Although excellent comics, there is too much topical humour for future generations to fully appreciate their wit. A pity since they are genuinely funny performers who could probably get away with even the weak material of which there is very little here. Funny in themselves, not just because they say funny things: A genuine gestalt that makes them a true comedy dream-team.
Being much loved they could, well almost, do no wrong in the public's eyes. They are every bit as good as their idols, Laurel & Hardy, and, for those who remember them (& witness the parlous state of tv comedy today), they shall be sorely and rightly missed for some time to come.
The highlight is the involvement of Andre Previn (Mr Preview), which has to be seen to be believed as the conductor nearly becomes a third member of this great double act.
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