Product Description
by Brian W. Kearney (Author)
Over The Hill is the true life autobiography of Jon Jon Keefe. Actor/ comedian/ singer/ compere to the stars etc. Jon, who is now 70, has had the distinction of working with many world famous Singers and Comedians of the last 50 years including such greats as; Billy Ekstein, Tony Bennett, Tommy Cooper, Jimmy Tarbuck, Dusty Springfield, Eartha Kitt, etc. In 1973 Jon was personally approached by Benny Hill to join a select family of actors and comedians to work on the famous Benny Hill Show- the comedy show which attained the highest audiences ever for TV comedy in the entire world until it was axed. JonJon worked alongside Benny for 19 years. His book offers a unique insight into the lives of these extraordinary people and provides a social history of the whole entertainment world since his wide experience in so many different areas of the showbiz world is quite unique and unmatched. Characters from clubland, gangland & theatreland - they're all there - making this an astonishingly rich and varied read . Jon recounts his amazing stories with a no-nonsense honesty that is both refreshing and fascinating.
