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| Overall rating | 9/10  |
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By Lee2008
on 26th Jan 2007
| Starring (Main Performers) | Tommy Cannon, Bobby Ball |
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| Overall value | 9/10 |
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Cannon and Ball are two of Britain's best-known and best-loved comedians, and have been working together for around 40 years. From starting their career in the pubs and clubs of Lancashire they have made it to the very top of their profession.
The duo have appeared in sell-out stage shows, pantomimes, a film and prime-time TV shows. Their unique style of comedy is a joy to watch, and can be enjoyed by the whole family. Tommy & Bobby don't rely on bad taste or foul language to earn their laughs, just raw, slapstick comedy impeccably timed.
Their Abbott And Costello-like antics and catchphrases such as 'Rock on, Tommy' retained a strong presence on ITV through the 1980s.
Ball now serves as an evangelist, sharing his life story with people all over the UK. Their last TV series was in 1991, by which time tastes had changed and they were no longer 'fashionable' on TV. Despite this, they continued their theatre summer seasons and pantomimes where they still drew large audiences. In 1986, Bobby became a Christian, and Tommy followed in 1992. During the 1990s and 2000s Cannon and Ball have continued working, with theatre tours, summer shows, pantomimes and TV appearances keeping them busy. They now also perform regular Christian concerts and 'evening with...' shows where they talk about their life story and their faith. Having been together for over 40 years, Cannon and Ball are now the longest running double-act in Britain.
If you get the chance to see one of their shows or pantos I strongly recommend you go, for some side-splitting comic antics. Thanks for reading and I almost forgot.................Rock on Tommy!
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