OBIT: Dave King - RIP

Subject: Dave King - RIP
From: Fiolar
Date: 18 Apr 02 - 08:43 AM

Once again folks, your favourite doomsayer has to report the passing of another show business personality. The singer, comedian and actor Dave King has joined the great group in the sky. Born in 1929, he became one of Britain's favourite comedians in the fifties and with a very pleasant singing voice had hits with such numbers as "Memories Are Made of This" and "You Can't Be True to Two." He also had success in America where he hosted "The Kraft Music Hall." Switching to acting he proved himself a talented performer with roles in such films as "The Long Good Friday" (1980) and "Reds" (1981). In the mid 90s he had a regular spot in the soap "Coronation Street." He is survived by his two daughters.

Subject: RE: OBIT: Dave King - RIP
From: Trevor
Date: 18 Apr 02 - 09:16 AM

And he was the man in the pop advert who sang 'Coro...na'! Didn't he do a sketch similar to Terry Scott, where he was being a kid holding on to his mom's hand and crying?

Subject: RE: OBIT: Dave King - RIP
From: fat B****rd
Date: 18 Apr 02 - 06:06 PM

I remember him from Worker's Playtime and as a sleazy copper on Pennies From Heaven. I think Reg Varney used to do a child routine, but I could be wrong. He was excellent in the Long Good Friday. RIP Mr.King.

Subject: RE: OBIT: Dave King - RIP
From: Cappuccino
Date: 19 Apr 02 - 02:35 AM

I apologise to his memory for having forgotten about him... but now you remind us, yes, he was good. RIP indeed.

- ian B