Eric Morecambe at 100: Still Making Us Laugh Like No One Else!

Eric Morecambe was one of Britain's most beloved comedians, and even though he was born 100 years ago, people still find him hilarious. He performed with his partner Ernie Wise, and together they became known as Morecambe and Wise. Their comedy shows were watched by millions, and their jokes are still repeated today. Pop star Robbie Williams is a huge fan and says that Eric Morecambe makes him feel loved, even though they never met. Robbie even has a tattoo of Eric and Ernie's silhouette and bought Eric's glasses and pipe at an auction. He says that Eric's humor was warm and safe, and that he made people feel included in the joke, not the target of it.

Eric Morecambe's legacy lives on in many ways. There are exhibitions about him, and people still talk about how friendly and down-to-earth he was, even though he was very famous. Collector Matt Webster bought a pair of Eric's shoes at an auction and plans to display them in Harpenden, where Eric lived. Eric's daughter, Gail, says that at first it was painful to be reminded of her father after he died, but now she feels blessed by the love people still have for him. She believes that Eric and Ernie's comedy was so good that it feels like they are still in people's homes, making them laugh.

Their shows are still popular with both older and younger generations. Gail says that children love watching Morecambe and Wise because their comedy is very visual and doesn't rely only on words. The duo had many famous guests, including The Beatles and newsreader Angela Rippon, who remembers how hard they worked to make their shows perfect. Eric was also a big football fan and supported Luton Town. He often mentioned the team on his shows and even became a director of the club. The club still honors him today, playing his favorite song at the stadium. Eric was known for making people laugh in any situation, and Angela Rippon says that he and Ernie were always funny without being mean or rude. This is why their comedy is still loved by so many people.