Family Fortunes a large electronic board, known as "Mr. Babbage", which famously sounds a wrong answer "Eh-uhh" sound effect and its accompanying X to signal the strike, as well as a "ding" (for a right answer). "Family Fortunes" was first hosted by comedian Bob Monkhouse (1980–83) then by singer and entertainer Max Bygraves (1983–85). After being rested for the whole of 1986, the show returned on 27 June 1987 with Les Dennis as presenter, and had a consistently successful run for the next 15 years. It was then moved out of peak time and became a daily daytime show hosted by Andy
Bob Monkhouse comedians including Bob Hope when they wanted jokes for British tours. Indeed, when Goodwin broke up the partnership in 1962 it was to go and work for Hope. In 1956, Monkhouse was the host of "Do You Trust Your Wife?", the British version of an American game show. He went on to host more than 30 different quiz shows on British television. His public profile growing, Monkhouse also began appearing in comedy films including the first of the Carry On film series, "Carry On Sergeant" in 1958. He appeared in "Dentist in the Chair" (1961) and later regretted not choosing