With Eurovision rapidly approaching most of us are recalling the dazzling days of yore where the contest could create lasting stars and songs the whole world remembered.
No act, though, could ever match the massive legend that would become ABBA the fabulous foursome left a legacy that continues to influence new generations.
The most interesting thing is that ABBA did not just touch the gay scene and the music scene, but the comedy scene as well.
Let’s take a look at some British comedians whose acts were touched by Swedish genius. Read the rest of this entry »
Five (and a half) comedians influenced by ABBA
2015/05/19 at 4:31 pm (Comedy, Rik Mayall)
Tags: ABBA, Alan Partridge, Benny, Bjorn, Boyzone, Dancing Queen, David Walliams, I Know Him So Well, Johnny English, Knowing Me Knowing You, Miranda Hart, Money Money Money, Not The Nine o Clock News, Our Last Video Ever, Peter Kay, Rik Mayall, Rob Brydon, Rowan Atkinson, Sport Relief, Steve Coogan, Susan Boyle, Thames Swim, The New Statesman, The Trip, The Winner Takes it all
Most complained about Comic Relief ever . Desperate edits during the night turn show into PC fest . Fury at Rowan Atkinson . The end of comedy?
2013/03/17 at 1:47 pm (Chris Barrie, Comedy, Red Dwarf, Rik Mayall)
Tags: Birds of a feather, Blackadder, Call the Midwife, Chris Barrie, Dad's Army, Daily Mail, Danny John-Jules, Good Life, Not The Nine o Clock News, Peter Kay, Red Dwarf, Richard Curtis, Rik Mayall, Rowan Atkinson Bishop, Russell Brand, Shagging, Spitting Image, The, The Young Ones, Vicar of Dibley
Rowan Atkinson last night
