Bruce Forsyth
British entertainer and showman who achieved celebrity on the show Sunday Night at the London Palladium, and has since presented game shows such as Play Your Cards Right, The Generation Game, and Strictly Come Dancing.
Boy Bruce, the Mighty Atom - Forsyth's bill matter as a child performer in the 1930s/40s.
I am not doddery, doddery I am [audience shouts "not!"]
Four Poofs and a Piano? We've got dozens of 'em!
Nice to see you, to see you... [the audience shouts "nice"]
I'll make a note of that.
You get nothing for a pair... [the audience would then shout "Not in this game"]
I'm the leader of the pack and I'm such a jolly jack - and here they are, they're so appealing - OK dollies, do your dealing!
Well never mind, but tonight could still be a big night if you Play Your Cards Right.
You can be ?3000* under, but not one penny over.
You've won a Brucie Bonus!
Don't touch the pack, we'll be right back!
I'm the Joker full of jest, I play my cards close to my chest; but here's a pair that's worth revealing, come on dollies, do your dealing!
It could still be a big night if you play your cards right. Goodnight!
You don't get anything for a pair... [the audience then shouts, "Not in this game!"]
Here's my lovely Anthea, and isn't her frock wonderful, ladies and gentlemen? Come on, give us a twirl, my love!
Hang loose, we'll be back in a deuce!
Points make prizes. What do points make...? [the audience would then shout "Prizes"]
I'm the Joker of the pack, which makes me such a lucky Jack and if you like things that come in pairs, check out my fabulous Croupiers.