Bibliogryphon 9,586 Posted October 2, 2018 On 09/07/2018 at 14:18, Bibliogryphon said: Following the Death of Peter Firmin and lack of action elsewhere on site I have created a top 20 kids TV list. (British) Gudrun Ure - Supergran (b.1926) Freddie Jones – The Ghosts of Motley Hall (b.1927) Bernard Cribbins – The Wombles (b.1928) Denise Bryer – Terrahawkes (b.1928) K M Peyton – Flambards (writer) (b.1929) Joy Whitby – Catweazle (producer) (b.1930) Rolf Harris – Cartoon Time (b.1931) Alison Prince – Trumpton (writer) (b.1931) Brian Trueman – Dangermouse (b.1932) Carmen Munroe – Playschool (b.1932) John Cunliffe – Postman Pat (b.1933) Biddy Baxter – Blue Peter (b.1933) Michael Aspel – Ask Aspel (b.1933) Raymond Briggs – The Snowman (b.1934) Tom Baker – The Book Tower (b.1934) James Bolam – Grandpa in my Pocket (b.1935) Sheila Steafel – Ghosts of Motley Hall (b.1935) David McKee – Mr Benn (b.1935) Anne Wood - Teletubbies (b.1937) Leila Williams – Blue Peter (b.1937) If that were my theme team I would probably call it Slay Away 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted October 12, 2018 A crew member working on the new Mister Rogers movie has died after possibly suffering a heart attack and falling two stories in Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania, CBS Pittsburgh reports. The incident occurred as crews were filming, "You Are My Friend," based on the life of Pittsburgh icon Fred Rogers. The man has been identified as 61-year-old James Emswiller, of Pittsburgh. He was a member of the sound crew. James coulda used some Speedy Delivery to ER. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,057 Posted October 24, 2018 Death Notice for Pamela Lonsdale, the creator of Rainbow, which swiftly follows on from Geoffrey Hayes' death. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thetimes-uk/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=190544749 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,057 Posted December 2, 2018 Squeezing in a late birthday wish for Susan Stranks, who is 79 or 80, depending on the source. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted December 3, 2018 11 hours ago, YoungWillz said: Squeezing in a late birthday wish for Susan Stranks, who is 79 or 80, depending on the source. She's 80 according to the G.R.O. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,057 Posted January 4, 2019 Could go in many threads, but I choose here for TISWAS. John Gorman is...wait for it...83 today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markb4 902 Posted January 22, 2019 On 27/09/2018 at 18:18, alt obits guy said: Looking at this thread reminds me many years ago I compiled a list of all Muppet Show guests (original series only) and whether they were still among the living or had passed. Every now and then I update it when a guest dies. I believe this is now an accurate listing The list is in order of appearance: MUPPET GUESTS GUEST STATUS Kaye Ballard alive You can update Kaye Ballard's status now: https://variety.com/2019/legit/news/kaye-ballard-dies-dead-mothers-in-law-1203114230/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted January 22, 2019 38 minutes ago, markb4 said: You can update Kaye Ballard's status now: https://variety.com/2019/legit/news/kaye-ballard-dies-dead-mothers-in-law-1203114230/ Thanks, will do. (Edit) Done. The Muppets post has been updated to reflect the death of Kaye Ballard. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 6, 2019 Word back in Detroit is that Larry Thompson, aka Mr. Whodini, has died. He was the sidekick for our Detroit area Bozo the Clown show i.e. "Bozo's Big Top". Thompson actually had his own show for a couple years and producers decided to team up his magic act with Bozo and it was a hit for 8 years....my 8 years as a child (well some would suggest I still am one). Of particular interest, Mr. Thompson was a teacher in the school district Sir Creep attended (though not at SC's school), teaching shop class and drafting at the Junior High level. As stated, still awaiting a link of some sort. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 8, 2019 http://www.thayer-rock.com/obituary/larry-thompson Obit for Larry Thompson, ‘Mr. Whodini’. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clorox Bleachman 2,436 Posted February 8, 2019 Tracy Beaker's Dani Harmer is 30 today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,586 Posted February 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Clorox Bleachman said: Tracy Beaker's Dani Harmer is 30 today! Bastard 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted March 1, 2019 On 27/09/2018 at 18:18, alt obits guy said: Looking at this thread reminds me many years ago I compiled a list of all Muppet Show guests (original series only) and whether they were still among the living or had passed. Every now and then I update it when a guest dies. I believe this is now an accurate listing The list is in order of appearance: MUPPET GUESTS GUEST STATUS Roy Clark alive Alan Arkin / Carol Channing alive (both) Updating the Muppets guest thread to reflect the deaths of Roy Clark last November and Carol Channing this January. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,979 Posted March 1, 2019 8 hours ago, alt obits guy said: Updating the Muppets guest thread to reflect the deaths of Roy Clark last November and Carol Channing this January. One small correction for your list - one of the Mummenschanz who appeared on the Muppet Show, Andres Bossard, died in 1992. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted March 1, 2019 25 minutes ago, Death Impends said: One small correction for your list - one of the Mummenschanz who appeared on the Muppet Show, Andres Bossard, died in 1992. Thanks for the information! Will make the correction today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted March 8, 2019 Marshall Brodien, who played Wizzo the Wizard on WGN's 'The Bozo Show', has died. Brodien was diagnosed with Alzheimers in 2007. https://wgntv.com/2019/03/08/marshall-brodien-who-played-wizzo-the-wizard-on-the-bozo-show-has-died/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted March 10, 2019 On 08/03/2019 at 05:55, alt obits guy said: Marshall Brodien, who played Wizzo the Wizard on WGN's 'The Bozo Show', has died. Brodien was diagnosed with Alzheimers in 2007. https://wgntv.com/2019/03/08/marshall-brodien-who-played-wizzo-the-wizard-on-the-bozo-show-has-died/ In America, anyone over 45 will remember this gem: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted March 29, 2019 Jon Skolmen dead at 78. Presented Playschool for a week in 1971. Also wrote a piece along with Brian Cant in which the pair appeared on BBC 2 a decade later https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/b74ea59c9aea4062a525c52c1783e77b Obits in Norwegian only so far. Edit for Norwegian version Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,057 Posted March 29, 2019 I'd have been around the right age for his appearance. Needless to say, never heard of him until today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clorox Bleachman 2,436 Posted April 17, 2019 CBBC actress Mya-Lecia Naylor dead aged just 16. https://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/1115680/Mya-Lecia-Naylor-dead-cause-of-death-CBBC-latest-news-updates 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,536 Posted April 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, Clorox Bleachman said: CBBC actress Mya-Lecia Naylor dead aged just 16. https://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/1115680/Mya-Lecia-Naylor-dead-cause-of-death-CBBC-latest-news-updates Joining St Rumwold, Samantha Smith and Judith Barsi in the rare "celebs dead before 18" pantheon. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,057 Posted May 14, 2019 Singer/presenter on the UK shows Tich and Quackers and Music Time, Mari Griffith dead at 79, cancer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-48092986 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted May 19, 2019 On 27/09/2018 at 18:18, alt obits guy said: Looking at this thread reminds me many years ago I compiled a list of all Muppet Show guests (original series only) and whether they were still among the living or had passed. Every now and then I update it when a guest dies. I believe this is now an accurate listing The list is in order of appearance: MUPPET GUESTS GUEST STATUS Jonathan Winters / Star Wars actors dead /alive (all) Updating original list to reflect the death of Peter Mayhew. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,228 Posted July 3, 2019 On 27/09/2018 at 11:30, Sir Creep said: Arte Johnson - Presenter on the Hot Fudge Show (a Detroit area only classic!) - b. 20/1/1929 - 89 Arte Johnson dead 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chiesa52 132 Posted July 3, 2019 2 hours ago, Joey Russ said: Arte Johnson dead He was such a funny guy, appeared on Laugh-In back in the late 60's= early 70's.... hadn't heard anything about him in years! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
