Billy t james news, music performances and show video. James, was a new zealand entertainer, comedian, musician and actor. Buy the comic genius of billy t james deluxe edition by billy t. Touted as revealing the man behind the chuckle, the drama traverses billy t. Born william james taitoko in 1948 in waikato, new zealand, he was of maori heritage. This eccentric rural new zealand tale follows two con men as they attempt to trick a small town into their illegal gambling scheme. Billy t james on horis, coconuts, chinks, wogs, niggers, and. Its a must watch for anyone interested in new zealand maori and european culture or multiculture of any sort. Cinema documentary feature celebrating iconic new zealand entertainer, billy t james. Theres te news somebody pinched all the toilet seats out of the kaikohe police station.
See all books authored by billy james, including an american band. The film explores billys extraordinary talent as musician, singer, comedian, actor, writer and artist and even attempts to uncover the source of his trademark giggle. Came a hot friday 1985 rent or buy on dvd at arovideo. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Billy t james, 19481991, born william james taitoko, was by general consensus the greatest entertainer new zealand ever produced. Billy has to deal with his teenagers and also cultural issues. James features briefly as an entertainer cum frightaminute aviator.
This zorro with a difference, who emits a schizo blend of western cowboy hero and mexican patriot, with monty pythonesque overtones, is a fine creation. The continuing story of todd rundgren, and more on. Originally released in 2008 this new package now features expanded audio disc 70 mins comprising of live comic performances from the classic live a. The best of the billy t james collection billy ts unique brand of humour is captured at its affable, nonpc best in this compilation of skits from his popular 1980s tv shows. James, comedian and entertainer, shows off his classic moustache, 27 july 1985. Originally released in 2008 this new package now features expanded audio disc 70 mins comprising of live comic performances from the classic live at pips show in 1985 as well as radio archive recordings plus additional photos in an expanded booklet. Billy james books list of books by author billy james. A new film by mcg features a clip of the classic standoff between billy jack in posner in the park with two of the characters in the film beautifully acting out the parts while the movie is projected on the side of a garage.
Do whats good for you or youre not good for anybody james. James, brett coutts, jennifer wardlealand, mark wright. The story of grand funk railroad, and a dream goes on forever. Stream tracks and playlists from billy james on your desktop or. Stream tracks and playlists from billy james on your desktop or mobile device. Everyone is always asking for a dvd with more of billy t sketches, well here it is, the pick of the skits the man, the legend, the cuz fea. Cinema documentary feature celebrating iconic new zealand entertainer, billy. Listen to billy james soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create dumfries, scotland. The best of the billy t james collection television nz. Born william james taitoko in 1948 in waikato, new zealand, he is of mori heritage.
James youve been well behaved, youve been working hard but will you always stay someone elses dream of who you are. James, in what is a riveting, totally original performance as the tainuia kid. Heres some classic billy t comedy showing his remarkable flexibility pub pickup. William james te wehi taitoko mbe better known by his stage name billy t. His characters were kiwi through and through and we loved him for it. James, was a new zealand entertainer, comedian, musician. James stars in this comic yarn about a pair of inept bookmakers whose greed leads them to losing and trying to recoup their illgotten earnings. William james te wehi taitoko mbe 17 january 1948 7 august 1991 better known by his stage name billy t. He became a key figure in the development of new zealand. With his unique brand of humour, new zealand entertainer, comedian, musician and actor billy t james became a key figure in the development of new.
This collection celebrates his screen legacy, life and inimitable brand of comedy. The comic genius of billy t james deluxe edition billy. James 19491991 played guitar and sang in bands in auckland before touring internationally as a member of the highly successful maori volcanics showband in the 1970s. Transcript from billy t live at pips, whangarei recording, 1985. With peter bland, phillip gordon, michael lawrence, billy t. William james te wehi taitoko mbe 17 january 1948 7 august 1991 better known by his.
The best of the billy t james collection television nz on. Te movie following the bigscreen success of topp twins documentary untouchable girls came another chronicle of a kiwi entertainment legend. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from billy james at the discogs marketplace. Billy t james on horis, coconuts, chinks, wogs, niggers. The burial of james takamore was a bicultural family conflict and legal precedent in new zealand, reflecting the tension between maori tikanga and englishbased common law. Takamore v clark decision from the supreme court of new zealand. I went on the road you pursued an education james how you gonna know for sure evrything was so well organized. Discover video clips of recent music performances and more on mtv. With humour and love, the film tells of billys meteoric rise to national fame and his tragic downfall into. James on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Monday marks 26 years since new zealands most beloved comedian, billy t james, died. The film explores billys extraordinary talent as musician, singer, comedian, actor, writer and artist. James is a new zealand comedian who was popular as an actor throughout the 80s.
Billy directed by peter burger until proven innocent, this toprating telefeature dramatised the life story of legendary comedian billy t james. The life and times of billy t james by matt elliott. James the man the legend the cuz on dvd at mighty ape nz. Billy t james died when i was still at primary school, so while i had some memories of him on television, i was slightly nervous i would find the humour and context of billy t te movie slightly dated. Billy james australian footballer 19001966, australian rules footballer billy james welsh footballer 19211980, welsh professional footballer billy james publicist, american publicist and talent scout billy james musician 19362009, american jazz drummer billy t. He starred in numerous tv shows and variety programs, performed on stage and in motion pictures. Each year it is awarded to an outstanding emerging performer with a commitment to their comedy career. Possibly new zealands most iconic comedian, fronts his own sketch show.
James was born on january 17, 1948 in waikato, new zealand as william james te wehi taitoko. The first known nz feature film to also have its own soundtrack release was the 1977 33rpm lp of sleeping dogs. Started in 1997 and inspired by comedy legend billy t james, this award celebrates the growth of fresh talent in the new zealand comedy industry. New zealands most iconic comedian, billy t stars in his own sitcom as a radio dj. James was a new zealand comedian who was popular as an actor throughout the 80s. James takamore was born into the whakatohea and tuhoe iwi in the bay of plenty but lived as a pakeha with his pakeha wife in christchurch, returning to the north island only twice in 20 years and. He was an actor and director, known for came a hot friday 1985, under the mountain 1981 and the adventures of terry teo 1985. Mama dont allow join the circus good night everyone movie cowboy that. James came to prominence in the television variety show radio times, but is best remembered for the billy t james show, six series of which were screened by tvnz between 1981 and 1986. Millions of products all with free shipping australia wide.
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Billy t james was a largerthanlife comedian who gave us some of our best belly laughs, creating enduring characters as he poked the borax at race relations in new zealand. On the show, the gifted impressionist portrayed a variety of characters in recurring sketches such as te news, a parody of the maori news show te karere. Te movie director ian mune originally cast james in the classic came a hot friday, as the maorimexican tainuia kid. Introducing or remembering billy t james heres some classic billy t comedy. Aug 16, 2011 billy t james died when i was still at primary school, so while i had some memories of him on television, i was slightly nervous i would find the humour and context of billy t te movie slightly dated. There was also tension over the burial place of comedian billy t.
Billy screened on 21 august 2011 as a sunday theatre drama on tv one, 20 years after billy t s death, aged just 42. Much loved hard case maori fulla from nz that captured the hearts of all kiwis young and old. The film explores billys extraordinary talent as musician, singer, comedian, actor, writer and artist and even attempts to. He became a key figure in the development of new zealand comedy, and a household name during his lifetime. The billy t james collection billy taitoko james is a kiwi entertainment legend. An indepth look at the life and work of billy t james the musician, entertainer and ground breaking comedian. His iconic bro giggle was infectious and his gags universally beloved. Redbaiter september 6, 2012 transcript from billy t live at pips, whangarei recording, 1985. Billy t james on horis, coconuts, chinks, wogs, niggers, and poms. Documentary celebrating the life of legendary new zealand comedian, billy t james.
James lyrics sorted by popularity, with video and meanings. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. James movies, filmography, bio, co stars, photos, news and tweets. Ca 5252009 takamore v clark decision from the court of appeal. Apr 16, 2016 a collection from kiwi entertainer billy t james. Billy t james nzhistory, new zealand history online. All my friends are getting married remastered 1994. The film uses remastered footage and an impressive cast of interviews to capture his path from cabaret singer to fame, fan clubs and eventual financial and bodily collapse. We are grateful to mcg for both his enthusiasm about billy jack and his handling of the clip. Billy t james, daphne walker, maori volcanics, prince tui teka, the. He developed his comedy act during the 70s and peaked in popularity during the 80s, when he acted in a variety of mediums, including television and film.
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