biffer Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 (edited) Brown bread http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-37215553 2016 is a real bitch. This statement from his nephew is really moving His nephew said in a statement, “We understand for all the emotional and physical challenges this situation presented we have been among the lucky ones — this illness-pirate, unlike in so many cases, never stole his ability to recognize those that were closest to him, nor took command of his central-gentle-life affirming core personality. The decision to wait until this time to disclose his condition wasn’t vanity, but more so that the countless young children that would smile or call out to him “there’s Willy Wonka,” would not have to be then exposed to an adult referencing illness or trouble and causing delight to travel to worry, disappointment or confusion. He simply couldn’t bear the idea of one less smile in the world. Edited August 29, 2016 by biffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stapes Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Silver Streak was one of the first movies I ever saw in a picture house. But can't see Wilder without humming 'Putting on the Ritz' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasMc1973 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 18 minutes ago, Stapes said: Silver Streak was one of the first movies I ever saw in a picture house. But can't see Wilder without humming 'Putting on the Ritz' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 He'd been in a bad way for a while but that's still a real shame. A genius of comic acting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 He was a good age but still sad to hear of his passing, especially the news he had Alzheimer's, a horrible thief of an illness. I loved his comedies, especially when partnered with Richard Prior but first and foremost he'll always be Willie Wonka to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 (edited) Have to admit that with the exception of Willy Wonka which i loved as a wee boy and still do i wasnt much of a fan of his other stuff. I have tried on numerous occasions and really wanted to enjoy the likes of Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles along with his other Mel Brooks collaborations but just couldnt. Maybe one day i will but i just find that humour funny in small doses and eventually lose interest in the endless over the top nonsensical stupidity Edited August 29, 2016 by Ally Bongo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 19 minutes ago, Ally Bongo said: Have to admit that with the exception of Willy Wonka which i loved as a wee boy and still do i wasnt much of a fan of his other stuff. I have tried on numerous occasions and really wanted to enjoy the likes of Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles along with his other Mel Brooks collaborations but just couldnt. Maybe one day i will but i just find that humour funny in small doses and eventually lose interest in the endless over the top nonsensical stupidity One of the funniest films ever made when I watched it numerous times years ago. I've not watched it in recent years so it's may be too dated or lost it's charm over time, but it was brilliant back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Return of Yermaw Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 "The sheriff is a n........(bell chimes)." "I think he is saying the sheriff is near". "No, no, the sheriff is a n......(bell chimes)". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitre Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Stir Crazy & Hear No Evil See No Evil. Great films in addition to the ones above. A very funny man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekfaejapan Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Never seen Willy Wonka, or if I did then I don't remember. Have great memories of watching Stir Crazy and See No Evil, Hear No Evil with my dad when I was a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddardStark Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 One of his earlier rolls was Eugene Grizzard who was one of the hostages in Bonnie and Clyde. His portrayal of Willie Wonka was brilliant. Probably brought his own personal characteristics to the screen. One of my favorite Blazing Saddles clips was this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 6 hours ago, Return of Yermaw said: "The sheriff is a n........(bell chimes)." "I think he is saying the sheriff is near". "No, no, the sheriff is a n......(bell chimes)". One of my favourite ever comedy scenes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLAS Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 3 hours ago, derekfaejapan said: Have great memories of watching Stir Crazy and See No Evil, Hear No Evil with my dad when I was a kid. Two classics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 "What do you like to do in your free time?" "Play chess......screw" "Umm let's' play chess!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMcoolJ Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 11 hours ago, fringo said: One of the funniest films ever made when I watched it numerous times years ago. I've not watched it in recent years so it's may be too dated or lost it's charm over time, but it was brilliant back then. Loved Blazing Saddles. Remember sitting with my Granda watching it and we both about fell of the sofa in tears laughing when the cowboys eating the beans all started farting. Childish, but then i was about 7 (not sure what my Granda's excuse was!). I found him to be very funny and enjoyed almost anything he was part of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 This is a very good short interview from 2013 A very nice guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenfrewBlue Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 (edited) So many funny films but my favourite is Young Frankenstein. Non-stop daftness. Like so many others when I hear "Putting on the Ritz" it's Peter Boyle's voice I hear. ? Edit: forgot to say I can't hear the word knockers now without responding "zhank you Doctor". Edited September 3, 2016 by RenfrewBlue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThistleWhistle Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 (edited) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ITqS2uTPD4 Edited September 3, 2016 by ThistleWhistle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNsTeR Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 On 30/08/2016 at 6:23 AM, Mitre said: Stir Crazy & Hear No Evil See No Evil. Great films in addition to the ones above. A very funny man. and Blazing Saddles love those films nae a fan of the Willy wonka film probably a victim of being aired on telly at least once a year a bit like wizard of oz and star wars sick to death of these films Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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