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1986 – Waterford Crystal Tops Comedy
Another classic comedy video from the Waterford Crystal Tops archive – this time from 1986 featuring Davy Sutton, Nicky Cummins, Leo Walsh and the late great Gary Power amongst others.
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1982 – Waterford Crystal Tops Finale
Here is the finale to the Waterford Crystal 1982 Tops of the Town entry.
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1986 – Waterford Crystal Tops Comedy
Some classic Tops comedy featuring Davy Sutton, Leo Walshe and Nicky Cummins with a full supporting cast from the 1986 Tops final.
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1982 – Raytex Tops – ‘ The Children ‘ scene
From the 1982 Raytex show here is Frank Coughlan leading the troops of young Children.
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1984 – Video – Clover Tops – The Oldest Swinger in Town with Nicky Cummins
During Tops Nicky Cummins was a legend for Parodies… here he is with one of his classics – ‘The Oldest Swinger In Town’ from the 1984 Clover Tops.
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1994 – Walk The Dinosaur / Land of A Thousand Dances – Waterford Crystal
Here is the pre-historic scene from the 1994 Waterford Crystal Tops show….
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1989 – St. Pauls Tops Group – The Salvation Army Comedy
Here’s a ‘new’ old clip for you from the 1989 St. Pauls Tops entry. The Salvation Army Comedy. Enjoy!
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1993 – Rayban Western Comedy – Tops Local Rounds
Here is the Western Comedy from the 1993 Ray Ban Tops entry.
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1992 – Video – Romeo and Juliet Comedy – Port and Docks Tops
Some classic Tops Comedy from 1992. The Romeo and Juliet Comedy scene from the 1992 Port and Docks Tops show.
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1980 – Video – Banks & Finance Comedy – The Statue Scene
Featuring the late great Eddie Wymberry here is a scene from the Banks & Finance Tops of the Town production that reached the national final. It was broadcast on RTE Television – the ultimate reward […]
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1992 – Video – Finale – Port and Docks Tops
More from the Port and Docks 1992 Tops show – this time the previously unseen (on this page) Finale.
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1992 – Video – Port and Docks Opening
Here is the opening from the 1992 Port and Docks Tops of the Town show fronted by the wonderful Greta Rochford.
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1989 – Tramore Tops – Angel and Devil Comedy Sketch
Here is some classic comedy from the 1989 Tramore Tops with some legends on display including Denny Corcoran and Nicky Cummins !
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1984 – Video – Clover Tops – The Loonies
By special request here is a video from 1984 – it’s the Loonies from the Clover Meats Tops.
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1992 – Port & Docks Tops – Cavatina
Another video from the 1992 Port & Docks Tops of the Town show – this time it’s Cavatina featuring a Hazel Farrell on flute.
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1993 – Crimeline Comedy – Tramore Tops
From the 1993 Tramore Tops show that reached the national final – here is the Crimeline Scene.
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1994 – Aladdin Comedy – Waterford Crystal Tops
Here is a hilarious comedy scene from the 1994 national Tops final.
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1989 – Western Comedy from Tramore Tops
Here is Denny Corcoran & Company in full flow during the Western Comedy in the 1989 Tramore Tops production that reached the national quarter finals.
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1992 – Ray Ban Tops – Comedy Scene
Here is one of the comedy scenes from the Ray Ban 1992 Tops Show featuring Konor Halpin, Terry ‘Scol’ Grant and Will Motherway.
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1992 – ‘A Love Until The End Of Time’ – Port & Docks
Here is a great star turn from Noel Hayes and Ann McGee from the 1992 Port And Docks Tops show. The song was originally performed by Placido Domingo – but Noel does it great justice […]
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1983 – The Bar Comedy – Waterford Glass Tops
Featuring a legendary line up here is a hilarious vintage comedy scene from the Waterford Glass 1983 Tops production.
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1990 – Heading For The Future – Waterford Crystal Tops
Here is the opening to the Waterford Crystal Tops of 1990 – Heading for the Future. Produced by Denny Corcoran.
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1987 – The Electric Chair Comedy – Nokia Tops
Here is a bit of classic comedy from Nokia Tops 1987 with some legends on display!
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1987 Finale From Waterford Crystal Tops
Here is the finale of the 1987 Tops from Waterford Crystal. This went the whole way to the televised Gaiety final and so this is from the Gaiety Stage, live on RTE.
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1992 – Joseph Megamix – Tramore Tops
Here is a classic from Bryan Flynns 1992 Tramore Tops show. It’s worth noting what an amazing wig Brian Collins is wearing! 🙂
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1980 Banks & Finance – Des Manahan and the Guitar Band
Here is a great little scene from the 1980 Tops of The Town Banks & Finance show featuring the legendary Des Manahan on guitar with a host of performers singing and playing with him.
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1980 – 42 Seconds of Eddie Wymberry!
A 42 second video from the Banks & Finance 1980 national final appearance with Eddie Wymberry leading the troupe. Yep – 42 seconds!
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1990 Waterford Crystal Tops – Dance Scene
From the 1990 Tops here is Waterford Crystals Dance scene. This was recorded at the national quarter final stage.
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1986 – the ‘Just Say No’ scene..
Here is the legendary ‘Just Say No’ scene from the 1986 Tops with Paul Corcoran in full hip swinging form…
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1992 – Applause/Broadway Baby – Tramore Tops
From the Tramore Tops 1992 here is the Applause / Broadway Baby scene featuring Vicki Graham and Carrie Crowley.
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1993 – Skid Row / American Dream from Tramore Tops
Here is the show stopping Skid Row / American Dream from the 1993 Tramore Tops produced by Bryan Flynn. This one is fronted by Liam Butler.
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1990 – The Spirit Of Man / War Of The Worlds – Crystal Tops
The legendary Dermot Power with a showstopper from the 1990 Waterford Crystal Tops – ‘The Spirit Of Man’ – mixed in with some War Of The Worlds for good measure.
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1987 – Opening – Nokia Tops
Here is the opening of the Nokia Tops from 1987.
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1983 – Waterford Glass Tops Finale
Here is the finale from the 1983 Waterford Glass Tops show fronted by a host of familiar faces…
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1982 – Love On The Rocks – Waterford Glass Tops
Here is the Boss himself Denny Corcoran singing ‘Love On The Rocks’ in the 1982 Waterford Crystal Tops show.
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1985 – Video – Waterford Glass Tops Finale
Here is the finale to the 1985 Waterford Glass Tops of the Town production.
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1989 – Chess / Maybe This Time from Nokia 1989
From the 1989 Nokia Tops show here is a great scene featuring songs from Chess and Cabaret.
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1986 – Nokia Comedy
There’s more than a legend or two in this extract from the Nokia 1986 Tops show!
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1980 – The Peace Scene from Banks & Finance – Tops Of The Town
The controversial but brilliant Peace Scene from the 1980 Banks and Finance Tops Of the Town Show produced by the legendary Dermot Graham.
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1986 – Nokia Comedy
A great comedy scene from the 1986 Nokia tops featuring John Corcoran, Denny Corcoran, Ann McGrath and Boola Power.
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1992 – John Hayes as Tommy Cooper – Port & Docks
Have a look at the brilliant John Hayes nailing a brilliant impersonation of Tommy Cooper from the 1992 Port & Docks show.
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1989 – Nokia Tops – Opening
Here is the opening from the 1989 Nokia Tops entry.
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1993 – Tell Me It’s Not True – Ray Ban Tops
From the Ray Ban Tops in 1993 here is ‘Tell me Its Not True’ featuring a fine chorus!
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1992 – Children Of Eden – Tramore Tops
Here’s ‘Children Of Eden’ from the Tramore Tops 1992.
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1989 – Nokia Tops Finale
Another one from the Nokia 1989 show from our recent stream – this time it’s the finale.
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1989 Tramore Tops Finale
Here is the finale from the 1989 Tramore Tops of the Town entry that we showed recently on our stream.
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1989 – Paint Your Wagon – Tramore Tops
For today it’s back to 1989 again and it’s the ‘Paint Your Wagon’ scene from the 1989 Tramore Tops .
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1989 – The Ballroom Of Romance Full Scene – St. Pauls
Huge interest in seeing this one again as it seemed half of Lisduggan was in it.. here is the full ‘Ballroom Of Romance’ scene including the dancing at the start. Taken from the St. Pauls […]
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1989 – Big Time / Both Reached For The Gun – Nokia Tops
A very popular item from our recent stream was this scene from Nokias 1989 Tops show featuring ‘Big Time’ , ‘I Won’t Send Roses’ and ‘We Both Reached For The Gun’. Enjoy 8 minutes of […]
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1983 – Raytex Finale
Here is the final to the 1983 Raytex Tops of the Town show. Conducted by Patsy Sheridan the scene starts with him singing ‘In The Navy’ from the pit and goes on to feature Paddy […]
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1993 – Is You Is – Ray Ban Tops
Here is the gorgeous 5 part harmony group from the 1993 Ray Ban Tops with the classic ‘Is You Is’.
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1994 – Waterford Crystal Tops Opening
More Tops goodies today – the brilliant opening from the 1994 Waterford Crystal Tops show fronted by Raymond Collins.
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1987 – Big Deal from Waterford Glass
Another classic Tops scene – this time the ‘Big Deal’ dance from the 1987 Tops from the Gaiety Theatre.
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1990 – Wishing And Hoping – Nokia Tops
Some more Tops memories – this time from 1990 and the Nokia ‘A Scoop for NTV’ show. Here is the ‘Wishing and Hoping’ scene.
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1986 – The Dog and Duck Band – Nokia Tops
Here is a real favourite amongst our stream followers – the ‘Dog and Duck’ band from the Nokia Tops from 1986. A gallery of legends in this one.
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1989 – 42nd Street – St. Pauls Tops
Here is another classic from the 1989 St. Pauls Tops – the 42nd street scene.
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1984 – The Java Jive – Clover Tops
Here is the Java Jive quartet from the 1984 Clover Meats Tops show.
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1989 – The Ballroom Of Romance – St. Pauls Tops
Time for a bit of comedy today… it’s ‘The Ballroom Of Romance’ from the 1989 St. Pauls Tops show. A lot of St. Pauls on display this week!
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1993 – Blood Brothers Scene from Ray Ban Tops.
Fronted by Hazel Kelly (Tebay) here is the Blood Brothers scene from the 1993 Ray Ban Tops, produced by Michael Grant – also featuring Damien Squell Walshe, Paul Greene and Brenda Giles.
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1989 – St. Pauls Viking Opening
Here is the opening scene from the St. Pauls Tops , 1989 – the Viking Scene.
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1989 – St. Pauls Tops Finale
Here is the finale to the St. Pauls Tops Of The Town 1989 show. It features Brian ‘Mod’ Kennedy on lead vocals.
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1992- Skid Row – Ray Ban Tops
Here is Skid Row from Ray Bans 1992 show featuring the ‘Voice of Waterford’ himself the late great Billy McCarthy.
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1990 – Irish Scene – Waterford Crystal Tops
Here is the Irish scene from the 1990 Waterford Crystal Tops fronted by Liam Molumby.
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1993 – Ray Ban Opening – Tops
Here is the opening to the Ray Ban Tops show from 1993 that made it to the national quarter finals in Wexford.
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1987 Tops – Nokia Les Miserables Scene
Here is the Nokia version of ‘Les Miserables’ from the John Player Tops competition, 1987.
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1990 – You Are The Light from Waterford Crystal Tops
Here is the finale from the Waterford Crystal Tops 1990 – ‘You Are The Light’ from Metropolis. This version is recorded in Athlone and not the Theatre Royal.
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1986 – The Flea Comedy, Nokia
Some classic comedy today from Nokia Tops 1986 – Denny and Paul Corcoran in ‘The Flea’ (with some help from Anne McGrath)
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1981 – Raytex Comedy Petey Graham, Leo Walsh and Nicky Cummins
A classic moment from the past with Petey, Leo and Nicky in fine form – from the Raytext 1981 Tops of the Town show.
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1989 – Tramore Tops Opening
From the opening of the 1989 Tramore Tops Of The Town Show.
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1993 – The Nuns Comedy / No Bad News – Tramore Tops
Here is the Nuns comedy and the ‘Don’t Nobody Bring Me No Bad News’ scene from the Tramore Tops – 1993. Featuring Susan Murphy on lead vocals.
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1986 – Sit Down You’re Rocking The Boat – Waterford Glass
Here is the ‘Trial’ scene from the 1986 Glass show featuring ‘Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat’ fronted by Gary Power.
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2020 – Waterford Tops Memories Slideshow
This was originally part of one of our Covid streams. Here is the slideshow from our June Bank Holiday weekend Stream – I’ve had a lot of requests to see this one again.
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1989 – ‘Ladies’ On The Quay – St. Pauls Tops
Well… ‘Ladies’ is the polite way of putting it… some comedy from St. Pauls 1989 – enjoy…
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1987 – Finale from the Nokia John Player Tops Show
This from the final of the 1987 Nokia ‘Tops’ show produced by Denny Corcoran featuring Enda Jackman and John Corcoran.
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1993 – Egyptian Comedy / Bartman from Ray Ban Tops
Here’s the Egyptian Comedy Scene / Do The Bartman from Ray Ban 1993 as featured on our recent stream.
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1980 – Hans Christian Andersen – Banks & Finance Tops
This is the centrepiece scene from the 1980’s Banks & Finance Tops show that reached the national final in the Gaiety Theatre. Des Manahan leads the charge.
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1993 – Tramore Tops – Opening / Fantasy Street
Here is the spectacular opening from Bryan Flynns 1993 Tramore Tops show fronted by Keith Dunphy – Fantasy Street.
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1992 – Port and Docks Tops – The Dockendales
This from the 1992 Port and Docks Tops of the Town show – The Dockendales!
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1987 – Waterford Glass Tops – La Cage Aux Folles
Here is the brilliant ‘La Cage Aux Folles’ scene from the 1987 Waterford Glass Show with Gary Power leading the charges.
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1993 – Ray Ban Tops – Finale
Here is the brilliant finale to the Ray Ban ‘For Your Eyes Only’ 1993 Tops entry.
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1993 – Tramore Tops – An Election Parody
Timely at the moment considering what’s coming up next weekend! Join Nicky Cummins and Sean O’Kelly for a couple of minutes to see what was topical 27 years ago. The lads are hilarious as ever!
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1990 – Backstage At The Nokia Tops
Happy Bank Holiday Weekend! Heres another one of the lovely vintage videos taken backstage and around the Theatre during the John Player Tops. I’m not 100% on it’s origin, but there’s loads of familiar young […]
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1981 Waterford Glass Tops – Xanadu Scene
Way back to our first video from 1981 today and the central ‘Xanadu’ scene from the 1981 Glass tops. It was a long 10 minute pivotal scene in the middle of the production.
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1993 – The Finale From The Tramore Tops
The brilliant family from the 1993 Tops of the Town Tramore show that reached the televised final in the Gaeity Theatre. Using songs from the Pyjama game to a Chorus Line it was a show […]
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1984 – Video – Clover Meats Opening.
Featuring the legendary Ritchie Collins leading the troops is the 1984 Clover Tops opening which started with “No Business Like Show Business’.
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1992 – Little Shop Of Horrors from Ray Ban Tops
Todays video comes from the Ray Ban Tops show of 1992 and its an extract from Little Shop Of Horrors featuring Skid Row (led by Billy McCarthy), Little Shop Of Horrors and Mean Green Mother […]
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1994 – The Irish Scene from the John Player Tops
Continuing our Tops Anniversary weekend – here is the Irish Scene from the John Player Tops national award winning show from 1994.
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1994 – Garth & Dolly From The Waterford Crystal Tops
Some more comedy from the 1994 Tops of the Town national winning show. This time from Davy Sutton and Nicky Cummins as Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton.
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1994 – The Flintstones Comedy – Tops 1994
A huge part of any Tops show was the comedy team. Here is the ‘Flintstones’ sketch from the 1994 national award-winning show. Enjoy!
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1992 – Ray Ban Finale
Another Tops clip – this time from Ray Ban again – 1992. The Finale of the show started with a Blues Brothers ‘Gimme some lovin’ lead by Terry ‘Scol‘ Grant and led into ‘Blow Gabriel […]
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1992 – Ray Ban Tops – Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
A throwback today and a first appearance from the Ray Ban 1992 Tops of the Town show – featuring ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ scene. Produced by Pat McEvoy
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1994 – CHAPLIN
Here is the video of the Tops Of The Town final 1994 Chaplin scene. No further description is necessary. #genius
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1992 – Tramore Tops Opening
This is the opening from the Tramore Tops 1992 production produced by the late great Bryan Flynn. This show got to the national quarter finals. The opening featuring songs from Company and Godspell was fronted […]
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1983 – Waterford Glass Tops Opening
Featuring such songs as ‘Kisses of Fire Burning Burning’ and ‘Come on Baby Light My Fire’ – it’s easy to see the common theme in the opening to this particular ‘Glass’ show. The video quality […]
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1987 – The Opening – John Player Tops Waterford Glass
Today it’s back to the classic 1987 televised final and the opening from the Waterford Glass show which featured heavily ‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood’. Some familiar faces and names in this video. Enjoy
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1990 – The Dr. Dolittle Scene from Nokia Tops
This scene features the legendary Gary Power as Dr. Dolittle from the 1990’s Nokia Tops of the Town entry, produced by Michael Grant. It also has some familiar faces popping up along the way including […]
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1982 – Waterford Glass Tops Opening
Some more Tops nostalgia here – the opening to the 1982 Waterford Glass Show.
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1987 – Tip Tops – Nokia Les Mis Scene
Our mini series of ‘Tip Tops’ from 1987 comes to a close with this ‘Les Mis’ scene from Nokia recorded live from the Gaiety stage. Nokia were the beaten local finalists in 1987, losing out […]
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1987 – The Silent Mikes – Nokia Tops
From the ‘Tip Tops’ series live from the Gaiety stage here is the ‘Silent Mikes’ comedy mime routine from the 1987 Nokia production. Spearheaded by the legendary Eddie Cody the Silent Mikes had a cult […]
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1987 – Lady In Red Scene from Nokia Tops
More than one or two legends in this one – taken from the RTE Tip Tops Programme in 1987 which was filmed live on the Gaiety Stage. Enjoy as it starts with Denny Corcoran and […]