Eyes And Teeth

Welcome back to Eyes & Teeth Charlie Green 

As a singer Charlie has grown up around variety all his life since the age of 3 on cruise ships and then he was discovered on a TV Variety show as a little crooner, Simon Cowell become an instant fan, and then Charlie was rediscovered by none other than one of the Worlds most famous Child Entertainers Jimmy Osmond. You can’t get more variety than an Osmond, from the world of American television and The Andy Williams Xmas Show. Now Jimmy saw something in Charlie so much so he took him under his wing and took him to America where Charlie toured the States and the World in the Moon River & Me show.

I saw Charlie as more of a little brother after Jimmy Osmond signed me up to his Andy Williams Xmas Show and Moon River Tours and we enjoyed touring The States, working Branson Missouri and The Niagara Falls Casino in Canada together, they were some of the greatest moments of my career

Welcome to Eyes & Teeth the fantastic talents of Charlie Green

Welcome to Eyes & Teeth Season 12 - The Big Big Talent Show 

I wanted to start this season with something that has stood out for me in the theatre and on television, something different and today I am excited to talk to the perfect guest to take us behind the scenes of one of the funniest and hugely popular & successful stage creations in recent years. 

The Play That Goes Wrong is an International Award winning production touring worldwide and has been reviewed joyously by The Daily Mail – saying I feared I was going to hyperventilate, the Metro called it A Triumph of split second timing, whilst the Independent said it was Exquisitely Choreographed Mayhem, the New York Times called it a Gut Busting Hit & What's on stage mentioned It's as though the mousetrap has been taken over by Monty Python. 

If you are lucky to be visiting the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer then you are in for not one but three treats from the Mischief Company. 

One of its most brilliant creators Jonathan Sayer joins me for an inside story to the incredible success of The Productions that went wrong which have gone extremely right 

Get yourself to Edinburgh to enjoy the three new shows Mischief Movie night runs at the pleasance  Pentland theatre 3rd – 28th August 

Mind Mangler: Member of the tragic circle at Pleasance courtyard also 3rd to 28th and finally Charlie Russell Aims to please at the Courtyard 3rd to 27th August…  

Bob Carolgees is Someone who lit up my family living room everytime he appeared on TV. Whether it was as  a guest on a variety show or Surprise surprise with Cilla I would laugh along with my whole family.

Today Bob and I talk about his journey starting out as a DJ then verging into puppetry and TV Land landing a part in Tiswaz and Surprise surprise and touring with Big TV Stars in Summer Shows and Pantomimes.

Bob is so recognisable and with that little black dog on his arm you couldn’t mistake him. Little did I know there was a cat called cough and a ferret also and I’ll leave the rest of that name to your imagination, although saying there’s no need as Bob Spit the Dog Carolgees tells all in this final episode of Legends of Laughter with Bob Carolgees.

Nick Thomas MBE, puppeteer, Producer, Entrepreneur, went from dolly waggling to earning an Olivier Award in the West End of London and he and ventriloquist Keith Harris have a fascinating connection which kick started both their careers and turned them both into the phenomenon’s they both turned out to be.

Nick from Qdos Pantomimes and Entertainment has a phonebook of whos who, and those Who’s know exactly who he is and they fully respect and admire what he is all about. He knows his business and it has success written all over it and now after selling his part of Qdos on Nick now gets to enjoy the fruits of the tree farms he created over the years. He can enjoy his restaurants, hotels and still enjoy his friends from the world of showbusiness as well as his Museum of Celebrity puppets from The Diddymen to Lord Charles and Dooby Duck to the Thunderbirds.

He deserves to put his feet up especially today as we sit back and enjoy a chat about the life of Nick Thomas MBE

I always enjoy catching up with friends on the circuit and Phil and I see each other at least once every two years and its always a laugh. Phil started out in entertainment at an early age, he joined a band originally fronted by Brian Conley in the 1980’s and Phil stayed with that band for 6 years before going solo and enjoying summer seasons, pantomimes and the cruise industry and countless Cabaret, Corporate & after dinner bookings. He is now taking bookings for his new venture as a Tom Jones Tribute mixed with his own style of humour and its that very persona that I admire about Phil. His own character with catchphrases and they stick in your mind, not his but mine and his legions of fans as you will find out in this edition of Eyes & teeth Legends of Laughter with Phil Lowen.

Herbie adams is a brilliant entertainer. We met back in the 1990’s in Devon, I was 22 and just turned pro 25 years ago so we have known each other on and off over a quarter of a century. We may see each other once every 5 years but when we do we have a nice catch up, its natural and todays is only different in the fact that I recorded it.

Herbie is unique, he’s fresh and funny and has that powerful persona on stage, the likable factor, that audiences warm too. So getting to know him that bit more today surprised me with his past. I had no idea of his history of being in bands and supporting groups like Supergrass. He literally has grafted and deserves success. 

From working with his band to going solo around the world in the cruise industry to pantomime he found the funny and he’s keeping it that way, welcome to Eyes & Teeth The Voice of God Herbie Adams 

Charlie Cairoli Junior has grown up with the best experience of Circus Legendary. His father Charlie Cairoli Snr is an iconic and important stature in the world of circus, a landmark himself where Blackpool is concerned. As you enter Blackpool Tower you will be greeted by a statue of Charlie followed by a plethora of memorabilia and information which will take you back through the history of The Tower Circus and the Cairoli family.

Charlie and I have met on a few occasions in fact he was in the audience once and that was a night I will never forget for the Sons of the Sands, Laurel & Hardy Festival in Southend.

We talk about this and Charlie growing up surrounded by celebrities and animals, acrobats and audiences and hear his fathers wise words to protect him in future life.

I love the circus and I couldn’t be more excited to have Charlie join me on the show today after reading the stunning book “39 years under the tower” and learning more about this unique family story. Welcome to Eyes & Teeth Charlie Cairoli Junior

Welcome to Eyes & Teeth Julia Burnett

The Music Hall is a great place to be whether you’re reminiscing through a song, a ditty, a joke or routine and you can’t experience that if the music hall has died out and faded away along with the stars that brightened the stages back then and that’s why people like todays guest is important to keep the memories and performers acts alive by paying tribute and remembering them.

Julia Burnett talks about the entertainers she portrays and adored as well as the stars she worked alongside ventriloquists Ray Alan & John Bouchier and her husband Alan Simmons, Theatre Promoter Dick Condon, Headliners Max Bygraves and Norman Wisdom and her time as a young dancer to her time in the Lady Ratlings Grand Order and her conversations with Royalty.

 Julia is a cavalcade of variety conversation making her the perfect hour on Eyes & Teeth – Legends of Laughter welcome Julia Burnett…

Welcome to Eyes & Teeth Dean Taylor. Dean has pretty much cornered the Corporate and entertainment market playing TV characters from Film & Television and the celebrity world that pretty much lighten the mood at any party, wedding or Christmas work events. 

From being chucked out of my own wedding party by my father in law to going viral to millions on social media dancing as Kevin & Perry at the Hardwick Festival in 2021. I last worked with Dean at the 02 in London at Hoops Aid a large charity bash that literally took over the 02 venue for the evening. 

It is always fun seeing Dean as you know its going to be a Top Class event and hearing of how his character work is growing by the year just makes me smile. 

I love seeing talent get booked up and kept busy and Dean Taylor deserves his success.

So join me to find out how Dean got to where he is today, you may think he was thrown in at the deep end and just went with it… well you may be right, but lets hear it from his own face or another 30 faces of Dean Taylor

Phil Melbourne

Phil is a fantastic stand up comedian, voiceover artist and a very original writer. His style is laid back and relaxed but with punchlines that would flaw Tyson. 

Phil started out as a lifeguard then a bluecoat in the holiday chain Pontins… it was inevitable that he would find the funny. I’ve seen him on stage and been in his company socially and he is a natural. The last time I saw him was on a video message he was paying tribute to a mutual friend in Paul Eastwood and he had me in hysterics. Paul would have loved & laughed at his words.

Phil has enjoyed summer seasons, pantomimes, Cruise Ships, corporate bookings and continues to deliver his own style of humour to the masses.

Welcome to E&T Phil Melbourne