Old Frightful Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 On 21/01/2022 at 08:47, tim2 said: I hope he can see Paradise by the Dashboard Light and not a Bat out of Hell. Hull FC....The Sons of God... (Well, we are about to be crucified on Good Friday) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Barry Cryer. Very sad news. 6 Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim2 Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 16 minutes ago, Futtocks said: Barry Cryer. Very sad news. Proper unsung comedy legend. His contribution to Eric and Ernie alone would put him at the top of the comedy writing tree. 2 "I am the avenging angel; I come with wings unfurled, I come with claws extended from halfway round the world. I am the God Almighty, I am the howling wind. I care not for your family; I care not for your kin. I come in search of terror, though terror is my own; I come in search of vengeance for crimes and crimes unknown. I care not for your children, I care not for your wives, I care not for your country, I care not for your lives." - (c) Jim Boyes - "The Avenging Angel" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumby Magic Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 22 minutes ago, tim2 said: Proper unsung comedy legend. His contribution to Eric and Ernie alone would put him at the top of the comedy writing tree. Should have been knighted along time ago. 2 Like poor jokes? Thejoketeller@mullymessiah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim2 Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Mumby Magic said: Should have been knighted along time ago. Maybe he didn't want it. Edit: He got an OBE, so you're right, he should have been. Edited January 27, 2022 by tim2 "I am the avenging angel; I come with wings unfurled, I come with claws extended from halfway round the world. I am the God Almighty, I am the howling wind. I care not for your family; I care not for your kin. I come in search of terror, though terror is my own; I come in search of vengeance for crimes and crimes unknown. I care not for your children, I care not for your wives, I care not for your country, I care not for your lives." - (c) Jim Boyes - "The Avenging Angel" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 (edited) His reach across comedy over decades is quite astonishing . Edited January 27, 2022 by DavidM 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 He only recently started doing a podcast (less than a month ago), and sounded on top form from the ones I've listened to so far. https://shows.acast.com/now-where-were-we Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 The names 'legend" and "genius" are too easily trotted out. Barry Crier was well deserving of both titles. Thank you Mr Crier For all the laughs you gave me. 4 Ron Banks Midlands Hurricanes and Barrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M j M Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 A terribly sad loss. He was a comedy genius, and a good Loiner. There's also this as part of his legacy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Barry Cryer was a very funny guy and a fantastic comedy writer. I remember listening to him read his autobiography and it was really funny. "I left the stage to the sound of my own feet" is his verdict on his early comedy routines in Soho. He also used to go to Odsal stadium when younger....to watch the speedway though, not RL. RIP indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullman Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 6 hours ago, Futtocks said: Barry Cryer. Very sad news. That is very sad news. Just this last week I've been re-watching the Comedy Legends TV series he did for Sky (I think). Well worth a look if you can. "I'm from a fishing family. Trawlermen are like pirates with biscuits." - Lucy Beaumont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Richard Herring has made his RHLSTP interview with Barry free to watch on YouTube. Worth an hour of anyone's time. 1 Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padge Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 The loss of Barry Cryer will be felt by many comedians who will now have to think up their own great one liners. Comedy genius, R.I.P 1 Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padge Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 As an aside the BBC news presenter reading tweets today kept saying when she came across R.I.P Barry as 'rip Barry', his last comic moment a BBC news reader ballsing up his demise. 1 Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled Townie Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 My mate used to live near Barry Cryer in north London suburbs and says at one point he had an official looking sign in his garden saying "Last comedian before M1" RIP Mr Cryer, you made me laugh. 1 1 Jam Eater 1.(noun. jam eeter) A Resident of Whitehaven or Workington. Offensive. It is now a term of abuse that both towns of West Cumbria use for each other especially at Workington/Whitehaven rugby league derby matches. St Albans Centurions Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Frightful Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Des Drummond 63. Awful news. 1 Hull FC....The Sons of God... (Well, we are about to be crucified on Good Friday) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 11 minutes ago, Old Frightful said: Des Drummond 63. Awful news. 63 ffs..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Losing Des Drummond and Barry Cryer in the same week is particularly rough for people of a certain age. Two guys who we thought would go on forever. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unapologetic pedant Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 In the early 80s the left winger at Swinton was Alva Drummond, brother of Des. Nothing like as strong or defensively sound, but lightning quick. If he got in the clear, say from an interception, we didn`t have to wait to start celebrating. During a trip to Jamaica, he was hit and killed by a piece of flying debris from a roof in stormy weather. I`ve looked around the Net for confirmation of the above details, but can`t find anything. The story was in our local paper, possibly mid-to-late 90s. Needless to say, pretty depressing. If I`m right about the date, he would only have been in his 30s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 (edited) Jo Kendall. https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/29/john-cleese-leads-tributes-as-jo-kendall-dies-aged-83-16013598/ Edited January 30, 2022 by JohnM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 1 hour ago, JohnM said: Jo Kendall. https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/29/john-cleese-leads-tributes-as-jo-kendall-dies-aged-83-16013598/ I'd heard rumours, but this is the first confirmation. A great member of the ISIRTA gang. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanaBull Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 I see Howard Hesseman from WKRP In Cincinnati and Head of the Class has passed away too, aged 81. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullman Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Folk legend Norma Waterson 2 "I'm from a fishing family. Trawlermen are like pirates with biscuits." - Lucy Beaumont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 (edited) eastenders dr legg 95 (Leonard Fenton) Edited January 31, 2022 by graveyard johnny see you later undertaker - in a while necrophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanaBull Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Bob Wall, the scar faced baddie O'Hara in Enter The Dragon aged 82. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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