![]() ![]() ![]() Finally, there is a chase around the circus ring. Then Benny is about to perform acupuncture surgery but something goes wrong. ![]() Then its Louise English and Roger Finch who dance and then a girl in a leopard skin suit chases Benny. Then a girl in a ring-leader's costume and stockings wips Benny and barks out commands in German. Louise comes out and Benny's tie rises to the occasion Julie Kirk does the hip swivel and knocks off Benny's hat Sue Upton takes a bath and Roger Finch and Samantha Spencer Lane do a dance. It all starts with Benny getting a tortoise to jump through a hoop. You'll find yourself saying, "not a lot of people know that", which is probably something Caine is known for saying himself!īenny takes on the circus, complete with the trademark clown outfit in Circus Clown. He has a charismatic way of saying "not A lot of people know that" and this is really an amusing monologue. Caine had worked with Benny on the original 1969 movie version of The Italian Job. ![]() Then Benny steps out to do an excellent parody of British actor Michael Caine in Michael Caine: Not A Lot Of People Know That. But it's all bad! (One of the gags, with Benny and Henry in an office and Benny copying Henry's moves, was a remake of the 02/24/71 opening quickie "Copy the Boss," albeit sans dialogue. He delivers packages to the lovely Alison Bell and even peeks into Claire Smalley's window! Other jobs include a Sign Erector, a door-to-door salesman (with Lee Gibson), a bricklayer and as a boating attendant (with Louise English as an "oar"). He starts out by looking for a job as an office clerk, but gets a job as a Postman. The Loser features Benny as a young man looking for a job. Some good gags with Benny and the girls in this one. Benny sings a tune about the girl of his dreams "Maria". Then it's Benny's Ballad: Maria with Benny and the whole company in a gypsy setting complete with appropriate costumes. (Remade from the 12/23/70 B&W quickie with Trisha Noble. This show begins with Benny and his wife Abigail Higgins on their wedding night and Abigail receiving a call from a friend in Benny Quickie: Five Minutes. ![]()
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