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Max Bygraves OBE (born 16 October 1922 in Rotherhithe, London as Walter William Bygraves) is an English singer songwriter, famous for his waving hands. He also appeared on his own television shows, sometimes performing comedy sketches between songs. Shows he presented included the gameshow Family Fortunes. Image File history File links Max_Bygraves. ...
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St Olavs, Rotherhithes Norwegian church. ...
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Family Fortunes is a long-running British game show, based on the American game show Family Feud. ...
Life
Max Bygraves was the son of poor parents in London's East End docklands. His father was a professional boxer known as Battling Tom Smith, and a casual dockworker. He went to St. Joseph's Primary school in Rotherhithe. Max showed talent as a child singer and performed a solo in Westminster Cathedral. He left school at 14 and became a messenger for W. S. Crawford, an advertising agency in High Holborn. When World War two broke out the advertising business collapsed and Max learnt the trade of carpenter and then volunteered for the RAF. It was his impression of Max Miller that earned him the nickname Max from other airmen. He married WAAF sergeant Blossom Murray in 1942. He was increasingly called upon to perform in concert parties wherever he was posted. The East End of London, known locally as the East End, is part of London in the United Kingdom. ...
Professional boxing bout featuring Ricardo Dominguez (left) vs. ...
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Max Miller, the Cheeky Chappie, was a 1930s English music hall comedian famous for his daringly risqué (for the period) repertoire (see Censorship), and gaudy suits. ...
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After the war the BBC asked him to perform in a demob show called They're Out with other wartime new talent such as Frankie Howerd, Benny Hill, Jimmy Edwards, Harry Secombe and Spike Milligan. The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC, sometimes also known as the Beeb or Auntie) is the largest broadcasting corporation in the world, founded in 1922. ...
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This opened the way to a career in light entertainment. In 1951 he appeared at the London Palladium. Comedian Eric Sykes became his scriptwriter. He got the part of the tutor in the BBC radio comedy show Educating Archie where Archie was a ventriloquist's dummy. This made his name nationally and he appeared in a Royal Variety Show. Judy Garland invited him to support her for a season in New York. 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ...
The London Palladium in 2004 The London Palladium is one of the most famous of Londons West End theatres. ...
Eric Sykes in the Sykes TV series (DVD) The Plank (DVD cover) Eric Sykes, CBE (born May 4, 1923 in Oldham, Lancashire) is a British comedic writer and actor. ...
Ventriloquism is an act of deception in which a person (ventriloquist) manipulates his or her voice so that it appears that the voice is coming from elsewhere. ...
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Judy Garland (June 10, 1922 – June 22, 1969), born Frances Ethel Gumm, was an American film actress considered by many to be one of the greatest singing stars of Hollywoods Golden Era of musical film. ...
He kept alive a particular spirit of the old Music Halls and produced a number of songs which, although they are often considered kitsch, exude a sort of tongue-in cheek charm which is hard to characterize. For example he sang "When you come to the end of a lollipop, 'plop' goes your heart...
Gilly oh golly oh I love my lolly, down to the very last lick. But when you are through with it, what can you do with it ? All you have left is the stick..."
He starred in many films notably as Charlie Moon in the film of that name. He also made a series of hit records including ten albums under the title Singalongamax.
He was awarded the OBE in 1982. In the 1990s he bought an 84 acre property in northern New South Wales, Australia called Attunga Park. Commanders Badge of the Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions; in decreasing order of seniority, these are...
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Emblems: Floral - Waratah (Telopea Speciosissima); Bird - Kookaburra (Dacelo Gigas); Animal - Platypus (Ornithorhynchus Anatinus); Fish - Blue Groper (Achoerodus Viridis) Motto: Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites (Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine) Slogan or Nickname: First State, Premier State Other Australian states and territories Capital Sydney Government Const. ...
His last tour was in 2002. For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ...
Catch phrases Max Bygraves is known for the following catch phrases; A catch phrase is a phrase or expression that is popularized, usually through repeated use, by a real person or fictional character. ...
- I wantto tell you a story
- Thats a good idea, - SON!
- I've arrived - and to prove it, I'm here!
- Let's play BIG MONEY (while hosting Family Fortunes)
UK chart singles The below singles all made the UK top 75 sales charts Heart of My Heart is a popular song. ...
Gilly Gilly Ossenfeffer Katzenellen Bogen by the Sea is a popular song. ...
Mr. ...
The Ballad of Davy Crockett is a song with music by George Bruns and lyrics by Tom Blackburn. ...
The heart and lungs, from an older edition of Grays Anatomy. ...
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Film parts - Bless 'Em All (1949) playing Tommy Anderson
- Skimpy in the Navy (1949) playing Tommy Anderson
- Tom Brown's Schooldays (1951) playing a Coach Guard
- Charley Moon (1956) playing Charley Moon
- A Cry from the Streets (1958) playing Bill Lowther
... aka A Cry from the Street (reissue title) - Bobbikins (1960) playing Benjamin Barnaby
- Spare the Rod (1961) playing John Saunders
Bob Monkhouse presenting Celebrity Squares (Image copyright British Film Institute) Robert Allen Monkhouse OBE (June 1, 1928 – December 29, 2003), was an English entertainer in the traditional sense, though primarily known as a comedian and game show host. ...
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Les Dennis Les Dennis (born Leslie Dennis Heseltine on October 12, 1953 in Liverpool, Merseyside, England) is an English television presenter and actor. ...
Autobiography - Max Bygraves in his own words , Breedon Books Publishing (1997) ISBN 185983079X
External links - Official website
- The making of MAX BYGRAVES Biographical summary based on his autobiography.
- BBC's own list of his work with them
- Detailed discography at Chartwatch
- Entry at the Internet Movie Database (IMB)
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