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Post by Katie on Nov 28, 2010 4:11:10 GMT 12
Thanks for finding and posting the new Sherlock Holmes links, Jane! Jimmy's appearance on 'Doctor in the House' was also on You Tube, but when I check earlier it appears to have been removed.  |
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Post by jane on Nov 28, 2010 22:48:56 GMT 12
You're welcome, Katie! I wouldn't have known about it if not for your site, so thank you! I really enjoyed the episode, being a fan of Peter Cushing as well as James Beck.
It was very interesting to see Jimmy play such a different role. Ryder, like Walker, is a shady fellow, but the similarities end there. The scene where Ryder breaks down in hysterics was actually rather jarring, since I was so used to the cheeriness and unflappability of Walker. It just shows what a versatile actor Jimmy was.
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Post by Katie on Nov 30, 2010 4:28:18 GMT 12
I didn't realise that only six episodes exist from the Peter Cushing series. How lucky The Blue Carbuncle is one of the few that survived! Peter Cushing and Nigel Stock were brilliant as Holmes and Watson. Plus it's nice to see Michael Robbins turn up briefly as the obnoxious market trader!  |
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Post by jane on Nov 30, 2010 19:50:45 GMT 12
It's so frustrating to think that so much classic TV was lost.  But yes, we're lucky that "The Blue Carbuncle" survived! I'm not familiar with Michael Robbins, but I thought he was terrific as the trader. It's so entertaining to see someone try to outfox Holmes - they're just doomed from the start! |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 30, 2010 20:46:39 GMT 12
Michael Robbins appeared as James Twelvetrees' father in Croft and Perry's excellent series You Rang M'Lord.
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Post by Katie on Dec 1, 2010 7:27:27 GMT 12
I'm not familiar with Michael Robbins, but I thought he was terrific as the trader. Michael Robbins is probably best remembered for playing Olive's husband, Arthur in 70's comedy series On the Buses. I don't know if it ever made it over to the US, Jane?? |
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Post by jane on Dec 1, 2010 19:26:35 GMT 12
Ah, thank you for the info, Dave and Katie! I clearly need to brush up on my Perry and Croft comedies... I don't think we ever got On The Buses over here, Katie. Some channels in the US air classic British comedies, but I've never come across that one. It's a shame that there are so many British shows that haven't gotten any exposure in America. British culture is very popular here, but it tends more toward newer shows. I'll ask my parents, come to think of it - they might have seen On The Buses when it originally aired. |
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Post by Katie on Dec 2, 2010 4:08:58 GMT 12
I don't think we ever got On The Buses over here, Katie. Some people would probably say you haven't missed much Jane!!  However, I rather like On the Buses! We have a thread dedicated to the series in the General Discusion board if you're interested in having a read?! |
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Post by jane on Dec 2, 2010 6:02:19 GMT 12
Thanks, Katie! I'll head on over to that thread and check it out. I'm always interested to find out about classic British TV. British comedy has always been leaps and bounds ahead of American comedy, in my opinion. I think a big part of it is that the quality of acting in British comedy is consistently better. You only need to see the attempted US remake of "Dad's Army" to see that!  Oh - I found that episode of "Doctor in the House": . |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 5, 2010 1:30:20 GMT 12
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Post by faginsgirl on Dec 5, 2010 3:51:34 GMT 12
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Post by tigon67 on Dec 5, 2010 4:44:34 GMT 12
Jimmy Beck warrants a mention (unfavourable) in the Kenneth Williams diaries.
In an entry from June 1954 when JB and Kenny were in the same rep company in Bridgewater Somerset, Kenny thinks there is a bad atmosphere in the company caused by the fraternisation of the male and female members, with Jimmy Beck at the centre of it!
Mind you Jimmy is in illustrious company, Kenny's diaries are full of star names he didn't like!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 5, 2010 9:47:26 GMT 12
Hi Tigon, yes i have read that before when I was researching Jimmy Beck. Funnily enough, in his autoboigraphy that he actually intended to be seen by the public, Williams was much, much more complimentary of Jimmy Beck. I always thought Williams was a bit of a wierd little weasel but when i read this two-faced view, I really took a bit of a dislike to him. How many others did he treat like that. I like him as an actor, but he wasn't much of a person I don't think. Just the opinion I have formed.
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Post by Katie on Dec 5, 2010 20:55:31 GMT 12
Jimmy Beck warrants a mention (unfavourable) in the Kenneth Williams diaries. In an entry from June 1954 when JB and Kenny were in the same rep company in Bridgewater Somerset, Kenny thinks there is a bad atmosphere in the company caused by the fraternisation of the male and female members, with Jimmy Beck at the centre of it! Mind you Jimmy is in illustrious company, Kenny's diaries are full of star names he didn't like! Very amusing little story that made me smile! ;D |
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Post by faginsgirl on Feb 1, 2011 0:10:53 GMT 12
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Post by Katie on Feb 1, 2011 4:48:02 GMT 12
Nice little find Michelle! This episode "In and Out" is absolutely hilarious. Jimmy is very funny as the criminal who quite likes prison and doesn't fancy life on the outside, mostly because he likes the Governor's daughter! If you get the time, listen and enjoy! |
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Post by Andy Howells on Feb 4, 2011 12:42:39 GMT 12
Well spotted Fagins Girl - I know John Le Mes also did an episode of that series as well!
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Post by Katie on Aug 15, 2011 3:35:34 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 15, 2011 12:35:22 GMT 12
That seems a bit steep. Nice item though.
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Post by turntostone on Aug 18, 2011 11:14:34 GMT 12
That is such a lovely letter. Beautiful handwriting too |
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But yes, we're lucky that "The Blue Carbuncle" survived! 
However, I rather like On the Buses! We have a thread dedicated to the series in the General Discusion board if you're interested in having a read?! 
