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Post by wayne2467 on Nov 4, 2021 22:04:05 GMT
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Post by jjmolloy on Nov 5, 2021 0:06:22 GMT
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Post by jno on Nov 5, 2021 4:19:26 GMT
Very sad ... saw him in Maroc 7 recently but people of my generation will know him from Give Us A Clue, which he was great in.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2021 6:04:11 GMT
With the possible exception of Ken Dodd, I can't imagine a more stagestruck, passionate, accomplished, and consummate entertainer.
RIP Lionel. You will be missed.
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Post by Portland Road on Nov 5, 2021 6:49:29 GMT
The BBC obituary touches upon the varied career he had - as birdman mentions, an all-round talent.
Maybe best remembered for 'Give Us A Clue' in the 1980s, he turned up in many different spheres, e.g. 'A Hard Days Night' and IIRC episodes of ITC shows.
I recall that his 'camp' manner was irritating to some, and attracted ridicule, partly due to the ongoing popularity of 'Give Us A Clue' which seemed to be on constantly.
R.I.P. Lionel Blair.
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Post by fordcapri on Nov 5, 2021 10:33:04 GMT
I knew I'd seen him in something recently... and it was Maroc 7. A mainstay of TV for longer than I can remember, even popping up in an episode of The Persuaders! He always seemed like a laugh and I bet there are many people mourning him today. RIP.  |
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Post by Wynn Chester on Nov 5, 2021 10:52:00 GMT
Cracking innings and a staple of the schedules with Give Us a Clue... and most importantly of all, synonymous with flared trousers in the 1970's... RIP Lionel  |
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Post by gra966 on Nov 5, 2021 18:24:51 GMT
More sad news , of the passing of another great entertainer .
One of his finest moments , was the stitch up on Noel s House Party . Lionel was appearing in a theatre performance & Noel was in disguise in the audience as a heckler & kept standing up & asking stupid questions . Lionel handled the situation so well & put him right in his place .
R.I.P Lionel .
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Post by brinylonshirt on Nov 5, 2021 20:00:35 GMT
More sad news , of the passing of another great entertainer . One of his finest moments , was the stitch up on Noel s House Party . Lionel was appearing in a theatre performance & Noel was in disguise in the audience as a heckler & kept standing up & asking stupid questions . Lionel handled the situation so well & put him right in his place . R.I.P Lionel . Yes Lionel gave him the Blair Stare! |
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Post by Barrel on Dec 15, 2021 11:58:13 GMT
So many of these household names their deaths not even getting a mention in the pathetic rags that pass for papers these days.
Rest in peace Lionel
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Post by thewoodster on Jan 23, 2022 21:49:10 GMT
Rip Lionel.
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