Born in Upton Park London was the multi-talented Ernest Maxin:
He was the producer, director, choreographer and creator of musical
comedy for the Morecambe and Wise Show.
He first met Eric and Ernie at the seaside resort of Torquay in the 1960's.
In 1970 he started choreographing the dance routines on the MAWS.
He succeeded John Ammonds as producer/director in 1974.
He was the mastermind 'behind the scenes' of the boys success!!
For his role in the classic 1977 "South Pacific" sketch Ernest picked up
a special award from the Television Industry. He was also the man behind
the great 'Singin' in the Rain' sketch.
Some of his other credits:
As Producer:
Lennie and Jerry (1978),
The Les Dawson Show x 13 editions (1978),
The Mike Reid Show (1977), The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968), The Dave Allen Show (1968),
David Nixon's Comedy Bandbox (1966), The Kathy Kirby Show (1964), Miss Adventure (1964), Best of Friends (1963), Comedy Bandbox (1962), Our House (1960), Gala Opening (1959), The Black and White Minstrel Show (1958),
Closing Night (1957), The Norman Wisdom Show x 3 specials (1956), Opening Night (1956), Dress Rehearsal (1956),
And So to Bentley (1954), The Howerd Crowd (1952)
As Director:
The Kathy Kirby Show (1964) Running Wild (1954)
