Popular Post mjmooney Posted November 4, 2021 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2021 We need Humph here tonight. "The charades expert on Give Us A Clue, was Lionel Blair. Who can ever forget opposing team captain Una Stubbs sitting open mouthed as he tried to pull off Twelve Angry Men in under two minutes..." "The undisputed mime maestro was, of course, Lionel Blair, & who can forget the look of relish on his face when he was given two minutes on The African Queen?" "Who can fail to remember the occasion he scored double points by using both hands in different actions to finish off One Man & His Dog in under thirty seconds..." "The undisputed master of the genre was Lionel Blair who would use every ounce of his mime acting skills. None of use will ever forget the gasps of amazement when he spent a frustrating two minutes trying to fit in the whole of The Man On The Flying Trapeze..." "Give Us A Clue certainly provided many memorable moments as the players were given their titles on cards provided by their host, Michael Aspel. We particularly recall the unalloyed pleasure in Lionel Blair's face as he bent across the chairman's desk to receive Uncle Vanya..." "None of us will ever forget the look of gleeful anticipation in his eyes when he was offered Howard's End across Michael Aspel's desk..." "In fact, Lionel is best known as a dancer who puts on grand ballroom evenings noted for the excellence of their light snacks. There isn't a fashionable young dandy in town who hasn't been seen enjoying a nibble at one of Lionel's balls..." "In the dying minutes, Lionel was given Free Willy by Michael Aspel. Of course, he blew it..." 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 16 hours ago, Follyfoot said: I went to this with my dad but my uncle who was a naughty boy down the Villa said that they put Rangers in the Holte the night before to get them off the streets. What kicked off was a villa fan from Erdington in the Witton who got a tricolour out just before half-time which sent the Rangers supporters balmy. The streamers and the Greek especially were absolutely gutted about the Holte and these are the people you refer to with the bats and chains etc who picked off any pissed up Scots who fancied a proper fight and there where many I went with my mate, we were both 12! No idea how we avoided the carnage and got home on public transport in one piece. We were in a queue to get in about 1.15 pm, the Jocks were already in by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted November 5, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted November 5, 2021 16 hours ago, mjmooney said: We need Humph here tonight. "The charades expert on Give Us A Clue, was Lionel Blair. Who can ever forget opposing team captain Una Stubbs sitting open mouthed as he tried to pull off Twelve Angry Men in under two minutes..." "The undisputed mime maestro was, of course, Lionel Blair, & who can forget the look of relish on his face when he was given two minutes on The African Queen?" "Who can fail to remember the occasion he scored double points by using both hands in different actions to finish off One Man & His Dog in under thirty seconds..." "The undisputed master of the genre was Lionel Blair who would use every ounce of his mime acting skills. None of use will ever forget the gasps of amazement when he spent a frustrating two minutes trying to fit in the whole of The Man On The Flying Trapeze..." "Give Us A Clue certainly provided many memorable moments as the players were given their titles on cards provided by their host, Michael Aspel. We particularly recall the unalloyed pleasure in Lionel Blair's face as he bent across the chairman's desk to receive Uncle Vanya..." "None of us will ever forget the look of gleeful anticipation in his eyes when he was offered Howard's End across Michael Aspel's desk..." "In fact, Lionel is best known as a dancer who puts on grand ballroom evenings noted for the excellence of their light snacks. There isn't a fashionable young dandy in town who hasn't been seen enjoying a nibble at one of Lionel's balls..." "In the dying minutes, Lionel was given Free Willy by Michael Aspel. Of course, he blew it..." 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Astro from UB40 has died after a short illness. RIP 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 (edited) Oh boy. Dean Stockwell has died. Edited November 9, 2021 by Seat68 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veloman Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 ^^^^^^^ Great film that (IMO) . Rarely , if ever shown on TV. Features the great Dennis hopper as ' Frank' - was it ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 1 minute ago, veloman said: ^^^^^^^ Great film that (IMO) . Rarely , if ever shown on TV. Features the great Dennis hopper as ' Frank' - was it ? Fantastic film and Hopper is another level. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 7 hours ago, Seat68 said: Oh boy. Dean Stockwell has died. I'd been watching every episode of Quantum Leap as they were on the Sci-fi channel / catch-up finished the last episode last night ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veloman Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 In the same 'genre' as Mulholland Drive I think. Sorry , wandered OT. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Just now, tonyh29 said: I'd been watching every episode of Quantum Leap as they were on the Sci-fi channel / catch-up finished the last episode last night ... I thought you had been. A great series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 11 minutes ago, veloman said: In the same 'genre' as Mulholland Drive I think. Sorry , wandered OT. Lynchian. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekka Posted November 9, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted November 9, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, Seat68 said: Oh boy. Dean Stockwell has died. Genuinely saddened by this. I adore Quantum Leap and still go back to re-watch episodes when I'm feeling bored . Al: Your best shot is freezing the brain until all electrical activity has ceased. Sam : That's called death. Al: I never said it would be easy. Edited November 9, 2021 by trekka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mark Albrighton Posted November 10, 2021 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2021 Gerald Sinstadt gone at 91. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Mark Albrighton said: Gerald Sinstadt gone at 91. An iconic voice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 3 hours ago, Mark Albrighton said: Gerald Sinstadt gone at 91. Wanted to hear his voice again, led me to this absolute treasure trove: Best to watch it on YT and select the chapter (commentator) you want. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 3 hours ago, Mark Albrighton said: Gerald Sinstadt gone at 91. I had no idea he was that old. Admittedly I’d probably not given it much thought, but if someone had asked me to guess I’d have probably knocked 25-30 years off of his age. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted November 11, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted November 11, 2021 Moody Blues drummer Graeme Edge, 80, cancer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottaloo Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Ron Flowers part of 66 world cup squad 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 The quietly cool Margo Guryan, 84. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted November 12, 2021 Moderator Share Posted November 12, 2021 On 10/11/2021 at 17:49, HanoiVillan said: Wanted to hear his voice again, led me to this absolute treasure trove: Best to watch it on YT and select the chapter (commentator) you want. Seems the trick is generally to have a slightly nasally high-pitched voice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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