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Topic: Brief but Memorable - Patrick Moore

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Robert L. TorresOct 6, 2007
 

 
Another individual that more than deserves mention in the Brief but
Memorable category, and I'm certain no one could possibly deny that
he was indeed a most memorable guest on the series. He appeared
during the mid to late 70's and even popped up for a final appearance
in the 1980's before going back to his observatory: the incomparable
Patrick Moore.

He was also quite unique in the annals of Just a Minute, in that he
wasn't an actor or a comedian, but did possess a certain amount of
celebrity in that he was I believe an amateur astronomer of some
great reknown.

he certainly added a great deal to the show in that he was very
informative, competitive and just his overall manner made him
exceptionally entertaining.

he had a very keen ear in picking up the transgressions of other
panelists, and at times it seemed as though he could be very nitpicky
about the details regarding deviation, but his explanations for why
he would challenge on deviation were very funny, even though more
often than not Nicholas wouldn't understand and had the bold face
effrontery to accuse Patrick of 'being in orbit' and having his 'head
in the stars'.

there was one show, I can't remember the date exactly, and I can't
remember what subject it was, but this is just something that gets my
goat. Derek Nimmo was starting off on a subject, I don't know what
it was, but in the first few seconds, he said 'one of the pictures in
my home that I treasure most, is a picture' and he gets buzzed by
Patrick for repetition of picture, and Derek and Nicholas talk as if
they haven't the slightest clue what Patrick is talking about, and
Patrick pretty much says exactly what Derek said word for word, the
audience applauds Patrick's cleverness and the fact that he was
listening, and Nicholas shouts at the audience for clapping him, that
he 'may be a guest, but he isn't correct'. and then goes on to say
that what Derek really said that 'one of the things I treasure in my
home is a picture'.

its something that really bothers me to no end, especially when you
consider how many other times Patrick has been royally abused on the
program when he had barely had a chance to get going, like when Derek
challenged him for the phrase 'as I've said before' even though he
hasn't even said 'before' before.

Patrick also had a good pention for going on flights of fantasy, as
can be heard to great effect in one episode where I believe the round
was 'misconceptions' and Patrick took the subject and spoke I believe
for close to 90 seconds because Ian couldn't find the damn whistle to
blow at the end of the minute.

Patrick's knowledge of history rivaled that of Kenneth's, which no
doubt brought out some interesting battles and arguments, especially
on the subject of 'MacReady'.

the interesting thing about Patrick is that the way he spoke, he
always came across as being both composed yet animated, which is
strange in that he never really got flustered or shouted at the
others the way Kenneth, Peter or Derek would, in fact you could say
that Patrick came off as being very polite and professional in all
his appearances on the show.

I'm not certain but I believe Patrick is still alive and kicking, at
least last time I checked, I could be wrong of course.

Now, I'd like to open it up for others to discuss this incredible
man, that looks like a hastily constructed arm chair.

 
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Topic: Re: Brief but Memorable - Patrick Moore

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thomaswake16Oct 9, 2007
 

 
--- In just-a-minute@..., "Robert L. Torres"
<bobbyshaddoe3004@...> wrote:

> I'm not certain but I believe Patrick is still alive and kicking, at
> least last time I checked, I could be wrong of course.

Indeed he is (aged 84), and he's still presenting "The Sky at Night".

 
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Topic: Re: Brief but Memorable - Patrick Moore

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Robert TorresOct 10, 2007
 

 
Wow, that is impressive. 

thomaswake16 <thomaswake16@...> wrote:

--- In just-a-minute@ yahoogroups. com, "Robert L. Torres"
<bobbyshaddoe3004@ ...> wrote:
> I'm not certain but I believe Patrick is still alive and kicking, at
> least last time I checked, I could be wrong of course.

Indeed he is (aged 84), and he's still presenting "The Sky at Night".

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