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Morecambe and Wise

More·cambe and Wise /ˌmɔːkəm ənd ˈwaɪz $ ˌmɔːr-/  two British comedians, Eric Morecambe(1926–84) and Ernie Wise (1925–99), who appeared on an extremely popular television programme called The Morecambe and Wise Show in the 1960s and 1970s. Many famous people appeared as guests on the show and had to do things that made them look slightly silly. The shows are often repeated, especially at Christmas.


Morecambe and Wise
Morecambe and Wise /ˌmɔːkəm ənd ˈwaɪz $ ˌmɔːr-/
two British comedians, Eric Morecambe(1926–84) and Ernie Wise (1925–99), who appeared on an extremely popular television programme called The Morecambe and Wise Show in the 1960s and 1970s. Many famous people appeared as guests on the show and had to do things that made them look slightly silly. The shows are often repeated, especially at Christmas.