The Pianoman 1,532 Posted July 18, 2019 Report Share Posted July 18, 2019 Yes I have been watching that. Remember it from the early 70's 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted July 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 Whistle down the wind'' 1961,, Great film,,Alan Bates,,and Hayley Mills,,loved the Northern accents of all the kids that thought Alan Bates was Jesus,,filmed 10 miles from Burnley in black and white,,,regular familiar faces,,,,excellent,, 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,304 Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 The little boy was a natural actor. Surprising that he didn't continue in the profession. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted July 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 He was Jill,,,very funny the things he came out with,,,Jesus let his cat die,,, 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,457 Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 Over the last few months on Talking Pictures I’ve seen several films featuring Richard Hearne (Mr Pastry). He wasn’t playing the character of Mr Pastry, but he looked the same and behaved the same. Seeing Mr P on the screen is one of my very earliest television memories; I’m immediately transported back to my grandma’s house on Dunlop Avenue, Lenton, where Mr Pastry always seemed to be on the telly when we visited. Richard Hearne’s films - and style of comedy - don’t seem to have dated quite as much as some others from that era, and I can watch them all the way through without getting bored or embarrassed. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted July 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 Always looked the same as well,, Public eye starting,,are you all watching,,think he'll put the kettle on tonight,, lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,532 Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 Kettle went on more than once. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted July 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 Well spotted Malc,,did you notice the Copper out of Minder? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,270 Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 4 hours ago, Cliff Ton said: I’ve seen several films featuring Richard Hearne (Mr Pastry). Even as a kid I never found Mr Pastry at all funny along with Charlie Drake and Norman Wisdom, their humour was far too telegraphed for my liking. Not forgetting that annoying little irk Arthur Askey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,532 Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 Couldn't stand Norman Wisdom and still can't. Don't see anything funny in him at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,532 Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 8 hours ago, benjamin1945 said: Well spotted Malc,,did you notice the Copper out of Minder? Wondered where I had seen him before Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,457 Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 9 hours ago, Oztalgian said: Even as a kid I never found Mr Pastry at all funny along with Charlie Drake and Norman Wisdom, 3 hours ago, The Pianoman said: Couldn't stand Norman Wisdom and still can't. Don't see anything funny in him at all. Wisdom I've never liked. Too sentimental and exaggerated. At various times I've read and heard that both he and Drake were obnoxious, unpleasant people, totally different to their on-screen characters. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,408 Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 16 minutes ago, Cliff Ton said: At various times I've read and heard that both he and Drake were obnoxious, unpleasant people, totally different to their on-screen characters. I think if you look hard enough the same has been said of most 'personalities', usually by someone with an axe to grind. One of the prerequisites for a performer is an ego the size of Wales and it's almost inevitable that they become too full of their own self importance. One the other side of the coin there are those that are genuinely nice people. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 Charlie Drake..... Talentless dwarf ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,408 Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, FLY2 said: Charlie Drake..... Talentless dwarf ! I can remember him being dragged through a bookcase and knocked unconscious, which is an opening for someone to come along and make a comment on. I was going to say I'm in the minority in that I actually liked those mentioned here but I don't think i am. Norman got a bit much of a muchness and Askey was only funny in parts but thinking about it they would not have achieved the success they did if they weren't hugely popular. They were of their time. I howled with laughter at Laurel and Hardy as a youngster but their antics now hardly raise an eyebrow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 Of a similar era, I liked Eric Sykes and Ted Ray. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 It's the same with Morecambe and Wise. They were of an era but not screamingly funny. I saw them live at the Theatre Royal once and was very disappointed. I can't remember the last time I rolled on the floor in pain with laughter. Perhaps now I'm more mature my sense of humour has waned. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 Likewise, but the Two Ronnies outclassed other pairs hands down ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 Forgot to mention them, but you're right. They were extremely talented actors and very funny. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,408 Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 Big Ronnie yes, little Ronnie... oh dear.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 Exactly Phil. Clever too, and a brilliant knowledge of the English language. They didn't rely on banal one liners. Every facet of every scenario was extremely well thought out. Just think of the Mastermind snippet for example. But as a pair..... Utterly supreme. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 A lot of comedy shows now seems to consist of a long string of one liners. Think of Lee Mack and the late Victoria Wood. It's just quick fire bullet points but doesn't make for a harmonious presentation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 VW, an absolute one off. I never tire of watching Dinnerladies. A superb cast too ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,457 Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 2 hours ago, Brew said: I howled with laughter at Laurel and Hardy as a youngster but their antics now hardly raise an eyebrow. I can't believe how slow and dull their films now come across. I know they were pioneers in their day, but they definitely haven't aged well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 Lee Mack is just the same no matter what he's in. Used to like him but caught a show ' In Concert ', every other word was effin this and effin that ! Really does get to me when they can't get a laugh without swearing !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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