British comedy star Ian Carmichael has died aged 89.
He's seen above in School for Scoundrels, a classic comedy with Alistair Sim and Terry-Thomas. What is also amazing about this movie is that the actress who plays April (seen in the pic above) is the daughter of Lancashire battleaxe Thora Hird...
Carmichael also used his silly ass persona to great effect in I'm Alright Jack and Privates Progress, as well as Bertie Wooster in some Jeeves adaptations. He was also opposite Arthur Lowe as Charters and Cauldicott in the remake of The Lady Vanishes.
I've just found out on msn that Dick Francis has died
I was an avid reader of his books - they were easy to read, and incredibly popular. Most of his stories were based on the horse racing world - and always involved some mysterious murder....of which the protagonist would cleverly solve.
Saw me through many a dull 'prep' time at school.
He's to a peaceful rest -{
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Another fine mystery writer gone... Rest in peace.
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"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
And how bad is our health care system? It took us 3,000 years after the kid's death to diagnose his illness!
That's it. I'm moving to Cuba.
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"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
British actor Lionel Jeffries died yesterday at the age of 83. I have not seen much else of him but will always remember him as Caractacus Potts' father in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (although he was half a year younger than "son" Dick van Dyke).
"Port out, starboard home, posh with a capital P-O-S-H
P-O-S-H, P-O-S-H ...
Posh!"
I've seen Jeffries in a few things--Camelot, Royal Flash, the list goes on. A very reliable character actor who will be much missed.
Also of note is the death of former Secretary of State Alexander Haig at 85. I was in high school when Reagan was shot, and Haig became something of a national punchline when he declared, "I'm in charge here!"
Don't feel too bad Hardyboy, I was well beyond high school when Reagan was shot. Sad to hear about Lionel Jeffries, wonderful actor who was underappreciated in his time!!!
If "moxie" can get you through the "pearly gates" then Haig should sail through without a ripple!
I love Lionel Jeffries as the absent minded, yet extremely lovable Dr. Cavor in the 60s adaption of Wells' First Men in the Moon. I'd even quote him frequently. "Imperial, absolutely Imperial!"
Rest in peace to a great character actor.
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I've seen Jeffries in a few things--Camelot, Royal Flash, the list goes on. A very reliable character actor who will be much missed.
Also of note is the death of former Secretary of State Alexander Haig at 85. I was in high school when Reagan was shot, and Haig became something of a national punchline when he declared, "I'm in charge here!"
Man, I feel old. . .
I was in Spain when Reagan was shot...and the base went on high alert.
Rest in peace to both these guys...different ends of the spectrum -{
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"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Robert McCall passed away on Friday. Mr. McCall was a renowned artist who spent his career envisioning the future for NASA and Hollywood. His association with space exploration began at the dawn of the U.S. space program, and since then his work has graced U.S. postage stamps, NASA mission patches and even the walls of the Smithsonian. He also did conceptual work for numerous classic sci-fi movies including 2001: A Space Odyssey and Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Even if you don't know his name, chances are you've seen some of his work...
Hey Tony! What's that last image? Original storyboard art from the fake moon landing film?
Actually, that's one of McCall's more famous paintings entitled "First Men on the Moon". The original was a 7' x 9' oil painting done in 1971 and commemorated Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's lunar landing and moon walk.
I believe he also played a Vogon in the old Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy BBC series...I think.
RIP
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Very sorry to hear it. Ninety-two's a pretty good ride, though---good for him. Hope the quality of life was there. Rest in peace.
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"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Racing driver Stirling Moss, 80, has fallen down a lift shaft from three floors up. Don't worry, he's 'only' broken two ankles and no internal injuries.
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He's seen above in School for Scoundrels, a classic comedy with Alistair Sim and Terry-Thomas. What is also amazing about this movie is that the actress who plays April (seen in the pic above) is the daughter of Lancashire battleaxe Thora Hird...
Carmichael also used his silly ass persona to great effect in I'm Alright Jack and Privates Progress, as well as Bertie Wooster in some Jeeves adaptations. He was also opposite Arthur Lowe as Charters and Cauldicott in the remake of The Lady Vanishes.
Roger Moore 1927-2017
I was an avid reader of his books - they were easy to read, and incredibly popular. Most of his stories were based on the horse racing world - and always involved some mysterious murder....of which the protagonist would cleverly solve.
Saw me through many a dull 'prep' time at school.
He's to a peaceful rest -{
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20100216/twl-king-tutankhamun-plagued-by-poor-hea-3fd0ae9.html
Roger Moore 1927-2017
I didn't even know he was sick!
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
And how bad is our health care system? It took us 3,000 years after the kid's death to diagnose his illness!
That's it. I'm moving to Cuba.
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Has anyone told his Mummy? As pharoah's I know, she'll be devastated.
"Port out, starboard home, posh with a capital P-O-S-H
P-O-S-H, P-O-S-H ...
Posh!"
Time to view Chitty again ...
Also of note is the death of former Secretary of State Alexander Haig at 85. I was in high school when Reagan was shot, and Haig became something of a national punchline when he declared, "I'm in charge here!"
Man, I feel old. . .
If "moxie" can get you through the "pearly gates" then Haig should sail through without a ripple!
Bond’s Beretta
The Handguns of Ian Fleming's James Bond
Rest in peace to a great character actor.
I was in Spain when Reagan was shot...and the base went on high alert.
Rest in peace to both these guys...different ends of the spectrum -{
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Roger Moore 1927-2017
From what I've read in the press recently, he was actually 6 months younger than DvD.
You can see more of his incredible work at his website: http://www.mccallstudios.com/
Actually, that's one of McCall's more famous paintings entitled "First Men on the Moon". The original was a 7' x 9' oil painting done in 1971 and commemorated Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's lunar landing and moon walk.
Roger Moore 1927-2017
An Iconic figure from my childhood.... I guess I'm at that age now
Just dropped by to report the sad news that we've lost Martin Benson, who played Mr Solo in Goldfinger, today. He was 92.
http://www.thestage.co.uk/news/newsstory.php/27418/actor-martin-benson-dies
I thought he'd died ages ago. Well, it was a good, long life and a fine career.
RIP
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Roger Moore 1927-2017
Racing driver Stirling Moss, 80, has fallen down a lift shaft from three floors up. Don't worry, he's 'only' broken two ankles and no internal injuries.
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/08032010/58/stirling-moss-falls-lift-shaft.html
Roger Moore 1927-2017