Bob Holness :(

mike65 · 06-01-2012 2:06pm #1

ITV early evening legend Bob Holness has died at 83.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R04PD_jl-0

Larianne · 06-01-2012 2:07pm

Only wondering if he was still alive yesterday...

RIP

Cardinal Richelieu · 06-01-2012 2:13pm

Wasn't he a jazz musician in his previous career?

Mr E · 06-01-2012 2:14pm

I'll have an R please Bob.
I'll have an I please Bob.
I'll have a P please Bob.

Rest in Peace.

Posy · 06-01-2012 2:48pm

RIP please Bob.

Used to love this show, thought it was great!

skimpydoo · 06-01-2012 2:54pm

Another little known fact is that Bob was the second person to play James Bond. In 1954 on a US tv play Barry Nelson played Bond in a version of Casino Royale. In 1957 Bob played him in a South African radio play version of Moonraker.

Skid · 06-01-2012 3:48pm

That is very sad news. Bob was a terrific presenter on Blockbusters. There were a few attempts to revive the show, and it never worked without him.

RIP Bob.

(And if you read anywhere that Bob Holness played the Saxophone Solo on the Gerry Raferty song 'Baker Street', It's a myth)

flutegirl · 06-01-2012 4:00pm

Ahhhhhh, have only just read this. Loved Blockbusters! RIP Sir Bob of Holness.

telekon · 06-01-2012 4:04pm

Very sad news. As well as Blockbusters, will also always be remembered for his infamous sax solo on 'Baker Street'...

RIP.

Edit: Didn't see Skid's post above.

manual_man · 06-01-2012 4:50pm

RIP Bob

tobehonestwithy · 06-01-2012 4:55pm

Give me a 'D' please Bob.

'D' for dead

EL_Loco · 06-01-2012 5:03pm

Always hard to comment on TV personalities, but he seemed like a decent sort of chap. I think it was Dom Jolly who did a wind up interview with him, but Bob was ever the gent and very polite. (I hope I'm not getting him mixed up)