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Post by Three Litre on Aug 3, 2021 16:49:26 GMT
If Wikipedia is to be believed that he had connections with the mafia and consorted with them.
Still look on the bright side, that rubbish single with David Bowie must killed him as he died soon after recording it.
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Post by Charles Bronson on Aug 3, 2021 18:05:30 GMT
I think this syrup on Brian Murphy looks a bit silly for this cast photo for George And Mildred, considering he doesn't actually wear it in the show. Far too bushy. Perhaps he wore it for a laugh though?
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Post by Arthur Pringle on Aug 3, 2021 19:53:15 GMT
There are quite a few smudges of Brian wearing a syrup on the net, must've been a period he went through until he thought better of it. Seems an odd thing to do when people have seen you on tv without it.
On a grim note, two of Bing Crosby's children shot themselves. It seems both Crosby & Bob Hope were very different from their affable public image. I think these people had so much fame & wealth & were so indulged that they became like Roman emperors, probably so jaded by life that they took to abusing people for amusement.
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Post by Charles Bronson on Aug 3, 2021 20:01:24 GMT
I didn't know that two of Bing Crosby's sons had shot themselves Arthur. Thats very sad to hear. I know he was a very stern and strict father to his sons from his first marriage, although not so much to the children of his second marriage.
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Post by Gene Hunt on Aug 3, 2021 22:44:28 GMT
On a grim note, two of Bing Crosby's children shot themselves. It seems both Crosby & Bob Hope were very different from their affable public image. I think these people had so much fame & wealth & were so indulged that they became like Roman emperors, probably so jaded by life that they took to abusing people for amusement.
Well, one of his other kids also shot Larry Hagman... Gene.
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Post by Three Litre on Aug 4, 2021 7:02:19 GMT
On a grim note, two of Bing Crosby's children shot themselves. It seems both Crosby & Bob Hope were very different from their affable public image. I think these people had so much fame & wealth & were so indulged that they became like Roman emperors, probably so jaded by life that they took to abusing people for amusement.
Think you nailed it there AP. I've often thought that a huge amount of public fame doesn't suit anybody really, it's not natural and few if any can handle it without going off the rails or becoming unpleasant.
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Post by The Saint on Aug 4, 2021 7:05:15 GMT
On a grim note, two of Bing Crosby's children shot themselves. It seems both Crosby & Bob Hope were very different from their affable public image. I think these people had so much fame & wealth & were so indulged that they became like Roman emperors, probably so jaded by life that they took to abusing people for amusement.
Well, one of his other kids also shot Larry Hagman... Gene. Seems to run in the family! The Saint
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Post by Cartman on Aug 9, 2021 17:24:56 GMT
Anyone remember Reggie Bosanquet, who used to read the news on ITV? He was a syrup wearer, as well as reading the news after having had more than a few drinks!
I liked him and thought he was a great character.
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Post by Arthur Pringle on Aug 9, 2021 20:04:42 GMT
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Post by Gene Hunt on Aug 9, 2021 21:07:33 GMT
Anyone remember Reggie Bosanquet, who used to read the news on ITV? He was a syrup wearer, as well as reading the news after having had more than a few drinks! I liked him and thought he was a great character. Absolutely. Great voice. He died from pancreatic cancer the day before Eric Morecambe passed away. Gene.
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