Eric Morecambe [SEP] date of death
Eric Morecambe
John Eric Bartholomew, (14 May 1926 – 28 May 1984), known by his stage name Eric Morecambe, was an English comedian who together with Ernie Wise formed the award-winning double act Morecambe and Wise. The partnership lasted from 1941 until Morecambe's death in 1984. Morecambe took his stage name from his home town, the seaside resort of Morecambe in Lancashire.
He was the co-star of the television series "The Morecambe & Wise Show", which for one Christmas episode gained
tribute in aid of the British Heart Foundation from the London Palladium
- "The Importance Of Being Ernie" (1990) a special programme in the "Omnibus" strand focussing on Ernie
- "Bring Me Sunshine (1994)" tribute to Eric Morecambe marking the 10th anniversary of his death
- "The Heart & Soul of Eric Morecambe" (1998) comprehensive documentary focussing on health issues
- "The Unforgettable Eric Morecambe" (2 November 2001) compilation and tribute programme with new interviews
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