maryportfuncity 10,662 Posted January 12, 2023 12 hours ago, SovietJohnny said: All in jest, squire…only joking Far more important….did you know Charlie Williams was actually a professional footballer who turned to comedy when he retired. I once met someone who saw one of Williams' final games - for Skegness Town - and the guy told me Williams' late career football was so skilfully challenged he had already started his comedy career! He was the kind of defender who specialised in stifling skilful forwards, if memory serves me correctly he turned out well over 150 times as a pro and scored only one goal. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,340 Posted January 16, 2023 I wonder if I write to him enquiring about his health whether I will get a free parker pen in return? 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SovietJohnny 95 Posted January 17, 2023 12 hours ago, Sean said: I wonder if I write to him enquiring about his health whether I will get a free parker pen in return? And he won’t need a medical 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,347 Posted April 19, 2023 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11991441/Michael-Parkinson-88-makes-rare-public-appearance-Dickie-Birds-90th-birthday.html Michael Parkinson makes a rare public appearance at Dickie Birds 90th birthday party. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SovietJohnny 95 Posted April 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11991441/Michael-Parkinson-88-makes-rare-public-appearance-Dickie-Birds-90th-birthday.html Michael Parkinson makes a rare public appearance at Dickie Birds 90th birthday party. 90 year old Dickie looking in far better shape than the younger Parky 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted April 19, 2023 After aging quite a lot looks a bit different. Dickie on the other hand you'd still know it was him straight away 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Daredevil 1,189 Posted April 23, 2023 Has paid tribute to Humphries 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,171 Posted April 23, 2023 On 19/04/2023 at 23:54, DCI Frank Burnside said: After aging quite a lot looks a bit different. Dickie on the other hand you'd still know it was him straight away Dickie looked old 50 years ago. He's now outlived quite a lot of the players he umpired. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Hermit 23 Posted April 24, 2023 All that Parky nose picking has certainly taken its toll. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summer in Transylvania 2,193 Posted August 17, 2023 Dead. 11 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonNgoat 151 Posted August 17, 2023 Michael Parkinson has died. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,081 Posted August 17, 2023 The greatest talk show host ever. I feel sorry for the younger generations, left with the likes of Norton who are just arse kissers. Ta-ra sir. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brad252 809 Posted August 17, 2023 If I've counted correctly, that's 8 candidates now who've gone since Carter started receiving hospice care. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,414 Posted August 17, 2023 Shame. He was incredible at what he did; he managed to get to places with his guests where very few interviewers could, by getting the balance between inquisitive and amiable absolutely bang on. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergie86 376 Posted August 17, 2023 He really was the greatest talk show host, his interviews with the likes of Billy Connolly, Muhammad Ali and George Best to name but a few were legendary and must watch TV. A true great, although sadly not surprising he has looked awful for some time. RIP Parky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,562 Posted August 17, 2023 We go live to Meg Ryan: 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,052 Posted August 17, 2023 I almost posted yesterday that a hit would be coming soon. When I saw 1 min on the 2023 names and a notif on the 10th death topic, I knew someone died. I remember someone here talking about a « game » in which before checking on the forum Who died, you Google the names you think are the most likely to have died. I googled Woodward, McGowan, Barker, Greenspan and even Newhart (left out Carter since I receive notifs frome the Carter Center) but I would never have thought it would have been Parkinson. Didn’t even know Who he was and completely forgot he was on the list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,052 Posted August 17, 2023 Headline already used for Bill turnbull… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slackhurst Broadcasting 374 Posted August 17, 2023 Part of Saturday night in the Seventies... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slackhurst Broadcasting 374 Posted August 17, 2023 27 minutes ago, Fergie86 said: He really was the greatest talk show host, his interviews with the likes of Billy Connolly, Muhammad Ali and George Best to name but a few were legendary and must watch TV. Not to mention Rod Hull. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,414 Posted August 17, 2023 “Chat show host is toast”? Weak. 2/10. CARKINSON. IT WAS RIGHT THERE. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,490 Posted August 17, 2023 1 minute ago, TQR said: “Chat show host is toast”? Weak. 2/10. CARKINSON. IT WAS RIGHT THERE. Parky was Toast? Shame, I'll miss her slightly acerbic wit. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,662 Posted August 17, 2023 For anyone lacking grey hairs and a memory of life before the internet - here's a round up of a few greatest Parky hits courtesy of the BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-66414755 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,696 Posted August 17, 2023 “It’ll be Parkinson next” “Don’t do it, Parky” ”Come on Parky. Jump, Parky. Jump” ”Cone on now, be sensible Parky” Are there any professional Yorkshiremen left? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,641 Posted August 17, 2023 12 minutes ago, harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy said: “It’ll be Parkinson next” “Don’t do it, Parky” ”Come on Parky. Jump, Parky. Jump” ”Cone on now, be sensible Parky” Are there any professional Yorkshiremen left? Boycott. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
