Vinegar Tits 598 Posted March 8, 2007 Ooh, that's a shame. I always liked Bill Threlfall. As for sport commentators, has Andi Peters ever done any work in that line? If so, I'll pick him. If he hasn't I'll still choose him because he's a tosser. Seriously though, John Barrett must be getting on a bit. However, I suppose the real serious contenders for the great commentary box in the sky are Peter O'Sullevan and Murray Walker. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,446 Posted March 8, 2007 Reckon we should merge this into the Coleman Falls thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,335 Posted March 23, 2007 A recent(ish) article about Bill McLaren: "McLaren's many admirers from all corners of the world will be sad to hear that he has not been doing so well of late. The ravages of old age have taken their toll. Word of his deteriorating health has increased concern within Scottish rugby circles." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunjaman5000 30 Posted March 23, 2007 A recent(ish) article about Bill McLaren: "McLaren's many admirers from all corners of the world will be sad to hear that he has not been doing so well of late. The ravages of old age have taken their toll. Word of his deteriorating health has increased concern within Scottish rugby circles." I'd be sad to see him go, I immediately associate him with getting up in the middle of the night to watch the All Blacks trounce Scotland at Murrayfield. Great voice, great commentator and (I'm told) a very nice man indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rattlehead 0 Posted March 23, 2007 A recent(ish) article about Bill McLaren: "McLaren's many admirers from all corners of the world will be sad to hear that he has not been doing so well of late. The ravages of old age have taken their toll. Word of his deteriorating health has increased concern within Scottish rugby circles." I'd be sad to see him go, I immediately associate him with getting up in the middle of the night to watch the All Blacks trounce Scotland at Murrayfield. Great voice, great commentator and (I'm told) a very nice man indeed. Sad news. Unlike a lot of other commentators, McLaren was alwyas even handed with all nations. As an Englishman, I never felt he was biased against us when we played the Jocks. Can't say the same about many of the current crop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,335 Posted March 24, 2007 Here's a brilliant video of David Coleman in action from the 1962 World Cup match between Italy and Chile, which became known as The Battle of Santiago. Possibly one of the most violent football matches on film Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted March 24, 2007 Let's not forget Gerald Sinstadt. Still does reports from around the various grounds around the country, and seems pretty chipper, considering he turned 77 last month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Pooka 25 Posted March 24, 2007 Have just looked back through the thread. Good stuff. Whatever happened to Pulphack? An excellent contributor. The very best commentators have voices that become part of one's memory of the event. Coleman was a great example. Carpenter, Benaud and Dan Maskell were others. Watching the cricket today, I am struck by how few of those guys are irritating. They are knowledgeable and can talk with intelligence and wit. The new generation have Mark Nicholas, Gower, Atherton, Hussain, Jimmy Adams, Michael Slater.......... even Bob Willis. Granted they have more time and there is a convention that they keep quiet once the bowler starts his run. I can only remember one cricket commentator who pissed me off - the Xenophobe cretin Bill Lawry....... though Botham, as the man never to resist a cliche, is beginning to grate. 'Buffet bowling ............ help yourself'. Ian -you are the only person who would have needed it explaining to them so don't bother with the 'help yourself'..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,104 Posted July 22, 2007 A recent(ish) article about Bill McLaren: "McLaren's many admirers from all corners of the world will be sad to hear that he has not been doing so well of late. The ravages of old age have taken their toll. Word of his deteriorating health has increased concern within Scottish rugby circles." Looks alright here, mind. Bizarrely, this interview is around the same time as the other one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,335 Posted January 12, 2009 David Vine has died of a heart attack aged 73. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/a...5Mp2CuEq_g5m7tg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted January 12, 2009 David Vine has died of a heart attack aged 73. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/a...5Mp2CuEq_g5m7tg A good break-off for the DDP snooker team. I'd be happy to see their sour-faced joker join Vine, but I fear that Whispering Ted Lowe's their most realistic future chance. And Alex Higgins, of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted January 16, 2009 (tom waits : Heart Attack and Vine for those who can't be jiggered...) quote name='DevonDeathTrip' date='Jan 12 2009, 01:00 PM' post='127741']David Vine has died of a heart attack aged 73. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/a...5Mp2CuEq_g5m7tg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishguy 0 Posted January 25, 2009 Given the recent demise of Reg Gutteridge, is there any news of the health of that other boxing commentator, Harry Carpenter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,446 Posted January 25, 2009 Given the recent demise of Reg Gutteridge, is there any news of the health of that other boxing commentator, Harry Carpenter? Well, Reg's funeral may well bring out an entire generation of fight people, and generate some publicity including ITN coverage. I feel some form studying coming on. I notice Colin Hart is still writing so mebbe my tip in that direction was a little premature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted January 19, 2010 BBC's Rugby commentator Bill McLaren has died aged 86. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/south_...and/8468319.stm unique hit for "A Kick In The Ghoulies" on the DDP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted March 22, 2010 Sad news - Harry Carpenter's just gone. Unique DDP hit for "The Funeral Director 10" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Swamp Thing Posted March 22, 2010 Harry Carpenter dead at 84 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theyiddo 0 Posted March 22, 2010 Sad news - Harry Carpenter's just gone. Unique DDP hit for "The Funeral Director 10" I wonder will this tip that loon Frank Bruno over the edge now that his long term partner is out for the count? Interestingly as well, Carpenter was the same age when he died, 84, as Reg Gutteridge, who died last January. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,443 Posted March 22, 2010 Lets put this in the appropriate thread you know what I mean 'arry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted March 22, 2010 (edited) Sad news - Harry Carpenter's just gone. Unique DDP hit for "The Funeral Director 10" I wonder will this tip that loon Frank Bruno over the edge now that his long term partner is out for the count? Interestingly as well, Carpenter was the same age when he died, 84, as Reg Gutteridge, who died last January. John Rawling's alright for a while then... Edited March 22, 2010 by Magere Hein All Harry Carpenter posts moved here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Crossed 33 Posted March 23, 2010 During the closing credits of tonight's 'Newsnight' on BBC2, they showed a clip of Harry Carpenter talking about the job of a sports commentator. Specifically, he urged newcomers to the trade only to give the viewer/listener insight which they may not have themselves, and not to feel embarrassed for getting paid to be silent at times when the viewer can plainly see/hear what is going on. The current crop of British sports commentators, especially Jonathan Legard, the fool who does the F1 commentary for BBC (not Brundle, he knows what he's talking about mostly) should take a leaf out of 'arry's book and STFU when we can see for ourselves what is happening. Let's call this form of verbal diarrhoea "comment-whoring", for argument's sake. Jonathan Legard, you are a comment-whore and I'd like to see your obit linked in this thread asap. Harry, RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted September 25, 2010 Sad news - Harry Carpenter's just gone. Unique DDP hit for "The Funeral Director 10" And it looks like it was an accident too.. So more points for the Funeral Director! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,446 Posted September 25, 2010 Hmmmmm It emerged today he suffered an acute heart attack just before falling An interesting dilemma, does DDP have a policy on complex causes of death? I'm all for giving the benefit of the doubt, and the points, to the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted September 25, 2010 Hmmmmm It emerged today he suffered an acute heart attack just before falling An interesting dilemma, does DDP have a policy on complex causes of death? I'm all for giving the benefit of the doubt, and the points, to the team. From what I read, it was a mild heart attack followed by a fall down the stairs, similar to Robert Culp's death, so I'm awarding the points on that basis, plus the fact that the coroner's verdict was accidental death. I was going to consider the 'inevitable fall' as a bonus but since unnatural causes is worth 3 points anyway, I might as well subsume that cause into the bonus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,335 Posted December 22, 2010 Britain's second most famous darts commentator Tony Green, perhaps better known for his appearances on Bullseye, is suffering from cancer of the tongue. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites