Sir Les Patterson - The Don Lane Show appearance - Late Feb 1983

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  • čas přidán 6. 02. 2019
  • Hugely popular.
    When views reach half a million, I will get the footage upscaled to 4k, leaving out the title in the first second that irritates the wowsers.
    The comments were so good I didn't want to lose any by redoing the post when the error was first pointed out in 2019.
    Once again, the show went to air in late February1983.
    -Ash Wednesday fires 16 February 1983
    -Bob Hawke's election 5 March 1983
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Komentáře • 400

  • @SLB4523
    @SLB4523 Před 2 lety +274

    How to be as offensive as possible whilst ingenuously being inoffensive. The best comedian in the world.

  • @timwilliams1238
    @timwilliams1238 Před rokem +84

    Over here in England this man is a legend. Highly intelligent, extremely funny, and educated...rest in peace Bazza.

  • @davewilson9738
    @davewilson9738 Před rokem +137

    Possibly the greatest comic character ever created.

    • @RichOrange
      @RichOrange Před rokem +3

      He saved the World once too! ..what a guy!

  • @scottnapier943
    @scottnapier943 Před 3 lety +185

    Sir Les is one of the greatest Comedy characters ever created. Barry Humphries is an absolute Legend.
    'Ya with me!!!' 😂✌

  • @twiggyeison
    @twiggyeison Před rokem +44

    Barry easily owns any interview he's involved in . Amazing comic genius.

  • @realiteavee3044
    @realiteavee3044 Před rokem +86

    Rest in peace Sir Les Patterson

  • @jamo5468
    @jamo5468 Před 3 lety +53

    “Sometimes your in a bit of a mood for the North and sometimes for the South. Are you with me fellas?”
    Absolute Gold!

  • @alanburke1893
    @alanburke1893 Před rokem +31

    22 April 2023, comedy club lights around the world are dimmed momentarily to acknowledge the passing of a great comedy genius. A slice of Tasmanian cheddar or New Zealand Camembert washed down with warm Chardonnay to toast a great man. RIP

    • @y4g3r44
      @y4g3r44 Před měsícem

      Even the king of Denmark appreciates a slice of Tasmanian cheese occasionally, who doesn't?

  • @timothyjoyce9554
    @timothyjoyce9554 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Sir les is a bloody true icon and enjoys a beer like all of us

  • @bipinmistry3590
    @bipinmistry3590 Před 5 lety +303

    Probably the most talented and clever comedian of all time. Barry was at his best with his Les Patterson character.

    • @jcee6886
      @jcee6886 Před 5 lety +20

      Without a doubt. When other comedians are guests along with Les or Edna they are significantly diminished as they try to match comedic wits with Barry.

    • @kaycamille1544
      @kaycamille1544 Před 5 lety +13

      Without a doubt a comic genius . His razor sharp wit is unsurpassed and the timing is faultless. Incredible talent and a joy to witness. Have had the pleasure of seeing his one man shows live and he never disappoints. What a gift to entertainment! 👌🏽

    • @hirdy6
      @hirdy6 Před 5 lety +7

      Certainly the greatest comedic talent this country has ever produced.

    • @cactusjack9364
      @cactusjack9364 Před 5 lety

      HE CAN NOT HOLD HIS DRINK czcams.com/video/w4dTlOY_baQ/video.html

    • @Phantom-hy2ix
      @Phantom-hy2ix Před 5 lety +7

      I was just about to say the same thing, till I started reading the comments and came across yours. Barry is a one of a kind and one hell of a talented performer.

  • @victorberquez3254
    @victorberquez3254 Před 5 lety +140

    Barry Humphrey’s has to be Australia’s best ever comedian. The way he ad lib’s is unbelievable. A very funny man. Victor from Australia.

    • @peterkwakman7440
      @peterkwakman7440 Před 4 lety +10

      Vic i agree,but this was tame(prob a septic tank thing), compared to the Parkinson interviews in London where he kills me, the timed dribbles and burps on speech were perfect,he pulled out the stops on Parky to the point where Micheal was could not keep a straight face,Barry by far was a genius.......Pete from London,NO WORRIES !!

    • @Scotty-P
      @Scotty-P Před 3 lety +1

      I met him early one morning in 1988, whilst on my way to a labouring job, when he was waiting out front of a hotel. I went up to him and told him how brilliant and funny I think he is and he said he was glad to hear that. Very cool guy.

    • @thiest1205
      @thiest1205 Před 3 lety +5

      Has to one of the worlds best entertainers, and one of the best of all time,

    • @turnman02
      @turnman02 Před 2 lety

      @@Scotty-P Very well educated too I believe

  • @WWAWHTR
    @WWAWHTR Před 5 lety +137

    Don Lane really knew how to ‘interview’ a comedian. He shows great respect and keeps it all moving along but provides Barry with as many opportunities as possible to get the laughs. Both real pros.

    • @jdabel1
      @jdabel1 Před 5 lety +14

      Yep. Don let the stars shine. Some current talk show hosts make it all about themselves.

    • @ThePaulv12
      @ThePaulv12 Před 5 lety +3

      This has to be rehearsed. Look at it again. The magic is making it look as if its ad hoc.

    • @jdabel1
      @jdabel1 Před 5 lety +8

      @@ThePaulv12 Of course. That is standard procedure. Straight man feeds the comedian.

    • @ThePaulv12
      @ThePaulv12 Před 5 lety +4

      @@jdabel1 I sent this vid link to a Labor mate of mine because the impending
      election reminded me of that time. Re the 80s election, Sir Les' line, "We're faced really with a choice between a farmer with lockjaw and a dry drunk," was particularly amusing. His other line about Bob sticking to the soda water before being elected and after being elected being able to get, "As full as a Catholic school," with hindsight (and Barry's own love of a drink) made it an interesting commentary.

    • @gdj6298
      @gdj6298 Před 3 lety +8

      Chat hosts learned long ago - don't try to score laughs over Barry Humphries !

  • @jajones-ford2226
    @jajones-ford2226 Před 4 lety +141

    Sir Les Patterson is a shinning example of Australia's diplomatic service in action

    • @d.k.1394
      @d.k.1394 Před rokem +1

      Was

    • @darrylschultz9395
      @darrylschultz9395 Před rokem +6

      @d.k.1394 "Is"-he was alive when all these people you're correcting wrote their comments.

  • @sj460162
    @sj460162 Před rokem +11

    Went to see this guy in Southampton with my mum and dad before my mum passed away. He was fantastic, it was a great show..so funny!

  • @mikejones-go8vz
    @mikejones-go8vz Před rokem +34

    Makes me feel warm inside when Sir Les mentions little old NZ, even when he’s making fun of us, genius comedian is Barry

  • @jonhowe2960
    @jonhowe2960 Před rokem +28

    well, there goes another whole universe of talent 😭

  • @billba
    @billba Před 5 lety +75

    Sir Les come back! We need you now more than ever!!!

  • @audibloke
    @audibloke Před 3 lety +20

    "My son Craig, who’s at St Kevin’s and looking forward to a job in the taxation department… Mind you, if he passes his exams I don’t know where he’ll work."

  • @fw0756
    @fw0756 Před rokem +12

    I would trust Sir Les more than the current pack of self servers we have now .

  • @mvnorsel6354
    @mvnorsel6354 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Loved the Don Lane show, great memories of staying up ' late '😅.

  • @suspensiondude
    @suspensiondude Před 2 lety +36

    Sir Les, was,and always will be a living legend! An absolute comedic genius

  • @ratnoinamaew7822
    @ratnoinamaew7822 Před rokem +13

    Looks so easy, but he was a consummate professional in every respect, God Bless Ya Les

  • @anjou6497
    @anjou6497 Před rokem +26

    Barry Humphries is an absolute treasure, and such a lovely man. When he talked about his alcohol allergy, so had to give it up, he was straight up and honest about that struggle. (Recorded on the Parkinson Show). Love him, always, always will. 🤣💥🤣💕

    • @d.k.1394
      @d.k.1394 Před rokem

      Was

    • @darrylschultz9395
      @darrylschultz9395 Před rokem +2

      @d.k.1394 yep he died, but as it after the comment of the one you're responding to, "is" was the correct word-so what's your point? We all know it goes from is to was when someone dies.

    • @anjou6497
      @anjou6497 Před rokem +1

      @@darrylschultz9395 thanks for that Darryl, appreciate it. 😎💖

    • @darrylschultz9395
      @darrylschultz9395 Před rokem +2

      @@anjou6497 No worries. Cheers.🙂🤙

    • @anjou6497
      @anjou6497 Před rokem

      @@darrylschultz9395 (I'm not a top model in Bankok who Sir Les would've....).

  • @yell50
    @yell50 Před 3 lety +49

    Sir Les Paterson is political corrections nightmare and we love him for it.

  • @copferthat
    @copferthat Před 3 lety +43

    A jewel of a comedian. I can’t stop laughing from the second I see him

  • @stewarthalliwell
    @stewarthalliwell Před rokem +15

    It’s amazing that les Edna and Barry died on the same day

  • @jamesl9371
    @jamesl9371 Před rokem +10

    In my opinion my favorite comedian of all time. The best

  • @partymanau
    @partymanau Před 3 lety +18

    Sir Les is a genius, everytime I watch him at work I need oxygen.

  • @rollmeister
    @rollmeister Před 2 lety +21

    In the 90's as a young pre-teen I used to laugh my head off with my mom when we saw him on TV.

  • @holymoly6829
    @holymoly6829 Před 2 lety +24

    Brilliant 🤩 My gran thought he was a real person She’s been gone years but I always laugh a little more when Sir Les appears on YT

    • @mragreeable6190
      @mragreeable6190 Před rokem +6

      What!, FFS, you mean he ain't real?

    • @holymoly6829
      @holymoly6829 Před rokem +4

      @@mragreeable6190 My Gran wouldn’t have it either “just look at the dirty bugger spitting and slavering all over”

    • @mragreeable6190
      @mragreeable6190 Před rokem +5

      @@holymoly6829 Of course he's real, he's the most cultured Aussie I've ever seen, anywhere.😜

    • @holymoly6829
      @holymoly6829 Před rokem +2

      @@mragreeable6190 Also Dame Edna was a woman She wouldn’t have it otherwise
      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @sovietonion72
      @sovietonion72 Před rokem +1

      As a kid growing up I always thought Dame Edna was a real woman.

  • @johncopeland3826
    @johncopeland3826 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Teeth like a burnt out fuse box ....what a gifted. ,brilliantly funny man . Barry Humphries RIP .

  • @robmac6508
    @robmac6508 Před rokem +5

    Barry Humphries-Rest in Peace❤1934 - 2023

  • @nicethings2070
    @nicethings2070 Před rokem +9

    Miss him already. Love to Barry and his family.

  • @tonywalsh5444
    @tonywalsh5444 Před 5 lety +61

    They were the days, when the men were men and the sheep were nervous.

    • @Ystadcop
      @Ystadcop Před 4 lety +6

      Where I come from sheep would scatter at the sound of a zip.

  • @PaulSmith-eb5dr
    @PaulSmith-eb5dr Před 5 lety +38

    This is absolute GOLD. Thank you for publishing this as we are on the eve of a Federal Election. Cast your mind back to 1983 ... "It's a choice between a farmer with lock jaw or a dry drunk!"
    I vividly remember going to see the Show Barry was promoting here, and on the evening I attended, it was the very day that Prince Charles and Princess Diana had landed in Darwin with the infant Prince William. Well, the phone rang on stage, and Dame Edna answered, and Priness Diana was on the line ..... "You've arrived .... you're at the Motel ... what? ..... you've sacked the Nanny ..... Oh, a local woman? Yes, I have heard of Mrs Chaimberlain, I hear she has a way with kiddies!"
    Oh, 1983. Fond memories.

  • @lindsandkev
    @lindsandkev Před rokem +4

    Always cheered me up watching Les 😅😁😄

  • @nigelfaulkner5449
    @nigelfaulkner5449 Před rokem +3

    RIP Sir Les, the cheeseboard will never be the same without you.

  • @gdj6298
    @gdj6298 Před 3 lety +12

    Years ago I had a conversation with an Australian lady (think Hyacinth Bucket) who bemoaned the fact that Australia was represented to the world by the likes of Humphries/Everage/Patterson. "when there are so many DECENT performers, such as Barry Crocker."
    I took a gentle pleasure in informing her that Barry Crocker played the lead role in "The Adventures of Barry Mackenzie". Created by ....Barry Humphries.
    'Course, the world has moved on...just as well she didn't mention Rolf Harris as a beacon of nicety !

  • @MAZE4
    @MAZE4 Před rokem +5

    My late parents laughed their backsides off at this comedian.

  • @rickydicky100
    @rickydicky100 Před 5 lety +33

    With out a doubt, top of the class on comedians

  • @80srenaissance67
    @80srenaissance67 Před 2 lety +6

    This Pom loves Sir Les

  • @chuckselvage3157
    @chuckselvage3157 Před 3 lety +19

    With a durrie in his mouth and a drink in his hand being escorted by Sam. Outstanding.👏😂

  • @peterharris4386
    @peterharris4386 Před 5 lety +17

    I remember the first time I saw him, at the Palais Theatre in Melbourne. He would walk around the edge of the stage, accidentally (deliberately) spitting he's whiskey over the first few rows of the audience.

  • @kenbellchambers4577
    @kenbellchambers4577 Před 2 lety +16

    Les is a tad cleaner than the average politician.

  • @Phantom-hy2ix
    @Phantom-hy2ix Před 5 lety +52

    You don't have to plug it, it's sold out Don. Bloody brilliant 😂

  • @petertyler8075
    @petertyler8075 Před 5 lety +37

    Les is brilliant...."you know Don…behind this veneer of sophistication I'm rough diamond"

  • @shaunbat5097
    @shaunbat5097 Před rokem +3

    Barry was brilliant.
    Great characters, and he knew the legs of Sam would receive attention.

  • @cathycastleton
    @cathycastleton Před 5 lety +18

    You don’t have to plug it,it’s sold out, Don !
    Les Patterson, Aussie icon !
    Rip don

    • @1known2
      @1known2 Před 5 lety +1

      cathy castleton absolutely ...... are ya with me.

  • @rogerwilco4736
    @rogerwilco4736 Před 5 lety +78

    Barry Humphries - priceless. what a talent!!

    • @JohnKorvell
      @JohnKorvell Před 5 lety +2

      I always laugh when Les refers to Humphries as "Brian" !

  • @Dallas-Nyberg
    @Dallas-Nyberg Před rokem +4

    You were one of a kind, Barry...we will miss you... RIP

  • @jep1912
    @jep1912 Před rokem +7

    Pretty much sums up Australian man perfectly.... to this day.

  • @julieevans6525
    @julieevans6525 Před rokem +4

    Sir Les is my absolute favourite of all Barry Humphries' comic characters.

  • @60-second-HACKS
    @60-second-HACKS Před 5 lety +20

    At 85 years of age, Dame Edna has announced a comeback in her hometown.

  • @XLR_8
    @XLR_8 Před 5 lety +30

    Now that's talent.

  • @johndonnellan5794
    @johndonnellan5794 Před 5 lety +36

    Australian politics a choice between a farmer with lock jaw and a dry drunk (Fraser and Hawke)

  • @cloudattack3279
    @cloudattack3279 Před 5 lety +9

    That cheeseboard gag is classic. Those little flags get up your arse 😂

  • @casttolast
    @casttolast Před rokem +2

    "Are you with me fellas?"
    He was so good. RIP.

  • @andreedowns4561
    @andreedowns4561 Před rokem +16

    ONE OF THE FUNNIEST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD 😂 RIP BARRY !!!!❤ 1?

    • @benspencer9523
      @benspencer9523 Před rokem +2

      Thank goodness for the treasure trove of material here.
      RIP Barry.

  • @stirlingarcher2141
    @stirlingarcher2141 Před 5 lety +19

    Loved it, loved it, loved it! Thanks for posting :-)

  • @pricejoss
    @pricejoss Před 3 lety +19

    Pure comedic genius. Barry Humphries didn’t play Les Patterson, Les Patterson played Barry Humphries

  • @markpensarn593
    @markpensarn593 Před 4 lety +15

    One of the finest diplomats in Australias short history , if this gent would have taken Chamberlains place in 1938 ol Adolf would never have bothered ..we shall never see his like again , worse luck 😂😂😂

  • @charlottejet4338
    @charlottejet4338 Před rokem +6

    Rest in peace Barry, you legend 💖

  • @ihopetowin
    @ihopetowin Před rokem +2

    A truly fluid performer, never does BH lose control of the environment he creates. Sorely missed.

  • @littleheath1666
    @littleheath1666 Před 5 lety +30

    Sir Les reminds me of Barnaby Joyce and his young female assistant .

    • @ashjoma
      @ashjoma Před rokem +3

      Oh now that comment made me laugh !!
      And it’s so true.

  • @chamberpot969
    @chamberpot969 Před rokem +5

    Sheer class. God bless him.

  • @michaelpsions
    @michaelpsions Před rokem +1

    Quite brilliant, Barry Humphries, A pure comic genius, The world misses this kind of humor. Very sad.

  • @weejim48
    @weejim48 Před 3 lety +17

    Barry Humphries is a comic genius.👍👍👍👍🤣🤣👍

  • @SenhorPalu
    @SenhorPalu Před rokem +1

    Absolute genius. No, it's not true that everyone can be replaced.... This is unique.

  • @gp85hkg
    @gp85hkg Před 5 lety +8

    and who's gunna vote for Bob..? He'll only give everyone a job...and who wants a job..?
    Well he won that election, thank christ...and I wish he were here now. Miss you Bob...RIP

  • @MB-uw6eh
    @MB-uw6eh Před rokem +3

    Humphreys fell into the hide, spirit and corporeal shell of his characters - genius.

  • @64downtown60
    @64downtown60 Před 5 lety +9

    very rare clip and the best les paterson appearance..well done posting..

  • @allangilchrist5938
    @allangilchrist5938 Před 2 lety +12

    A 'snowflake's' worst imagining. I would make Sir Les the next Director General of the BBC! Just imagine the reaction from all those grossly over-paid middle class liberals at the BBC. They would be outraged but not one would resign from their cushy number.

  • @admanistansheridan1826
    @admanistansheridan1826 Před 5 lety +20

    Old school oz humour, loved the flashback

  • @petercampbell8694
    @petercampbell8694 Před 2 lety +10

    Only just realised that Sir Les looks like the Australian version of the Joker!! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @mattblack9344
    @mattblack9344 Před 3 lety +3

    Awesome Lez. What a classic. The hired helps got a nice set of pegs too

  • @every1665
    @every1665 Před 2 lety +3

    I was 15 when Gough was sacked and Les was based on the politicians of that era. A bit like the Royal Family, they were strangely protected by the media that also exposed them when it suited. These days with internet social media, anything embarrassing would be leaked. Back then, deals were done.
    Nice legs too!

  • @keithgoodrick-meech3921
    @keithgoodrick-meech3921 Před rokem +9

    I never tire of watching Barry Humphries, hope he gets better soon.

  • @alanskinner2447
    @alanskinner2447 Před 5 lety +27

    would have been an excellent JOKER in the batman films

  • @krisscanlon4051
    @krisscanlon4051 Před 3 lety +5

    Always loved Les' quiet way of setting up the punchline...kills me lol just kinda of rolling along like a politician would than whammo lol

  • @sandraworden6862
    @sandraworden6862 Před 5 lety +14

    Sir Les for P.M. .... Ya with me, no worries...

  • @Murrangurk2
    @Murrangurk2 Před 2 lety +5

    HE really should have been Governor General, that was a missed opportunity.

  • @briandoyle6188
    @briandoyle6188 Před 4 lety +27

    To scared he'll give them a job, brilliant.... Les wasn't on TV nowhere near enough...

  • @AIRPORT-mc2ys
    @AIRPORT-mc2ys Před rokem +6

    RIP SIR LES PATTERSON.

  • @1mmickk
    @1mmickk Před 5 lety +20

    Great find and post, a first, well done.

  • @normansidey5258
    @normansidey5258 Před rokem +1

    Those legs were worth a show of their own, not being creepy but rather distracting when watching one of the best comedians ever, not just for Australia, but the whole planet, RIP Barry Humphries.

  • @americarsqueensland1667
    @americarsqueensland1667 Před 5 lety +15

    A truly great comedian.

  • @anneshaw9681
    @anneshaw9681 Před 5 lety +4

    Thank for posting MrDangermouse.

  • @bebopdelux10
    @bebopdelux10 Před rokem +1

    Extremely intelligent and razor sharp to ad lib like that.

  • @ehlerhog
    @ehlerhog Před rokem

    Not being from there I really only knew of his "Dame" persona which in itself is genius. I had no idea he was such a multi talented man. R.I.P. 🙏 Thanks for ALL the laughs. 😘

  • @keithwaites9991
    @keithwaites9991 Před 5 lety +34

    Very very clever man..

  • @ryankincade
    @ryankincade Před 5 lety +6

    Just brilliant.

  • @martynparkman8332
    @martynparkman8332 Před 4 lety +5

    Just brilliant

  • @hugohackenbush1554
    @hugohackenbush1554 Před rokem +3

    R.I.P Sir Les Patterson, Dame Edna Everage and Barry Humphries.

  • @HildaMeiring-od7zh
    @HildaMeiring-od7zh Před 9 měsíci

    Unbelievable thank you

  • @phillacey878
    @phillacey878 Před 3 lety +7

    One of my favourite Les Patterson lines he sais there's a rumour going round that there's no culture down in Australia we'll lm here to tell you we got it coming out of our arse ?? Comedy Gold Les knowone could have said it better be interesting to know if he ever pegged Edna and his description Les for PM.

    • @trevorbailey1486
      @trevorbailey1486 Před 2 lety +2

      Sir Les' manager Barry Humphries once defined Australian culture as explaining English culture to Australians. As Philip Adams said, it wasn't James Cook who discovered Australia, it was Barry Humphries!

  • @robleahy5759
    @robleahy5759 Před rokem

    Don Lane is so beloved to Australians. He came over from America to teach our TV industry about late night talk shows.
    But he is best remembered for inveterate rumours, so beloved of our national culture, of paying working girls to perform scatalogical feats too weird to describe here.
    And how citizens of all ages and classes loved to share these stories with loved ones and strangers alike, easing many a conversational interlude.
    He was only replaced in his position by the once lovely Jennifer Khyte who visited ER with proctological novelties.
    Everyone knows what I mean, and bless you blissfully ignorant foreigners, who must only be guessing about our wonderful culture of always giving the benefit of the doubt to strangers.

  • @anncoral
    @anncoral Před rokem +3

    Such talent RIP.

  • @leokimvideo
    @leokimvideo Před 3 lety +32

    Sir Les would be a Covid19 SUPERSPREADER

    • @pacco9532
      @pacco9532 Před 3 lety +10

      If only there were such a thing

    • @andrewbowes6124
      @andrewbowes6124 Před 3 lety +5

      Covid would be far too scared to catch something from him

    • @no15minutecities
      @no15minutecities Před 2 lety +3

      mythical virus...................

  • @marilyntape9050
    @marilyntape9050 Před 5 lety +4

    I used to love the Don Lane show and the Tommy Leonetti Shows💜💜

  • @ihopetowin
    @ihopetowin Před rokem +1

    "Stains ladies and gentlemen, stains reminiscent of a man falling full length on the dunny floor." Sir Les Patterson, c. 1975