RIP Neil Innes (1944-2019)

[victorbrunswick]

Comedian and musician Neil Innes who often collaborated with Monty Python has died at age 75.

[darren]

Re: RIP Neil Innes (1944-2019)

Very sad and even sadder as the last month or so has seen many deaths.

[hazel]

Re: RIP Neil Innes (1944-2019)

I can't believe this. He was one of my heroes. Met him a few times and he was just a lovely man.

RIP Neil, I will be raising a glass to you tonight.

[Richard1978]

Re: RIP Neil Innes (1944-2019)

Very sad news, I've not had much chance to sample his work but the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Bang & Rutland Weekend Television seem very good.

[George 1978]

Re: RIP Neil Innes (1944-2019)

It was interesting that The Raggy Dolls and Puddle Lane were both scheduled together on Thursday lunchtimes circa 1987-1988 by Yorkshire TV as Innes both narrated the Raggy Dolls and played the magician in Puddle Lane - now that has not happened before - the same person involved in both shows in that slot. I suppose that was my own exposure to Innes.

[George 1978]

Re: RIP Neil Innes (1944-2019)

Also, it's interesting that we have lost two people who had appeared in the Yorkshire TV 12.10 pm Thursday children's TV shows in recent weeks - Neil Innes of Puddle Lane and Kenny Lynch also appeared in its predecessor Mooncat & Co as well.

[beccabear67]

Re: RIP Neil Innes (1944-2019)

This was the worst news during the holidays. Neil Innes was one of my favorite people on this planet (at least I think he was from this planet). Up there with the time Gerry Anderson died at the same time of year.