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Alan simpson

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  1. monty987

    monty987 Well-Known Member

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    Has died 87 sad to hear. He co wrote the best sitcom of all time, Steptoe & Son, where the word 'puff' originated. Teeside I post anything funny I love comedy and mainly the greatest ever laurel & hardy I have every film, I am not morbid mate but just saying Galton & Simpson were geniusus at comedy, I also love Morecambe and Wise, Spike milligan, Monty python, Les dawson, Billy Connelly the list goes on the likely lads, porridge, open all hours they brighten up my day.
     
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    I always thought it was 'Poof'.

    I think the word 'puff' has been around longer than 87 years.

    Brilliant comedy though, as you say. Although not the best imo.

    RIP
     
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    Don't know him, but always sad when people pass away.

    RIP
     
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    Thought it was alright, was my Dads favorite sitcom. RIP.
     
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    Are you guys triplets?
     
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    Do you ever post anything happy?
     
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    Tel (they/them) Sucky’s Bailiff

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    Steptoe was alright until they showed him in the bath. No need for that ****.
     
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    That is my memory of it. Made my skin crawl. Couldn't watch it ever again
     
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    Bought my brother this t-shirt last xmas.
     
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    I also thought Hancock was great as well.
     
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  12. Tel (they/them)

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    Leave Grandpops out of this.
     
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    Another one gone. RIP

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    That looks well cool
     
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    Well 2017 is picking up exactly where 2016 left off isn't it!

    Although most of the people I gre up admiring (comedy acts, Musicians, Actors) will be getting to "that age" now - Wonder how long Jimmy Page and Robert Plant have got left!
     
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    Classic BH.:biggrin:
     
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