Godot 148 Posted January 25, 2006 Is Norman Wisdom dead yet?He's taking his time about it. British comedians are a goldmine for death I hear Sid Little is unwell ...... Any Evidence? Was it in the Sun? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Hackenslash 24 Posted January 25, 2006 Norman Wisdom is still very much alive. Sid Little is unwell? Finally! There is a God!!! If only.. just only someone might hear my prayers and one of the Krankies might get struck down by some illness If Sid Little was to pop off soon it would be an interesting example of the thin going before the fat. Because, as far as diet-gurus tell us, Eddie Large should die first, Ball should go before cannon, and Pavarotti should go before the other two tenors. It normally happens - look at Morcambe and Wise - Morcambe went years before. And Arthur Lowe went before John Le Mesurier - who would have thought it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 212 Posted January 25, 2006 Is Norman Wisdom dead yet?He's taking his time about it. British comedians are a goldmine for death I hear Sid Little is unwell ...... Any Evidence? Was it in the Sun? Seeing as his career died many years ago, it's only appropriate that he should follow suit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,464 Posted January 25, 2006 Sid Little has been suffering from unfunnyitis for years I heard Bobby Ball wasn't well last year, I forget what he was suffering from. Although he made a recovery. I'd have to dig around and see if I can find the article Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 1 Posted January 25, 2006 If only.. just only someone might hear my prayers and one of the Krankies might get struck down by some illness Wee Jimmy Krankie was nearly crushed to death by a beanstalk in a Xmas production of 'Jack & The Beanstalk' when it collapsed on stage last year. Unfortunately he/she has now recovered and they are planning a comeback. The guy in Krankies is married to Wee Jimmy Krankie Woman - i suspect this relationship is not entirely healthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,464 Posted January 25, 2006 you can buy their album from their Website Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,839 Posted February 1, 2006 Norman's 91st birthday tomorrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,464 Posted February 1, 2006 I remember seeing an interview with him a couple of years ago on GMTV where he said if he died tomorrow he's achieved the last thing he wanted to do which was have a #1 single. and he did, he teamed up with comedian Tony Hawks and they had a #1 hit single in Albania Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuclear Nick 0 Posted February 1, 2006 I remember seeing an interview with him a couple of years ago on GMTV where he said if he died tomorrow he's achieved the last thing he wanted to do which was have a #1 single. and he did, he teamed up with comedian Tony Hawks and they had a #1 hit single in Albania He was offered the Albanian throne, I seem to remember, but turned it down. Why on earth would you turn down the chance to be a monarch, I ask??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,464 Posted February 1, 2006 King Norman I of Albania that would have been a great title for him. He'd have been the only monarch of Albania to have topped the charts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,839 Posted February 1, 2006 I remember seeing an interview with him a couple of years ago on GMTV where he said if he died tomorrow he's achieved the last thing he wanted to do which was have a #1 single. and he did, he teamed up with comedian Tony Hawks and they had a #1 hit single in Albania Did they get to number one? I read that book (big Tony Hawks fan here) and I thought they got to number 18 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,464 Posted February 1, 2006 He said in the interview that they got to #1, I didn't follow up on any research If you've read the book, I'm more inclined to believe you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,839 Posted February 1, 2006 Perhaps they got to number one afterwards. The bet only involved them getting to a top 20 hit so when that was achieved Tony finished the book. As I say they may eventually have got to number one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,464 Posted February 1, 2006 I'll have to give google a go and see if there are listings for the Albanian pop charts. Can you remember roughly when the single was released? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,839 Posted February 1, 2006 I think it was 2001 but I' not sure. They recorded it under the name Norman Wisdom and the Pitkins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Crossed 33 Posted February 1, 2006 I remember seeing an interview with him a couple of years ago on GMTV where he said if he died tomorrow he's achieved the last thing he wanted to do which was have a #1 single. and he did, he teamed up with comedian Tony Hawks and they had a #1 hit single in Albania Did they get to number one? I read that book (big Tony Hawkes fan here) and I thought they got to number 18 Yeah! Tony Hawk is a legend! His Nollie Heel Flip 540 is sick, dude! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuclear Nick 0 Posted February 1, 2006 Here's stuff about the song Norman Wisdom Albanian Ditty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuber Mirum 119 Posted February 1, 2006 I've read the book. It's called "One Hit Wonderland" or something. I think the bet was to get in the top ten, or twenty but I can't really remember. Tim Rice was involved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 93 Posted February 2, 2006 I remember seeing an interview with him a couple of years ago on GMTV where he said if he died tomorrow he's achieved the last thing he wanted to do which was have a #1 single. and he did, he teamed up with comedian Tony Hawks and they had a #1 hit single in Albania Did they get to number one? I read that book (big Tony Hawkes fan here) and I thought they got to number 18 Yeah! Tony Hawk is a legend! His Nollie Heel Flip 540 is sick, dude! What a noble cause... Seriously, I wonder how much money has gone into skateparks that could have gone into cancer research... The Tony Hawk Foundation seeks to foster lasting improvements in society, with an emphasis on helping children. Through grants and other charitable donations, the foundation supports programs focusing on the creation of public skateboard parks, and other causes. The foundation favors programs that clearly demonstrate that funds received will produce tangible, ongoing, positive results. There has got to be a million ways that are better than building skateparks to help children. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted February 2, 2006 I knew Tony Hawks was the man behind Morris Minor & The Majors but was he also the one behind Dicky Heart & The Pacemakers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuclear Nick 0 Posted February 2, 2006 I thought Tony Hawks was an extreme skateboarder... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted February 2, 2006 They're two different people just happening to have the same name Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 5,608 Posted February 2, 2006 So do I I didn't Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Four Horsemen 25 Posted February 2, 2006 Well thanks for that, er, anecdote. If you fail to remember anything else interesting make sure you stop by and let us know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
