JR976evil 906 Posted July 15, 2011 I bought Barry Cryer's autobiography, little more than a series of anecdotes, on CD and listened to it last week. Hancock was his agent, it never occured to me he was still alive this year. Cryer, Sykes and Norden must be starting to feel very lonely. On the upside, plenty of old chums waiting for them 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted August 23, 2011 John Howard Davies, former BBC Head of Comedy and director/producer of many sitcoms, has died. Also saw off Benny Hill at Thames TV, I believe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted August 23, 2011 John Howard Davies, former BBC Head of Comedy and director/producer of many sitcoms, has died. Also saw off Benny Hill at Thames TV, I believe. A legendary producer and of course the original screen Oliver Twist... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notaguest 16 Posted August 23, 2011 John Howard Davies, former BBC Head of Comedy and director/producer of many sitcoms, has died. Also saw off Benny Hill at Thames TV, I believe. Probably his greatest acheivment was that he produced and directed the first series of Fawlty Towers..probably the greatest comedy of all time.A sad loss indeed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted September 27, 2011 Sitcom writing legend David Croft has died. Don't panic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted September 27, 2011 Sitcom writing legend David Croft has died. Don't panic! I was just waiting to see who'd be the first to spot that one. A big loss for comedy. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,534 Posted September 27, 2011 Sitcom writing legend David Croft has died. Don't panic! I was just waiting to see who'd be the first to spot that one. A big loss for comedy. regards, Hein Saw that about an hour ago, but had to get my daughter on the school bus then couldn't find the proper thread for it. Loved Dad's Army and It Ain't Half Hot Mum. Wasn't a great fan of Allo Allo, but did enjoy Gordon Kaye's performance as Elwood P. Dowd in a stage production of Harvey at Wimbledon Theatre. He starred alongside Frank Thornton. Used to get Don Estelle setting up a stall each Christmas at the Arndale Center in Wandsworth desperately trying to sell his albums Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 906 Posted September 27, 2011 Sitcom writing legend David Croft has died. Don't panic! Wonder if Clive will make it to the service? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,538 Posted September 27, 2011 BBC already nabbed "You have been watching...." as the obit line. Bad luck MIB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted September 27, 2011 BBC already nabbed "You have been watching...." as the obit line. Bad luck MIB. Don't worry Spade, I have something else... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest deathly hal Posted September 27, 2011 Sitcom writing legend David Croft has died. Don't panic! Note this picture oif David Croft and Jimmy Perry taken just 4 months ago http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Croft_and_Perry.jpg As you can see Croft looks well and no-one would suspect he was so close to the end.His friend Perry looks much the same condition and is just a year younger.His friends death will probably have a terrible effect on him too,so can I suggest including Jimmy Perry on the 2012 list? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,618 Posted September 27, 2011 BBC already nabbed "You have been watching...." as the obit line. Bad luck MIB. Don't worry Spade, I have something else... As long as its not along the lines of his 'pissing away'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted September 28, 2011 BBC already nabbed "You have been watching...." as the obit line. Bad luck MIB.Don't worry Spade, I have something else... As long as its not along the lines of his 'pissing away'. Well, if you listen very carefully... regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefunkyfaz 51 Posted September 28, 2011 BBC already nabbed "You have been watching...." as the obit line. Bad luck MIB.Don't worry Spade, I have something else... As long as its not along the lines of his 'pissing away'. Well, if you listen very carefully... regards, Hein Bye-de-bye? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,655 Posted September 28, 2011 The co-writer of the long-running sitcom 'Allo 'Allo, David Croft, has died at the age of 89. His family said "He pissed away in his slop." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted September 28, 2011 BBC already nabbed "You have been watching...." as the obit line. Bad luck MIB.Don't worry Spade, I have something else... As long as its not along the lines of his 'pissing away'. Well, if you listen very carefully... regards, Hein Bye-de-bye? The Independent have nabbed that one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sympathyforthedevil 11 Posted September 28, 2011 The co-writer of the long-running sitcom 'Allo 'Allo, David Croft, has died at the age of 89. His family said "He pissed away in his slop." I will say zis only once: David Croft is dead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted September 28, 2011 You rang m'lord? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted September 30, 2011 Was he grabbed by the fuzzy-wuzzies? Just catching up guys, been away for the last 2 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 606 Posted October 8, 2011 Roy Walker apparently suffered a mild stroke a few days ago. It's good but he's not dead. Maybe one to watch? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Wee Jum 1,559 Posted October 9, 2011 It's good but he's not dead. Maybe one to watch? :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,538 Posted October 11, 2011 97-year-old American comedian Irwin Corey has only ever bagged one mention on these forums, but he's usually good for a handful of picks by American/people googling for "old celebrities" on the DDP. Anyway, despite his advanced years he's still well enough to panhandle for charity on the streets of New York. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,538 Posted October 26, 2011 American comedian Patrice O'Neal, probably better known in the UK for popping up in Chapelle's Show and Arrested Development, has suffered a stroke after battling withd diabetes for many years. He "may not recover fully". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 1,983 Posted October 26, 2011 That is a shame he is one of the best stand up comics out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angryGreatness 96 Posted October 27, 2011 American comedian Patrice O'Neal, probably better known in the UK for popping up in Chapelle's Show and Arrested Development, has suffered a stroke after battling withd diabetes for many years. He "may not recover fully". I believe you mean "The Sugars." 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
