Benny Hill: Merry Master of Mirth

by Robert Ross, Robert R. Feted

This text tracks Benny Hill's career through the landamrk Independent Television specials, early BBC parody sketches, film appearances, and radio shows and recordings. It examines his skillful use of the fledgling TV medium and celebrates the support of his regular backup team.

Genres: Tv

192 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1999

About the author

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Robert Ross wears many different hats: consultant, researcher, writer and audio commentary moderator, working for television and radio.

Reviews

[Michael Birtchet · Rating 5 out of 5]

For those who really loved the man

I had enjoyed Benny Hill’s shows on American TV when they were originally broadcast. For many years afterward, I regarded him as a guilty pleasure during my wayward youth. This superb bio makes me want to watch those shows all over again, PC be damned!

[Speck Rejk · Rating 2 out of 5]

Frickin comprehensive as far as output but Needs stories /interviews with ppl who worked with him.
No stories/anecdotes/interviews about the actual making of the shows. Just short synopses of the plots

[Kiala Kazebee · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this to upset our new friend whose name rhymes with Nat Favis.

[Peter Galamaga · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting insight into Benny's life and career.