That's made an impression on me.

Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes)

Very sad news.
He was a much loved performer and his impressions brought joy to millions.
He will be remembered with great affection.
God rest his soul in peace. RIP.

Looking back you realise he was a fairly average performer, but in the days when millions watched television on a Saturday night he was spectacularly successful.

He certainly made me chuckle anyway.

RIP.

Dad and I watched games standing on the muddy slope of the Holmesdale Road end. He cheered and I rattled.

I loved his sketch of Brian Clough and Don (The Don mafia style) Revie.

I always thought he was good family entertainment. Sadly he suffered with stage fright and was away from showbiz for years. He made a come back I think at the Royal Variety show? Anyway he was literally shaking with fear even though the audience willed him to succeed.

RIP

Edited by Badger11 (09 Sep 2023 12.31pm)

One more point

...off to paint a blank Canvas with Churchill and Renoir. While thinking of Jackson Pollock in the Abstract.

Eze Peasy at Anfield....

its the reason that Sport is more entertaining than 'light-entertainment'. Often the latter has mediocre talents that rise to the top due to a decision of an invisible fella in a suit. In a BBC office somewhere.

its not what you know. Its 'who' you know. Terry Wogan stated he thought Jimmy Savile to be totally talentless with a microphone....and i tend to agree.

There may have been better Impressionists than Yarwood. Who knows ? i reckon Paul Daniels was not just a brilliant magician, but also a brilliant entertainer. He was the exception to the rule.

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Eze Peasy at Anfield....