Ian Carmichael & John Dankworth Dead

[Jimbeaux]

My local news carries famous obits along side the local death notices. These are two of most PHer's countrymen. I must admit, I do not recognize them. Perhaps they hold some memories for some of you:

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obitu...

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obitu...

[Jimbeaux]

Eric Mc said:

Well known to many of us PHers over a certain age. Carmichael was a regular in British comedy films of the 50s and early 60s and then went on to have a successful TV career into the 70s,
Dankworth was one of the giants of the British jazz scene and composed some famous themese for British TV and films. His, wife, Cleo Laine, is a famous British jazz singer in her own right and is still performing.

Probably ones of those fellows whose music was recognizable more than his face.

[Jimbeaux]

DBSV8 said:

Jimbeaux said:

Eric Mc said:

Well known to many of us PHers over a certain age. Carmichael was a regular in British comedy films of the 50s and early 60s and then went on to have a successful TV career into the 70s,
Dankworth was one of the giants of the British jazz scene and composed some famous themese for British TV and films. His, wife, Cleo Laine, is a famous British jazz singer in her own right and is still performing.

Probably ones of those fellows whose music was recognizable more than his face.

he stared in many Ealing comedies ,
best was with fellow brit Terry Thomas and Alistair Sim , in School for scoundrels


famous for featuring an Aston DB3 dressed up as a ""Bellini""




Ian carmichael is the chap crossing over to the Aston ......Terry Thomas is sat in the Aston


edit Jimbeaux You really must watch this movie , would love to know how as an American you find the English humour ..

" I say ...you absolute Rotter ""

""Hard Cheese""



School For Scoundrels / The Green Man [DVD] [1960]
DVD ~ Alastair Sim

Edited by DBSV8 on Friday 12th February 05:14

Thanks; I will give it a look and report back when I can.