Comedy Legends (2018)

Season 1

Barry Cryer pays tribute to the heroes of comedy he has worked with over his many years in the business. Each episode celebrates one artist and include highlights from their comedy careers. Stars include Tommy Cooper, Ronnie Barker, Joan Rivers, Bob Hope, Frankie Howerd and Morecambe & Wise and Barry recalls some of his funniest moments working with each of them.

Released Oct. 10, 2018 None+

Genres: Biography, Comedy, Documentary

Keywords: imdb.comedian, imdb.actor, imdb.legend

Production Companies: 3DD Productions

Network: Sky Arts

Country: United Kingdom
Languages: English

IMDb

7.2

/18/

Trakt

/3/

TMDb

William Simpson
Director

Barry Cryer
Presenter

S1E1 - Tommy Cooper

Barry Cryer pays tribute to the heroes of comedy who he has worked with over his many years in the business, starting with Tommy Cooper.

Oct. 10, 2018, midnight

S1E2 - Frankie Howerd

Barry Cryer looks back on the life and career of Frankie Howerd, one of Britain's post-war comedy greats who starred in Up Pompeii! and a host of Carry On films.

Oct. 17, 2018, midnight

S1E3 - Joan Rivers

Barry Cryer looks back on the life and career of Joan Rivers, whose cutting wit and sarcasm left an indelible mark on the comedy world.

Oct. 24, 2018, midnight

S1E4 - Ronnie Barker

Barry Cryer looks back on the career of Ronnie Barker. From Porridge and Open All Hours to The Two Ronnies, Barker was one of British TV's best-loved entertainers.

Oct. 31, 2018, midnight

S1E5 - Bob Hope

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of British-born American entertainer Bob Hope, whose remarkable comedy and acting career spanned nearly 80 years.

Nov. 7, 2018, midnight

S1E6 - Jack Benny

Barry Cryer explores the career of Jack Benny, the influential comedian who was one of the most celebrated American entertainers of the 20th century.

Nov. 14, 2018, midnight

S1E7 - George Burns

Barry Cryer examines the life and work of George Burns, the New York comedian best known for his long-running radio and television show with wife Gracie Allen.

Nov. 21, 2018, midnight

S1E8 - Morecambe & Wise

Barry Cryer pays tribute to Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, one of British TV's best-loved comedy duos, whose Christmas Day shows became a national institution.

Nov. 28, 2018, midnight

Sky Arts

Oct. 10, 2018

Oct. 7, 2021, midnight

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