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Topic: RIP Elaine Stritch

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DeanJul 17, 2014

The brilliant American actor, comedian and singer, and JAM guest, Elaine Stritch has died at the age of 89.

Her one JAM appearance in 1982 is widely regarded as one of the best JAM shows ever done – Nicholas once declared it his favourite single show. We are spoilt for choice on that accolade, but Elaine’s brassy approach, humour and disregard for the rules certainly made this one of the most memorable shows ever. It also brought out the best in both Kenneth Williams and Sir Clement Freud.

Some of the obituaries which look back over her long and memorable career...

http://www.vanityfair.com/vf-hollywood/elaine-stritch-obituary?mbid=social_twitter

http://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/news/07-2014/elaine-stritch-beloved-actress-who-created-numerou_69223.html

http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/elaine-stritch-vivid-stage-and-screen-personality-dies-at-89/2014/07/17/29d5a872-2487-11e3-b75d-5b7f66349852_story.html

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/18/theater/elaine-stritch-tart-tongued-broadway-actress-and-singer-is-dead-at-89.html?_r=0

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/17/celebrities-react-elaine-stritch-death_n_5596122.html?utm_hp_ref=entertainment&ir=Entertainment

And if you haven’t yet heard Elaine’s JAM sit back for half an hour for a listen. You won’t regret it. In fact, do that even if you have heard it and have a thought for her many friends who will miss this unqiue character. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhEF-KS0Ay0&index=2&list=PL17520A2897C30B68

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Topic: Re: RIP Elaine Stritch

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ejumeanJul 17, 2014

I definitely agree that Elaine's appearance on JAM was one of the best episodes ever. I never get tired of listening to that particular episode. My favourite exchange (during round Keeping My Figure):

ES: I think keeping your figure is very important. (buzz)
NP: Uh, Clement Freud has challenged.
CF: Uh, it's "keeping my figure", not "keeping your..."
NP: It doesn't matter! She can still say "keeping your figure" and go on the subject, she doesn't have to say "keeping my figure", start off with the words on the card.
CF: Direct deviation of the subject!
BC: You cad!
NP: You can't be so ungenerous and ungallant!
CF: We were very....
ES: I got two laughs and you're mad at me!

At which Clement and pretty much every one else laughs uproariously.

RIP Elaine.

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