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"Aaayyy" - The Fonz, Happy Days
What's cool and has two thumbs? Aaayyy, it's The Fonz. It's such a simple catchphrase that you could probably teach a dog to growl it. The Fonz marked his presence with his single-syllable trademark in 50s-themed sitcom, Happy Days. Henry Winkler's character played a small part at the start of Happy Days (1974 -1984) but was so likeable as the show's slick-haired mechanic that he grew to become the programme's most famous feature.
What's cool and has two thumbs? Aaayyy, it's The Fonz. It's such a simple catchphrase that you could probably teach a dog to growl it. The Fonz marked his presence with his single-syllable trademark in 50s-themed sitcom, Happy Days. Henry Winkler's character played a small part at the start of Happy Days (1974 -1984) but was so likeable as the show's slick-haired mechanic that he grew to become the programme's most famous feature.
"Aha!" - Alan Partridge, Knowing Me, Knowing You
In 1995, Alan Partridge made the transition from radio to TV with Knowing Me, Knowing You (an oblique reference to 70s uber-group, Abba). Alan used his trademark exclamation to greet an array of bizarre guests, that included a hypnotist who persuaded Alan that he was an owl and Roger Moore (via mobile phone from a traffic jam on the Chiswick roundabout).
In 1995, Alan Partridge made the transition from radio to TV with Knowing Me, Knowing You (an oblique reference to 70s uber-group, Abba). Alan used his trademark exclamation to greet an array of bizarre guests, that included a hypnotist who persuaded Alan that he was an owl and Roger Moore (via mobile phone from a traffic jam on the Chiswick roundabout).
"All in the best possible taste" - Cupid Stunt, The Kenny Everett Video Show
The closing line of what was Kenny Everett's arguably most outrageous creation. The line was usually accompanied by an energetic crossing of legs, treating viewers to a brief glimpse of her nether regions. Cupid first appeared on The Kenny Everett Video Show (1978 - 1981) on ITV, but when Everett moved to the BBC his new bosses asked him to rename Cupid Stunt. 'Mary Hinge' was suggested as a replacement, which frightened the bejesus out of the beeb, who decided to stick with Cupid.
The closing line of what was Kenny Everett's arguably most outrageous creation. The line was usually accompanied by an energetic crossing of legs, treating viewers to a brief glimpse of her nether regions. Cupid first appeared on The Kenny Everett Video Show (1978 - 1981) on ITV, but when Everett moved to the BBC his new bosses asked him to rename Cupid Stunt. 'Mary Hinge' was suggested as a replacement, which frightened the bejesus out of the beeb, who decided to stick with Cupid.
"Am I bothered?" - Lauren, The Catherine Tate Show
The comprehensive school student with a bad attitude is one of Catherine Tate's many creations for BBC Two's award-winning series. Lauren manages to lock horns with a variety of authority figures, such as train inspectors and teachers, as well as her friends. Her standard response to any sort of challenge, however innocuous "Am I bothered? Am I bothered though?" very quickly hits the spot.
The comprehensive school student with a bad attitude is one of Catherine Tate's many creations for BBC Two's award-winning series. Lauren manages to lock horns with a variety of authority figures, such as train inspectors and teachers, as well as her friends. Her standard response to any sort of challenge, however innocuous "Am I bothered? Am I bothered though?" very quickly hits the spot.
"And now for something completely different..." - Monty Python's Flying Circus
Originally spoken by Eric Idle in the first episode of the BBC sketch show on October 5, 1969, the catchphrase is probably the most common of all that have risen from the show's many sayings. It immediately signalled the Pythons' intention to disconcert viewers who were used to the more coherent comedy programmes of the time. The sentence was usually delivered by John Cleese, wearing a dinner jacket while sitting behind a desk, positioned in the most incongruous locations available. In 1971, it was also the title of the Python's first feature film.
Originally spoken by Eric Idle in the first episode of the BBC sketch show on October 5, 1969, the catchphrase is probably the most common of all that have risen from the show's many sayings. It immediately signalled the Pythons' intention to disconcert viewers who were used to the more coherent comedy programmes of the time. The sentence was usually delivered by John Cleese, wearing a dinner jacket while sitting behind a desk, positioned in the most incongruous locations available. In 1971, it was also the title of the Python's first feature film.
"Awight!" - Michael Barrymore
Barrymore's cockney call "Awight!" complimented his hyperactive, madcap style as one of Britain's most popular TV presenters in the 80s and 90s. The catchphrase, which was normally followed up by "Awight at the back?" was most famously heard on Strike It Lucky, where Barrymore also commonly asked "top, middle or bottom?" and "what is a hotspot not?" (which provoked the audience to call in unison: "a good spot!").
Barrymore's cockney call "Awight!" complimented his hyperactive, madcap style as one of Britain's most popular TV presenters in the 80s and 90s. The catchphrase, which was normally followed up by "Awight at the back?" was most famously heard on Strike It Lucky, where Barrymore also commonly asked "top, middle or bottom?" and "what is a hotspot not?" (which provoked the audience to call in unison: "a good spot!").
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