William Simpson
Director
Comedy Legends (2018)
Season 3
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
S3E1 - Charlie Chaplin
Barry Cryer takes a look at the life and career of the one and only Charlie Chaplin. Coming from a background of poverty, Chaplin would rise to stardom during the silent era through his beloved character of "The Tramp" - a role so iconic that it is still immediately recognisable over one hundred years after he first appeared and some fifty years after Chaplin's death.
Oct. 8, 2020, midnight
S3E2 - Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Barry Cryer pays tribute to the decorated comic actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Having won more Emmys and Screen Actors Guild Awards than any other performer, she is perhaps best known for her roles in the long-running comedy series Seinfeld and Veep.
Oct. 15, 2020, midnight
S3E3 - Norman Wisdom
Barry Cryer pays tribute to Sir Norman Wisdom, OBE: actor, comedian, and singer-songwriter.
Oct. 22, 2020, midnight
S3E4 - Kenneth Williams
Barry Cryer pays tribute to Kenneth Williams, the comic genius and frequent star of the Carry On films.
Oct. 29, 2020, midnight
S3E5 - Chevy Chase
From early roles in National Lampoon and Saturday Night Live, Chevy Chase rose to become one of the biggest stars in comedy during the 1980s.
Nov. 5, 2020, midnight
S3E6 - John Candy
The big man who became a big box office draw in the 1980s, John Candy was one of a kind.
Nov. 12, 2020, midnight
S3E7 - Bob Newhart
Bob Newhart's signature deadpan delivery and slight stammer have been the tools of his trade for over six decades, and this is a great opportunity to discover the rich career of one of the greats.
Nov. 19, 2020, midnight
S3E8 - Eric Sykes
A look back at the life and works of a British comedy great - Eric Sykes. His comedy career would span five decades before his death in 2012.
Nov. 26, 2020, midnight
S3E9 - Alastair Sim
Barry Cryer examines Alastair Sim's work as a comic actor and why he should be remembered as a comedy legend.
Dec. 3, 2020, midnight
S3E10 - Leslie Phillips
Oh I say, ding dong! Comedy Legends examines the career of Leslie Phillips, the actor best known for his roles as a cad and a bounder.
Dec. 10, 2020, midnight
Sky Arts
Oct. 10, 2018
Oct. 7, 2021, midnight
Returning Series
NR
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