Futtocks Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 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 "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 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 Share Posted January 27 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...
Johnoco Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullman Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 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. Old Faithful we never lose at Wembley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Richard Herring has made his RHLSTP interview with Barry free to watch on YouTube. Worth an hour of anyone's time. 1 "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padge Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 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 Share Posted January 28 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 Share Posted January 28 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 Share Posted January 29 Des Drummond 63. Awful news. 1 Sky Sports Jenna Brooks to Jake Connor regarding England selection : "Shaun Wane has said that he's spoken to you about why you were left out, he's also said he's told you what you needed to do more of, I'm interested, what do you need to do more of and did you do it tonight?" Jake Connor : "I don't know, to be honest I haven't spoken to him." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 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 Share Posted January 29 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. "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unapologetic pedant Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 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 Share Posted January 30 (edited) Jo Kendall. https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/29/john-cleese-leads-tributes-as-jo-kendall-dies-aged-83-16013598/ Edited January 30 by JohnM “The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself.” ― Friedrich Nietzsche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 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. "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanaBull Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 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 Share Posted January 31 Folk legend Norma Waterson 2 Old Faithful we never lose at Wembley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 (edited) eastenders dr legg 95 (Leonard Fenton) Edited January 31 by graveyard johnny did the bloke who invented the phrase "one hit wonder" invent anything else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanaBull Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 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...
Futtocks Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Italian movie star Monica Vitti, aged 80. "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Brian Cooper, former Hull FC centre: https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/legendary-hull-fc-centre-passes-away-48590/ "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stirlin Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Lata Mangeshkar https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment_and_arts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Syl Johnson https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/syl-johnson-oft-sampled-soul-singer-different-strokes-dead-obit-1295879/ "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanaBull Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Ian Kennedy, 89, comic book artist on some of the comics of my youth, the Commando series, Battle, Warlord, 2000AD, Judge Dredd, Eagle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Bamber Gascoigne. 1 "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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