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Off Topic RIP Parky

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  1. cumbrianmackem

    cumbrianmackem Well-Known Member

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    Just announced his death at 88, as a chat show host he hasn't been beaten, liked his cricket antidotes as well, RIP Parky lad.
     
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    One of those who feels like he's been around forever and you assume he'll stay around forever.

    Bad times.

    RIP Parky
     
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  3. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    I have to be honest, I never liked him one bit ..

    ... but at least he was a character, especially compared to the bland people we generally have now.

    RIP.
     
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  4. sheepman

    sheepman Well-Known Member

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    Part of the furniture growing up in 70s Love him or hate him. Absolutely iconic interviews. Ali Billy Connolly. Oliver Reed.
    Part of a lot of peoples lives
    RIP
     
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  5. Mynames"JEFF"

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    Fond memories as a kid growing up watching parky, Rod Hull/Emu, really down to earth honest bloke.
    RIP.
     
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  6. Riever

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    I used to love watching Parkinson back in the day - in those days he'd get the celebs to tell anecdotes about their lives and careers - these days celeb interviews are all about pushing their latest book or film and you never learn anything about the person.

    One of the best.
    RIP
     
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  7. flandersmackem

    flandersmackem Well-Known Member

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    Very sad to hear Parky has passed, must watch telly for me, made interviewing an art form, RIP
     
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  8. Gordon Armstrong

    Gordon Armstrong Just another S.A.F.C. fan
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    It's mainly Ali taking the mickey out of racism, but it's funny :emoticon-0148-yes:
     
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    I read about that interview with Rod Hull and Emu.
    Billy Connoly was on the same show Rod Hull caused havoc attacking eveyone with his bloody Emu puppet.
    Except Connoly who had apparently collared him before the show and said if that bloody bird touches me I'll break its neck and your arm with it.
     
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    Gerr.....
    Ah, sorry....wrong Parky.
     
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    Snaggey, Aug 17, 2023

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    gelders pie Well-Known Member

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    RIP , the master who set the standard . As Riever said above , he extracted the interesting chat , without the self promotion of books etc
     
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    His anecdotes about being on tour with Billy Connolly (when he was drinking) in Australia were hysterical.

    RIP
     
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    Montysoptician Well-Known Member

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    RIp Michael.
    He gave us some memorable moments, a great interviewer who set the standard for his contemporaries.
     
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    RIP MP. Went through his life without any bad headlines about him and seemed to be just a nice fella.
     
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    Can't think of any who come close to him unfortunately.
     
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  16. Smug in Boots

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    Made an entire career out of one puny joke ...

    ... dreadful but genius when you think about it.
     
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  17. sheepman

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    And then died in the most ridiculous slapstick way
    Fell off his roof trying to adjust his TV Ariel to watch a Man U game.
     
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    sheepman, Aug 17, 2023
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    his shows were great the one with Morecambe and wise and of course about 6 with Billy connelly.
     
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