YoungWillz 21,062 Posted November 10, 2017 Before Connolly, there was a charming Scottish comedian and actor known as Stanley Baxter. A star on radio, TV and film, he really only graduated to the knowledge to the UK populace once he sold out moved to London. (Ah, those pre-regional days when you had to go there to really make it!). Of course I remember him best for his glamorous 1970s specials, inevitably dressing up as a lady...as I understand it, he was the first impressionist to do one of Her Majesty The Queen, which caused all sorts of trouble, but which he sailed through. His Parliamo Glasgow sketches remain the stuff of legend, but then they would, because taking the piss out of Scots remains a popular British pastime to this day, and Stanley was only too happy to take the cash for deprecating the language of the city of his birth. Eventually he became famous to another generation through the children's TV show Mr Majeika. He was on the side of Scotland remaining in the UK during the 2014 Indy Referendum, after all it is important to stress that from his £2m home in Highgate, London. Anyway, he's at that age of 91 when he's checking obituaries and not seeing himself. And neither are we yet. But lest we forget, here's his thread. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,655 Posted November 10, 2017 So when he goes we can say the Queen is dead 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,062 Posted January 1, 2018 Wow, he made the list! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,228 Posted January 1, 2018 I think that's all because I mentioned him once early on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,479 Posted January 1, 2018 1 minute ago, YoungWillz said: Wow, he made the list! Read the list out from 50 to 1 to the wife (as is our wee tradition). Her response? "What? Stanley Baxter is STILL ALIVE?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,333 Posted January 1, 2018 A decent enough pick.A massive figure in British comedy.My Late Grandads favourite comic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted May 24, 2018 On 10/11/2017 at 16:57, maryportfuncity said: So when he goes we can say the Queen is dead it's the closest we'll get to it for a decade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeMoneypenny 55 Posted November 5, 2018 In the race to death he will beat Dame Edna by a few years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,979 Posted December 30, 2018 On stage for Edinburgh's King's Theatre: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/entertainment/stanley-baxter-leads-the-chorus-for-edinburgh-s-kings-theatre-on-bbc-1-4848181 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,062 Posted December 30, 2018 5 minutes ago, gcreptile said: On stage for Edinburgh's King's Theatre: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/entertainment/stanley-baxter-leads-the-chorus-for-edinburgh-s-kings-theatre-on-bbc-1-4848181 June Whitfield was doing interviews.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 906 Posted December 30, 2018 He’s gonnae pull through for twa thoosand and ninteen y’ken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,333 Posted December 2, 2019 Saw the channel 5 documentary on his career.He looks and sounds not too bad but he did an interview recently which states his memory is very poor to the point he can't remember seeing the documentary.Also says he is housebound and can't get out or in his stairlift. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,333 Posted December 2, 2019 Can't get the link to work but it's from the herald Scotland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,479 Posted December 29, 2019 On 02/12/2019 at 14:31, Sean said: Can't get the link to work but it's from the herald Scotland. https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/18066320.stanley-baxter-memory-may-shaky-comedy-great-funny-ever/ Here ya go. Quote That’s marvellous,” he says of the Channel 5 programme which has been crafted to parallel elements of Stanley’s life. “It’s lovely to have the tribute. It’s nice to know people still think of me. But is it a good show? Have you seen it?” I have and it’s a great tribute, Stanley. It will bring back so many great memories. There are clips flashing back to early BBC Scotland shows in the 1960s, great archive footage, and, of course, it features that very handsome journalist who has written your biography. “Yes, that’s wonderful,” he says, in soft, but delighted voice that reveals a delicious hint of sarcasm. “And I’m sure television will be kind to you.” But all is not entirely wonderful. It transpires that the Glasgow-born legend has actually seen the programme. The production team sent over an advance copy a couple of weeks back. “I’ve seen it?” he says, a little taken aback. “Oh, dear. The memory isn’t quite what it was.” Quote he had a stent fitted. Baxter had blacked out while on holiday at his villa in Cyprus and awoke to find “a Hattie Jacques-lookalike nurse with a huge bosom standing over me. I thought I’d died and woken up in a Carry On film hospital.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted April 24, 2020 Compilation on Ch 5 (uk) now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,346 Posted May 23, 2020 Stanley Baxter turns 94 today! Many Happy Returns! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miracle Aligner 249 Posted May 23, 2020 On 29/12/2019 at 00:14, msc said: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/18066320.stanley-baxter-memory-may-shaky-comedy-great-funny-ever/ Here ya go. I really hope people didn't use Baxter pretending to have watched a documentary as a guide for their teams by. Misinterpreting it as memory issues.... Got a good few years left. At least he was dropped from the list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,171 Posted May 24, 2020 Wouldn't be that surprised if he made it to 100 given the lack of obvious health issues Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,655 Posted October 31, 2020 Comes out in authorized biography: https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/actor-stanley-baxter-comes-out-gay-new-book-lifting-lid-his-troubled-private-life-3020919?fbclid=IwAR3UZIQd8zsSAekSobHgT2c8UIH5M-Tp2Pl2iejO-tS9BUQVMjVuFE1YkXA 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,219 Posted October 31, 2020 12 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: Comes out in authorized biography: https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/actor-stanley-baxter-comes-out-gay-new-book-lifting-lid-his-troubled-private-life-3020919?fbclid=IwAR3UZIQd8zsSAekSobHgT2c8UIH5M-Tp2Pl2iejO-tS9BUQVMjVuFE1YkXA Well, I never would have guessed.... I now eagerly await Cliff Richards authorised biography. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,171 Posted October 31, 2020 As an aside, he looks pretty chipper for 94. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clorox Bleachman 2,441 Posted October 31, 2020 1 hour ago, maryportfuncity said: Comes out in authorized biography: So has Billy, it would seem! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,655 Posted October 31, 2020 5 hours ago, Deathrace said: As an aside, he looks pretty chipper for 94. Hell yeah Start the sweepstake - Stan vs Keith Richards - now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerberus 302 Posted January 26, 2021 This might ring a few bells ...as to the question, would it be made today? Well, let's just say it's of its time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
