Two British comedy legends eulogize two American comedy legends — it's a love letter with legs.
Narrated by Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, this documentary is about "Laurel and Hardy", one of the most popular and critically acclaimed comedy double acts of the early Classical Hollywood era of American cinema. It features interviews with Jerry Lewis, Dick Van Dyke, Babe London, Marcel Marceau, Lucille Hardy (Ollie's wife), Bob Monkhouse, Hal Roach, Marvin T Hatley, Jack McCabe and many more.
Acting
Jerry Lewis visibly emotional discussing his heroes.
Direction
Vas weaves archival gold with tender present-day interviews.
Production
Morecambe & Wise narration adds meta-comedy layer.
Director
Robert Vas
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Stan Laurel was still alive during filming but too ill to participate; he died months after broadcast, making this unintentionally timely.
Morecambe & Wise were at their absolute peak here — their narration isn't just service, it's a seal of approval from Britain's then-reigning kings of comedy.
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