I met Ken Dodd many years ago at a Christmas service at Liverpool Cathedral. He was sneaking out with his tweed coat over his head, i said Hello Ken mate sneaking out are you yeh' he said certainly young man, And shook my hand as he was leaving. He was an amazing Comedian and lived in Knotty Ash all his life, when he could have lived anywhere. "A Real Scouser" RIP Ken Dodd 🙏🕊.
My sister and I went to the Theatre in Wimbledon to see his show. After 21/2 hours he left the stage and we thought that was it. He had several times made comments that you won’t be saying that when you are still here later. Thinking it was the end of the show my sister and I and several others got up to leave. That was when the theatre staff started giving out papers with the times of trains and buses later that night, so, we sat back down for the second half. It was after midnight when he finally said goodnight and we made our way to the car park, hoping our car was not locked inside. Fortunately it wasn’t. A great show. We hoped he would come back for another show. Sadly it wasn’t to be. 😢 ❤❤
I had the pleasure of seeing Ken Dodd at his last ever concert in December 2017 he was an amazing performer and a lovely man. I lived 5 minutes from his knotty ash home up until last year. I was absolutely heartbroken when he passed, we will never see anyone like him again 💔
I saw Ken Dodd at the local social club for my 18th birthday. He got me up on the stage and sang to me. Before returning to my seat he told me to call him "Uncle Doddy". To this day I always refer to him as Uncle Doddy. He was a very funny man with a huge heart and warm personality. He is missed so much. R.I.P Sir Ken.
I Recently Bought a Ken Dodd CD For My Dads Birthday, I Listened to it with My Dad Because That was the First Time, I'd Listened to Kenn Dodds songs, and my Favourite Ken Dodd song is Happiness.
Remember him dearly. As his namesake I used to be called a diddyman at school. And the amount of people asking where my "tickling stick" was :) Thankyou for a respectful tribute to a wonderful man.
Love this I walk past Kens house daily taking my dog for a walk and walk over the jam butty mines. Remember seeing him in the early 70's Christmas panto and later on doing his adult show he never finished on time always ran over time. My Uncle was friends with his brother who was a bin man. R.I.P Doddy
When I was young Ken Dodd used to scare me. I’m not really sure why! I grew up and one day I listened to him on the radio doing a show on Radio Four Extra. I couldn’t stop laughing. So since then I adored him I was upset when he died, he came across as such a lovely down to earth man. Thank you Paul, thank you for showing us where he’s now resting. Another British treasure that has left us, and I’m feeling really old. I don’t think these new comedians like Russell Howard,are any good. They just keep pushing their political views. 💖💖💖
My parents treated me to see Ken live at one of his performances in Aldershot for my 50th birthday; I'd been pre-warned that it would end late. No swearing, nothing rude, Ken was a true comic genius who just loved to make people laugh. RIP Ken, a true comic genius
Saw Ken Dodd twice and both times we went in the theatre in the day and came out in the night ,he used to run over,my mum loved him ,my dad drew a picture when he died and it was attached to his gate on all videos and news programmes ,we are so proud of this fact .My sister met him just before he died in hospital and said he was lovely
I saw Ken Dodd on stage in Bradford at St George's Hall around 2013/14. He was great. He got the audience going, funny and it was a good night. An excellent singing voice
I saw Ken when he came to do a show at the Corporals Club at RAF Valley, Anglesey in 1987 when I served in the RAF. My group of colleagues, wives and friends were seated at 7pm, he was due on stage at 9pm. However there was no sign of him at that time, we thought it was a no show but his pianist/organist was there and said he was on his way. Unbeknown to us all, he was famous for stopping off at pubs on his way to venues for a quick pint. Anyway at 11pm he arrived and came on stage at about 11:20pm, needless to say everyone in our small club was canned up by that time. But he came on stage and did an unforgettable show. He didn’t finish until around 3:30am. After the show, he stayed around till about 4:30am signing autographs and chatting with people that had stayed. He was then whisked away by his chauffeur! A thoroughly nice man sadly missed! I remembered him well from my childhood in the 60’s and growing up, he was always “there”.
One of the best and sadly missed, He could have you in stitches for hours, reeling jokes off one after another. A one off, there will never be another again. Happy memories, rest in peace...🙂👍🏻👍🏻
Ken Dodd fantastic entertainer never gets old his act the best,hope his dear widowed wife ok as he got married before he died so sad for his dear wife now without him
Hi Paul, thank you for this video, I loved Ken Dodd and he came to my city of Wolverhampton many times. The duster object was known as his "Tickling Stick". RIP Sir Ken and thank you for the laughter. Take care Paul.
A true stand-up comic made you laugh your head off with no swearing or filthy jokes like some of the so-called comedians of today rely on to get a laugh. One of the best and such a shame also one of the last great entertainers to grace any stage or theatre. Ken Dodd made millions of people laugh; he was certainly One of a kind and the world is worse off without him. Thank you Sir Ken for all those years of laughter and happiness you gave so many people for so many years. I have lived through your era and it was a great era to live through; it has been my pleasure to see you on many occasions and experience firsthand your great talent. R.I.P.
I was lucky enough to see Ken Dod in the mid 70's in Scarborough and my dear dad with his weak bladder had to keep getting up during the performance and ever time Ken was on him in a blink of an eye and peppered my poor dad with his skilled one liners! I believe the show finally stopped at around 12:15 am and as a ten year old it was almost magical ✨️
Ken Dodd was notorious for over-running during his shows - he once told an audience that the manager of the theatre told him they had to close at midnight - he then said ' Don't worry - we'll do the second half in the carpark '
I think they were called his" tickling stick " , I might be wrong. An incredible talent seems like from a world so very different from today. Seems like the creation of the internet has lessened the need for many types of talent and performers like this. Sad really but rest peacefully Sir Ken Dodd, you are very much remembered ❤
Thanks for this, sir! Ken also appeared in an episode of Doctor Who during the late 80s in an intriguing role but got killed off by the villain before he could get to episode two! Most definitely one of a kind, when they made him they broke the mould the very next instant! Wish I'd got to see him live! 🎭🎤🃏🎆
They certainly don’t make them like this anymore. A true multi talented entertainer. Fascinating listening about his early life and career. Great video as usual Paul. 👍🏻
Makes you realise that we lived in a great generation of talented comedians. Greatly missed, nice to be reminded of them. Thanks again, keep up the great work.
My comedy hero. Saw him the year before he passed for the final time in Southport. Started at 7.30pm and finished at midnight. He sold millions of records, knocking the Beatles off the top of the charts. There will never be another Doddy.
Awesome mate, I'm based in Liverpool and see myself as adopted scouse and to see you visit these graves is awesome, your take on them your information and you keep a memory of these icons alive
Loved Ken. Saw him twice live. I have both DVD of An Audience with Ken Dodd and Another audience with Ken Dodd. I cry laughing whenever I watch them. I personally think he was the best in the business. RIP Ken. We fans miss you.
How tickled I am to watch this video, Paul! I grew up watching Ken Dodd on the telly; his tales of Knotty Ash, the Diddy Men and the Jam Butty Mines were hilarious! Not a lot of people nowadays know that he also had a lovely singing voice. RIP Ken 🕯
Happiness is his legacy. no foul crass or shouting , just good honest from the heart comedy from a genius comedian who loved and was loved back form the people
Like most performers he was much better live than on tv. The audience certainly got value for money. A lot of modern comedians have cited him as an influence. A true master of his craft who made it look so easy.
I have to admit I wasn’t a big admirer of Ken, but I was given two tickets to see him in the early nineties . I was in mind wether to go or not but decided, yes I’ll go I might enjoy him. Enjoy him I did ! He was such a funny man and had me in stitches! He went on for ages with his show , over running for at least and hour. I went to the first showing and when I left, the second showing people were queuing waiting in the cold. But believe me, he was worth waiting for. So forgive me Ken for not liking you all those year before, and thank you for cheering me up that evening and making me laugh so much.🙂
I saw Sir Ken Dodd in 1988 , I tool my children to see him in pantomime Mother Goose hes was superb , he was in a generation when I was growing up, when we had some great pros it was a great time to be alive with people like Sir Ken , Tommy Cooper , Les Dawson , Bob Monkhouse and of course Norman Collier. This country was blessed with real talent back then , thanks for this great video Paul.
Most beautiful and lovable voice. Until today i still play More Than Ever, More than love, So Deep is the night, Tears etc while driving to my office.. thank you for amazing songs, Mr. Dodd... Love from Indonesia.
Ken Dodd was one of the greatest comedians the world will ever know. He was brilliant, he will never be replaced. His humour was fantastic. His singing voice was amazing as well. He is seriously missed.
Seen him twice. Second time was at a very big private party.. I was looking towards the stage waiting for him to come on and he was standing right behind me. I screamed with delight and got a good tickle with his tickling stick. Great show and lovely man. Thanks Paul. xxx
Very fond memories of queuing up for hours for Ken's show on Skegness Pier. First house were an hour and a half late coming out! Brilliant comic Thanks for this Paul
I think the words, "Tickling Stick", or "Feather Duster" are what you were searching for 😃. I loved Ken Dodd, especially his singing voice, it had a pathos that used to make me cry. My friend's Mum saw him on stage many times, he used to go on for hours, sometimes it was 2am or 3am when she got home. She used to go and see him after the show, she said he was wonderful. We shan't see his like again. Thank you for this post.
I saw Ken Dodd about 15 years ago at the Malvern Theatre, I laughed so much my ribs ached all the next day. His humour was never blue or offensive I can't stand the modern comics who swear and make fun of people, its not funny and there is no need for it.
Sir Ken was one of my favourite stars, I have seen him 7 times during my life and never once been disappointed with his performance, he was a good clean performer, he didn't rely on being smutty or crude to make people laugh. RIP Doddy.
Another good one 👍🏻 Sent me on to find him on The Good Old Days and found my mum in the audience. She didn't get home till really late as he had a tendency to over run!! Thanks Paul 🙏🏻
I remember going to see him at the Futurist theatre in Scarborough many years ago with my mum and my friend. We were hysterical with laughter. I also loved An Audience with Ken Dodd. That had me in tears with laughing. God, he was a very funny man. God rest him. Thanks for another great video, Paul. 🐾😃
Loved Ken Dodd with everything he did loved his songs Happiness and Love is like a Violin. Thank you for all the entertainment you gave us it was Brilliant. Bless You and R.I. P x❤😂
I loved Ken Dodd…he was hysterically funny+I loved his version of Happiness…I sing that to miserable people who are rude to me as I plod along in my wheelchair!!! He was an all rounder with his tickling stick, his Diddymen, Knotty Ash stories…he was a wonderful entertainer!!! I never met him ( only on the telly ) but I did love to watch him “ How tickled I ham!!! “ being one of his favourite catchphrases!!! RIP Ken!!! You were one of the best!!! X🙃❤️🙏🏻✝️
Royal Variety shows where great and Ken Dodd used to be on then his Diddy men would come on Absolutely Amazing Brilliant...Thanks for the video.. Rip Sir Ken Dodd..
😅🤣😂 Whenever I think of Ken Dodd I always have a laugh I do remember Ken Dodd in the 1970 .1980 I didn't bump into the man once as a young child and once as an adult He was a very kind man and funny in real lifeHe was a very kind man and funny in real life He was also a very good man of knowledge he read a lot of books it was part of his life and his hobby He travelled the country going to various places to look for new books to buy or a library He absorbed everything But also I do remember his number one song Plus as a child seeing his show in Birmingham a Show you never forgot Unfortunately to die we do not see it comedians and actors on the same level He was just one in a million 🙏
The court jester of British entertainment and a genuinely lovely man. The ability to do marathon-long stand up routines was his greatest gift in my opinion. Although he's gone, his legacy is never forgotten. Thank you Sir Ken ❤ 😊
Like you said Paul...the last (sadly) of a true Music Hall Entertainer. I saw him twice at De Montfort Hall, Leics yrs ago. Very funny, witty with incredible stamina to perform for several hrs! Sadly missed but never forgotten
I’ve never heard Sir Ken described as being ‘a marmite comedian’ before. I saw him perform in New Brighton 20 years ago, amazing! He ‘locked’ is in until 12am! RIP Sir Ken, so glad you were one of the few stars who stayed true to your Liverpudlian roots.
Great comedium. Also did very well in the pop charts with hits through the 60s at least 20 or so pop hits. Loved ya Ken since you've been gone I we all cry tears of happiness xxxx
Greetings from Saskatchewan Canada. I recently subscribed to your RU-vid channel because 1) I have a morbid fascination with celebrities who passed on and 2) I truly love British music and comedies, which your channel touches on both of them. Granted some, if not the majority, of the ppl who have passed on that you have covered I have no clue who they were, which isn't meant to be insulting at all. It's just here in Canada we didn't get most of the tv shows that aired in Great Britain. We got some, but not all. So when I browse though your uploads I can't help but at times to scratch my noggin wondering who these ppl were, which in turn educates me on them when they were alive. That's probably one of the best things that I really like about what you do. In essence you're helping those, like me, to gain information on some amazing and talented ppl that a few might know about which can turn them onto their craft when they were alive. So thank you Paul for doing what you do. I'm a fan of your channel and find you to be a terrific guy who really enjoys bringing these stories to the folks out there. Cheers mate and keep up the good work. From Jerry.
Saw him live at the Winding Wheel (Chesterfield) in 2015. He was 87 at the time and was blown away by his mastery. Shook his hand at the end and thanked him.
Saw Ken a couple of times at the Embassy Centre in Skegness, the first time with Bernie Winters. One of the last true entertainers, didn't need smut to make an act and he could talk for hours. Conversed with the crowd too. A legend always remembered!!
I saw Ken Dodd several times in the 80s and 90s with my Dad. A true comedy legend. Never did less than 3 hours sometimes 4. Always good clean fun. Thank you for this video Paul.
Thanks for another informative talk and look around,.. we saw Ken on stage only once and having many of his cassettes - thought we'd know all his routine,. but no,.. it was all brand new material,. clean - hilarious gags and stories,.. a true entertainer.
The diddymen use to freak me out as a child 😂. However he was good at his one liners and he was a amazing singer. Someone did mention the TV Comic and remember receiving the annual one year. Which also featured Basil Brush…Boom,Boom! Lovely video! ❤
That grave stone a pure white very nice others are just black or grey marble stone lol but anyway very nice of you to share this to us never heard of him, he does comedy with his puppets. Thanks Paul have a super Sunday.👍😎📸
How unpompous-a grave stone is that, especially for such a master of his art! A short while before he died I wrote & asked if he could sign a picture of himself for a dear Irish friend of ours who absolutely adored him but was dying. A week or so later a package arrived chock full of goodies for her & a lovely letter. she died shortly afterwards. I'll never as long as I live tolerate a wrong word about the man.
I recently visited Sir Matt Busby and L.S. Lowrys graves in Southern Cemetery, Manchester. Lowrys grave had a pot full of paintbrushes which was a lovely sight to see
I’ve been to those also. Lowry’s is very understated, as I think he is buried with his parents, but the paintbrushes are a lovely touch. Quite a few famous graves in Southern, including Tony Wilson the TV presenter & music producer.
