The Benny Hill Show

Name: The Benny Hill Show
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1979-01-01
Duration: 51 min
Rating: 7.60
Cast: Bob Todd, Jackie Wright, Henry McGee, Benny Hill

– The Benny Hill Show is a British comedy television show that starred Benny Hill and aired in various..

Type:

TVSeries

Rating:

7.60 / 10

Duration:

51 Minutes

Release Year:

1969

The Benny Hill Show is a British comedy television show that starred Benny Hill and aired in various incarnations between 15 January 1955 and 30 May 1991 in over 140 countries. The show focused on sketches that were full of slapstick, mime, parody, and double-entendre. Thames Television cancelled production of the show in 1989 due to declining ratings and large production costs at £450,000 per show.

Styles:

Based On Sketch Comedy, Sexual, Offbeat, Sexy, Not Serious, Witty, Humorous, Realistic

Story Timeline:

1970s, 1980s, 20th Century

Producing Country:

Filming Locations:

England, Europe

Genre:

Comedy

Editor's Pick for:

Boys' night

Release Date:

01 Jan 1979

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:

TV-PG – Parental Guidance is recommended

This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Programs rated TV-PG may contain some material that parents or guardians may find inappropriate for younger children. Programs assigned a TV-PG rating may include some inappropriate language, very little sexual content, suggestive dialogue, and/or moderate violence.

Main Actors:

Bob Todd, Jackie Wright, Henry McGee, Benny Hill

Plot:

A sketch-comedy series in which Hill would often play multiple characters and satirize popular British and American performers and stars. Common themes in the show were the husband-beating wife, buxom women, and silent, high-speed chase scenes between Hill and the other characters.

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 3 wins & 3 nominations.

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database:

7.6/10