A misconception. He's really happy to discuss and be involved with it, he just doesn't want to be physically involved again - and to be fair, he has his reasons. Maybe in the future he'll change his mind.
David Jason starred in a sitcom and he has refused to release the repeat rights.
I don't know if he's ever been asked about it but I suspect he wouldn't want to talk about it.
Which series is that? If it was The Royal Bodyguard, I could understand it...
Very interesting thread - and understandable how some of the actors could've grown to resent being so heavily linked to one character or show/film... particularly the likes of Trigger, Mrs Doyle, Ben Kenobi...
Though if you asked 100 people to name the first character they associate with each actor, nearly all would say RLP=Trigger; PM=Mrs Doyle; Alec Guinness - depends on their age, but a huge percentage would say Kenobi... however for Harrison Ford, with Indiana Jones also in the mix...
Weren't Harry H Corbett and Wilfrid Brambell reputed to hate their characters by the end (as they got typecast), though not sure whether they actually didn't want to talk about them...
I seem to remember Mark Hamill had similar problems after playing Luke Skywalker in Star Wars... seems that film may be a recurring theme
Patrick Stewart (Star Trek TNG)
Richard Wilson (Victor Meldrew) In fact he refuses to say "Oh My God I dooon`t believe it" unless money is paid to charity.
I can't say they "refuse" to talk about it, but Pauline Collins and John Alderton have always been conspicuous by their absence in every Upstairs, Downstairs reunion/interview/documentary.
I seem to recall reading that it was due more to their spin off "Thomas and Sarah" being chopped after one series, so they felt bitter about the whole thing hence their reluctance afterwards to get involved with anything UD related.
On a side issue, when he was on Michael McIntyre's show the other week I got the impression he was laying claim to a lot of the funniest bits of OFAH - Del's phrases, the bar scene.
On a side issue, when he was on Michael McIntyre's show the other week I got the impression he was laying claim to a lot of the funniest bits of OFAH - Del's phrases, the bar scene.
Interesting you should say that, as it's very much the impression I got from his autobiography - there was a lot of blowing his own trumpet going on in it!
A misconception. He's really happy to discuss and be involved with it, he just doesn't want to be physically involved again - and to be fair, he has his reasons. Maybe in the future he'll change his mind.
Yep. Still signs autographs as 'The Doctor' if he twigs you're a fan.
Richard Wilson (Victor Meldrew) In fact he refuses to say "Oh My God I dooon`t believe it" unless money is paid to charity.
To be fair, I don't think he hates talking about OFITG. I've seen/ read several interviews where his acting career as a whole was discussed and they pretty much always mention it because it would be too conspicuous by its absence. I think he just - quite understandably - got tired of being treated like a performing monkey who was expected to trot out the same old catchphrase on demand.
To be fair, I don't think he hates talking about OFITG. I've seen/ read several interviews where his acting career as a whole was discussed and they pretty much always mention it because it would be too conspicuous by its absence. I think he just - quite understandably - got tired of being treated like a performing monkey who was expected to trot out the same old catchphrase on demand.
Yes, I think there's a difference between an actor discussing his role in an interview, and having random members of the public shout at you in the street. As someone found out to their cost when they went up to Alan Davies and called him Jonathan Creek...
I think it was "A Sharp Intake of Breath". Don't know what he has against it.
I thought it was Lucky Feller.
"In 1976 Jason starred in London Weekend Television's Lucky Feller, written by Terence Frisby and produced by Humphrey Barclay. About two brothers in South-East London, the series was in many ways a forerunner to Only Fools And Horses, only Jason was in the more dopey 'Rodders' role, with Peter Armitage playing the cleverer of the two. The brothers drove around in a comical bubble car, a precursor to the famous Trotters' van; and there was even the gag where, just as he was trying to impress the girl (played by Cheryl Hall) Jason casually leaned back against the bar, without his knowing that barman had just lifted it behind his back, and fell through. This situation was re-enacted in Only Fools And Horses"
"In 1976 Jason starred in London Weekend Television's Lucky Feller, written by Terence Frisby and produced by Humphrey Barclay. About two brothers in South-East London, the series was in many ways a forerunner to Only Fools And Horses, only Jason was in the more dopey 'Rodders' role, with Peter Armitage playing the cleverer of the two. The brothers drove around in a comical bubble car, a precursor to the famous Trotters' van; and there was even the gag where, just as he was trying to impress the girl (played by Cheryl Hall) Jason casually leaned back against the bar, without his knowing that barman had just lifted it behind his back, and fell through. This situation was re-enacted in Only Fools And Horses"
How interesting.
<edit: and I mean it!! Very hard to write "how interesting" without it appearing sarcastic>
Eh? he regularly attends Star Trek conventions - odd behaviour for someone who doesn't want to talk about old shows....
Yes, I've never got the impression Patrick's unhappy to talk about it either, he always seems quite happy and willing. He has said he wasn't too keen on the role when the show first started, but that has no bearing on how eager he is to talk about it over a quarter of a century later.
Michael Crawford, who created the role of The Phantom of the Opera, refuses to discuss at fan meetings the musical. He also refuses to sign any Phantom merchandise.
Of course, he doesn't mind talking about it when it comes to releasing new albums with Phantom songs on it... or when it comes to paid interviews.
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A misconception. He's really happy to discuss and be involved with it, he just doesn't want to be physically involved again - and to be fair, he has his reasons. Maybe in the future he'll change his mind.
Which series is that? If it was The Royal Bodyguard, I could understand it...
Very interesting thread - and understandable how some of the actors could've grown to resent being so heavily linked to one character or show/film... particularly the likes of Trigger, Mrs Doyle, Ben Kenobi...
Though if you asked 100 people to name the first character they associate with each actor, nearly all would say RLP=Trigger; PM=Mrs Doyle; Alec Guinness - depends on their age, but a huge percentage would say Kenobi... however for Harrison Ford, with Indiana Jones also in the mix...
Weren't Harry H Corbett and Wilfrid Brambell reputed to hate their characters by the end (as they got typecast), though not sure whether they actually didn't want to talk about them...
I seem to remember Mark Hamill had similar problems after playing Luke Skywalker in Star Wars... seems that film may be a recurring theme
Can`t stand her or any of her characters.. i`m amazed she`s made it big.
Richard Wilson (Victor Meldrew) In fact he refuses to say "Oh My God I dooon`t believe it" unless money is paid to charity.
Why would anyone want to repeat the royal bodyguard? Must be something else.
Could it be "A Sharp Intake of Breath" or "The Top Secret World of Edgar Briggs"?
Does Trevor Eve ever mention Shoestring?
I think it was "A Sharp Intake of Breath". Don't know what he has against it.
I seem to recall reading that it was due more to their spin off "Thomas and Sarah" being chopped after one series, so they felt bitter about the whole thing hence their reluctance afterwards to get involved with anything UD related.
I think it was "The Top Secret Files of Edgar Briggs" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Top_Secret_Life_of_Edgar_Briggs as a 9 year old I found it hysterical, but I don't think I was the target audience!
On a side issue, when he was on Michael McIntyre's show the other week I got the impression he was laying claim to a lot of the funniest bits of OFAH - Del's phrases, the bar scene.
Loved that episode of Father Ted which spoofed his association with that catchphrase!
Yep. Still signs autographs as 'The Doctor' if he twigs you're a fan.
Yes, I think there's a difference between an actor discussing his role in an interview, and having random members of the public shout at you in the street. As someone found out to their cost when they went up to Alan Davies and called him Jonathan Creek...
I thought it was Lucky Feller.
"In 1976 Jason starred in London Weekend Television's Lucky Feller, written by Terence Frisby and produced by Humphrey Barclay. About two brothers in South-East London, the series was in many ways a forerunner to Only Fools And Horses, only Jason was in the more dopey 'Rodders' role, with Peter Armitage playing the cleverer of the two. The brothers drove around in a comical bubble car, a precursor to the famous Trotters' van; and there was even the gag where, just as he was trying to impress the girl (played by Cheryl Hall) Jason casually leaned back against the bar, without his knowing that barman had just lifted it behind his back, and fell through. This situation was re-enacted in Only Fools And Horses"
How interesting.
<edit: and I mean it!! Very hard to write "how interesting" without it appearing sarcastic>
Eh? he regularly attends Star Trek conventions - odd behaviour for someone who doesn't want to talk about old shows....
You can see three episodes on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Htv_5WB6M5M&list=PLlOCtqUME8es67CDOzPKNG7_qG2ibS_Bq
Yes, I've never got the impression Patrick's unhappy to talk about it either, he always seems quite happy and willing. He has said he wasn't too keen on the role when the show first started, but that has no bearing on how eager he is to talk about it over a quarter of a century later.
Of course, he doesn't mind talking about it when it comes to releasing new albums with Phantom songs on it... or when it comes to paid interviews.
When really he should have been more ashamed of "My zzzzzz Family" !
who was he in that dont remember him in it?