Production Notes
The show's theme tune, "Yakety Sax", which has gained a particular cult following on its own, was written by James Q. "Spider" Rich and performed by Boots Randolph. The show's musical director was noted pianist and easy listening conductor Ronnie Aldrich, and vocal backing was provided by session singers, the Ladybirds (who also frequently appeared on camera from 1969–1974). For three episodes of the 1973–1974 season, Albert Elms filled in for Aldrich as musical director.
Yakety Sax first appeared on 19 November 1969 edition, which was also his first show for Thames.
Apart from the theme tune, another signature of the show was the enthusiastic announcer intro: "Yes! It's The Benny Hill Show!" (The announcer was often cast member McGee.) From 1975 onwards, Hill was also introduced at the start of each show as "The Lad Himself". The show closed with Hill's salute: "Thank you for being with us, and we look forward to seeing you all again — very, very soon. Until then, bye bye.".
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