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Wise told Morecambe he wanted to split up comedy act in 1950, letter reveals

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Wise told Morecambe he wanted to split up comedy act in 1950, letter reveals



Items up for auction from Eric Morecambe’s family home show Ernie Wise had doubts about pair’s futureThey became arguably the greatest comedy duo Britain has ever produced but if Eric Morecambe had listened to a young and despondent Ernie Wise they would have split up before ever getting properly started.A poignant 1950 letter from Wise to Morecambe is part of a remarkable treasure trove of memorabilia to be auctioned in the new year. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/nov/18/wise-told-morecambe-he-wanted-to-split-up-comedy-act-in-1950-letter-reveals

Author : Mark Brown North of England correspondent

Publish date : 2024-11-18 07:00:31

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