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Episode 6
Des O'Connor Tonight - S1 - E6
Des presents the UK TV debut of comedian Kelly Monteith, who goes down so well with the audience he's asked back for the next episode, an appearance that would lead to his own BBC2 series. Among the other guests is Larry Grayson.
Des O'Connor Tonight: Season 1 - 6 Episode s
1x1 - Episode 1
October 17, 1977
Des O'Connor introduces the first show in a series that would run regularly for the next 22 years. With laughs from Les Dawson and two musical guests, Des wasn't happy with his own performance, later calling it "absolutely awful".
1x2 - Episode 2
October 24, 1977
For his second show, Des introduces laughs and songs from Bruce Forsyth, Lynsey de Paul and New York comedian Fred Travalena.
1x3 - Episode 3
October 31, 1977
"Madam - can you just breathe in?" Des brings Ted Rogers onto the show for some topical comedy, but both men are distracted by an overenthusiastic audience member who can't stop joining in. Among the other guests is Billy Daniels.
1x4 - Episode 4
November 7, 1977
Des chats with Mike Yarwood about impersonations, which he claims he "likes to treat it as an art form". There's also a duet with Bobby Gentry, Des doing Jolson, and the UK debut of American comedian Tom Dreesen.
1x5 - Episode 5
November 14, 1977
A very musical edition, with Des introducing songs from teenage duo the Keane Brothers, Tom Bresh and Marti Caine. As well as chat with all three Des does, of course, pick up the microphone for three songs of his own.
1x6 - Episode 6
November 21, 1977
Des presents the UK TV debut of comedian Kelly Monteith, who goes down so well with the audience he's asked back for the next episode, an appearance that would lead to his own BBC2 series. Among the other guests is Larry Grayson.
Des O'Connor Tonight: All seasons
S0: Specials
2 Episode s
S1: Season 1
6 Episode s
S2: Season 2
8 Episode s
S3: Season 3
6 Episode s
S4: Season 4
8 Episode s
S5: Season 5
8 Episode s
S6: Season 6
8 Episode s
S7: Season 7
9 Episode s
S8: Season 8
12 Episode s
S9: Season 9
13 Episode s
S10: Season 10
12 Episode s
S11: Season 11
12 Episode s
S12: Season 12
10 Episode s
S13: Season 13
10 Episode s
S14: Season 14
10 Episode s
S15: Season 15
11 Episode s
S16: Season 16
10 Episode s
S17: Season 17
12 Episode s
S18: Season 18
10 Episode s
S19: Season 19
9 Episode s
S20: Season 20
10 Episode s
S21: Season 21
10 Episode s
S22: Season 22
11 Episode s
S23: Season 23
11 Episode s
S24: Season 24
1 Episode
S25: Season 25
2 Episode s
S26: Season 26
2 Episode s
S27: Season 27
1 Episode