Who Wants To Spoof A Millionaire?

Just been reminded of this amazing TV moment over on the twits.

You have to admire his style, but also, take a moment to admire how Regis handles it all. He knows to let it play, he knows not to step on it, or try and top it. I also think he knows the right answer himself, because he doesn’t wait for the computer to reveal it. That’s a great host, doing great work.

I went hunting for comedy sketches based on the show, and found suprisingly few.

Seems like there should be a lot more of these than I could find. I get the feeling they were ubiquitous at one point. Or maybe I’m thinking of The Weakest Link.

, , , ,
Buy My Books
  • Proctology: A Bottom Examination
    Proctology: A Bottom Examination

    For a long time now I’ve been wanting to write an old-fashioned programme guide. One you can hold in your hand and thumb through, make notes on, spill coffee on. So I did. Proctology: A Bottom Examination is my deep dive into Bottom, the hit BBC Two sitcom starring Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson. That’s…

Follow
Most Read
  • Re-Casting Keanu
    Re-Casting Keanu

    Keanu Reeves is 56. That makes him eight years older than Clive Dunn was when he was first cast in Dad’s Army. But don’t panic, Clive Dunn was always playing much older characters than his own age. Keanu Reeves is 56. That makes him seven years older than Stephanie Cole was when she was first…

From The Archive

Sign up for my FREE newsletter