William Simpson
Director
Comedy Legends (2018)
Season 2
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
S2E1 - The Marx Brothers
Barry Cryer reviews the timeless vaudeville family, the Marx Brothers.
Oct. 16, 2019, midnight
S2E2 - Lily Tomlin
Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of multi-Emmy-winning comedian and actress Lily Tomlin.
Oct. 23, 2019, midnight
S2E3 - Richard Pryor
This week, Barry Cryer takes a look at the life an career of one of the most influential stand-up comics of all time, Richard Pryor, who collaborated with Gene Wilder in four films including Stir Crazy and Silver Streak.
Oct. 30, 2019, midnight
S2E4 - Madeline Kahn
Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian and actress Madeline Kahn, who was nominated for Academy Awards for her roles in Paper Moon and Blazing Saddles.
Nov. 6, 2019, midnight
S2E5 - Steve Martin
Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American actor comedian Steve Martin, who starred in films including The Jerk, The Man with Two Brains and Roxanne.
Nov. 13, 2019, midnight
S2E6 - John Cleese
Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of writer and actor John Cleese, who shot to fame as a member of Monty Python and co-wrote and starred in classic sitcom Fawlty Towers.
Nov. 20, 2019, midnight
S2E7 - Phyllis Diller
Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian Phyllis Diller, who was one of the first female comics to become a household name in the US.
Nov. 27, 2019, midnight
S2E8 - Lucille Ball
Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian Lucille Ball, who created the highly influential sitcom I Love Lucy with her husband Desi Arnaz.
Dec. 4, 2019, midnight
S2E9 - Terry-Thomas
Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of actor Terry-Thomas, who starred in Tom Thumb and I'm Alright, Jack before going on to find international fame.
Dec. 11, 2019, midnight
S2E10 - Sid James
Barry Cryer pays tribute to comedy actor Sid James, who rose to fame in Hancock's Half Hour and became a mainstay of the Carry On franchise.
Dec. 18, 2019, midnight
S2E11 - Billy Connolly
Comedy Legends examines the career of The Big Yin - the one and only Billy Connolly.
Jan. 1, 2020, midnight
S2E12 - Peter Sellers
Barry Cryer pays tribute to actor Peter Sellers, who shot to fame in The Goon Show and starred in the Pink Panther franchise and was Oscar-nominated for Dr Strangelove and Being There.
Jan. 8, 2020, midnight
Sky Arts
Oct. 10, 2018
Oct. 7, 2021, midnight
Returning Series
NR
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