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Off Topic Ronnie Corbett

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  1. KIO

    KIO Well-Known Member

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    We have lost so many famous names from the world of football and show business recently and today we mourn yet another R.I.P. Ronnie

     
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    Agreed KIO and that four candles sketch has to be one of the funniest I (and a great many people have ever seen). I doubt there will ever be another act to get close to the repertoire and skill that they brought to our screens!!!1
     
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    He was not just a comedian who had impeccable timing, but he was also an exceptionally gifted actor, as the four candles shows. RIP little genious.
     
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    Another candle has been extinguished! RIP Ronnie <rose>
     
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    Dropping like flies :(
     
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    Horrible.

    Was shocked to come home tonight to see that. He was such a happy man who always seemed to make joy happen around him. Lovely man, so funny. Massive loss.
     
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    It is funny that during their partnership I always thought RB was the star and RC was the 'other one'. In recent years seeing him carry on with his monologues, I have come to realise how talened and remarkable he was. Another of the greats has gone, a very sad day indeed.
     
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    As Wise was to Morecambe, so Corbett was to Barker, an invaluable half of a great comedy team, in an era of British comedy that will never be bettered. If only they were half as funny today.

    Think both pairs owed their success to a little fella trying but failing to be funny, with a big fella who was the hilarious straight guy - a recipe for success if you put the right two together.

    RIP <rose>
     
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    Just heard on the radio that Ronnie was told just before he died that he was to be given Knighthood. Hit the crossbar there bless him.
     
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    It can be awarded posthumously! <ok>
     
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    Totally agree there RBF and just like the masters Laurel & Hardy before them, they could make your sides split without swearing or being vulgar.
    I used to love the mini series they did as well, 'The Worm that turned' and my favourite, 'The fantom raspberry blower of old London Town ' <laugh>
     
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    Those two are new to me I´m afraid, KIO, don´t forget I´ve been over here for 40 + years now, and although quite a lot of good British entertainment does make the trip safely across the North Sea, some does flounder on the way. I´ll have to browse the internet. :)

    Just seen the first 10 minutes of ´The Worm´ - very promising <ok>
     
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    General Melchett Well-Known Member

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    legend!

    RIP

    Bah!
     
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    Tribute. image.jpeg
     
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