Kelly Monteith

The American comic, best known for his self-titled BBC show, which ran from 1979 to 1984, died on Monday (2 January). His death was announced by Los Angeles- ...

“Monteith co-wrote his titular series with Neil Shand. Monteith was one of the first American comedians to get his own show on the BBC.” Monteith’s passing comes just a year after he suffered two strokes in February 2021 that left him with aphasia.

Kelly Monteith, beloved BBC comedian, dies aged 80 after suffering two strokes in the past year. Plus fan tributes to the American TV personality.

He once said one of the highlights of his career was performing for Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal Variety Performance in 1983. "During his time there, he met his future wife Caroline. News of Monteith's death comes one year after the beloved TV personality suffered two strokes.

Kelly Monteith found fame in the UK on the Des O'Connor Show before starring in his own successful comedy series 'Kelly Monteith', which ran on the BBC for ...

Way ahead of his time but not seen as such because he made his innovation mainstream. A few years ago I said in an interview that, along with Morecambe and Wise, Tommy Cooper and my father, he was one of my favourite comedians. Judging from the reaction on here he was a bigger influence than he ever knew," actor Sanjeev Kohli tweeted. "His time in England was incredibly special to Monteith. "Sad news about Kelly Monteith. "Monteith co-wrote his titular series with Neil Shand.

Monteith was famously one of the first US comedians to be given his own BBC series.

Judging from the reaction on here he was a bigger influence than he ever knew.’ A few years ago I said in an interview that, along with Morecambe and Wise, Tommy Cooper and my father, he was one of my favourite comedians. Way ahead of his time but not seen as such because he made his innovation mainstream. He heard about it, got in contact and thanked me. Tributes to Monteith have started appearing on social media, with actor Sanjeev Kohli tweeting: ‘Sad news about Kelly Monteith. During his time there, he met his future wife Caroline. ‘His time in England was incredibly special to Monteith. ‘Monteith co-wrote his titular series with Neil Shand. [stand-up star](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/16/comedian-ray-bradshaw-is-breaking-boundaries-with-his-bsl-shows-17945297/) first made a name for himself in the USA’s comedy circuit back in the 70s, having performed 40 times on NBC’s The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. [comedians](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/17/comedian-kevin-bridges-shares-first-glimpse-of-sweet-baby-son-17954367/) to be given his own [BBC series](https://metro.co.uk/entertainment/tv/), with his self-titled show famously running on the broadcaster from 1979 to 1984. [death](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/02/fred-white-dead-earth-wind-fire-drummer-dies-aged-67-18028491/) was confirmed on Monday by The Anglophlile Channel, a Los Angeles based production company that worked closely with the award-winning comedian. [Comedian](https://metro.co.uk/tag/comedy/) Kelly Monteith has died at the age of 80.

BBC comedian Kelly Monteith has passed away aged 80, with fans and fellow comedians paying tribute to the late comedian, who was among the first to be given ...

To quote the reviews of the day, he was 'affable,' 'quirky,' and had a 'sideways view.' RIP. (My parents took me to see him on tour when his TV show was popular in the UK.) RIP." Judging from the reaction on here he was a bigger influence than he ever knew." "His time in England was incredibly special to Monteith. As Kelly often remarked, one of the highlights of his career was performing for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Il at the Royal Variety Performance in 1983. "After a few successful appearances on the Des O’Connor Show, Monteith starred in his own successful comedy series, 'Kelly Monteith', which ran on the BBC for six seasons.

The stand-up starred in his own self-titled BBC show which ran for six seasons between 1979 and 1984.

In America, he featured on a number of shows including as a guest on NBC’s The Tonight Show and had a variety show on CBS titled The Kelly Monteith Show. [Tommy Cooper](/topic/tommy-cooper) and my father, he was one of my favourite comedians. In the series, which was part sitcom and part sketch show, he would break the fourth wall and allow the audience a glimpse into his dressing room.

The stand-up starred in his own self-titled BBC show which ran for six seasons between 1979 and 1984.

He tweeted: “Kelly Monteith has passed away! In the series, which was part sitcom and part sketch show, he would break the fourth wall and allow the audience a glimpse into his dressing room. Monteith died at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by his family on New Year’s Day, The Anglophile Channel – an LA-based production company which he worked with over the years, announced on Tuesday.

Kelly Monteith, a U.S.-born comedian whose observational humor and satirical sketches also brought him a wide following in Britain, has died.

His other credits included guest appearances on the TV shows “The Love Boat” and “Love American Style” and the comedy album “Lettuce Be Cool,” released in 1984. He was also known for “breaking the fourth wall,” allowing his audience to see him in his dressing room before and after a show. He was also popular on British talk shows and received an offer from the BBC for his own program, “Kelly Monteith,” which ran from 1979-84.