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R.I.P Eric Sykes - gator8 - 04-07-2012 09:51
Sad to hear the passing of Eric Sykes.I use to love watching Sykes when I was growing up.
RE: R.I.P Eric Sykes - Charlemagne - 04-07-2012 09:59
Eric died at the age of 89 after a short illness.
Genuine funny man and quality script writer.
Best remembered as one of the cast of 'The Telegoons'
RE: R.I.P Eric Sykes - Money_Shot - 04-07-2012 10:06
Not sure I am familiar with him although the name rings a bell. At 89 he had a great innings and no doubt he influenced many of today's writers and actors. R.I.P
RE: R.I.P Eric Sykes - Boomerangutangangbang - 04-07-2012 10:50
Worth checking out a couple of slapstick short films.The Plank 1967 (also starring Tommy Cooper) or the 1979 re-make which has a lot of familier faces.Not entirely silent,but little dialogue.Also Rhubarb 1969 & the 1980 version Rhubarb Rhubarb.The entire script contain only the word rhubarb.Both comedy classics. RIP Eric
RE: R.I.P Eric Sykes - rickhardo - 04-07-2012 11:00
Just heard this on the radio, such sad news. A brilliant writer, a naturally funny performer and always came across as a thoroughly good bloke. The Plank is simply one of the funniest things ever. And any man who managed to share an office with Spike Milligan for so long deserves a hell of a lot of respect!
RE: R.I.P Eric Sykes - *Kal-El* - 04-07-2012 11:06
Just heard the news of his passing really sad to hear as i grew up on his shows R.I.P Eric Sykes.
RE: R.I.P Eric Sykes - mellover - 04-07-2012 11:19
There goes one of the last big ones. People don't realise he was up there with spike milligan. Legend. Good life, good innings though.
RE: R.I.P Eric Sykes - Stillroom Rock - 04-07-2012 11:21
A true comic genius RIP
RE: R.I.P Eric Sykes - oldboy1047 - 04-07-2012 11:44
a sad loss eric was a true genius in performance and writing
RE: R.I.P Eric Sykes - bombshell - 04-07-2012 11:44
All time favourite of mine,not only a great comic actor,but a genius comic writer,"The Plank" is a great example of how funny Eric Sykes was,i believe his TV show with Hattie Jaques ran for many years,a real loss.