Tag Archives: final

Video – Aladdin Comedy – 1994 Waterford Crystal Tops

Here is a hilarious comedy scene from the 1994 national Tops final.

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Tops 1974 – National Final – ACEC vs Cork Examiner Programme

Here is the programme from the national final of Tops in 1974, the year of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’. There’s a nice bit of reading in it as well as the details on the show. Click below to have a browse. 1974 – National Final Tops Programme – ACEC vs Cork Examiner

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Video – 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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Video – The Nuns Comedy / No Bad News – Tramore Tops 1993

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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Videos – Sit Down You’re Rocking The Boat – Waterford Glass 1986

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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Videos – Hans Christian Andersen – 1980 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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WTA 145 – Tramore Tops 1993 – 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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1976 – ACEC Audio From the Tops Of The Town National Final

Here’s a blast from the past – 43 years ago the final of the Tops of The Top Final was won for the third time by the ACEC. No video exists (to our knowledge) but here is the audio. Have a listen – it will bring back some good memories for sure.

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WTA 136 – The Finale From The Tramore Tops 1993

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 stopper. Enjoy.

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Showtime – Season 2 Ep 1 – John Player Tops Special Podcast

To round off the weekend 25th Anniversary here is a special episode I put together with the help of Bill Stafford, Paul Browne, Karen Hearne, Ben Hennessy, Richie Hayes and Seneiva Magill , with thanks to David Flynn for a special appearance. Enjoy!

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WTA 125 – Garth & Dolly

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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WTA 121 – CHAPLIN 1994

Here is the video of the Tops Of The Town final 1994 Chaplin scene. No further description is necessary. #genius

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WTA 099 – The Opening – John Player Tops 1987 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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1993 – John Player Tops Final Programme – Tramore vs Dunnes Stores

Here is the show programme from the national final of the 1993 Tops – from the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin. 1993 – John Player Tops National Final Programme – Tramore vs Dunnes Stores

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WTA 038 – Waterford Crystal Tops 1987 – The Les Mis Scene

Another stroll down Tops memory lane today. 1987 was the year of Les Mis in Tops shows and Michael Grant’s Crystal show marched to the national final. In this clip you’ll see too many familiar faces to mention – best to just sit back and enjoy it – it’s a great bit of nostalgia.

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