michael Crawford performed all his own stunts during the show.. and some of them get pretty crazy.

[@melthebell33]

The rollerskate stunt LOL

[@chinchillaka]

He based the character, the awkward movements, the turn of phrase, on his young daughter.

[@SA-zoom1]

Michael Crawford was a unique talent. Comedy, dramatic acting, and stunts. He was even a successful singer

[@richardbritain7435]

Frank Spencer was a household name in the uk in the 70's and 80's. Everyone knew Frank Spencer.

[@CupidStunt0001]

He was great as 'Condorman', which was an American superhero comedy by Walt Disney in 1981

[@Salfordian]

It was a poor movie which is why nothing followed

[@Nimzzeee]

Frank Spencer is absolutely unforgettable. I watched this show sporadically as a kid and you're right Josh he is very unique. I've never seen a character like him before or since.

[@malcolmnash6023]

Michael Crawford did all of his own stunts. Later there's an episode. All I will say is roller skates. I was young and late home from my Saturday job, and loved this show (and all comedy), getting home a bit late and needing the toilet decided it could wait as the show was about to start. You have to remember there were no video recorders or DVD's back then. So it was see it or miss it, with no certainty of reruns. I laughed so hard at that episode I was in pain with my need for the toilet, and had to literally crawl out of the room so I could finally check my laughter, get up and sprint to the toilet. I saw most of the episode, but never took that risk again. We had so many great comedy shows back then. Good that you appreciate them too. Hoping you and yours are and remain well.

[@Phillip_jeffries71]

Michael Crawford made a film for Disney, Condor Man, a superhero film, believe it or not

[@ericjackson9496]

But it was proper crap

[@Phillip_jeffries71]

@@ericjackson9496 yes

[@JamesAHirons_]

Everyone's made a mistake

[@scottbuckley823]

Fun fact frank played the phantom in the musical

[@riceman8100]

He was in the American 1969 film, musical "Hello Dolly".

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

"case case, card card, sample sample" became a family saying around my place for a while after this. Michael Crawford (as Frank) did all his own stunts, some of which were pretty elaborate. Surprisingly he later became a top stage musical actor.

[@joda6466]

Me and my brother used to watch the re runs with our mother, happy memories. Bless

[@kiska1964]

I love your reactions, your laughter is infectious. I am glad that you enjoyed the show. I loved watching it with my parents as a kid in the 1970s. Do bare in mind that the young Michael Crawford who plays Frank Spencer, insisted on doing all his own stunts through out the series. As you can imagine many of them were quite hairy and scary, especially in the 1970s when health and safety wasn't really taken into consideration. Many thanks.

[@carolinehering940]

Michael Crawford also played the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera for a while. A talented man.

[@inspectortanzi]

The best episodes of this are the psychiatrist one ("You do not antagonise people!") and the RAF aptitude test - both are classics.

[@inspectortanzi]

George Baker plays Mr Lewis here - and is probably best known on film for playing the actual Sir Hillary Bray in On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Whereas the secretary is played by Linda Hayden, who became one of the best known UK dolly birds of the 1970s (she's great as the evil girl in the cult folk horror flick Blood on Satan's Claw, which also features Betty/Michele Dotrice in a smaller role).

[@ClassicWorld19]

Great from the start (season 1) and great to see you reacting to this! Please continue!

[@chantelvenessa]

I forgot how funny this character is. He can send anyone into a rage 😂 his poor wife 😅

[@richardscratcher6075]

Fun fact: The theme tune by Ronnie Hazlehurst features two piccolos spelling out the show's title in Morse code. S - O - M - E - M - O - T - H - E - R - S - D - O - A - V - E - E - M

[@EatonRon]

wow. never knew. smart asf.

[@BlackPanther-is8yy]

Stick with it!! Such an iconic series. Michael Crawford later played the lead in the Marvel comic book character movie "Condor Man"

[@MD-1982]

@AfterWorkReactions great to see you back Josh, and with another great British classic sitcom!!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@ryanohara476]

Fantastic Josh! I'm glad to see you are returning to viewing more classic British television situation comedy! "Some Mothers" is one of my favourites.

[@melthebell33]

used to love this show as a kid in the 70s, only fools and horses was actually later, very early 80s

[@vercoda9997]

We watched this as kids in remote rural Ireland, back in the 70s. Classic 70s show, which dad laughed away at. I haven't heard the theme tune for decades, but could probably hum it now. I vaguely remember 'Frank' doing all kinds of legitimately dangerous stunts that No actor would do today, or be allowed to do - that Michael Crawford could create such a gormless manchild like Frank Spencer and then go on to play and sing Phantom of the Opera is one hell of an actor turnaround.

[@mazza4190]

This is legend from my childhood.

[@lewistaylor1965]

Michael Crawford (employing a US accent) played a USAF B17 crew member alongside Steve McQueen in 'The War Lover' (1962) and alongside John Lennon in 'How I Won the War' (1967)...Both worth a watch and a must see for Crawford fans

[@sharonellis8776]

Hi Josh. Thanks for reacting to this hilarious classic comedy. Michael Crawford played as Frank Spencer, his wife Betty is Michelle Dotrice. Please do more episodes xx

[@johngriffiths4373]

Frank's wife is Michelle Dotrice wife of Edward Woodwood of 80s American show The Equaliser

[@MarkLord-ft7mg]

To glad you watching this👍😂 Manchester UK 👊👍

[@mcrwebdev]

My Dad's favourite. Makes me feel very young!

[@jackbarnes8037]

Michael Crawford was the original phantom in Phantom of the Opera musical, This was a classic comedy and he did all his own stunts, As the show goes on it gets crazier 😂

[@cliffordwaterton3543]

Michael Crawford became a really big star and played on Broadway in the lead role in the original cast of 'Phantom of the Opera'.

[@BORDERSALAN]

Remember at school everyone did frank impressions. Umph Betty, the cat's done a woopie in my berret.,being the norm!

[@TheEclecticBeard]

MY DUDE!! Hope all is well. It has been a hot minute. I'm 4 episodes in on this show (on various platforms) and omg it's absolute hilarity. Much love

[@BP-kx2ig]

What does. ‘My dude’ mean?

[@SanjayStiltskin]

Interesting fact.. The way that Frank Spencer is, his mannerisms, etc. Crawford picked a lot of those things up by observing how his young daughter would react when she was in trouble, etc. That's why he's almost child like.

[@Piner5074]

Excellent singer too in Phantom of the Opera… Many say the greatest Phantom

[@dankryst]

The roller disco episode is awesome he did all of his stunts

[@JackRascal]

Good to see you looking at this one, Josh. (This is ItsTerryTime, I've changed my username and avatar) This guy kept UK TV impressionists going throughout the entire 70s. I've never seen this particular episode, I don't think... as other comments state, one of the big "hooks" of the show is that Michael Crawford does his own stunts in the show, and it's odd that it doesn't happen here. It's like watching Knight Rider without him getting in the car. In fact, I've scrolled ahead and it looks like it's episode three where you get the first (very minor) stunt. As the series developed, the stunts became more "How on Earth did he not get killed? Health and Safety would never allow that in a million years today." Credit to George Baker in this one, because the support guest roles are always written very broadly, and some overplay to the extreme. Not that you're going to watch this and think it's a Harold Pinter play, but he does it extreme, but not over the top. One last thing, someone else might mention this... the theme tune is the title of the series spelt out in morse code. How cool is that?

[@CoffeeConnected]

Yes Michael Crawford as Frank Spencer is phenomenal. It has to be said though this persona he plays as Frank Spencer is simply for this TV show. I think he was careful to avoid being typecast. He's a very successful stage and theatre actor, he's been in films and on television over his career, but this Frank Spencer persona doesn't carry on into his other work, it's restricted purely for this TV sitcom. Comedy is just one of the things he can do if the role requires it.

[@jambossaan1874]

I forgot about this show, used to watch it as a family when I was a kid. Well funny 😂😂

[@littleboxesmadeoftickytacky]

Mr Crawford is an absolute legend ... you will fall in love with Frank 😂

[@NGT4LIFE]

The guy who plays frank Spencer also does his own stunts. He does some impressive stunts in later episodes.

[@WinstonSmith19847]

It's about time a reactor did this series it's a classic and Frank Spencer is one of the best British comedy characters of all time. This is why this channel is so good it's always early with the best of British.

[@rnw2739]

English

[@WinstonSmith19847]

@rnw2739 England is part of Great Britain so I am correct to say British.

[@WinstonSmith19847]

Michael Crawford was a superhero he was Condorman if you remember that movie.

[@helenwood8482]

Michael Crawford has an incredible talent. Frank is the only character he has played who is at all like this. Astonishingly, he later started in The Phantom of the Opera and Barnum. In Barnum, his circus skills were fantastic and far from the uncoordinated Frank Spencer. He is famous for doing his own stunts as Frank, which becomes more amazing as you watch the series. His career was halted when he became ill, but I believe he is in better health now. He's greatly loved.

[@seanjohnjean7929]

Love this channel, keep doing what you do Josh

[@huwgriffith1138]

This was a huge success back in the day

[@jeffh2166]

Ooooohhhh Betty!

[@jamie3093]

Good to see you again mate. I’ve missed your laugh 😂

[@worthalook4870]

Haven’t seen this series in years - let’s gooooooo

[@elaineshakeshaft2830]

Oh I just love this😂😂😂

[@DannyDenay]

Holy shit, bro, hello! And you look good man. Good to see you.

[@TheGrimmCommoner]

This show was originally written for a great man called Norman Wisdom, but he turned it down. Michael Crawford stepped in and it made his career. Just like Wisdom, Crawford did all of his own stunts and some of the stunts in this show are awesome and hilarious. For the drama fans, Crawford is the original Phantom for the Phantom of the Opera musical, and yes he can sing.

[@harrynelson9203]

I only watched this show for the first time the other week, looking forward to this reaction series 👍🏻👌🏻❤️🇬🇧

[@jules.8443]

It's hard to believe that Michael Crawford who played Frank, became an opera singer.

[@matthewmccann4511]

I always find it incredible that Michael Crawford - playing a nice, loveable loser - went on to play the Phantom, from Phantom of the Opera, for so long

[@Moe-v8b]

Yes Josh, proper comedy, your gonna pee yourself with this show, PS he done all his own stunts

[@jules.8443]

My favourite episode has to be the Christmas one, when he played an angel.

[@RobinL337]

As a kid in the 70s I loved this series. The bit in this episode when he's stuck in the cupboard is brilliant. I was impressed with your summing up at the end, how you really got the character and the performance.

[@alanwyman2682]

my family call me Frank Spencer because I'm always braking thing, losing things and being clumsy. Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em is an awesome comedy stick with it it gets better and better

[@paulsmith9770]

He played main character in condorman movie in the 80s

[@robster-vision475]

Series 1 is better than the rest, this guy michael Crawford is a very very talented actor, he did all his own stunts and was the phantom in phantom of the opera in London West end, a uk icon and comical genius 😊

[@AndrewMcgill-j5c]

Frank Spencer a legend.

[@tobynewman6405]

Love this show! Michael crawford is brilliant.

[@danieleyre8913]

If you like the 70s stuff; you should check out “the fall and rise of Reginald Perrin” and “On the buses”. And maybe “love thy neighbour”. Yeah they’re super old now, but they’re still hilarious.

[@markcutting6504]

Citizen smith,porridge,rising damp,some mothers do av em,it ain't half hot mum,two ronnies,Steptoe & son,Monty python.the list goes on & I was born in 69 so probably wasn't 10 when these were on early evening when there was only 3 channels.& Most importantly I laughed at the characters(wouldn't have understood most of the comedy)which goes to show what great writers there was back then & some did more than 1 masterpiece. Hope you & Taylor are good.Love from England 🤗

[@emmae4602]

Oooooo Betty 😂 Love him!!

[@forktruck71]

I'm here for this journey mate.

[@TheKopyKatz]

Fire 🔥🔥🔥

[@AndrewMcgill-j5c]

Michael Crawford plays Frank Spencer

[@darrenbrown577]

The theme tune is morse code for Some Mothers Do Ave Em.

[@jamesmasefield6109]

I grew up with Frank. Enjoy the genius that is this series

[@seanjohnjean7929]

ooh betty!

[@CoffeeConnected]

The problem when something gets more than one series. or if a film has multiple sequels. is that they get ranked against themselves. So when one of those TV shows or films are ranked at the bottom of their group there's a general perception that it must be terrible. Quite often that isn't the case though. Even the lowest ranked thing in a series may be very good by general standards, but not the best in its own tiny group it happens to be in. A lot of TV shows and films suffer at the mercy of this thought process. Most of us probably do it and it's likely a psychological quirk we all possess. As you have fresh eyes to this series you can probably see it for what it is, a very good episode in its own right and a strong indicator of where this series is going to go.

[@mazza4190]

IF... I remember correctly Michael Crawford survived playing opposite Oliver Reed. Brothers in the film and Crawford is a completely different character.

[@jonowhitney5515]

Great choice.

[@IDidntSetAHandle]

Yo Josh! Not a comedy but TV from this era, please see Survivors. Hits different after COVID! Thanks for all you do.

[@jeanettew.fenton6954]

Loved frank n Betty ❤❤❤😊

[@kevdeburgh]

Brilliant!! ❤😂

[@direnova6284]

He based the character on his at the time little kid. It's a brilliant character and Michael Crawford is the only person that could possibly have done it.

[@neilsun2521]

Cool. This show finally won the pole! I may have to re-join AWR... The guy who acts Frank didn't usually do comedy acting -- all those little mannerisms and body-quirks are his acting. (Frank's got the innocence of a little child but it's trapped in a grown man's body in an impatient world.)

[@DownKillerBadDog]

Frank played phantom of the opera on stage.

[@karengarrow5579]

The actor who plays Frank Spencer is in fact a classically trained actor although he acts like a moron in this show he has an amazing operatic voice he starred in westends phantom of the opera the original musical of Andrew Lloyd Webber

[@sammni]

Legendary show 😂

[@Wadyface]

Frank means well but always causes chaos. The stunts get bigger and bigger. You may have seen him in WALLIE. He was on the video he watched.

[@ianinkster2261]

"hairstyle butt she sounds so young" She's 28 but has hair like your grandmother (well your white friend's grandmothers), which is confusing sometimes in old movies,

[@anitahargreaves9526]

Hmm Betty! As soon as someone mimicked Frank, you'd start laughing. Times were good then. Imo. 3 day work week, power cuts, frost on windows, no central heating yet happy as larry.