Guest Hugh Lloyd Posted December 15, 2010 I thought we already had a sitcom thread? Anyway, Gerald Sim, John Nettleton, Dora Bryan, Stephen Lewis, Geoffrey Hughes, Penny Marshall, John Horsley, Hywel Bennett, Tony Booth and Bill Pertwee would be amongst the next. But then every so often we have somelike Anton Rdogers or that chap from 2.4 children that just go *snap* like that... Do you mean this one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted December 15, 2010 Anyway, Gerald Sim, John Nettleton, Dora Bryan, Stephen Lewis, Geoffrey Hughes, Penny Marshall, John Horsley, Hywel Bennett, Tony Booth and Bill Pertwee would be amongst the next. You said that last year... Edit: Actually, you said that two years ago... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Grendel 139 Posted December 15, 2010 I thought we already had a sitcom thread? Anyway, Gerald Sim, John Nettleton, Dora Bryan, Stephen Lewis, Geoffrey Hughes, Penny Marshall, John Horsley, Hywel Bennett, Tony Booth and Bill Pertwee would be amongst the next. But then every so often we have somelike Anton Rdogers or that chap from 2.4 children that just go *snap* like that... Do you mean this one? Thanks OoO and guest, I've refrained from amalgamating as I was sure there was another thread addressing this subject but couldn't find it, if TMIB has no objections I will merge them tomorrow, but if TMIB would like to keep his thread, let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted December 15, 2010 Keith Barron is the kind of guy you half expect to find out has died suddenly of a heart attack and you go "Oh, wow, he's dead?" and then you never think of it again. Either him or the block from that gold chains episode of "Only Fools and Horses" I always get him confused with. Philip McGough I share your confusion, though I always think it's Ray Brooks when I see that episode. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Grendel 139 Posted December 17, 2010 I thought we already had a sitcom thread? Anyway, Gerald Sim, John Nettleton, Dora Bryan, Stephen Lewis, Geoffrey Hughes, Penny Marshall, John Horsley, Hywel Bennett, Tony Booth and Bill Pertwee would be amongst the next. But then every so often we have somelike Anton Rdogers or that chap from 2.4 children that just go *snap* like that... Do you mean this one? Thanks OoO and guest, I've refrained from amalgamating as I was sure there was another thread addressing this subject but couldn't find it, if TMIB has no objections I will merge them tomorrow, but if TMIB would like to keep his thread, let me know. As I have had no feedback/objections, I have merged the threads. There are probably a few other threads for forgotten sitcom actors that could be merged into this one too (let me know if you come across one and I will do the necessary). If Godot, who started this homage to Mollie and her compatriots doesn't mind, I'd like to change the title to reflect that it is for all forgotten sitcom stars. Mollie can, of course, have a starring role in the byline. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted December 17, 2010 I thought we already had a sitcom thread? Anyway, Gerald Sim, John Nettleton, Dora Bryan, Stephen Lewis, Geoffrey Hughes, Penny Marshall, John Horsley, Hywel Bennett, Tony Booth and Bill Pertwee would be amongst the next. But then every so often we have somelike Anton Rdogers or that chap from 2.4 children that just go *snap* like that... Do you mean this one? Thanks OoO and guest, I've refrained from amalgamating as I was sure there was another thread addressing this subject but couldn't find it, if TMIB has no objections I will merge them tomorrow, but if TMIB would like to keep his thread, let me know. As I have had no feedback/objections, I have merged the threads. There are probably a few other threads for forgotten sitcom actors that could be merged into this one too (let me know if you come across one and I will do the necessary). If Godot, who started this homage to Mollie and her compatriots doesn't mind, I'd like to change the title to reflect that it is for all forgotten sitcom stars. Mollie can, of course, have a starring role in the byline. That would make sense. Some of those oldies in the Vicar of Dibley such as John Bluthal could be worth reviewing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,654 Posted December 17, 2010 Better known as dramatic actor but James Ellis boasts In Sickness and In Health and Ballykissangel amongst his lengthy credits. Turns 80 next year and had a fairly serious emotional upset just over twenty years ago when his son was murdered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,618 Posted December 18, 2010 Better known as dramatic actor but James Ellis boasts In Sickness and In Health and Ballykissangel amongst his lengthy credits. Turns 80 next year and had a fairly serious emotional upset just over twenty years ago when his son was murdered. ...not forgetting 'Nightingales' with Robert Lindsay & David Threlfall. I only saw it a couple of times but I remembered it being very strange! Going back further (and entirely unconnected) I was thinking of Please Sir! John Alderton is still with us (a mere 70 years old) but of the rest of the regular staff Richard Davies (Pricey) is the only survivor; he'll be 85 next month. I have no knowledge of his health or state of mind, so can't endorse him as a candidate, but you never know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted December 18, 2010 I thought we already had a sitcom thread? Anyway, Gerald Sim, John Nettleton, Dora Bryan, Stephen Lewis, Geoffrey Hughes, Penny Marshall, John Horsley, Hywel Bennett, Tony Booth and Bill Pertwee would be amongst the next. But then every so often we have somelike Anton Rdogers or that chap from 2.4 children that just go *snap* like that... Do you mean this one? Thanks OoO and guest, I've refrained from amalgamating as I was sure there was another thread addressing this subject but couldn't find it, if TMIB has no objections I will merge them tomorrow, but if TMIB would like to keep his thread, let me know. As I have had no feedback/objections, I have merged the threads. There are probably a few other threads for forgotten sitcom actors that could be merged into this one too (let me know if you come across one and I will do the necessary). If Godot, who started this homage to Mollie and her compatriots doesn't mind, I'd like to change the title to reflect that it is for all forgotten sitcom stars. Mollie can, of course, have a starring role in the byline. I still think the thread should be called No Place Like Tomb... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,618 Posted January 19, 2011 The actor Ricardo Montez best known for his role in best-forgotten sitcom Mind Your Language (he was the Spanish chap who queried everything he didn't understand with "por favor", much like Manuel and his "Que") died back in October, but this obit has only just appeared (hope no-one had him in a dead-pool). His most recent outing was in the film version of Mamma Mia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deathstar 1 Posted April 23, 2011 The creator of the UK's most popular Sit Com Only Fools and Horses and Dear John has died aged 64. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,538 Posted April 23, 2011 Oh shit John Sullivan's dead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notaguest 16 Posted April 23, 2011 Oh shit John Sullivan's dead. well that kills off any chance of a remake of Only Fools and Horses then. R.I.P Del Boy and Rodney Also R.I.P to Green Green grass but the BBC allready killed that off anyway,the tossers. We will all laugh and smile less from now on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,534 Posted April 23, 2011 The creator of the UK's most popular Sit Com Only Fools and Horses and Dear John has died aged 64. Not forgetting Citizen Smith. I grew up in Tooting at the time the series was being made and shown on TV. Even played 5-a-side football against the TPF when they came to open our school fete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sympathyforthedevil 11 Posted April 23, 2011 Oh shit John Sullivan's dead. A true legend of British comedy. RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted April 24, 2011 Oh shit John Sullivan's dead. well that kills off any chance of a remake of Only Fools and Horses then. R.I.P Del Boy and Rodney Also R.I.P to Green Green grass but the BBC allready killed that off anyway,the tossers. We will all laugh and smile less from now on Green Green Grass was a pile of shit and Only Fools and Horses became rather dull after the 49 billionth repeat on Dave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notaguest 16 Posted April 24, 2011 Oh shit John Sullivan's dead. well that kills off any chance of a remake of Only Fools and Horses then. R.I.P Del Boy and Rodney Also R.I.P to Green Green grass but the BBC allready killed that off anyway,the tossers. We will all laugh and smile less from now on Green Green Grass was a pile of shit and Only Fools and Horses became rather dull after the 49 billionth repeat on Dave. Oh well,each to their own .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,150 Posted April 25, 2011 OFAH should have ended with the finally-becoming-millionaires episode, it was just tiresome after that. I did quite enjoy the prequel though - unlike some, I wasn't expecting it to be more of the same. Didn't like Rodney playing his own father - decent performance from Nick Lyndhurst, but too distracting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,538 Posted February 12, 2012 David Kelly, him what played the comedy stereotype Irish labourer in that one episode of Fawlty Towers, has gone to meet the Good Lord aged 82. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 606 Posted February 12, 2012 Bollocks bollocks bollocks. He was going to be on my list and then I saw him on TV and he looked quite well When I was a kid I never got the joke about him being a one-armed washer-upper in 'Robin's Nest' (oooh, a chance to mention Richard O'Sullivan!). I think I finally twigged about, umm, three years ago... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted February 12, 2012 Bollocks bollocks bollocks. He was going to be on my list and then I saw him on TV and he looked quite well When I was a kid I never got the joke about him being a one-armed washer-upper in 'Robin's Nest' (oooh, a chance to mention Richard O'Sullivan!). I think I finally twigged about, umm, three years ago... One of his best parts I thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,534 Posted February 12, 2012 David Kelly, him what played the comedy stereotype Irish labourer in that one episode of Fawlty Towers, has gone to meet the Good Lord aged 82. looks like you beat me to it. I posted this also in the "dead of 2012" thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,150 Posted February 12, 2012 Waking Ned is one of my favourite ever comedy films. Never fails to cheer me up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted February 12, 2012 Thick question - did he really have only one arm? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted February 12, 2012 Thick question - did he really have only one arm? No! He really had two. (good acting, eh?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
