Kenneth Williams...Excellent Chat Show Appearance From 1980

stumblebum1 Says:

Feb 11, 2009 - whats the book theyre talking about

pinkboypaul Says:

Feb 17, 2009 - sadly, they don't make em like Kenneth Williams anymore

sadielumay Says:

Feb 20, 2009 - never appreciated growing up what a talent this man was, remember him from jackanory and carry on films, only as an adult though can I fully appreciate the extent of his talent

raynarks Says:

Feb 20, 2009 - His father was a hairdresser, watch the BBC film "Fantabulosa"

phyllodendron Says:

Feb 20, 2009 - Brilliant, one of-a-kind; dear Kenneth. My favourite has to be his attendance on "Just A Minute". How I wish that at least some episodes had been filmed!

longerdaysdyings Says:

Mar 6, 2009 - "Acid Drops"

gresach Says:

Mar 15, 2009 - As a kid growing up I used to love him in the Carry On movies. ("Infamy! Infamy! They've all got it in for me!") Sublime. But he's just as good telling us his own anecdotes here. So sorry he's no longer with us. Wish all the tortured comics could each have been given a big hug and told how much they were loved. Stay with us.

RAFDanny Says:

Mar 18, 2009 - He's a legend! Miss him so much...

md50vd Says:

Mar 21, 2009 - the master of put downs. Pity he killed his dad and himself. Maybe the guild overcame him in the end.

PrivateSchulz Says:

Mar 21, 2009 - There isn't a single shred of evidence that he killed his father; it's purely mindless speculation.......

shakercoola Says:

May 1, 2009 - This is absoilutely hilarious. He was a one off.

TheodoraCLange Says:

May 19, 2009 - Great artist.

scaryflakybiscuits Says:

Jun 25, 2009 - He makes you believe in uniqueness, its a rare quality but he had it.

gabrieldix64 Says:

Jul 21, 2009 - Pure class. Excellent performance. Thanks for sharing.

TheWhitehall Says:

Jul 29, 2009 - What a Bona performer he was.I hope he realised how much pleasure and joy he gave. Was he a happy or tormented soul?

CalamityKessel Says:

Aug 4, 2009 - He suffered his share of torment (depression including thoughts of suicide, especially as he got older) but I believe he did find happiness in some things in his life.

TheWhitehall Says:

Aug 4, 2009 - I hope that is so. He was very fond of walking and exploring London. Back in the late 70`s I saw him walking [whistling] down the Strand, I guess that he may have been making his way to the Playhouse Theatre in Villiers Street.

iampauleybaby Says:

Aug 15, 2009 - Tormented. Read his diaries? He doesn't mention this particualr performance, but despite the fact that it was truly excellent and professional (in my opinion) he might have seen it as a complete disaster.

TheWhitehall Says:

Aug 15, 2009 - Yes. I have recently read his " Diaries". A very complex man. I saw him many years ago walking along the Strand. I think he was going to the Playhouse Theatre in Villiers St. On this particular occasion, he may have been "looking" to be recognised. He was wearing a bright check jacket and whistling a chirpy tune. Comedian Ted Ray,father of Andrew, was himself a manic depressive. So ironic that [some] people who devoted their talents to make others happy were themselves not.

iampauleybaby Says:

Aug 15, 2009 - Well, he could be very narcissistic too.

Mharkin007 Says:

Sep 1, 2009 - I LOVE HIM! You wouldn't think that he secretly hated himself. He lived such a troubled life. poor man.

fancypantsuk Says:

Sep 2, 2009 - yes he did.....he couldn't accept he was a gayman poor soul....i think he felt embarressed bout being gay.....but he was so so funny....

1979LITTLEMISS Says:

Sep 13, 2009 - 'The K W Diaries' Sat 4th Oct 1980: 'TV Centre at 1 o'c. talked with Chris (researcher) Mike Parkinson John Fisher...My entrance was marred by my tripping up on the bottom step, the opening dialogue was stilted unfunny four or five minutes of turgid rubbish constituted the chat till I got off the play on to the book! Telling stories - ...Edith Evans the Crescent Hotel...Charles Laurence's Mae West line. By that time I'd started climbing by the end it was OK, but only just!'

serehfa Says:

Oct 10, 2009 - i just love him. how lucky we are that being gay is no longer an issue and how sad so many people had to go through such hell over it

ammorreztristar Says:

Nov 23, 2009 - Genuis .