Wit of Wisdom
For those who grew up with Norman Wisdom, with his high-pitched absurdist characters, with his slapstick schtick, with his sparkling eyes radiating innocence and vulnerability, today is a sad day.
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With his passing goes a piece of personal history for those that watched him through the second half of the 20th Century. Of gloomy winter days when he'd pop up in the afternoon movie and transport the viewer into his world of fast farce.
And of his chat-show performances - which were always performances, such as .
He was the cheeky chappie; the working-class lad whose naivety neutralised upper-class pomposity; the actor who could bring wafer-thin plotlines alive, as he does with .
He was a product of his time and background, a unique performer whose heir is not apparent.
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Comment number 1.
At 5th Oct 2010, de rigueur wrote:' He was a product of his time and background, a unique performer whose heir is not apparent.'
Hmm. I believe Lee Evans physical comedy owes a considerable debt to Norman Wisdom and I think he acknowledges it!
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Comment number 2.
At 5th Oct 2010, AncientBriton wrote:RIP Norman. Your brand of comedy was a joy. PC now reigns sprinkled with four letter words in the place of good humour. How sad.
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Comment number 3.
At 5th Oct 2010, BytheCringe wrote:He was before my time, but my father always used to harp on about how he was his favourite.
RIP Norman, you brought happiness to many people.
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At 9th Oct 2010, Bloofs wrote:"He was a product of his time and background, a unique performer whose heir is not apparent."
-As above, Lee Evans or possibly Robbie Williams.
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