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‘In 1984, I worked 363 days’: how Russ Abbot soared to success – then walked away

The comedian dominated Saturday night TV in the 1980s, with his sketch shows attracting 18 million viewers. Next came the West End musicals and sitcoms. But in 2016 he quietly disappeared from the limelight. What happened?

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‘In 1984, I worked 363 days’: how Russ Abbot soared to success – then walked away

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BBC star Russ Abbot reveals reason he suddenly quit TV after comedy success

Retired comedian, 78, was best known for hosting ‘The Russ Abbot Show’

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lunedì 24 agosto 2026·theguardian.com
‘In 1984, I worked 363 days’: how Russ Abbot soared to success – then walked away
The comedian dominated Saturday night TV in the 1980s, with his sketch shows attracting 18 million viewers. Next came the West End musicals and sitcoms. But in 2016 he quietly…
lunedì 24 agosto 2026·independent.co.uk
BBC star Russ Abbot reveals reason he suddenly quit TV after comedy success
Retired comedian, 78, was best known for hosting ‘The Russ Abbot Show’