YoungWillz 20,919 Posted September 6, 2018 Liz Fraser dead: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2018/09/06/liz-fraser-big-hearted-blonde-actress-carry-films-obituary/ What a carry on.... I'll update the list presently. (18) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,903 Posted September 6, 2018 2 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Liz Fraser dead: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2018/09/06/liz-fraser-big-hearted-blonde-actress-carry-films-obituary/ What a carry on.... I'll update the list presently. (18) Was not expecting that, even though she is in one of my teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 20,919 Posted September 6, 2018 Fenella used the old distraction technique on us as far as Carry On stars go. One of Hancock every year..... Anyway, bringing the list forward: Ray Galton (b. 1930)Alan Simpson (b. 1929; d. 2017) Andree Melly (b. 1932) Warren Mitchell (b. 1926; d. 2015) Rolf Harris (b. 1930) Burt Kwouk (b. 1930; d. 2016) Anne Reid (b. 1935) Liz Fraser (b. 1930; d. 2018) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,282 Posted September 6, 2018 Sad to hear Fraser has gone.Much underrated as an actress. Nearly mentioned her in the Barbara Windsor thread when I was talking about Carry On Stars. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted September 6, 2018 AND of course she was in Last of Summer Wine too wasn't she Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathtreat23 189 Posted October 6, 2018 Co-creator of Hancock's Half Hour and Steptoe and Son Ray Galton Dead https://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/1027754/Ray-Galton-dead-Galton-and-Simpson-duo-cause-of-death-news 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RolandDeschain 91 Posted October 6, 2018 I did mention Ray Galton last year as a worthy pick for 2018. The last writer and main link to Steptoe and Son. RIP anyway to a great comedy writing talent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 20,919 Posted October 6, 2018 Fourth hit for my Comedy Theme Team. Alas, another link to greats of comedy past is gone. RIP. Ray Galton (b. 1930; d. 2018) Alan Simpson (b. 1929; d. 2017) Andree Melly (b. 1932; d. 2020) Warren Mitchell (b. 1926; d. 2015) Rolf Harris (b. 1930) Burt Kwouk (b. 1930; d. 2016) Anne Reid (b. 1935) Liz Fraser (b. 1930; d. 2018) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 905 Posted October 6, 2018 17 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Fourth hit for my Comedy Theme Team. Alas, another link to greats of comedy past is gone. RIP. Ray Galton (b. 1930; d. 2018)Alan Simpson (b. 1929; d. 2017) Andree Melly (b. 1932) Warren Mitchell (b. 1926; d. 2015) Rolf Harris (b. 1930) Burt Kwouk (b. 1930; d. 2016) Anne Reid (b. 1935) Liz Fraser (b. 1930; d. 2018) When was Rolf Harris involved?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 20,919 Posted October 6, 2018 Just now, JR976evil said: When was Rolf Harris involved?? https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0365271/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,530 Posted October 6, 2018 Sad to hear about Galton passing away. We've lost a true legend. Many people praise the actors or comedians, but without a good scriptwriter they wouldn't be half the talent they are. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted October 6, 2018 That's pretty much all the great comedy writers from that era dead and gone now. Jimmy Perry, David Croft etc .A sad end to a very funny era ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 857 Posted October 6, 2018 58 minutes ago, CoffinLodger said: That's pretty much all the great comedy writers from that era dead and gone now. Jimmy Perry, David Croft etc .A sad end to a very funny era ! Yeah, and so close to Norden as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted October 7, 2018 YW, been pointed out to me that Peter Goodwright is still above ground, so should be on the list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 20,919 Posted October 7, 2018 23 minutes ago, charon said: YW, been pointed out to me that Peter Goodwright is still above ground, so should be on the list. The impressionist? Not on his IMDB credits.... (Meantime, adds Goodwright to his Comedy Theme Team....) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted October 7, 2018 Radio won't be on IMDb I think. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 20,919 Posted October 7, 2018 10 minutes ago, charon said: Radio won't be on IMDb I think. Assuming it is the same Peter Goodwright. Appreciation Society doesn't include the usual link to Wiki or IMDB. Perhaps that is why I was shy of including him. In that case, you could add in Lilian Grassom (yeah, like who?) (b. 1939) for whom I can't find a date of death and Michael Anderson (a boy actor who appeared as a Christmas orphan - might even be his only role). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted October 7, 2018 It is indeed the impressionist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted October 7, 2018 1 hour ago, charon said: It is indeed the impressionist. I remember him!! He was on 'Who do you do? and did Albert Steptoe too much. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted October 9, 2018 On 07/10/2018 at 14:05, YoungWillz said: Assuming it is the same Peter Goodwright. Appreciation Society doesn't include the usual link to Wiki or IMDB. Perhaps that is why I was shy of including him. In that case, you could add in Lilian Grassom (yeah, like who?) (b. 1939) for whom I can't find a date of death and Michael Anderson (a boy actor who appeared as a Christmas orphan - might even be his only role). Grassom was also known as Grasson and Verner. I 'think' she married a James Verner , there's an eBay pic of engagement. She may have remarried again so good luck with your search . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 20,919 Posted February 22, 2020 Andree Melly died 31 January 2020 according to this: http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/239696/quitak IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0578154/ Looks like her older hubby Oscar Quitak survived her. Surely a full obit will follow. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,397 Posted February 22, 2020 10 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Andree Melly died 31 January 2020: http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/239696/quitak IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0578154/ Looks like her older hubby Oscar Quitak survived her. Surely a full obit will follow. Just a Minute regular too. One of the very few people to go the full minute on a topic without a single interruption for hesitation, repetition, or deviation. More than once iirc. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Watcher 313 Posted March 2, 2020 On 22/02/2020 at 00:31, msc said: Just a Minute regular too. One of the very few people to go the full minute on a topic without a single interruption for hesitation, repetition, or deviation. More than once iirc. On 22/02/2020 at 00:31, msc said: Just a Minute regular too. One of the very few people to go the full minute on a topic without a single interruption for hesitation, repetition, or deviation. More than once iirc. Apparently the first ever to go one minute without H,R or D. Also in the much delayed obituary in today's paper, she once chaired Just a Minute in an all woman show which was the only show Nicholas Parsons did not chair until Gyles Brandreth chaired two shows a few months ago. Also it stated that only 3 women have appeared in more shows - probably Sheila Hancock is one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 20,919 Posted May 23, 2023 Just Anne Reid to go after Rolf Harris' death here: Ray Galton (b. 1930; d. 2018) Alan Simpson (b. 1929; d. 2017) Andree Melly (b. 1932; d. 2020) Warren Mitchell (b. 1926; d. 2015) Rolf Harris (b. 1930; d. 2023) Burt Kwouk (b. 1930; d. 2016) Anne Reid (b. 1935) Liz Fraser (b. 1930; d. 2018) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prussianblue 1,003 Posted May 23, 2023 2 hours ago, YoungWillz said: Just Anne Reid to go after Rolf Harris' death here: Ray Galton (b. 1930; d. 2018) Alan Simpson (b. 1929; d. 2017) Andree Melly (b. 1932; d. 2020) Warren Mitchell (b. 1926; d. 2015) Rolf Harris (b. 1930; d. 2023) Burt Kwouk (b. 1930; d. 2016) Anne Reid (b. 1935) Liz Fraser (b. 1930; d. 2018) Pretty decent longevity in that sample. Certainly better than the likes of Sid James, Hattie Jacques and Tony Hancock himself. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites