A Unique Behind-the-Scenes Look at Laurel & Hardy
Live On Stage!
Spot On!
An Audiovisual Account of Laurel & Hardy's 1952 British Tour
(Book & CD)
On Tour with Laurel & Hardy – England 1952. This captivating book offers an in-depth audiovisual account of the legendary comedy duo’s final major stage tour through the UK. Lavishly illustrated, it sheds light on a lesser-known chapter of their career, closing an important gap in the history of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.
+ A true highlight: The book includes an exclusive audio CD featuring the complete and previously unreleased recording of their stage play On The Spot, along with another never-before-heard audio gem. A must-have for die-hard fans and collectors!
+ Spot On! – Laurel & Hardy’s final tour, closer than ever before. Drawing on original letters, previously unpublished photos, rare press material, and more, Spot On! reconstructs their 1952 stage tour in vivid detail. Only the best, carefully selected first-generation photographs were used to bring this unique moment in film history to life. The historic audio recordings were meticulously restored in a professional studio – creating a powerful and immersive listening experience.
+ For the first time ever, this book compiles all existing versions of the 1952 play On the Spot – including exclusive excerpts from Oliver Hardy’s personal script copy. Readers can follow the fascinating changes Stan Laurel made to the script during the tour.
+ In the 2019 biopic Stan & Ollie (Sony Pictures), Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly perform part of the On the Spot sketch on stage.
+ Tour photos feature stops in Peterborough, Glasgow, Newcastle, Sunderland, Hanley, Leeds, Nottingham, Shrewsbury, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Southampton, Liverpool, Dublin, Belfast, Sheffield, Brighton, Manchester, Rhyl, Bradford, Southend, Coventry, Southport, Sutton, Bristol, Portsmouth, Dudley, Swansea, Cardiff, Paris, Marseille, and more...
+ The ultimate treat: The world premiere of the only known live audio recording of On the Spot – a one-of-a-kind moment captured personally by Laurel & Hardy themselves! This historic highlight is accompanied by a rare photo series showing the beloved duo both on stage and behind the scenes.
+ Featuring exclusive contributions from renowned Laurel & Hardy experts Glenn Mitchell, Danny Bacher, and Nico Cartenstadt – three of the world’s leading authors and collectors. This elegant hardcover edition boasts over 160 full-color pages, beautifully printed on premium glossy paper – an essential collector’s item for every fan!
Cover photo: Stan & Ollie on stage in "A Spot Of Trouble" - 1952 (www.laurel-hardy-publications.com). In the Sony Picture Stan & Ollie (2019) Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly also recreate a bit from the ON THE SPOT sketch.
Laurel and Hardy: Dozens and dozens of never-before-seen photographs, press releases, documents .... Photos from their stage tour from Peterborough, Glasgow, Newcastle, Sunderland, Hanley, Leeds, Nottingham, Shrewsbury, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Southampton, Liverpool, Dublin, Belfast, Sheffield, Brighton, Manchester, Rhyl, Bradford, Southend, Coventry, Southport, Sutton, Bristol, Portsmouth, Dudley, Swansea, Cardiff, Paris, Marseille ... (www.laurel-hardy-publications.com).
Laurel and Hardy: Hardcover, full-colour book with over 160 glossy pages (www.laurel-hardy-publications.com). In the Sony Picture Stan & Ollie (2019) Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly also recreate a bit from the ON THE SPOT sketch.
Laurel and Hardy: Original prop used on stage for "On the Spot" (www.laurel-hardy-publications.com. In the Sony Picture Stan & Ollie (2019) Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly also recreate a bit from the ON THE SPOT sketch.
Laurel and Hardy: Original theatre box office card for the comedy team’s appearance at Liverpool's Empire Theatre - 1952 (www.laurel-hardy-publications.com). In the Sony Picture Stan & Ollie (2019) Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly also recreate a bit from the ON THE SPOT sketch.
Laurel and Hardy on tour in Britain with their stage act "On the Spot" - 1952 (www.laurel-hardy-publications.com). In the Sony Picture Stan & Ollie (2019) Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly also recreate a bit from the ON THE SPOT sketch.
Laurel and Hardy: Letters (www.laurel-hardy-publications.com). In the Sony Picture Stan & Ollie (2019) Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly also recreate a bit from the ON THE SPOT sketch.
Laurel and Hardy: rare film footage from the collection of Michael Ehret. Screenshots from their tour in 1952, Oceana Hotel ... (www.laurel-hardy-publications.com). In the Sony Picture Stan & Ollie (2019) Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly also recreate a bit from the ON THE SPOT sketch.
Laurel and Hardy: All surviving script versions of their 1952 stage sketch "On the Spot" (www.laurel-hardy-publications.com). In the Sony Picture Stan & Ollie (2019) Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly also recreate a bit from the ON THE SPOT sketch.
Laurel & Hardy: live on stage, performing The Driver’s Licence Sketch - 1940. Screenshots from the restored 8mm colour home movie (www.laurel-hardy-publications.com). In the Sony Picture Stan & Ollie (2019) Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly also recreate a bit from the ON THE SPOT sketch.