Just A Minute

On Mon, Sep 30, 2013 at 5:41 AM, Wayne Styles <wayne.styles@...> wrote:

 

Well I have read and listened to the broadcast and Nic is still on his game, I hope I am as "with it" at his age, however I do have to disagree when we talk about him showing his age as chairman. Yes I know that he has always fumbled his way at times, but he does slur his words now which he never did before. This is different than fumbling. I am not saying that he is not still good at his role, but at times it is obvious. He reminds me of listening to David Jacobs during his last radio shows and how his speech became more and more laboured due to him having strokes and how it made me sad to hear him like this.  Luckily Nic is not that bad at the moment, but I dont want him to go that way and would like him to leave whilst we have fond memories of him.

His voice is still strong and not showing signs of weakness or age and this is superb.

I have watched and listened to Nic on TV and radio since I was a boy (now 50+) and feel like I know him (of course I dont), but when someone has been in our living rooms for such a long time he becomes someone we take for granted. Bit like Brucie love or hate, you just have to admire his stamina and get up and go

I think its time he did an indepth interview talking about JAM and the main players such a Kenneth, Clement and Peter and said what they were really like. He does say Clement was difficult and Kenneth tortured, but nothing in great detail it would be great to listen to him with an insight into the players that only he can have.

Well this is my POV anyway. :)

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From: Dean <dbedford@...>
To: just-a-minute@...
Sent: Sunday, 29 September 2013, 1:26
Subject: [just-a-minute] 90!

 

We're about to get a lot of attention on the chairman Nicholas Parsons. On October 10th he turns 90.

 

It is an incredible achievement that Nicholas is still chairing a game that is largely about being quick-witted. I don't agree with those who think he has slowed down significantly - he has always fumbled at some points. It's part of the joy of his chairmanship and has been throughout the 46 years. I also think his voice sounds 30 years younger than it is. Physically though he is beginning to look his age.

 

There's no sign that Nicholas will retire unless his health does take a turn for the worst. I believe he sees the 50-year and 1000-show targets in his sights.

 

Should we do anything special here to mark Nicholas's 90th? I'd interested if anyone has any ideas.

 

In the meantime –here’s a lovely article on Nicholas in the Telegraph

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/10331368/Theres-no-deviation-for-Just-a-Minute-veteran-Nicholas-Parsons.html

 

Also this BBC Five programme has a great interview with Nicholas - http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qgj4

 

I will try and update over the next two weeks as no doubt there will be plenty more on everyone's favourite chairman.