BENNY HILL - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/17/1955 - HFSID 79993

BENNY HILL
The comedian signs on this letter - typed on his personalized stationery at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London, England in 1955 - to turn down a request for a donation
Typed letter signed "Benny Hill." in blue ink. 1 page, 5x8, on Hill's personalized stationery. Prince of Wales Theatre, London, England Aug. 17, 1955. In full:"Dear Frank, Thank you for your letter. While I sympathise [sic] with the aims and activities of your Club, I am afraid I must refuse your invitation to become one of the donors for the coming Season. I have had so many calls for support for similar organisa-tions [sic] lately that I have had to call a halt for the time being. I know you will understand and forgive me. All good wishes. Yours sincerely,". British comedian Hill (1925-1992) appeared in over 20 movies and TV shows between 1953 and 1991 and was also a stage and radio performer, but is probably best known for his Emmy-nominated comedy sketch series The Benny Hill Show(1969-1989). The Benny Hill Show was introduced on Los Angeles TV in early 1979 and became an instant hit in the States. Looser British TV standards meant that Hill could offer all kinds of ribald humor, much of it involving scantily-clad women. The show drew the expected criticism from prudes and Puritans, but not enough to prevent its becoming a number-one syndicated TV series into the late '80s. Lightly toned, stained, soiled and creased. Folded twice and unfolded. Otherwise, fine condition.