RIP Keith Harris

[Twocky61]

Keith Harris has died today from cancer

With his side-kick Orville they had their own weekly Saturday evening television show

They even released a top ten hit together using Orvile's catchphrase as the title "I wish I could fly"

Of course being a duck (& an inaminate puppet lol) he could not fly; except when kicked across the studio

[Heather74]

Re: RIP Keith Harris

I was very sad and shocked to hear of Keiths death. He was a very big part of my childhood, as it meant family time watching him all together in the one room. Absolutely adored Orville and Cuddles the ' I hate that Duck!' Monkey R.I.P. Keith thanks for the memories!

[jason h]

Re: RIP Keith Harris

Aw, sad news. Like most other children of the 70s, Keith Harris and Orville/Cuddles were just part of that golden age of TV for me. R.I.P.

[Twocky61]

Re: RIP Keith Harris

There were actually 70 characters including Orville & his buddy Bubbles but who remembers any of them?

[xmark1234]

Re: RIP Keith Harris

rip keith we always remember you

[amethyst]

Re: RIP Keith Harris

Sad loss Orville was adorable

[darren]

Re: RIP Keith Harris

was listening to the radio apparently orville had his own seat when on a plane.


r i p keith.

[Richard1978]

Re: RIP Keith Harris

Very sad news

RIP

[80sChav]

Re: RIP Keith Harris

It is really sad to hear about Keith's passing.

Put simply Keith was "Mr 1980s" I think, no error of doubt whatsoever. How Keith made Orville as a puppet was amazing without doubt. My abiding memory of Keith was Orville's song about "not having a Mummy and Daddy' - it was such a nostalgic one but so so sad at the same time and very reminsent of the song "Nobody's child"

RIP Keith Harris