Network
is delighted to announce the release of two must-have titles for all
Tommy Cooper, and indeed, all fans of quality comedy shows. This
celebration of Tommy Cooper’s enduring appeal combines the three
classic Thames Television Tommy Cooper made for ITV in the 70s: The
Tommy Cooper Hour, Tommy Cooper – Just Like That and Cooper. The Tommy
Cooper Collection (PG) is released as a 5 – disc set on 29th September
2008, RRP £49.99. It will be released the same day as Cooper, RRP
£14.99.
Tommy Cooper is known not simply for his hilarious, frequently failing
magic tricks (despite being an accomplished magician in real life) and
rapid-firing sense of humour; he is also well-loved among fellow
comedians. That is a fact most noted when he was voted the sixth
greatest comedy act ever by fellow comedians and comedy insiders in
Comedians’ Comedian, Channel 4, 2005. For four decades, he was a
constant and always eagerly anticipated presence on television. At
six-foot three in height and with his trademark fez, he is instantly
recognisable; his show is joyfully chaotic. Apart from the lame jokes
and the failed magic tricks, this legendary comedy star is also famed
for his Houdini-esque death-defying attempt to escape from an air-tight
trunk and various other outrageous, near-insane but always uproarious
physical tricks and sets. A number of stars lend their hands and
reputations to spice up the mayhem, and to assist in the “magic
tricks”...These include Acker Bilk, Sacha Distel, Acker Bilk, Anita
Harris, Lynsey de Paul, and ABBA.
THE TOMMY COOPER COLLECTION is a definitive set, offering the viewers
and fans of comedy a chance to watch the indisputable master of mirth
at his very best. COOPER is an excellent choice for people who
previously bought THE TOMMY COOPER HOUR and TOMMY COOPER- JUST LIKE
THAT.
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