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Barry Cryer pays tribute to the heroes of comedy he has worked with over his many years in the business. Each episode celebrates one artist and...
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  • Tommy Cooper
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    Tommy Cooper

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/10/2018

    Barry Cryer pays tribute to the heroes of comedy who he has worked with over his many years in the business, starting with Tommy Cooper.

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  • Frankie Howerd
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    Frankie Howerd

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/17/2018

    Barry Cryer looks back on the life and career of Frankie Howerd, one of Britain's post-war comedy greats who starred in Up Pompeii! and a host of Carry On films.

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  • Joan Rivers
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    Joan Rivers

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/24/2018

    Barry Cryer looks back on the life and career of Joan Rivers, whose cutting wit and sarcasm left an indelible mark on the comedy world.

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  • Ronnie Barker
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    Ronnie Barker

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/31/2018

    Barry Cryer looks back on the career of Ronnie Barker. From Porridge and Open All Hours to The Two Ronnies, Barker was one of British TV's best-loved entertainers.

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  • Bob Hope
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    Bob Hope

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/7/2018

    Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of British-born American entertainer Bob Hope, whose remarkable comedy and acting career spanned nearly 80 years.

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  • Jack Benny
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    Jack Benny

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/14/2018

    Barry Cryer explores the career of Jack Benny, the influential comedian who was one of the most celebrated American entertainers of the 20th century.

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  • George Burns
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    George Burns

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/21/2018

    Barry Cryer examines the life and work of George Burns, the New York comedian best known for his long-running radio and television show with wife Gracie Allen.

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  • Morecambe & Wise
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    Morecambe & Wise

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/28/2018

    Barry Cryer pays tribute to Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, one of British TV's best-loved comedy duos, whose Christmas Day shows became a national institution.

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