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mahatmakanejeeves

(60,587 posts) Sun Jan 22, 2023, 07:19 AM Jan 2023

On January 21, 1924, Benny Hill was born.

Actor/comic Benny Hill was #BornOnThisDay, Jan. 21, 1924. Known for his TV series, (1955-'89) which peaked at more than 21 million in 1971. In 1992, after several days of unanswered phone calls, Hill, a bachelor was found dead (age 68) from a #heartattack while watching TV. #RIP

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On January 21, 1924, Benny Hill was born. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2023 OP

One of my favorite skits -- Disco, Benny in polyester suit, dancing. Jackie Wright, on the scene. 3Hotdogs Jan 2023 #1

Snicker. One ofmy favourites: Benny and his wife have been arguing. He walks niyad Jan 2023 #2

Now I have his theme song in my head. niyad Jan 2023 #3

I liked when the theme was used as background to video of Josh Hawley running away from 3Hotdogs Jan 2023 #4

YES!!!! niyad Jan 2023 #5

3Hotdogs

(13,327 posts)

1. One of my favorite skits -- Disco, Benny in polyester suit, dancing. Jackie Wright, on the scene.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Sun Jan 22, 2023, 08:00 AM

Jan 2023

Jackie Wright was 4' 11" and bald. He was Benny's sidekick for 15 years.

Music is playing, when Benny leans over and pats Jackie on the head, "Smooth as my wife's bum."

Jacke: "Yes, I know."

Benny's smile fades to a frown.