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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Television_personality
gptkb:Actor
gptkb:Comedian
gptkb:Television_presenter
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gptkbp:active_years
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1955-1991
1950-1991
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gptkbp:active_years_end
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gptkb:1991
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gptkbp:active_years_start
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1947
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gptkbp:alma_mater
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gptkb:King's_College_London
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gptkbp:associated_act
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gptkb:The_Hill's_Angels
The Benny Hill Show cast
The Benny Hill Show dancers
The Benny Hill Show writers
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gptkbp:associated_acts
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gptkb:The_Hill's_Angels
The Benny Hill Show cast
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Emmy_Awards
gptkb:BAFTA_Awards
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gptkbp:birth_date
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1924-01-21
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gptkbp:birth_place
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gptkb:Southampton,_England
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gptkbp:burial_place
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gptkb:Kensal_Green_Cemetery
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:Fred_Scuttle
gptkb:The_Hill's_Angels
The Benny Hill Show characters
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gptkbp:character_type
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buffoon
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gptkbp:children
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gptkb:None
gptkb:none
gptkb:1
2
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gptkbp:comedic_style
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double entendre
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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Influenced British comedy
iconic status in comedy
Parody and homage in media
Legacy in television
Continued popularity in reruns
Iconic status in comedy
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gptkbp:death_date
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1992-04-20
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gptkbp:death_place
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gptkb:Teddington,_England
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gptkbp:debut
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gptkb:The_Benny_Hill_Show
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gptkbp:died_in
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gptkb:Teddington,_England
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gptkbp:famous_for
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gptkb:The_Benny_Hill_Show
gptkb:parody
gptkb:satire
gptkb:sketch_comedy
gptkb:humor
Physical comedy
Slapstick comedy
Sketch comedy
cultural references
physicality
impressions
physical comedy
timing
catchphrases
absurdity
visual storytelling
comedic timing
exaggeration
visual gags
slapstick humor
social satire
slapstick comedy
Chase scenes
cross-dressing
parodying popular culture
female impersonation
musical numbers
double entendre
characterization
humorous commentary
chase scenes
music hall performances
quick wit
character comedy
running gags
music parodies
quick cuts
Double entendre
music hall style
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gptkbp:famous_quote
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" I think the best way to get a laugh is to be yourself."
" I just want to make people laugh."
" I don't know what the future holds, but I know what I want to do with it."
" The best comedy is when you can make people laugh without saying a word."
" I was never a great comedian, but I was a great entertainer."
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gptkbp:film
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gptkb:1989
gptkb:The_Italian_Job
gptkb:The_Man_Who_Knew_Too_Much
gptkb:The_Benny_Hill_Show:_The_Best_of_Benny_Hill
The Benny Hill Show (1991)
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gptkbp:film_appearance
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gptkb:The_Italian_Job
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gptkbp:film_debut
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gptkb:The_Ladykillers
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:comedy
Sketch comedy
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gptkbp:has_child
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gptkb:Andrea_Hill
gptkb:Peter_Hill
gptkb:Benny_Hill_Jr.
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gptkbp:has_genre
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gptkb:variety_show
gptkb:comedy
gptkb:sketch_comedy
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Benny Hill
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gptkbp:humor_influence
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British television comedy
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gptkbp:influence
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British comedy
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:Monty_Python
gptkb:Sacha_Noam_Baron_Cohen
gptkb:Eddie_Izzard
gptkb:Ricky_Gervais
gptkb:David_Walliams
gptkb:John_Cleese
gptkb:Jim_Carrey
gptkb:Matt_Lucas
gptkb:Rowan_Atkinson
comedians
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Max_Miller
gptkb:Laurel_and_Hardy
gptkb:Charlie_Chaplin
silent film comedians
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gptkbp:inspiration
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gptkb:The_Goodies
gptkb:Monty_Python
gptkb:The_Carry_On_films
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gptkbp:inspired
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gptkb:Benny_Hill's_140th_Birthday_Special
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gptkbp:known_for
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gptkb:The_Benny_Hill_Show
humor and sketches
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gptkbp:language_spoken
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gptkb:Sacha_Noam_Baron_Cohen
gptkb:Eddie_Izzard
gptkb:Robin_Williams
gptkb:Ricky_Gervais
gptkb:Jim_Carrey
visual gags
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gptkbp:last_appearance
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gptkb:1991
gptkb:The_Benny_Hill_Show
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gptkbp:legacy
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variety shows
cult following
humor style
Influenced British humor
parody films
comedy specials
Continues to be referenced in popular culture
Cultural icon in the UK
sketch shows
iconic theme music
influence on British comedy
inspiration for comedians
influence on television comedy
influential in British comedy
His shows are still broadcast in reruns.
Pioneered television sketch comedy
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gptkbp:media_coverage
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gptkb:Benny_Hill's_100th_Birthday_Special
gptkb:Benny_Hill's_110th_Birthday_Special
gptkb:Benny_Hill's_120th_Birthday_Special
gptkb:Benny_Hill's_140th_Birthday_Special
gptkb:Benny_Hill's_180th_Birthday_Special
gptkb:Benny_Hill's_190th_Birthday_Special
gptkb:Benny_Hill's_200th_Birthday_Special
gptkb:Benny_Hill's_300th_Birthday_Special
gptkb:Benny_Hill's_350th_Birthday_Special
gptkb:Benny_Hill's_370th_Birthday_Special
gptkb:Benny_Hill's_470th_Birthday_Special
gptkb:Benny_Hill's_500th_Birthday_Special
gptkb:Benny_Hill's_50th_Anniversary_Special
gptkb:Benny_Hill's_60th_Birthday_Special
gptkb:Benny_Hill's_70th_Birthday_Special
gptkb:Benny_Hill's_80th_Birthday_Special
gptkb:Benny_Hill's_90th_Birthday_Special
gptkb:Benny_Hill's_Christmas_Special
gptkb:Benny_Hill's_Last_Show
gptkb:Benny_Hill's_New_Year_Special
gptkb:Benny_Hill's_World_Tour
gptkb:The_Benny_Hill_Show
Benny Hill's 130th Birthday Special
Benny Hill's 150th Birthday Special
Benny Hill's 160th Birthday Special
Benny Hill's 170th Birthday Special
Benny Hill's 210th Birthday Special
Benny Hill's 220th Birthday Special
Benny Hill's 230th Birthday Special
Benny Hill's 240th Birthday Special
Benny Hill's 250th Birthday Special
Benny Hill's 260th Birthday Special
Benny Hill's 270th Birthday Special
Benny Hill's 280th Birthday Special
Benny Hill's 290th Birthday Special
Benny Hill's 310th Birthday Special
Benny Hill's 320th Birthday Special
Benny Hill's 330th Birthday Special
Benny Hill's 340th Birthday Special
Benny Hill's 360th Birthday Special
Benny Hill's 380th Birthday Special
Benny Hill's 390th Birthday Special
Benny Hill's 400th Birthday Special
Benny Hill's 410th Birthday Special
Benny Hill's 420th Birthday Special
Benny Hill's 430th Birthday Special
Benny Hill's 440th Birthday Special
Benny Hill's 450th Birthday Special
Benny Hill's 460th Birthday Special
Benny Hill's 480th Birthday Special
Benny Hill's 490th Birthday Special
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:British
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gptkbp:notable_production
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gptkb:Ernie_(The_Fastest_Milkman_in_the_West)
gptkb:The_Benny_Hill_Theme
gptkb:The_Chase
gptkb:The_Hill's_Angels
The ' Yakety Sax' theme
The Benny Hill Show theme song
The Hill's Angels dance routines
The chase scenes with women
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gptkbp:notable_work
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gptkb:Benny_Hill's_Christmas_Special
gptkb:Benny_Hill's_World_Tour
gptkb:The_Benny_Hill_Show
gptkb:Benny_Hill's_TV_Specials
Benny Hill's 1990s specials
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gptkbp:occupation
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gptkb:Actor
gptkb:Producer
gptkb:Comedian
gptkb:Television_presenter
gptkb:Screenwriter
gptkb:Writer
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gptkbp:portrayed_in
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gptkb:various_characters
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gptkbp:posthumous_recognition
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tributes from fans
documentaries about his life
celebrated in comedy festivals
Benny Hill's 130th Birthday Special
re-airing of his shows
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gptkbp:real_name
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gptkb:Alfred_Hawthorne_Hill
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gptkbp:record_label
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gptkb:EMI_Records
gptkb:Decca_Records
gptkb:RCA_Records
gptkb:Polydor_Records
gptkb:Pye_Records
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gptkbp:resting_place
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gptkb:Holy_Cross_Cemetery,_Culver_City,_California
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gptkbp:signature
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gptkb:Benny_Hill_Theme
visual gags
catchy theme music
Recurring characters
Visual gags
double entendre
chase scenes
double entendres
Running gags
musical parodies
Fast-paced humor
Catchy theme music
fast-paced humor
fast-paced comedy
Benny Hill's signature
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gptkbp:spouse
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gptkb:Una_Stubbs
gptkb:Patricia_K._Hill
Patricia Hayes
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gptkbp:style
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gptkb:art
gptkb:parody
slapstick
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gptkbp:television_show
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gptkb:The_Benny_Hill_Show
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gptkbp:theme
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gptkb:Yakety_Sax
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gptkbp:website
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bennyhill.com
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gptkbp:year
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posthumous recognition
remains a cultural icon
died of heart failure
lived in Teddington, London
remained active until his death
retired from television
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gptkbp:years_active
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1955-1991
1950-1991
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:The_Road_to_Hong_Kong
gptkb:Mary_Poppins
gptkb:The_Good_Old_Days
gptkb:Members
gptkb:The_Snowman
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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