Ken Goodwin

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Ken Goodwin Jul 2, 2006 19:34:40 GMT

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Post by bluebottle on Jul 2, 2006 19:34:40 GMT

What can I say about ken........

Master, Genius, Brilliant

All these and more are words that you could use to describe Ken.....

For those of you who don't know him Ken Goodwin gained popularity with a 1970's TV show from Granada called The Comedians (Check out the review on the forum.) This was a show that also featured the likes of Stu Francis, CRACKERJACK!!!, Bernard Manninig, and the king of Bullseye Mr Jim Bowen.

The aim of the show was to give some of the comedians doing the club circuit at the time there big break on national TV and it has to be said that for some of the Comedians this was the foot in the door as it where and others where never heard of again.

I am not sure what happened to Ken after the show finished....

Did his career take of and make him a superstar?

?

Or did he fade into Obscurity???

If any one know can they please post it on the forum. I would know like to Give you a sample of Ken's work with 2 of his jokes i apologize if they don't translate when written down.

THE HANGMAN

A condemned man is being taken across the prison yard to the gallows in the worst rain you can imagine it's absolutely bucketing it down. On the gallows as he is placing the noose around the condemned mans neck he looks at him and Say's..

"I don't know what you're worrin about I've gatta walk back in this."

THE SHEEP

KEN
"When I where a kid we never had much money and I remember my mu sayin to me one-day Ken can you nip to butchers and get me a sheep's head and can you ask him to leave the leg's on.."

HEY WHERE HAVIN A GOOD TIME ARN'T WE!!

Stan Butler Manager This planet is almost extinct! Posts: 8,918	Ken Goodwin Jul 2, 2006 21:34:22 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Stan Butler on Jul 2, 2006 21:34:22 GMT ;D What you laughing at! ;D
	"Come on Butler, get that bus aht!"

Stan Butler Manager This planet is almost extinct! Posts: 8,918	Ken Goodwin Jul 3, 2006 14:19:50 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Stan Butler on Jul 3, 2006 14:19:50 GMT I think Ken Goodwins is still alive! (seeing as we all presumed he wasnt') found this yesterday.... www.ukacts.com/asp/acts/index.asp?act=1437&cat=7 It gives you the number of his agent! You could always ring 'em and ask!
	"Come on Butler, get that bus aht!"

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Ken Goodwin Jul 3, 2006 20:54:08 GMT

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Post by bluebottle on Jul 3, 2006 20:54:08 GMT

Just checked the link and it seems to be the agent of the Great Man

Now I am no policeman but it has Ken Goodwin 1st clue

Star of The Comedians 2nd clue

I think that's pretty conclusive evidence

If he is still doing the rounds I will be keeping an eye out for him
and if I find out where he's performing I will be getting a ticket.
Prime seat on front row to see the Master In Action

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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Ken Goodwin Jul 5, 2006 19:23:57 GMT

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Post by bluebottle on Jul 5, 2006 19:23:57 GMT

THE GREAT MAN HIMSELF!!!!

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Picture of Ken was found on

www.clivestock.co.uk/kengoodwin.html

The site also contains a brief description of Ken's carear and also
contact details for people wishing to book the great man....

The hair colour may have changed but you still got the Smile Ken!!

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Ken Goodwin Jul 6, 2006 17:16:32 GMT

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Post by The Collector on Jul 6, 2006 17:16:32 GMT

bluebottle said:

THE GREAT MAN HIMSELF!!!!

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Picture of Ken was found on

www.clivestock.co.uk/kengoodwin.html

The site also contains a brief description of Ken's carear and also
contact details for people wishing to book the great man....

The hair colour may have changed but you still got the Smile Ken!!

Nice one Bluebottle!

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The Collector Concert Secretary Funky Gibbon Sad In'it[Mo0:3] Posts: 10,380	Ken Goodwin Jul 8, 2006 12:37:49 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by The Collector on Jul 8, 2006 12:37:49 GMT Watched the Ken Goodwin's year Documentary extra on the Comedians DVD...Worth it just for this, a cracking show!
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The Collector Concert Secretary Funky Gibbon Sad In'it[Mo0:3] Posts: 10,380	Ken Goodwin Jul 8, 2006 12:38:37 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by The Collector on Jul 8, 2006 12:38:37 GMT Oh, Moriarty has sent his agent a mail...No word yet...
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Stan Butler Manager This planet is almost extinct! Posts: 8,918	Ken Goodwin Jul 14, 2006 16:12:54 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Stan Butler on Jul 14, 2006 16:12:54 GMT Good to hear Ken´s still with us!
	"Come on Butler, get that bus aht!"

bluebottle Canned Laughter Posts: 205	Ken Goodwin Jul 16, 2006 17:55:00 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bluebottle on Jul 16, 2006 17:55:00 GMT My thought's exactly I am keeping my eye out to see if I can find where he is performing and if he is performing up this neck of the woods I am thinking of going and watching him.

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Ken Goodwin Jul 27, 2006 18:17:33 GMT

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Post by moriarty on Jul 27, 2006 18:17:33 GMT

NOW IS THIS THE SAME KEN GOODWIN IN THIS MOVIE?

Treacle

starring Ken Goodwin , Stephen Tompkinson , Freddie Davies

written by Peter Chelsom

directed by Peter Chelsom

duration 11 minutes

genre Comedy , Early Works , Film Four Productions

country GB (1987)

certificate

TREACLE FILM REVIEW

Stephen takes a tragic song, allegedly written by his comedian grandfather, and brings it into the 80's

At the funeral of his father in Blackpool, an entertainer, Reggie's friends discuss how he died. He misread the instructions on his linctus bottle and swallowed half a cupful, instead of half a capful. Entertainment continues, miserably, in a fictional snapshot of the town. Directed by Peter Chelsom, director and writer of Hear My Song and Funny Bones

www.channel4.com/film/reviews/person.jsp?id=55868

Last Edit: Jul 27, 2006 18:19:35 GMT by moriarty

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Ken Goodwin Jul 27, 2006 23:04:07 GMT

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Post by Stan Butler on Jul 27, 2006 23:04:07 GMT

Well spotted Moriarty. Never heard of this. Just watched it, and yes, it's R Ken! Sadly, no gags from the man and only 1 slight smile. Interesting to see he's done other stuff besides telling shit jokes in his own unique way!

There's even a Charlie Williams billboard on Blackpool's south pier. "A said tha wot owld fruwt"

And isn't that Sue's dad out of Rita, Sue & Bob too?

(If you watch it, look out for me in it! 2m14s in, walking down path in cemetery!)

"Come on Butler, get that bus aht!"

The Collector Concert Secretary Funky Gibbon Sad In'it[Mo0:3] Posts: 10,380	Ken Goodwin Aug 3, 2006 13:20:14 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by The Collector on Aug 3, 2006 13:20:14 GMT Are you going to post the audio track I did you of our Ken?
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Stan Butler Manager This planet is almost extinct! Posts: 8,918	Ken Goodwin Aug 3, 2006 17:49:16 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Stan Butler on Aug 3, 2006 17:49:16 GMT I'll save it for the future video promo I mentioned last night!
	"Come on Butler, get that bus aht!"

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Ken Goodwin Aug 4, 2006 13:00:41 GMT

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Post by Stan Butler on Aug 4, 2006 13:00:41 GMT

I've not done the special promo yet,
but for all those who have never seen Ken Goodwin's act,
Here you are....

Click Here to Have a Good Time!

You can also find this link in the 'samfilms' thread (just in case you want to watch it again!)

"Come on Butler, get that bus aht!"