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Kmop · 06-30-2006, 10:59 AM

I know its probably on this site but I cant seem to find them. Can anyone point me to where I can find the The Benny Hill show and or the Young Ones link. I want to use the theme shows as my ring tones.

cpmaz · 07-01-2006, 03:17 AM

I don't know where it is on this site, but the theme song is actually named "Yakety Sax" and it was originally written by Boots Randolph.

You might be able to find a ringtone version under that name.

Good luck...

treky · 07-01-2006, 04:22 PM

I've heard of "The Benny Hill show" (by the way; I've heard that he was "a very dirty old man") but what's "The Young Ones"? Never heard of it.

W.B. · 07-02-2006, 11:30 PM

The Young Ones was part of the vanguard of the (socio-political) agenda-driven, oft-mean-spirited and unpleasant in tone, "alternative comedy" (read: an alternative to comedy) movement that was pushed relentlessly by the British MSM in the 1980's.

As for TBHS, I'd highly recommend his pre-1979 works, which had more emphasis on comedy, his knack for impersonations, his penchant for TV, film and ad parodies, his talent for music and poems, etc. All that went down the tubes once the emphasis was switched to T&A. Having said that, though, I think his ouster from the airwaves in 1989 was as much an indication of which groups controlled the U.K. media by default and proxy as the other factors cited.

TV Knowledge Fan · 07-03-2006, 02:24 PM

....was more of a comedy/variety series, with songs and sketches in a loose format. If you've ever seen the original hour-long version of his monthly series, you'll see a big difference in the way each show is "laid out". I'm positive there'll be a DVD release of "The Best Of.." very soon!! If not already?

W.B. · 07-04-2006, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TV Knowledge Fan

I'm positive there'll be a DVD release of "The Best Of.." very soon!! If not already?

TBOBH has long been out on DVD. Concentrates entirely on the first three years' worth of shows (1969-1972), produced and directed by only one person (John Robins). And the "Yakety Sax" theme version as heard in the film originated from the Dec. 27, 1973 show. You can check Amazon.

06-30-2006, 10:59 AM	#1
Kmop Member First Time Poster Join Date: Jun 30, 2006 Posts: 1	Where is Benny Hill & The Young Ones? I know its probably on this site but I cant seem to find them. Can anyone point me to where I can find the The Benny Hill show and or the Young Ones link. I want to use the theme shows as my ring tones.

07-01-2006, 04:22 PM	#3
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	I've heard of "The Benny Hill show" (by the way; I've heard that he was "a very dirty old man") but what's "The Young Ones"? Never heard of it.
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07-03-2006, 02:24 PM	#5
TV Knowledge Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 29, 2006 Location: Long Branch, N.J. Posts: 2,577	"THE BENNY HILL SHOW".... ....was more of a comedy/variety series, with songs and sketches in a loose format. If you've ever seen the original hour-long version of his monthly series, you'll see a big difference in the way each show is "laid out". I'm positive there'll be a DVD release of "The Best Of.." very soon!! If not already?

07-01-2006, 03:17 AM	#2
cpmaz Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 22, 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 364	I don't know where it is on this site, but the theme song is actually named "Yakety Sax" and it was originally written by Boots Randolph. You might be able to find a ringtone version under that name. Good luck...

07-02-2006, 11:30 PM	#4
W.B. Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 23, 2005 Location: New York, New York, USA Posts: 389	The Young Ones was part of the vanguard of the (socio-political) agenda-driven, oft-mean-spirited and unpleasant in tone, "alternative comedy" (read: an alternative to comedy) movement that was pushed relentlessly by the British MSM in the 1980's. As for TBHS, I'd highly recommend his pre-1979 works, which had more emphasis on comedy, his knack for impersonations, his penchant for TV, film and ad parodies, his talent for music and poems, etc. All that went down the tubes once the emphasis was switched to T&A. Having said that, though, I think his ouster from the airwaves in 1989 was as much an indication of which groups controlled the U.K. media by default and proxy as the other factors cited.