Paid Members Snake Plissken Posted June 8, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted June 8, 2011 Actor and singer Roy Skelton, best known for voicing puppets George and Zippy in the popular children's programme Rainbow, has died aged 79. His daughter Samantha Skelton told the BBC that her father passed away after suffering a stroke. Â The actor joined Rainbow in the early 1970s and remained with the show until it ended in 1992. Â He also voiced the Daleks in Doctor Who from 1967 to 1988, as well as the Cybermen and the Krotons. Â Â Here is a 'Classic' Rainbow clip that some of you might enjoy: Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members DJ Kris Posted June 8, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted June 8, 2011 I'm actually quited sad by this. I loved Rainbow as a kid and it's one of those programmes I kept a soft spot for. I actually got the 30th Anniversary Rainbow DVD for Christmas which I enjoyed watching while cooking the dinner. Â Does this leave Zippy speachless for the 2nd time in his life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Atkins Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 That spoof Rainbow clip is played out to death. Here's a much better genuine clip from the show that showcases Zippy: Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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