Mrs Frugal Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Sad news today that Ronnie Barker has died at the age of 76 - BBC News I grew up watching The Two Ronnies, Open All Hours and Porridge and he was one of our best actors and comedians. RIP Ronnie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I hadn't heard. That is really sad news. He was such a skilled man. What a loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Wasn't he just coming back into TV to do something new? That is sad news. He was a gem wasn't he?! We've been collecting the Open All Hours series. Never age. Totally brill. Bless you Ronnie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 We'll have to post our favourite Ronnie moments won't we to cheer ourselves up. I loved "four candles" and the Minister for Pispronounciation ...and The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I didn't like the Phantom Raspberry Blower, but I loved the sketches at the end of the programmes when they were members of an orchestra or Hawaiian dancers - or the Tea ladies. I also think Ronnie Barker wrote the Breakfast Routine that Morecombe and Wise did to the Can-can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Good idea Kate! I'll get thinking..... Loved Fork Handles. Got any O's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Such a sad loss - fork 'andles is my favourite as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I hadn't heard the news , (at work, snatching a quick forum catch-up whilst I'm supposed to be having lunch). I agree Porridge is a classic, and also Open all Hours, I love them both, and I loved the comedy genius of the man, his timing was impeccable, and the dry way he delivered his lines. The partnerships with Beckinsale (oops, forgot his name ) and David Jason were just brilliant. And of course, you just can't forget the Two Ronnies .... it's goodnight from him, and goodnight from me. Fantastic What a sad loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Cluck Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 He was well loved in our house too. We used to laugh at the songs at the end of the two ronnies programmes - where they dressed up as bikers or cowboys - so very funny. Lyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 My best line from Ronnie Barker (it's a Fletcher moment obviously)... He's talking about Pan's People and his favourite dancer... and wistfully recalls; "Beautiful Babs" [Pause] "I can't remember her name!" Bless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 My favourites.... MO: Suffer from any illness? Fletch: Bad feet. MO: Suffer from any illness? Fletch: Bad feet! MO: Paid a recent visit to a doctor or hospital? Fletch: Only with my bad feet! ... MO: Are you now or have you at any time been a practicing homosexual. Fletch: What, with these feet? Who'd have me? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [the MO has finished Fletch's medical, and points to some specimen containers over on a table] MO: Now I want you to fill one of those containers for me. Fletch: What, from 'ere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Priceless! I'll miss him - didn't get on much with Ronnie Corbett, though - just found him annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 Same here Clare! Ronnie Barker was always the funniest of the pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnwithoutanE Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Well I supose it really is "Good Night from him" He was one of the comic great and will be missed by all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 They are putting Porridge on tonight as a tribute. It's around 8 - 8.30pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 possibly the best comedy ever. what a great loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 porridge being the best comedy ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 Did anyone see it? It was Dan's favourite episode where he talks about Pans People Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
