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Title: It's the Way He Used to Tell 'Em
Post by: Scunner on February 22, 2012, 21:41:34 PM
RIP Frank Carson, comedy legend - nobody could have laughed more in one lifetime! Same off stage as on, a comedy act 24/7.
Title: It's the Way He Used to Tell 'Em
Post by: Highlander on February 22, 2012, 21:43:41 PM
A funny man who brought pleasure to millions. R.I.P
Title: It's the Way He Used to Tell 'Em
Post by: amca on February 22, 2012, 22:11:14 PM
He appeared at Celtic Park for a half time wave to the crowd.
The second half had to be delayed!
It was the way he kept on telling them.
Title: It's the Way He Used to Tell 'Em
Post by: BernieTeyze on February 22, 2012, 23:33:30 PM

I was suprised to hear Frank Carson was 85, a very funny man. RIP. Was it the comedians he started out on, used to love watching that on tv.
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Post by: Ovacikpeedoff on February 22, 2012, 23:37:50 PM
Another one of these unsung heroes who has done so much for charity and it is not widely known. He will be sadly missed.

Loved the little story I read tonight. Frank met the Pope a few weeks ago and the Pope asked him had he ever met Elvis. Frank replied No but I am sure I am going to meet him shortly.
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Post by: puma on February 22, 2012, 23:40:49 PM
so sorry to hear he has passed,one of life's gentleman i loved watching his act
Title: It's the Way He Used to Tell 'Em
Post by: Scunner on February 22, 2012, 23:48:41 PM
quote:
Originally posted by slikmrs


I was suprised to hear Frank Carson was 85, a very funny man.

I read that as "I was surprised to hear Frank Carson was a very funny man" :D
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Post by: bewva on February 22, 2012, 23:52:15 PM
I saw him live about 30 years ago. He was a legend.
Title: It's the Way He Used to Tell 'Em
Post by: pookie on February 23, 2012, 09:18:57 AM
He did an after dinner speech at a function in London I was lucky enough to attend....many years ago.  I have never laughed so much, my stomach actually hurt from laughing.  When he finished he stood at the bar and just rattled them off, one after another and was the nicest chap.     Sweet dreams Mr Carson x
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Post by: SteveJ on February 23, 2012, 12:26:35 PM
I met him once in the bar of the Europa hotel in Belfast. He'd just done a gig at the town hall and a friend and I had returned to the hotel at around 23:30 and wanted a nightcap before going to bed. Frank asked us to join him and some friends at a table and we stayed there until around 5 AM. He cracked jokes and one-liners for the whole time, no-one else could get a word in edgeways and my sides were aching so much that it became painful to draw breath. I can honestly say that those hours are amongst the most memorable of my life so far. RIP Frank and many thanks for those five hours.
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Post by: FrankStanley on February 23, 2012, 16:03:37 PM
Another gent, may he rest in peace. Supported a local hospice in Jarrow. NO fee, even made a donation.
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Post by: patrice on February 23, 2012, 16:14:35 PM
RIP Frank
Title: It's the Way He Used to Tell 'Em
Post by: usedbustickets on February 23, 2012, 19:02:58 PM
I was working at the European Open many years ago, and there was a pre-tournament Pro-Am day.  The place was packed out with celebs.  Some of the celebs were clearly not too happy when Frank appeared, and in some cases seem to slide away.  Frank was just like he was on stage, a gag a minute, an infectious laugh, and couldn't do enough for the people there and for the charities involved. Thinking about it at the time, I concluded that some of celebs who slid away, may have been envious of Frank's down to earth talent, but some were simply not going to stand around as they just couldn't compete with him.

A big-hearted entertainer who will be sadly missed, and let's be honest there's not a lot of them left ... I bet he's still standing at the gate cracking off gags to St Peter:D:D