Obit: Clive James (1939-2019)

Subject: RE: Obit: Clive James (1939-2019)
From: Helen
Date: 29 Nov 19 - 07:31 PM

ABC News article in Oz:

Clive James — writer, TV broadcaster and critic — dies aged 80

An ABC correspondent in Britain referred to Clive James as a polymath. I had to look it up, but yes, he was a master of many talents.

Subject: RE: Obit: Clive James (1939-2019)
From: GUEST,kenny
Date: 29 Nov 19 - 03:12 PM

Also this :
https://youtu.be/Butt2hVdyzg

Subject: RE: Obit: Clive James (1939-2019)
From: GUEST,kenny
Date: 29 Nov 19 - 03:11 PM

Very sorry to hear about Clive James' passing. I always liked this :
https://youtu.be/L7ehonmIq08

I'll also remember his humour for "Oedipus Bruce", and "A Letter To An Australian Tax Collector" - sheer brilliance.
He will be missed. RIP.

Subject: RE: Obit: Clive James (1939-2019)
From: Newport Boy
Date: 29 Nov 19 - 11:57 AM

His Guardian obituary here

Subject: RE: Obit: Clive James (1939-2019)
From: JHW
Date: 29 Nov 19 - 05:23 AM

Heard Pete Atkin way back when at Edinburgh.   His melody and performances of Clive James Lyrics. Saw Clive and Pete together another time. Very sad loss.

Subject: RE: Obit: Clive James (1939-2019)
From: GUEST,Jerry
Date: 29 Nov 19 - 04:00 AM

Yes, a sad loss, but a life well lived. I don’t suppose the obituaries will mention his contribution to the Folk song catalogue in the 60s and 70s, although his New Year TV reviews of the year in the 80s set the standard for razor sharp satirical nostalgia, now widely copied by other presenters.

Subject: RE: Obit: Clive James (1939-2019)
From: fat B****rd
Date: 28 Nov 19 - 04:04 PM

I'm with you there , G-Force. Interesting, IMO, lyrics for Pete Atkins. RIP Mr. James Mind you, he once got to swim with The Playboy Bunnies ! ;-]

Subject: RE: Obit: Clive James 1939-2019
From: GUEST,HiLo
Date: 28 Nov 19 - 02:15 PM

I am very sorry to hear this. Loved his TV show. His book, Cultural Amnesia, was a compelling read.

Subject: Obit: Clive James 1939-2019
From: G-Force
Date: 27 Nov 19 - 05:16 PM

Among many other things,a great song lyricist.