Star Crossed 33 Posted June 18, 2006 This should probably be in the "DLers Claims To Fame" thread" as it's not news, just my own $0.02's worth on the subject of Savile, but here goes. My primary school in Leeds was proud to have its annual school fête opened every year by Jimmy Savile, and as a kid of 8 or 9 I remember shaking hands with him. It was cool. This was during the height of his "Jim'll Fix It" fame. He used to turn up in a Rolls Royce, he was like royalty (except he had more jewellery). Always with a smile on, always willing to stop and talk. Also, our butcher at the time, Nick something-or-other, was one of the guys who ran marathons with Jimmy as part of his entourage. He was somewhat of a minor celeb himself in our neighbourhood, I recall. A couple of times we watched the Leeds marathon when it went past our house and we'd always wait until Jimmy and his crew went past; that was the highlight of the event. Just re-read that, it sounds pretty cr4p. I feel a bit of a post-whore now, but sod it, I've spent 3 minutes writing this, you can spend 5 seconds ignoring it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Hackenslash 25 Posted June 18, 2006 Great line on Gimme, Gimme, Gimme. Linda: "I haven't been this excited since Jimmy Savile came to school and sat on my face" Tom: "Eeeeeeeeeew" Linda: "No, My Face was the name of our donkey" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,130 Posted July 16, 2006 Radio MFM (for Wrexham & Chester) confirmed he is to host the last ever top of the pops at the end of July. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Hackenslash 25 Posted July 16, 2006 From the Manchester Evening News: SIR Jimmy Savile said he was looking forward to presenting the last ever edition of Top Of The Pops. He said: "I did the first on January 1, 1964 and I'll do the last in 2006. "The golden egg we laid in `64 is now a world phenomenon." Advertisement your story continues below Sir Jimmy made his comments at Leeds University where he presented £60,000 of his own money to provide scholarships for five medical students in his home city. "I think it's 60,000 quid of mine well spent," he added. *** To be honest, I'm rather shocked. This now means that if anything about Sir Jimmy comes out after his demise, heaven forbid, the BBC will have problems showing both the first and last editions of TOTP. Oh well, on their heads be it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted July 21, 2006 As I recall, this was about as 'good' as Gimme Gimme Gimme ever got. Christ it was sh*t. Great line on Gimme, Gimme, Gimme. Linda: "I haven't been this excited since Jimmy Savile came to school and sat on my face" Tom: "Eeeeeeeeeew" Linda: "No, My Face was the name of our donkey" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iain Posted July 22, 2006 Jimmy Savile will die of old age in 2028 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted July 22, 2006 Jimmy Savile will die of old age in 2028 Biting off a bit much there aren't you Ianii? You have only a few feeble hours left to get Mikey Foot in here and already off to the next big predict? I guess I should admire such planning.....but I don't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
in eternum+ 22 Posted July 22, 2006 Jimmy Savile will die of old age in 2028 I'm afraid no one dies of "old age" anymore. I think they made it illegal back in the '80s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jimmy saville Posted July 30, 2006 Jimmy has made an appearance on the DL before. Way back in 1987 - well, if you're going to be wrong, you may as well be wrong by 17 years (or more?). DWB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,235 Posted July 30, 2006 Jimmy Savile will die of old age in 2028 I'm afraid no one dies of "old age" anymore. I think they made it illegal back in the '80s. But you can die of extreme old age (100+) as indicated on the Queen Mother's death certificate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,911 Posted July 30, 2006 Did anyone see him on Top of the Pops. When I first saw him I thought he was looking well, but on second glance he did look a bit shakey and his voice was sounding old. What does anyone else think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Hackenslash 25 Posted July 30, 2006 Jimmy Savile was once told to go **** himself. He said: "Now then, now then, I'd have to be dead first..." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted July 31, 2006 Did anyone see him on Top of the Pops. When I first saw him I thought he was looking well, but on second glance he did look a bit shakey and his voice was sounding old. What does anyone else think? I thought he looked dreadful. And that gold foil tracksuit didn't do him any favours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted July 31, 2006 Did anyone see him on Top of the Pops. When I first saw him I thought he was looking well, but on second glance he did look a bit shakey and his voice was sounding old. What does anyone else think? He looked about average for an 80 year old. Not exactly Jack LaLane, but not George Melly either. I'd say he has about the same chance of dying as any reasonably healthy 80 year old... which isn't all that high. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted August 25, 2006 Puerile Fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teddy 21 Posted October 26, 2006 Looks like there is still life in him yet... Jim'll Fix It Returns Do you think if we write in, he will fix it for us? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted October 27, 2006 Looks like there is still life in him yet... Jim'll Fix It Returns Do you think if we write in, he will fix it for us? I have a sister who is the spitting image of jimmy-the white mullet, even the trackies!Has anyone noticed the lack of jimmy photos on the net! and wot about the jimmy jangle? think there is stil life in the old fella yet!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted November 6, 2006 Sorry to disapoint you all, Sir J Saville was spoted on a recent walk on the North Yorlshire Mooors !fit and well and reported to have made a statement he wishes to live till 150! :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted November 28, 2006 Jimmy Saville completed the London marathon as recently as last april,so look slike he wont be included ont he deathlist for a few years to come.aAlan Freeman might be a better bet he was right! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted November 28, 2006 He's a cock. Jimmy Saville completed the London marathon as recently as last april,so look slike he wont be included ont he deathlist for a few years to come.aAlan Freeman might be a better bet he was right! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,130 Posted November 28, 2006 You are right He's a cock. Jimmy Saville completed the London marathon as recently as last april,so look slike he wont be included ont he deathlist for a few years to come.aAlan Freeman might be a better bet he was right! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted November 28, 2006 I have a sister who is the spitting image of jimmy-the white mullet, even the trackies!Has anyone noticed the lack of jimmy photos on the net! and wot about the jimmy jangle? think there is stil life in the old fella yet!! lmfao bet she get's all the lad's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest unregistered visitor Posted April 4, 2007 What about Jimmy Saville? Although never marrying probably lengthens the lifespan of most men he must be in with a shout. He was on the list in 1987 but not since. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Ronnie 78 Posted April 4, 2007 What about Jimmy Saville? Although never marrying probably lengthens the lifespan of most men he must be in with a shout. He was on the list in 1987 but not since. Jimmy's apparently 80. He must be taking a strange combination of drugs to look the way he does Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted April 4, 2007 What about Jimmy Saville? Although never marrying probably lengthens the lifespan of most men he must be in with a shout. He was on the list in 1987 but not since. Savile, not Saville.... All those marathons done him good. He was a wrestler too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
