H-h-h-h-hancock's Half Hour

[YoungWillz 21,059]

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.

 

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[Handrejka 1,904]

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.

 

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Was not expecting that, even  though she is in one of my teams. 

[YoungWillz 21,059]

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)

[Sean 6,332]

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.

[CoffinLodger 1,248]

AND of course she was in Last of Summer Wine too wasn't she

[Deathtreat23 189]

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

[RolandDeschain 91]

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.

[YoungWillz 21,059]

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)

[JR976evil 906]

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?? 

[YoungWillz 21,059]

Just now, JR976evil said:

When was Rolf Harris involved?? 

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0365271/

[Phantom 2,534]

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.

[CoffinLodger 1,248]

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 ! 

[Redrumours 861]

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.

[charon 4,943]

YW, been pointed out to me that Peter Goodwright is still above ground, so should be on the list.

[YoungWillz 21,059]

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....)

[charon 4,943]

Radio won't be on IMDb I think.

[YoungWillz 21,059]

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).

[charon 4,943]

It is indeed the impressionist.

[Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,219]

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.

[charon 4,943]

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 .

 

[YoungWillz 21,059]

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.

 

 

[msc 18,479]

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.

[The Watcher 319]

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?

[YoungWillz 21,059]

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)

[prussianblue 1,038]

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.