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Re: JAM and CHANGES

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perradox77Nov 23, 2012
 

 
He could be very rude indeed, as was more or less expected of him. And no it would not happen today. However, if you listen past a programs first seemingly misogynist insult about 'not having women on the show' you'll likely find him challenging another player for 'not being a gentleman' towards a female guest (many of whom he also happened to be a personal friend of) The thing with Kenneth was you never knew what he would do: Display his erudition, argue a challenge only to contradict himself moments later, give praise, lash out with barbed insults or just clown about and enjoy being the centre of attention.

In the old shows insults are rife among the players not the least directed at the poor chairman. It's important though to remember that
they were almost always given with a smile and part of a 'friendly' competition. As I'm sure no one with more then passing knowledge of him will disagree. To say that Kenneth Williams was a conflicted man is an understatement. He both loved and despised most things in his life, himself included. I enjoy all the eras of this great game. Kenneth Williams and Paul Merton are who we have to thank for the program having survived this long. This post did turn out a fair bit longer than I had planned :)

--- In just-a-minute@..., Espen K <espen.kromke@...> wrote:
>
> It was just his sense of humour, nothing to be taken seriously. *shrugs*
>
> I can't stand the guy, but that's a different discussion.
>
>
> On 22. nov. 2012 19:50, Wayne wrote:
> >
> > Hi All
> > Listening to some of the old ones yesterday, I was surprised how rude
> > Kenneth Williams was to the women players. "this is a mans game" and
> > "Dont listen to that female impersonator" were a couple of his
> > comments. I dont think he would have been allowed on the show today.
> >
> > I am wondering if this maybe why some shows are not being repeated as
> > the comments and style do not really fit into todays BBC.
> >
> > Just a thought
> >
> > Wayne
> >
> >
>

 
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