Paid Members Carbomb Posted November 6, 2020 Paid Members Posted November 6, 2020 Palmer was also one of the most distinctive voices in TV. There was no mistaking him even in a voice-over, much like Richard Briers, Peter Sallis, or Joanna Lumley. There was this odd kind of authoritative warmth to his voice, it put me in mind of a headteacher that the kids know is a benevolent guy, but nobody fucks with. Probably why he did so many high-status roles. First time I saw him was in Ever Decreasing Circles, but he was just everywhere. I also loved his turn in Armstrong & Miller as the RAF Air Marshall who suddenly starts talking in slang like the two A&M pilots. To me, he's one of those people I never really thought of as ever not being around, he was just a reassuring presence. RIP Geoffrey Palmer.
Chili Posted November 6, 2020 Posted November 6, 2020 Lower on his CV, he narrated Grumpy Old Men, which made that more palatable too. He just a very nice enjoyable voice to listen to. A good run though, nice age to sign out.
cobra_gordo Posted November 6, 2020 Posted November 6, 2020 I've got fond memories of him on As Time Goes By with Dame Judy. I like their brief reunion in Goldeneye too, they had great chemistry. Got to agree on him having an amazing voice for narration.
Hugh Thesz Posted November 6, 2020 Posted November 6, 2020 As Time Goes By is, in my opinion, a terribly under appreciated show. There is an episide where Palmervand Dench are discussing loss and death. Lionel tecalls to Jean a dog he had when working in Africa. Jean asks what hapoened to him and Lionel replies "I shot him" before explaing that it was because the animal, who he loved, was old and in pain. Very few sitcoms can or have or even will deal with greif in such a way. When people discuss fine bodies ofcwork deceased people have left behind this man had an icredible career. Rest in oeace Geoffrey Palmer.
Paid Members Thunderplex Posted November 7, 2020 Paid Members Posted November 7, 2020 A British staple. No one could do miserable sod like him. Nice too see he got to a good age.
Members SuperBacon Posted November 8, 2020 Members Posted November 8, 2020 Alex Trebek, host of Jeopardy at aged 80. https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2020/nov/08/alex-trebek-host-jeopardy-dies
poetofthedeed Posted November 8, 2020 Posted November 8, 2020 I was sitting in a bar in new york when this episode aired, apparently the regulars liked to watch jeopardy, and more than one welled up at this. A workhorse till the end. Rest easy.....
Paid Members Bellenda Carlisle Posted November 8, 2020 Paid Members Posted November 8, 2020 32 minutes ago, Magnum Milano said: And once appeared on a Wrestlemania. I don't know who that lady is but I've seen Final destination and she's going to die soon.
WyattSheepMask Posted November 8, 2020 Posted November 8, 2020 21 minutes ago, Bellenda Carlisle said: I don't know who that lady is but I've seen Final destination and she's going to die soon. Thats Marla Maples, Trump’s second wife and the woman he cheated with during his first marriage
Rey_Piste Posted November 8, 2020 Posted November 8, 2020 Whenever someone mentions Trebek, my mind immediately goes to the SNL sketches.
Keith Houchen Posted November 13, 2020 Posted November 13, 2020 Does Peter Sutcliffe count as a celebrity? Joining his old mate Jimmy in the afterlife. Bruno is next.
Moderators PowerButchi Posted November 13, 2020 Moderators Posted November 13, 2020 Just when 2020 couldn't get any worse. https://youtu.be/1QuOri-vTII
Keith Houchen Posted November 13, 2020 Posted November 13, 2020 @Guy Bifkinhas a touching story about Streetcleaner.
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