Vic Reeves - Not Funny Anymore - TV Programmes

Paper Doll · 29-06-2006, 13:04

Saw Vic on 8 Out of 10 Cats and he was an embarrassment, I really felt sorry for him he was that bad.

I think there must be an age you reach where you're not funny anymore like what happened to John Cleese and Steve Martin.

Vic retire to your farm and save your dignity.

rudi · 29-06-2006, 13:24

I concur wholeheartedly. No-one was a bigger fan of Vic Reeves Big Night Out, but unfortunately that seems to have been the pinnacle of his career. He has done many funny things since, but not in the same league, and I agree that he has not lost his funny bones altogether.

I have also thought for a while, that he can only be funny with Bob. Without Bob Mortimer, he's just Jim.

Rudi ™

Mart F · 29-06-2006, 13:33

Never really that funny to begin with to me even though i did used to enjoy Big Night Out and Shooting Stars.

mb@2day · 29-06-2006, 13:38

Funny anymore ?

He never was. Bob's the funny man and Matt and Les were funnier too.

Porcupine · 29-06-2006, 13:40

I saw him on 8 out of 10 cats, and i cringed hugely.

He was as funny as a dose of thrush. All the other 'guests' looked like they wanted to shut him up too.

k3v_85_04 · 29-06-2006, 14:28

Yeah I thought some of the stuff he was coming out with was sooo 1990's lol

Reminded me of my dad a lil lol

rubberymonkey2 · 29-06-2006, 14:40

I only ever really liked him on Shooting Stars. I dont think he has evolved too well and is still stuck in that anarchic early 90's era.

29-06-2006, 14:41

Vic Reeves = hasbeen.

He was a prat on 'I'm a washed-up celebrity, get me out of here' and he was a prat when he ate at Hell's Kitchen (first series). Gordon Ramsay ought to have levelled him.

Frood · 29-06-2006, 14:45

Never thought either Reeves or Mortimer were any good.

Very very poor copies of Morecambe and Wise (or tried to be)

trash80 · 29-06-2006, 14:56

i thought he was funny on 8 out of 10 cats personally

trinsk · 29-06-2006, 15:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by mb@2day

Funny anymore ?

He never was. Bob's the funny man and Matt and Les were funnier too.

Beat me to it!! Was gonna say.. did i miss it??!!

Strangely Brown · 29-06-2006, 20:39

Big Night Out, The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer and early series of Shooting Stars were genius. He has lost it a bit, but those shows were hugely influential on a range of comedians, and are underrated by most people.

Schnorbitz · 30-06-2006, 23:55

Enjoyed his episode of "Who Do You Think You Are?" a great deal. "Ask your children who I am" he said to one distant relation who'd never heard of him.

Was referred to by his real name of Jim Moir all the way through - and lost his father shortly after making the programme.

mikw · 01-07-2006, 00:09

Loved him on the big night out, also early shooting stars but i find him about as funny as watching old people eat now.....

SteveW2 · 01-07-2006, 08:11

Thought this was on old (very old) thread that had been dumped.

Can't believe anyone has only just realised he never was funny.

Mr Doobeedoobee · 01-07-2006, 09:15

the dislike doesnt surprise me he's one of those comedians with a distinct style. If you look over the shows done you'll find bob is the more talented one, however some of the Vic stuff on Big Night Out had me in stitches. That said Monkey Trousers wasnt that funny, Catterick had its moments but the characters of Chris and Carl were infinately funnier on "The Club", and he now seems to be more interested in promoting the career of his wife.

However Smell of Reeves and Mortimer is still IMO one of the funniest things to be broadcast. Just a shame we dont have the same quality from him today

Old Punkette · 01-07-2006, 10:22

I think some comedians just move their career into different directions with time, I don't think it has anything to do with age as the OP mentioned. Some of my favourite comedians are the more mature folk. Anyone who listens to radio comedy may agree. Barry Cryer is fabulously sharp and witty as is Jeremy Hardy (though not 'old' as such but has been going for yonks). I saw Jack Dee not too long ago and although he is moving more towards acting, he is still a fine stand-up.

I've never really been into surrealism but I guess it's hard to continue in that vein after a while. Probably too physical for one thing! Give radio a try - it's spawned some of the most popular TV comedy.

29-06-2006, 13:04	#1
Paper Doll Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,731	Vic Reeves - Not Funny Anymore Saw Vic on 8 Out of 10 Cats and he was an embarrassment, I really felt sorry for him he was that bad. I think there must be an age you reach where you're not funny anymore like what happened to John Cleese and Steve Martin. Vic retire to your farm and save your dignity.

29-06-2006, 13:24	#2
rudi Banned User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: 55deg49'31.63"N 4deg15'06.87"W Posts: 3,305	I concur wholeheartedly. No-one was a bigger fan of Vic Reeves Big Night Out, but unfortunately that seems to have been the pinnacle of his career. He has done many funny things since, but not in the same league, and I agree that he has not lost his funny bones altogether. I have also thought for a while, that he can only be funny with Bob. Without Bob Mortimer, he's just Jim. Rudi ™

29-06-2006, 13:33	#3
Mart F Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,109	Never really that funny to begin with to me even though i did used to enjoy Big Night Out and Shooting Stars.

29-06-2006, 13:38	#4
mb@2day Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Services: VMTV - VM4MB , Sky TV , DAB , Orange Posts: 5,544	Funny anymore ? He never was. Bob's the funny man and Matt and Les were funnier too.

29-06-2006, 13:40	#5
Porcupine Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Gender: Female Location: In the Pub Posts: 13,368 Blog Entries: 1	I saw him on 8 out of 10 cats, and i cringed hugely. He was as funny as a dose of thrush. All the other 'guests' looked like they wanted to shut him up too.

29-06-2006, 14:28	#6
k3v_85_04 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,003	Yeah I thought some of the stuff he was coming out with was sooo 1990's lol Reminded me of my dad a lil lol

29-06-2006, 14:40	#7
rubberymonkey2 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gloucester Services: Sky Digital, Freeview, Bulldog Broadband Posts: 1,525	I only ever really liked him on Shooting Stars. I dont think he has evolved too well and is still stuck in that anarchic early 90's era.

29-06-2006, 14:41	#8
Barry Scott Posts: n/a	Vic Reeves = hasbeen. He was a prat on 'I'm a washed-up celebrity, get me out of here' and he was a prat when he ate at Hell's Kitchen (first series). Gordon Ramsay ought to have levelled him.

29-06-2006, 14:45	#9
Frood Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,312	Never thought either Reeves or Mortimer were any good. Very very poor copies of Morecambe and Wise (or tried to be)

29-06-2006, 14:56	#10
trash80 Banned User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: B'ham / Metro Manila Services: Telewest TV, Phone & BB, DAB Posts: 20,752	i thought he was funny on 8 out of 10 cats personally

29-06-2006, 20:39	#12
Strangely Brown Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 183	Big Night Out, The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer and early series of Shooting Stars were genius. He has lost it a bit, but those shows were hugely influential on a range of comedians, and are underrated by most people.

30-06-2006, 23:55	#13
Schnorbitz Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Croydon. The nice bit. Posts: 1,093	Enjoyed his episode of "Who Do You Think You Are?" a great deal. "Ask your children who I am" he said to one distant relation who'd never heard of him. Was referred to by his real name of Jim Moir all the way through - and lost his father shortly after making the programme.

01-07-2006, 00:09	#14
mikw Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,646	Loved him on the big night out, also early shooting stars but i find him about as funny as watching old people eat now.....

01-07-2006, 08:11	#15
SteveW2 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 1,864	Thought this was on old (very old) thread that had been dumped. Can't believe anyone has only just realised he never was funny.

01-07-2006, 09:15	#16
Mr Doobeedoobee Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 745	the dislike doesnt surprise me he's one of those comedians with a distinct style. If you look over the shows done you'll find bob is the more talented one, however some of the Vic stuff on Big Night Out had me in stitches. That said Monkey Trousers wasnt that funny, Catterick had its moments but the characters of Chris and Carl were infinately funnier on "The Club", and he now seems to be more interested in promoting the career of his wife. However Smell of Reeves and Mortimer is still IMO one of the funniest things to be broadcast. Just a shame we dont have the same quality from him today

01-07-2006, 10:22	#17
Old Punkette Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 642	I think some comedians just move their career into different directions with time, I don't think it has anything to do with age as the OP mentioned. Some of my favourite comedians are the more mature folk. Anyone who listens to radio comedy may agree. Barry Cryer is fabulously sharp and witty as is Jeremy Hardy (though not 'old' as such but has been going for yonks). I saw Jack Dee not too long ago and although he is moving more towards acting, he is still a fine stand-up. I've never really been into surrealism but I guess it's hard to continue in that vein after a while. Probably too physical for one thing! Give radio a try - it's spawned some of the most popular TV comedy.