Thread: Frank Carson, R.I.P.
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4th Mar 2012, 12:46 PM #1
Frank Carson, R.I.P.
I'm surprised not to see a thread about such a well known comedian & as someone who was always on TV during my childhood I thought him worthy of a mention.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-17046201
From the Scotsman.
"Hundreds of people lined the streets of Belfast yesterday for the funeral of comedian Frank Carson.
Carson, who was born in the city, was described as the “Prime Minister of Fun” by one of his oldest friends, retired Bishop of Derry, Bishop Edward Daly.
The comedian, who shot to fame in the 1970s after his appearances on the television talent show It’s a Knock Out, died last month aged 85 at his home in Blackpool, Lancashire, after a battle with cancer.
As Carson’s coffin was carried from St Patrick’s Catholic church his song ‘It’s a Cracker’ - in honour of his catchphrase - was played over the public address system, producing laughter from the crowd. The coffin was then taken on an hour-long tour of the city
Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland Martin McGuinness was also present, as well as other political representatives, and carried the coffin.
Broadcaster Eamonn Holmes, comedians Lenny Henry, Stan Boardman and Roy Walker, sportsmen Dennis Taylor, Barry McGuigan and Pat Jennings, and singer Dana were among those who attended the funeral mass.
Holmes said: “He is one of the most famous sons of Ulster, that sums up what he means to everybody in Northern Ireland.”
Carson, who was dedicated to cross-community relations in Northern Ireland, was taken to nearby St Anne’s Anglican Cathedral for a tribute and prayer."
I hope you keep 'em rolling in the aisles in where ever we go when we leave this mortal plane. It was always the way you tell 'em, always a cracker.
R.I.P Frank.
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4th Mar 2012, 9:08 PM #2
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5th Mar 2012, 3:07 PM #3
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Memories of him taking over TISWAS.
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