Manning, Bernard John

Manning, Bernard John
▪ 2008

      British comedian

born Aug. 13, 1930, Manchester, Eng.

died June 18, 2007, Manchester
was as well known for the inflammatory invective with which he pilloried other races, nationalities, and minorities as he was for his pointed satire and bawdy jokes. Manning started out as a singer but by the mid-1950s was working as a comedian in clubs in northern England. In 1959 he opened his own establishment, the Embassy Club, in Manchester. His local popularity led to a spot in the ITV television show The Comedians, which brought him nationwide notice. Though racist jibes were a small part of his repertoire, by the 1980s these jokes had inspired public scorn, though his act continued to be popular in clubs. Manning was named National Club Comedian of the Year in 1982 and 1985.

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