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Re: Peter Jones

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DaveMay 16, 2007
 

 
--- In just-a-minute@..., "Barry Fowden"
<Barry.soulbrother.fowden@...> wrote:

>
> In the early days there was the 4 'regulars'...
>
> and there was Peter Jones...making up the numbers...
>

In fact, in the early years he wasn't actually there at all. As I've
commented previously, I wonder why we often call them the 4 originals
when PJ didn't make his debut until series 6; that's 4 years in.

Interesting to note that Clement Freud says of him "Jones was a
brilliant counter-puncher - never tried to win but was basically
funnier and read the game better than any of us. His one-liners
shone."

After listening and re-listening to his contributions over the last
four of five years since I re-discoverd J.A.M. I cannot argue
with the above statement. I personally find Freud very funny -
but after listening to over 600 shows several times you realise his
humour limited to a certain repertoire where as Jones was the
genuine creative wit of the original foursome.

I also believe that of all those who have ever appeared the
genuine warmth and affection from the audience felt for Peter
is unparalleled.

Dave.

 
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