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From then on, Morecambe and Wise got their way.

The sketches began to reflect their stage work and the series became a success.

Indeed, Hills and Green even appeared in the series as " Sid and Dick ": two all-purpose stooges.

The series introduced several popular catchphrases ( such as " Get out of that!

"; " That's not nice "; " I'll smash your face in "; and " More tea Ern?

") which would stay with them throughout their careers.

Also introduced was Morecambe's famous paper bag trick, as well as an original opening segment which saw the pair parody other series, such as The Man from U. N. C. L. E., Dixon of Dock Green and Take Your Pick.

Morecambe and Wise were very popular in Blackpool, and while starring in Show Time, at the North Pier in Blackpool in 1963, Eric's portrait was sculpted by Victor Heyfron, MA.