On 5/18 at 4:00, join film historian Larry Wolff in the Brentwood Public Library auditorium as he presents the saucy and world famous English comedian Benny Hill. He began as a shy man with a stage act that needed much work. Afraid of hostile audiences, he turned to television and eventually became a world famous clown who was loved by millions in one hundred forty countries! But what was he like when not entertaining? Who was that little Irish fellow that had his head repeatedly tapped by Benny? Did Benny ever marry? Why was his immensely popular show cancelled? Find out in this presentation and then watch some of his most hilarious sketches while you laugh yourself silly! He was an expert at all types of comedy – farce, physical, verbal and puns and Benny’s comedy still entertains today! Benny Hill music, an autograph collection and a memorabilia and book display are included in this study of the world’s most famous modern clown.
