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Scottish comedian and one half of The Two Ronnies alongside Ronnie Barker, a BBC sketch show that aired from 1971 to 1987.
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Ronnie Corbett ranks #55 of 291 in the Comedian ranking, behind Mitch Hedberg, ahead of Dave Chappelle.
Beloved half of The Two Ronnies with enduring sketches, strong national reputation, generally ranked below Barker.
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What was The Two Ronnies?
The Two Ronnies was a BBC sketch comedy series starring Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker that aired from 1971 to 1987. It became one of British television's most popular and enduring comedy programs of its era.
What was Ronnie Corbett's signature solo routine on The Two Ronnies?
Corbett was famous for his monologue segments in which he sat in a large armchair and delivered elaborately digressive comic stories. These chair monologues, often structured as rambling shaggy-dog tales, became one of his most iconic comedy formats.
Was Ronnie Corbett Scottish?
Yes, Ronnie Corbett was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1930. Despite his Scottish origins, he built his career primarily in English television and became one of Britain's most universally recognized entertainers.
What other shows did Ronnie Corbett appear in besides The Two Ronnies?
Before The Two Ronnies, Corbett appeared in The Frost Report (1966), where he first worked alongside Ronnie Barker and John Cleese. He later starred in his own BBC sitcom, Sorry!, which ran from 1981 to 1988.
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