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  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
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    Oh that's sad news. Parky was the best, yes he was 88 and had retired many years ago.
    Still a shock. RIP
  • Mathis1Mathis1
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    R.I.P. Michael Parkinson,
    so many great interviews, classic T V.
    I hated when he took over Barry Normans Film programme, but he'll always be remembered for his own show!
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited August 2023 Posts: 25,381
    Roger Moore - James Bond 007 - 1980s Michael Parkinson Interview


    Parky was a legend, i saw him on Talking Pictures channel last night it was a advertisement for the classic movie channel. Other famous people from his era including Caroline Munro were discussing the channel, Michael did look very frail I did not recognize him initially, though it was great to see him.

    R.I.P. Parky
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited August 2023 Posts: 25,381
    Sir Sean Connery/Parkinson UK Interview

    Great interview.
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
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    That was a great interview. Thanks for sharing @Fire_and_Ice_Returns
    Goes to show what a great talent Parky was, in making his guests feel at ease. Allowing them to talk, and doing the necessary research.
    Something lacking in many talk shows.
    Also sad the Sean talked about TLOEG which would be his final film role. He certainly had more roles in him at that point. Unfortunately it didn’t happen.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Benny wrote: »
    That was a great interview. Thanks for sharing @Fire_and_Ice_Returns
    Goes to show what a great talent Parky was, in making his guests feel at ease. Allowing them to talk, and doing the necessary research.
    Something lacking in many talk shows.
    Also sad the Sean talked about TLOEG which would be his final film role. He certainly had more roles in him at that point. Unfortunately it didn’t happen.

    Unfortunately talk shows in some cases became more about insults and cheap laugh's, I prefer the more in depth interviews of yesteryear.

    TLOEG certainly left a bitter taste for Sean I can understand why he became disillusioned by the industry, it is a shame he did not make more films the roles were certainly there for him.
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
    edited August 2023 Posts: 18,342
    Sad to hear of the death of one of the greats of TV interviewing, Sir Michael Parkinson, aged 88. As well as all of his TV work he was also the second presenter of BBC Radio 4's long-running Desert Island Discs between 1986 and 1988. As something a bit different here he is interviewing Bond author Kingsley Amis on 9th November 1986 (in 4 parts):







  • TracyTracy
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    RIP Parkinson
  • LudovicoLudovico
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    LucknFate wrote: »
    https://variety.com/2023/film/news/william-friedkin-dead-the-exorcist-1235689676/

    I can't believe I learned avout his death only today. The French Connection is one of my favourite movies. As good as The Exorcist is, The French Connection is even greater.
  • DwayneDwayne New York City
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    I was just reminded that Michael Parkinson (along with James Coburn and Christopher Lee, etc..) was on the cover of Paul McCartney’s 1973 album Band on the Run. Mr. Parkinson is on the far left of the photo.
    img_6620.jpg

    Not being in the UK, I didn’t get to see his TV program, but in recent years I have seen various clips of him on YouTube and he seemed like a very good and pleasant interviewer.
    RIP.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Dwayne wrote: »
    I was just reminded that Michael Parkinson (along with James Coburn and Christopher Lee, etc..) was on the cover of Paul McCartney’s 1973 album Band on the Run. Mr. Parkinson is on the far left of the photo.
    img_6620.jpg

    Not being in the UK, I didn’t get to see his TV program, but in recent years I have seen various clips of him on YouTube and he seemed like a very good and pleasant interviewer.
    RIP.

    I listened to that album a few weeks ago, Parky is in good company there and of course a few Super Spy/Bond links.
  • TracyTracy
    edited August 2023 Posts: 1,713
    man jumped from 700 ft in NY and was split in half when he hit a sign , poor guy
  • GoldenGunGoldenGun Per ora e per il momento che verrà
    Posts: 7,207
    One of Italy's most famous singers, Toto Cutugno, has passed away, aged 80.

    Arguably best known for this lovely song:


    He also won the Eurovision Song Contest for Italy in 1990:


    Needless to say that I've always been a fan. RIP, Toto :(

  • M_BaljeM_Balje Amsterdam, Netherlands
    edited August 2023 Posts: 4,537
    Sax and Violin Instrumental:


    Dutch cover:


    Remake from French group, this videoclip starring Caterina Murino (Casino Royale)
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited August 2023 Posts: 25,381
    Shocking news WWE wrestler Bray Wyatt has passed away at 36. He is the son of Mike Rotunda aka IRS.
    stillreal.jpg?w=690
    https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/08/24/windham-rotunda-known-as-bray-wyatt-dead-at-age-36-after-battling-serious-health-issue-recently/

    R. I. P.
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
    Posts: 12,520
    RIP Bob Barker.
  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
    edited August 2023 Posts: 4,693


    The original Harley Quinn. What a great start to a major legacy character. Ironically, Batman: Arkham Asylum had its 14th anniversary yesterday, the last time she voiced Harley. We were talking about it on the Batman thread. She will be missed, she was always fun.
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
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    RIP. The original and best voice for it. What a sucky day.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    No! This is too much for me today. RIP, Arleen.
  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
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    It saddens me to think that Batman The Animated Series is becoming like Batman 66 when I was young: more and more people who helped make it great are slowly passing away.
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
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    Very sad news with the passing of Arleen Sorkin, so wonderful as Harley Quinn in the Batman series.
    Also, the legendary Bob Barker at the age of 99, just three months short of his 100th.
    RIP.
  • TracyTracy
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    Harley Quinn , Scarecrow , Batman.....all died relatively early :(

    Tomorrow marks 45 yrs since Robert Shaw died , I miss him :(
  • TracyTracy
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    Myron Ross , good riddance to the autograph forger
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
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    Tracy wrote: »
    Myron Ross , good riddance to the autograph forger

    There's an old saying, if you haven't got anything nice to say, then say nothing at all.
  • j_w_pepperj_w_pepper Born on the bayou, but I now hear a new dog barkin'
    Posts: 9,081
    Or as us Latin scholars would say: DE MORTVIS NIHIL NISI BENE. Ok, just showing off here. It was probably in some Asterix album.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
    Posts: 24,251
    What about 'the Dead don't care about vengeance?'
  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
    edited September 2023 Posts: 13,911
    jimmmy-buffett-best-albums.jpg?ssl=1

    Some fine sentiments and much love expressed for the passing of Jimmy Buffet at age 76 on 1 September. 50 plus year career and over 30 albums and a 1 billion dollar empire. More importantly a good life lived. Descriptions have him passing peacefully with family, friends, dogs, and music.


  • j_w_pepperj_w_pepper Born on the bayou, but I now hear a new dog barkin'
    Posts: 9,081
    I must say that reading about the death of Jimmy Buffett in the online NYT, I clicked on every single YouTube link in the article and did not know any of the songs at all. This is not to say I don't like them upon first listening into them. Just that he never registered with me in any way. Still, of course, may he rest in peace.
  • DwayneDwayne New York City
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    Another remembrance of Jimmy Buffett. This one comes from Paul McCartney.

  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
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    That's pretty outright great @Dwayne, you made sure I received those kindest words thanks.

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