Elton John’s Rare Cameo on The Kenny Everett Video Show (1978)

 Elton John’s Rare Cameo on The Kenny Everett Video Show (1978)

In 1978, Elton John made a brief and fun appearance on the British television comedy series **The Kenny Everett Video Show**. This unique TV moment combines Elton’s musical charisma with the zany humor of one of the UK’s most beloved entertainers, **Kenny Everett**.

Who Was Kenny Everett?

Kenny Everett (1944–1995) was a British comedian, radio DJ, and television presenter known for his surreal, offbeat sense of humor and highly creative use of video effects. Starting as a popular DJ on **Radio 1** and **Capital Radio**, he became a household name through **The Kenny Everett Video Show**, which ran from 1978 to 1981 on ITV. His TV shows featured a mix of sketch comedy, lip-sync performances, guest musical appearances, and outrageous characters like “Cupid Stunt.”




Elton John’s Appearance

Elton John appeared in **Season 1, Episode 1** of the show, broadcast on **July 3, 1978**. Instead of a full musical performance, Elton was featured in **short humorous clips** edited into the show’s comedy sequences.

In the complete video, Elton shows up **twice**:

*At 1:35 minutes** – A quick cameo where Elton is seen smiling and interacting playfully, likely lip-syncing or participating in a comedic cutaway.
*At 4:40 minutes** – A second appearance, again brief, with Elton popping up as part of the fast-paced sketch format typical of Kenny Everett’s show.

Why It Matters

These moments are a snapshot of Elton John in the late 1970s, during a time when he was one of the biggest pop stars in the world. His willingness to appear in lighthearted comedy sketches highlights his fun personality and connection to UK pop culture. For fans and collectors, these clips are a rare gem—brief, but charming glimpses of Elton outside the concert stage.

⏱️ **Timestamps of Elton’s appearances**:

* 1:35
* 4:40

The full video including Elton John’s appearances is available on my page**:
https://archive.org/details/@robsonvianna

If you are a completist or a fan of Elton John’s television appearances, this is a delightful piece of history worth checking out.