Legendary Brit comedian Tommy Cooper dies of a heart attack during a televised live performance...and everyone keeps laughing because they think it's part of his act.
I actually remember seeing this as a kid. I dunno if this is the way to go out or not. :/
i don't get his act... he was supposed to be a bumbling magician for his act? but did he actually *DO* tricks? i read that he was really a very good magician..
Very true...about the fall anyway. Kinda twisted, huh? Even his assistant thought he was just being his usual, unpredictable self.
I was only around 7 or so when I saw this...and I recall laughing along too...until he flopped back through the curtains and all you could see was his huge feet, and they cut to a commercial or something.
One of the most ironic things ever.
Wiki much?
True...it is a rumour...but I'm pretty sure it's a fact. Although I was only 7 at the time...I definitely recall his big-ass feet sticking out for a while after his upper body disappeared behind the curtain.
Someone really old (like Fugs or Cheeky) could possibly confirm. I couldn't find a longer clip than this one, alas.
The commercial break didn't come right after the fez fell off. I was 7, but I still recall a good bit of time went by before the blank screen.
And...you ARE rather old.
i definately remember clips showing just his feet sticking out and according to my sources the other acts had to carry on whilst he was still only just behind the curtain.
Apparently, he was quite the asshole as a person. So, consider this:-
He had a massive heart attack that nearly killed him in 1977 (whilst in Italy). That's 7 years prior to his death, on stage.
In the Bible, 666 is the number of the Beast/Satan...whereas 7 is considered the Heavenly number (check out Revelations...lots of 7s).
So. In '77 he nearly dies...7 years prior to his actual death - therefore 777 (Biblically, the direct oppostite to 666). I conclude - Final Destination-style fate.
Plus 7+7+7=21...+2 (for the 2 heart attacks)...
23! Jesus.
Just watched that for the first time a few days ago. One of the stupidest premises for a horror flick, but it was pretty enjoyable to watch Carey in a role like that.
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thats fucked up.
always go out with a bang or a fall of stage.
encore!
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DeathCore Cooper brain.
Apple core
any more.
"Here Lies Lester Moore..."
"Four Slugs From A 44..."
"No Less, No More"
ha HA!
Here lies the body of old Mary Lee! Died at the age of a hundred and three! For 15 years she kept her virginity...not a bad record, for this vicinity.
nice :)
This guy was an asshole anyway.
I certainly know I wont miss him
The last mildly funny thing he ever did.
i don't get his act... he was supposed to be a bumbling magician for his act? but did he actually *DO* tricks? i read that he was really a very good magician..
He was a comedian who did magic tricks, he was fairly
at them, but made it look like he wasn't.
I remember this from when i was a kid, Trevor McDonald
was the newsreader that came on tv & announced it straight
after.
the amazing johnathan is the ONLY comedian magician. this fag sucked.
HEARTATTAK KAKAKAKAKAAA444!!!
you oughta know by now
oh that's what the fuck that douche was saying. thanks sirtokes.
epic
speaking of unfunny comedians...did that fat fuck Louie Anderson actually off himself?
and , if so, why didnt i know this already?...
survey sez?
For some reason that guy looked like he would throw a fit if the waiter didnt get his order right at a restaurant.
let's hope
i doubt it i would have heard
come on possum..use the powers of the web.Hes still alive according to my 2 second search
why arnt you dead yet?
It was that dude Combs that killed himself after Family Feud.
That was so awesome!
shmitty akbar.
He wasn't legendary if I didn't know who the fuck he was...
^ sheltered youth ^
Fezz Hats FTW!!!!!!!!
I think, if you listen closely, you an hear him take the death shart at the very end.
*can
This man was an absolute legend, one of the best comedians ever. Tho he went out in style. That kind of fall is exactly what he'd do in an act.
Very true...about the fall anyway. Kinda twisted, huh? Even his assistant thought he was just being his usual, unpredictable self.
I was only around 7 or so when I saw this...and I recall laughing along too...until he flopped back through the curtains and all you could see was his huge feet, and they cut to a commercial or something.
One of the most ironic things ever.
thing is all the other acts had to carry on with the perfomance while his feet were still sticking out from under the curtain
that's actually a rumour fries-please. he was pulled back through the curtains completely to perform cpr on him.
Wiki much?
True...it is a rumour...but I'm pretty sure it's a fact. Although I was only 7 at the time...I definitely recall his big-ass feet sticking out for a while after his upper body disappeared behind the curtain.
Someone really old (like Fugs or Cheeky) could possibly confirm. I couldn't find a longer clip than this one, alas.
I don't think there is a longer clip because they went into a commercial break as soon as they noticed he wasn't fooling around.
And I'm not *that* old, you bastard!
The commercial break didn't come right after the fez fell off. I was 7, but I still recall a good bit of time went by before the blank screen.
And...you ARE rather old.
i definately remember clips showing just his feet sticking out and according to my sources the other acts had to carry on whilst he was still only just behind the curtain.
I concur.
you're older than me MrFugs thats for sure
Kick a man while he's down, why don't you...
thats what friends are for :0)
i'm also right in saying that it was Jimmy Tarbuck who was behind the curtain as this point and was supposed to be passing through the objects
Apparently, he was quite the asshole as a person. So, consider this:-
He had a massive heart attack that nearly killed him in 1977 (whilst in Italy). That's 7 years prior to his death, on stage.
In the Bible, 666 is the number of the Beast/Satan...whereas 7 is considered the Heavenly number (check out Revelations...lots of 7s).
So. In '77 he nearly dies...7 years prior to his actual death - therefore 777 (Biblically, the direct oppostite to 666). I conclude - Final Destination-style fate.
Plus 7+7+7=21...+2 (for the 2 heart attacks)...
23! Jesus.
eeeeeee!
most tv shows minus commercials are 23 minutes long *dramatic prairie dog*
Just watched that for the first time a few days ago. One of the stupidest premises for a horror flick, but it was pretty enjoyable to watch Carey in a role like that.
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