OBITUARY - REST IN PEACE

[sparkus]

Just seen the news that Roger Corman has died, aged 98. Known as the king of B movies, his influence was far greater than that, he often spotted up and coming talent earlier than most.

* My own personal favourite Corman film was The Intruder made in 1962, with a young William Shatner. A classic low budget cinematic gem, still worth a watch in 2024.

I've only ever seen 'The Trip', which we went to a showing of quite high ourselves so I don't remember much of it.

Larry Clark remade his 'Teenage Caveman' in a more porno/straight to DVD way (forgettable for different reasons but some great racks).

[ulstersubbie]

I've only ever seen 'The Trip', which we went to a showing of quite high ourselves so I don't remember much of it.

Too be fair I think you would have to be high to sit through it now, it hasn't aged well like a lot of druggy movies from the sixties, although there are exceptions.

[daviemac]

Gudrun Ure aged 98, AKA Super Gran, kid's tv show set in the NE.

[Dipper]

Gudrun Ure aged 98, AKA Super Gran, kid's tv show set in the NE.

Always was one of those shows I felt  I shouldn’t like, but did

[daviemac]

Always was one of those shows I felt  I shouldn’t like, but did

Yeah, same here, they used a lot of local actors and comedians as well as all filmed locally. Even had George Best on at one stage filmed at Appleby Park, the home of North Shields football club.
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John Conteh, Geoff Capes and Billy Connolly were among others who made guest appearances.

[Ghost89]

Gudrun Ure aged 98, AKA Super Gran, kid's tv show set in the NE.

I thought it was set in Scotland?

[daviemac]

I thought it was set in Scotland?

No, Gudrun Ure was Scottish but it was set in a fictional town in the NE. Tyne Tees Television produced the series and it was filmed mainly in an old warehouse in North Shields and on location in Earsdon, near Whitley Bay, Tynemouth, Whitley Bay, Lumley Castle and Beamish Museum. Plus too many Geordie accents for it to be set in Scotland.   

[Ali Katt]

Just seen the news that Roger Corman has died, aged 98. Known as the king of B movies, his influence was far greater than that, he often spotted up and coming talent earlier than most.

* My own personal favourite Corman film was The Intruder made in 1962, with a young William Shatner. A classic low budget cinematic gem, still worth a watch in 2024.

Also has Shatner playing it straight and surprisingly good looking. Honestly Star Trek killed his reputation as a serious actor, but maybe he made more money for being camp. The Intruder is great.

I've only ever seen 'The Trip', which we went to a showing of quite high ourselves so I don't remember much of it.

Larry Clark remade his 'Teenage Caveman' in a more porno/straight to DVD way (forgettable for different reasons but some great racks).

The Trip was influential in music in that it's been sampled loads of time.

[Ghost89]

No, Gudrun Ure was Scottish but it was set in a fictional town in the NE. Tyne Tees Television produced the series and it was filmed mainly in an old warehouse in North Shields and on location in Earsdon, near Whitley Bay, Tynemouth, Whitley Bay, Lumley Castle and Beamish Museum. Plus too many Geordie accents for it to be set in Scotland.

Ah ok. I did used to watch it back in the day but my memory is hazy regarding it. I knew super gran was Scottish as you say and there were some Scottish influence such as Billy Connolly singing the theme tune so that’s where I’m getting my wires crossed. 

[sparkus]

Too be fair I think you would have to be high to sit through it now, it hasn't aged well like a lot of druggy movies from the sixties, although there are exceptions.

Was reading a twitter discussion recently where it came up, that it was very much 60s in feel e.g. decor, dress sense, vocab etc. This was in relation to the film 'Go', which it said was similarly very 90s on all those points compared to other 90s films.

[Jonestown]

David Sanborn, American alto sax maestro, who played at Woodstock and subsequently on just about everyones album has died, aged 78, of prostate cancer. RIP

[ulstersubbie]

David Sanborn, American alto sax maestro, who played at Woodstock and subsequently on just about everyones album has died, aged 78, of prostate cancer. RIP

The ultimate session musician, I remember his collaborations with Al Jarreau all those years ago.

[timsussex]

Commander Nigel “Sharkey” MacCartan-Ward, DSC, AFC,  who led the Harriers in the Falklands and of whom Sandy Woodward (task force commander said "If he hadn't disobeyed my orders we would have lost the Falklands war" He shot down three Argentinian aircraft himself and many enemy aircraft turned around when they picked up the Harrier radar. His book "Sea Harrier over the Falklands - what really happened " didnt endear him to the Top Brass

Something of a rebel throughout his life he was liaison officer for the development of the Sea Harrier and famously landed one at the BBC studios after the RAF had refused as it was too dangerous

[WARSZAWA16]

Frank Ifield dies aged 86:
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[Watts.E.Dunn]

Frank Ifield dies aged 86:
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I'll remember youuu!!!

[mr.bluesky]

Frank Ifield dies aged 86:
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A son of Coventry 

[scutty brown]

Commander Nigel “Sharkey” MacCartan-Ward, DSC, AFC,  who led the Harriers in the Falklands and of whom Sandy Woodward (task force commander said "If he hadn't disobeyed my orders we would have lost the Falklands war" He shot down three Argentinian aircraft himself and many enemy aircraft turned around when they picked up the Harrier radar. His book "Sea Harrier over the Falklands - what really happened " didnt endear him to the Top Brass

Something of a rebel throughout his life he was liaison officer for the development of the Sea Harrier and famously landed one at the BBC studios after the RAF had refused as it was too dangerous

Sharkey was a nice guy
Met him a few times, we were both roped in during sheep shearing on one of the local farms. I think it gave him a dose of normality - relief after the intensity of flying

As for landing the SHAR at the BBC - it was actually in the quadrangle at the middle of the Birmingham Pebble Mill studios
If it hadn't been for him, the SHAR would not have been ready for the Falklands

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[RandomGuy99]

Sharkey was a nice guy
Met him a few times, we were both roped in during sheep shearing on one of the local farms. I think it gave him a dose of normality - relief after the intensity of flying

As for landing the SHAR at the BBC - it was actually in the quadrangle at the middle of the Birmingham Pebble Mill studios
If it hadn't been for him, the SHAR would not have been ready for the Falklands

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Thank you for your service. RIP

[scutty brown]

Sharkey was a nice guy
Met him a few times, we were both roped in during sheep shearing on one of the local farms. I think it gave him a dose of normality - relief after the intensity of flying

As for landing the SHAR at the BBC - it was actually in the quadrangle at the middle of the Birmingham Pebble Mill studios
If it hadn't been for him, the SHAR would not have been ready for the Falklands

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I misremembered where he landed it at Pebble Mill - looks like it was actually the park outside, here's the video
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[catweazle]

Frank Ifield,  Australian yodelling singer has died.

[mr.bluesky]

Frank Ifield,  Australian yodelling singer has died.

Already been mentioned. Reply #863
( he was actually born in Coventry but moved to Australia at a young age )

[ulstersubbie]

Already been mentioned. Reply #863
( he was actually born in Coventry but moved to Australia at a young age )

Same as Olivia Newton John, born in Cambridge but emigrated to Australia when she was a youngster.

[RandomGuy99]

BBC News - David Wilkie: Olympic champion swimmer dies aged 70 - BBC Sport
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[Thephoenix]

Frank Ifield,  Australian yodelling singer has died.

I Remember You. 🎶🎶 R.I.P.

[sparkus]

Film director Morgan Spurlock, aged 53.

[ulstersubbie]

Film director Morgan Spurlock, aged 53.

Super Size Me director, only 53 as well.

[puntingking]

Super Size Me director, only 53 as well.

I liked him and he put his own health on the line when making that documentary.

Rest in peace to a great documentary maker.

 

[Blackpool Rock]

Super Size Me director, only 53 as well.

53 is no age at all, that Supersize me film was good and I remember the bit where he showed how the size of the drinks has changed so drastically from a normal size cup to what is effectively a bucket 
Also remember him throwing up after eating one "meal" 

[Dipper]

BBC News - David Wilkie: Olympic champion swimmer dies aged 70 - BBC Sport
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Always seemed to pop up on those 80’s sports celeb tv slots, like Jeff Capes, Duncan Goodhew, Steve Davis, Ian Botham and co would. Rip.

[mr.bluesky]

Rob Burrow Leeds Rhinos Rugby league player passed away aged 41. Rob has been in the news recently as he was struck down with Motor Neurone disease
( MND) his team mate Kevin Sinfield has raised millions of pounds for MND charity
   

[MissWolf]

Rob Burrow Leeds Rhinos Rugby league player passed away aged 41. Rob has been in the news recently as he was struck down with Motor Neurone disease
( MND) his team mate Kevin Sinfield has raised millions of pounds for MND charity
 

Just found this out RIP big man, what an amazing bloke, such a humble guy, he will be sadly missed alongside the great Doddy Wier 

Thought and love to his family and best mate 💔

[Private Parts]

A truly brave man.
The sight of His great friend Kevin Sinfield carrying RB over the winning line at the end of a fundraiser race brought tears to my eyes.
He generated a following of strong no nonsense support, he leaves a true legacy of his work in the pursuit of a cure for MND.

RIP sir
PP

[mr.bluesky]

Just found this out RIP big man, what an amazing bloke, such a humble guy, he will be sadly missed alongside the great Doddy Wier 

Thought and love to his family and best mate 💔

Yeah, not forgetting the great Doddie Weir the Scottish international Rugby Union player who also had this terrible condition  and passed away in 2022. There seems to be few more Rugby players who are suffering early symptoms of this. Most live only a couple of years after being diagnosed with it. Kevin Sinfield ( a man who has raised millions  by running marathons and ultra marathons is planning another fund raising event in December to raise more money to fund research in finding a cure for MND) Even if you are not into Rugby League his autobiography " Kevin Sinfield the extra mile" is worth a read 👏  with many chapters dedicated telling of his friendship with his team mate Rob Burrow and how he ran 7 marathons in 7 days

[Blackpool Rock]

Rob Burrow Leeds Rhinos Rugby league player passed away aged 41. Rob has been in the news recently as he was struck down with Motor Neurone disease
( MND) his team mate Kevin Sinfield has raised millions of pounds for MND charity
 

The BBC have covered this story really well and brought a massive focus on it for a prolonged period of time which has also helped with fund raising for such an important issue

Rob Burrow was the main focus as opposed to Doddy Weir and Stephen Darby and I hope they continue to raise this issue rather than allowing it to fade away out of the public gaze

[MissWolf]

Yeah, not forgetting the great Doddie Weir the Scottish international Rugby Union player who also had this terrible condition  and passed away in 2022. There seems to be few more Rugby players who are suffering early symptoms of this. Most live only a couple of years after being diagnosed with it. Kevin Sinfield ( a man who has raised millions  by running marathons and ultra marathons is planning another fund raising event in December to raise more money to fund research in finding a cure for MND) Even if you are not into Rugby League his autobiography " Kevin Sinfield the extra mile" is worth a read 👏  with many chapters dedicated telling of his friendship with his team mate Rob Burrow and how he ran 7 marathons in 7 days

I will have to look that book up, all truly great men who shine like beacons 

[Ali Katt]

Film director Morgan Spurlock, aged 53.

Proof McDonald's is bad for you. He was a good filmmaker clearly influenced by his mentor Michael Moore. The sexual assault court cases pretty much prevented him from doing much later on

[SoapyTW]

Proof McDonald's is bad for you.

I don't doubt it, but also that being a chronic alcholic is also. Something he conveniently forgot to mention at the time of filming.

[myothernameis]

Colin Gibb of Black Lace has passed away at 70 yr old

Agadoo doo doo, push pineapple, shake the tree
Agadoo doo doo, push pineapple, grind coffee

RIP Colin

[mr.bluesky]

Colin Gibb of Black Lace has passed away at 70 yr old

Agadoo doo doo, push pineapple, shake the tree
Agadoo doo doo, push pineapple, grind coffee

RIP Colin

They don't write songs like that any more
( thank God)

[Blackpool Rock]

They don't write songs like that any more
( thank God)

I had a bar job in a holiday camp a year or two after that song came out, every fucking night they played it 

[sparkus]

Colin Gibb of Black Lace has passed away at 70 yr old

Agadoo doo doo, push pineapple, shake the tree
Agadoo doo doo, push pineapple, grind coffee

RIP Colin

As crap as they were, it did inspire the 'Chicken Song '

Plus a notable appearance in 'Rita, Sue and Bob Too'. RIP.

[mr.bluesky]

As crap as they were, it did inspire the 'Chicken Song '

Another classic 
How about the birdie song by the tweets

[sparkus]

I had a bar job in a holiday camp a year or two after that song came out, every fucking night they played it 

I had a similar experience with Alan Barton's post-Black Lace hit of 'Living Next Door to Alice'

[sparkus]

Another classic 
How about the birdie song by the tweets

OK but surely you 'got' the Spitting Image song?

Thankfully too young for The Tweets and other novelty songs of that era (was the charts back then really all Renee and Renata, Joe Dolce and the Gap Band?!)

[mr.bluesky]

I had a similar experience with Alan Barton's post-Black Lace hit of 'Living Next Door to Alice'

It was by Smokie, Barton joined the band when lead singer Chris Norman left. I prefer Roy Chubby Brown's version.  " who the fuck is Alice ? "

[mr.bluesky]

OK but surely you 'got' the Spitting Image song?

I can honestly say that is one song missing from my collection.

[Blackpool Rock]

It was by Smokie, Barton joined the band when lead singer Chris Norman left. I prefer Roy Chubby Brown's version.  " who the fuck is Alice ? "

I was out 6 nights a week when that was around and it was fucking brilliant when it got played in a busy pub or club   

[MissWolf]

It was by Smokie, Barton joined the band when lead singer Chris Norman left. I prefer Roy Chubby Brown's version.  " who the fuck is Alice ? "

Me too 

[myothernameis]

William Russell one of the original cast members of Dr who, and played the character Ian Chesterton, and passed away this week at 99 years old

[timsussex]

William Russell one of the original cast members of Dr who, and played the character Ian Chesterton, and passed away this week at 99 years old

and the older members will remember him as Sir Lancelot