The Kenny Everett Video Show
Overview
The Kenny Everett Video Show, which later took on the title The Kenny Everett Video Cassette, was a vibrant British comedy and music series produced by Thames Television for ITV. Airing from July 3, 1978, to May 21, 1981, it showcased Everett's unique brand of humor and creativity, blending sketches, musical performances, and innovative visuals. The show became a beloved staple of late-night television, leaving a lasting impact on British pop culture with its quirky style and memorable characters.
Episodes
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1
The Steve Gibbons Band / Bryan Ferry / Bonnie Tyler
Ken kicks things off with a playful nod to the Latin roots of "video," meaning "I see," as he introduces Paul McCartney and Wings before diving into t...
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2
Darts / Kate Bush / Lindisfarne / Yellow Dog
The show kicks off with a vibrant introduction from Kenny Everett, welcoming viewers to the second episode. A lively music clip from Darts plays, feat...
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3
Suzi Quatro / Nick Lowe / Thin Lizzy / Gordon Giltrap / Bob Dylan
Ken kicks off the show with a brief introduction, followed by a quick clip of Thin Lizzy’s "Rosalie." He offers an apology for the previous segment ...
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4
The Moody Blues / The Pirates
Ken hosts a special segment to mark the midpoint of the series, introducing the next exciting chapter. The mood is set with a music clip featuring The...
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5
Elkie Brooks / Renaissance / Justin Hayward / The Rolling Stones
In this episode, Spod from Thoon teams up with his cosmic companion, Captain Kremmen. As they navigate their final evening in the muddy mines, Ken tak...
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6
Cliff Richard / Darts / 10CC / Bonnie Tyler / City Boy
Ken appears in drag, sporting oversized balloon breasts, as the show kicks off with some cheeky segments. He introduces a brief clip featuring TVs, fo...
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7
Bryan Ferry / The Steve Gibbons Band / The Moody Blues / David Essex / Labi Siffre
Before the opening credits, we dive into "Angry of Mayfair: Silent Majority." The episode kicks off with “Naughty Bits,” featuring Sid Snot and hi...
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8
Wings / Suzi Quatro / The Boomtown Rats / Marshall Hain
Before the opening sequence, we see a comedic cowboy involved in a gun-related prank. The episode kicks off with "Crisscross," featuring some cheeky m...
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Elvis Costello / David Essex
Before the opening credits roll, we see Sid Snot showcasing his first bust. The television chimes in with a button labeled "Idiot." Ken stands by the ...
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2
Dave Edmunds / Cliff Richard
Before the opening credits, viewers are treated to a playful scene featuring the lively Can-Can dancers of Paris. An animated mouth on a stick humorou...
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3
Levinsky / Sinclair / Kate Bush / Thin Lizzy
Before the opening credits, we see Billy the Dancing Bucket delivering an amusing monologue. The television chimes in with a button labeled "Idiot," v...
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4
The Real Thing / Bonnie Tyler / Leo Sayer
The episode opens with a charming scene of baby Ken in a stroller, highlighting his impressive future. Animated antics follow with a "Mouth on a Stick...
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5
Darts / The Pretenders / Bryan Ferry
At the Palm Court Hotel, the episode kicks off with a comedic musical segment featuring Presley Holy and Spit, a punk band alongside The Pretenders. F...
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6
Average White Band / Kiki Dee / David Essex
Before the opening credits, a violinist performs a solo. Ken introduces the next segment featuring televisions. A music clip of the Average White Band...
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7
Squeeze / Frankie Miller / Dean Friedman
Before the opening credits roll, we see Ken in all black performing his finger and vase trick. Next, Ken is shown with various TVs, presenting a sped-...
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8
Gerry Rafferty / Justin Hayward / Tina Turner
In the Palm Court Hotel, there's a lively introduction leading into a parody music segment featuring Presley Holy and the punk band, Spit, accompanied...
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9
Wings / Rachel Sweet / David Bowie
Before the opening credits roll, Sid Snot showcases his party tricks. Two Kens discuss how life is cyclical, followed by a preview for what's next. A ...
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10
M / The Moody Blues / David Essex
In the opening sequence of The Kenny Everett Video Show, a violinist plays without a body, setting a quirky tone. Next, we see a comical moment with a...
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1
Gary Numan / The Shadows / The Pretenders
Fat stand-up comic Billy Banter shares his humorous take on mortality. Sid Snot teams up with Eurovision's Katie Boyle and Freddie Mercury, urging Fre...
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2
The Boomtown Rats / Suzi Quatro / Cliff Richard
Ken kicks things off by asking if anyone's concerned about their weight. The fridge contemplates whether it should stop snacking, leading to a punchli...
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3
Dave Edmunds / Cliff Richard / Anna Ford
Ken walks up the staircase to a room filled with TVs, joined by Anna Ford and Dusty Springfield as they share viewer testimonials from the previous we...
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4
Dusty Springfield / Elvis Costello / The Police
Three Kens with TVs chime in, wishing everyone a Happy New Year! Sid Snot pops in with a hot gossip girl, asking for a coffee with two sugars. Then, w...
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5
Ellen Foley / David Essex
In a lively episode, Sid Snot takes over from Kenny in a segment featuring empty sets adorned with TVs. A humorous exchange occurs when French Marcel ...
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6
John Williams & Sky / The Boomtown Rats / Suzi Quatro
Ken explores a book featuring amusing, outdated inventions, while three Kens without a set create a lively performance called Burst-a-drum. The Ken wi...
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7
Episode 7: Suzi Quatro / 10cc / Joe Jackson
Ken showcases nasal drops from Japan, stepping into the role of a Japanese doctor for the next segment. He then presents an instant ice maker before r...
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8
The Police / Pete Townshend / Paul McCartney
*Before the opening credits: Orson Welles expresses his frustration with, "God, I really don’t want to be here." * Ken, surrounded by TVs, states, "...
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B.A. Robertson
B.A. Robertson, Lennie Bennett, Mel Smith, and Anna Dawson come together in this engaging episode. The group navigates a series of humorous situations...
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2
The Pretenders
In the company of The Pretenders, Tom O'Connor, Anna Dawson, and their companions embark on a lively adventure. As they navigate through various chall...
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3
Hot Chocolate
With Hot Chocolate, Anna Dawson and friends
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4
Cliff Richard
With Cliff Richard, Billy Connolly and friends
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5
Chas & Dave
Terry Wogan is joined by Chas & Dave, Anna Dawson, Mel Smith, and a host of friends for a lively gathering.
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6
Dire Straits
In this episode, Michael Aspel is joined by the legendary band Dire Straits alongside entertainer Lionel Blair and the talented Anna Dawson, along wit...
