time 8,581 Posted November 15, 2020 Its the 88th birthday of Petula Clark; she began performing at age 7 in 1939, making her radio debut in 1942, aged 9. She was a major recording star during the 60's often recording in several languages - Here's the Italian, French, German and English versions of Downtown: (The Italian & German versions reached number 1, the English version, number 2 and the French, number 6). She recorded a new album in 2016 (and went on tour to promote it), and earlier this year she returned to the West End stage, playing the bird woman in the revival of Mary Poppins. In mid September, she appeared in a live-stream for the 10th anniversary of Kritzerland, closing the show (at around 1:42:50). She's the only person to have been the subject of This is Your Life three times* 1964, 1975 & 1996. *UK version, correct at that time. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Daredevil 1,189 Posted November 16, 2020 Clu Gulager is 92 today. I’m surprised he has made it this far. Another one to consider for the 2021 DL? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,581 Posted November 16, 2020 Happy 51st Birthday to the Clangers which made its debut on 16th November 1969, narrated by Oliver Postgate. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,581 Posted November 17, 2020 Martin Scorsese is 78 today; nominated for Best Director Oscar 9 times (a record for those currently living), he won for The Departed (2006) and nominated for Best Director BAFTA 10 times (an all-time record) he won for Goodfellas (2000). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,384 Posted November 17, 2020 On 16/11/2020 at 11:16, time said: Happy 51st Birthday to the Clangers My mum bought me a VHS (whoooo) of the Clangers to watch when I was about 4. Spooked me something chronic, apparently. Creepy little cunts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,421 Posted November 17, 2020 26 minutes ago, The Quim Reaper said: My mum bought me a VHS (whoooo) of the Clangers to watch when I was about 4. Spooked me something chronic, apparently. Creepy little cunts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,384 Posted November 17, 2020 18 minutes ago, msc said: That’s better. Cunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,421 Posted November 17, 2020 6 minutes ago, The Quim Reaper said: That’s better. Cunt. It's just odd imo. Not like a sensible childhood phobia () like Rosie and fucking Jim: Look at those creepy bastards! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,384 Posted November 17, 2020 11 minutes ago, msc said: It's just odd imo. Not like a sensible childhood phobia () like Rosie and fucking Jim: Look at those creepy bastards! I think I was just a scared child. I had similar trouble with Bagpuss. And most things that were stuffed. I think I thought it was taxidermy. Agree about Rosie & Jim! They’re about as charming as Fred & Rose West. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,421 Posted November 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, The Quim Reaper said: I think I was just a scared child. I had similar trouble with Bagpuss. And most things that were stuffed. I think I thought it was taxidermy. Agree about Rosie & Jim! They’re about as charming as Fred & Rose West. When I was 4 or 5 someone had the smart idea of having me in the room when this scene from Doctor Who played and I was legit scared of shop window dummies for years. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,121 Posted November 17, 2020 Now that is scary. Those clothes! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,581 Posted November 17, 2020 1 hour ago, msc said: It's just odd imo. Not like a sensible childhood phobia () like Rosie and fucking Jim: Look at those creepy bastards! Dozy & Dim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,581 Posted November 17, 2020 2 hours ago, The Quim Reaper said: My mum bought me a VHS (whoooo) of the Clangers to watch when I was about 4. Spooked me something chronic, apparently. Creepy little cunts. I was way too old by the time VHS was a thing, I was there as it actually happened (though The Magic Roundabout was obviously favourite). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,903 Posted November 17, 2020 1 hour ago, The Quim Reaper said: I think I was just a scared child. I had similar trouble with Bagpuss. And most things that were stuffed. I think I thought it was taxidermy. Agree about Rosie & Jim! They’re about as charming as Fred & Rose West. Interesting. I am scared of taxidermy even now though I love that saggy old cloth cat. It was the scampi in Fingerbobs that would make me run screaming from the room. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewsky1211 4,721 Posted November 17, 2020 The legend known as Danny DeVito is 76 today. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,581 Posted November 18, 2020 Singer, songwriter, bandleader, dancer, actor Cab Calloway mooched off for the last time 26 years ago, aged 86. Here's his composition Jumpin' Jive from 1943's Stormy Weather, also featuring The Nicholas Brothers. and in a cautionary Betty Boop tale from 1932 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torbrexbones 717 Posted November 18, 2020 St. James Infirmary would be more suited for this site 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torbrexbones 717 Posted November 18, 2020 Kim Wilde is 60, in 2005, she won a Gold award for her courtyard garden at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show, she has also written 2 books about gardening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,725 Posted November 18, 2020 18 minutes ago, torbrexbones said: Kim Wilde is 60, in 2005, she won a Gold award for her courtyard garden at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show, she has also written 2 books about gardening. Yeah Kim Wilde - lovely front garden Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,581 Posted November 19, 2020 Founder Ted Turner is 82 today, while long-time talk-show host Larry King is 87 today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,384 Posted November 19, 2020 3 hours ago, time said: Founder Ted Turner is 82 today Who? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,581 Posted November 19, 2020 1 hour ago, The Quim Reaper said: Who? Speaking of which, William Russell* is 96 today *not the basketball player. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewsky1211 4,721 Posted November 20, 2020 Voice actor Rodger Bumpass is 69. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torbrexbones 717 Posted November 21, 2020 Bjork is 55 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torbrexbones 717 Posted November 24, 2020 Pete Best is 79 Bev Bevan is 76 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
