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Max Miller was born in Brighton in 1894, his real name was Thomas Henry Sargent. A comedian who was always prepared to push the boundaries of his day with quick-witted jokes and stories packed with double-entendres, it is hardly surprising that he became known as the Cheeky Chappie. Throughout the 1930's he became a dominant force in the top variety music halls and made several live recordings, usually in the theatre but also "out and about". Miller's top-flight career was shattered in the early 1960's when he told a joke on the BBC which the corporation felt went too far and ceased to give him broadcasting work which by then had largely displaced the theatre circuit for comedians.

CD Ref: RT_016		"Theatrical Max Miller" Max Miller in the Theatre - Holburn Empire, London - 7th October 1938 (First House) Entry/Mary from the dairy/She shall have music wherever she goes/The cheeky Chappie tells one The Cheeky Chappie tells a few The Cheeky Chappie tells a few more Lulu (the Cheeky Chappie sings and dances) The Cheeky Chappie tells a few more The hiking song/Exit: Mary from the dairy Max Miller in the Theatre Again - Holburn Empire, London - 7th October 1938 (Second House) Entry/Mary from the dairy/When we go on our honeymoon/The Cheeky Chappie tells one The Cheeky Chappie tells a few The Cheeky Chappie tells a few more I thought we came here to pick some flowers (The Cheeky Chappie sings and dances)/Mary from the dairy All because I rolled my eyes (The Cheeky Chappie sings and dances) The Cheeky Chappie concludes/Exit: Mary from the dairy Max Miller in the Theatre - Finsbury Park Empire. London - early November 1939 The Cheeky Chappie tells some/Passing the time away Chats on etiquette and manners He tells some more Down where the rambling roses grow/I don't like the girls All good stuff, lady Mary Ann Total running time 57 minutes 40 seconds These tracks are taken direct from 78 rpm records and in order to maintain the authentic sound, have not been engineered in any way.
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