I met him once, had a long chat with him. He was re-opening a shop, I worked in, after major refurbishment. The guy is brilliant and typical of scouse humour. He was slated for half an hour and stayed for two giving out free panto tickets to all the staff. It's true, once he get talking you can't stop him.
Some of the very best comedians come from Liverpool...and why not!
Tocky
English by birth, British by law and by the grace of God a Liverpudlian.
The last time I met Ken was a few months ago in the market facing T.J's. Like me he was getting his fruit and told me he'd been to Liddls to get his bargains. Of course he turned this into a story/joke session and 'held court' at the fruit stall for about half an hour. The tears of happiness were running down our legs.
Are you sure Steven, haven't they shut those toilets in London Road?
Tickets go on sale Saturday for Ken's capitalof culture performances
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I've just been to a preview of Ken Dodds comic tribute (due to be performed at St Georges Hall in April) at the Liverpool Academy of Arts Actors Studio on Seel Street.
It was a sell out crowd - the intimate venue only holds about 100 people.
To be honest I didn't know anything about the show beforehand. I wasn't too sure who or what to expect as the tickets only cost £5 each. (Ken Dodd for a fiver - surely not)
Well, amazingly it was the man himself, Ken Dodd. In fact, it was pretty much just him! There were no support acts to break up his rhythm.
The act was in two halves. The first half started about 8.00pm and lasted until almost 10pm. This was mainly jokes & funny stories - ie what you expect from Mr Dodd - although no singing.
As it was a preview show, he had stacks of folders and prompt cards from which to help keep the jokes flowing.
After a short 15min break came part 2.
The second half was a little shorter (its not finished). This lasted for about 90mins. This time there weren't any prompt cards.
Ken talked about some of the Merseyside comics from the past, some of whom he'd met or worked, with such as Arthur Askey & Ted Ray etc... and went on to show some film clips of these performers. There were a few more funny jokes and some singing towards the end.
It was all very entertaining and I know the people who where lucky enough to get tickets for the finished event at St Georges Hall are going to have a very enjoyable night.
One last thing. He looked & sounded a 1000% healthier compared to when I saw him last in his show at the Philharmonic back in December.
Was anyone here lucky enough to go to this event?
What a guy.A true scouser.
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Christopher T. George
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Dodd statue planned for station
A bronze statue of Liverpool legend Ken Dodd is to be erected at the city's Lime Street Station.
Ken Dodd was appointed an OBE by
the Queen in 1982
The bronze work will be put on the station's main concourse - and should be ready before the end of Capital of Culture year.
It has been commissioned by Merseytravel and will be designed by Liverpool-based artist Tom Murphy.
The artwork will show the veteran comic greeting the late Labour MP Bessie Braddock who died in 1970.
'Personal tribute'
The star is famous for performing with his feather duster - or "tickling stick" - and has built his shows around Knotty Ash, the Liverpool suburb where he was born.
Neil Scales, Merseytravel chief executive, said: "This is our personal tribute to a man who continues to bring laughter to millions of people.
"Lime Street is one of our most important gateways and, in terms of public art on our network; this will be one of the jewels in our crown.
"Doddy and Battling Bessie will certainly provide a unique welcoming committee!"
Repeated calls have been made to honour 80-year-old Ken Dodd over the years - and a campaign was recently launched for him to receive a Knighthood.
He was appointed an OBE by the Queen in 1982.
Source: BBC NEWS | Merseyside
Excellent News! Well deserved indeed.
Chris
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Christopher T. George
Editor, Ripperologist
Editor, Loch Raven Review
http://christophertgeorge.blogspot.com/
Chris on Flickr and on MySpace
Christopher T. George
Editor, Ripperologist
Editor, Loch Raven Review
http://christophertgeorge.blogspot.com/
Chris on Flickr and on MySpace
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