RIP Mel Smith
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David_the_Mann — 12 years ago(July 20, 2013 11:20 AM)
Mel Smith ALWAYS delivered, no matter how big or small the role was. In this world of overrated pleasures and underrated treasures, he truly was one of the latter.
The least that could be done now is to FINALLY release "Alas Smith & Jones" in a worthy complete edition. This comedy series is brilliant yet criminally underrated. It deserves a proper presentation, the kind of which other inferior, but much more acclaimed and hyped comedy series long have.
R.I.P.
I will certainly 2000keep the memory alive, but there are still too many people out there who haven't had the pleasure of enjoying this bloke's talent. -
oakcourt — 12 years ago(July 20, 2013 11:53 AM)
Just replying in sequence here. RIP Mel. Not the 9 O'Clock news was revolutionary in its day and gives me many good memories of my 6th form days. Sixty is a little early to pass, hope you are making eveyone laugh on your arrival up with the Man.
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cougar18 — 12 years ago(July 20, 2013 11:59 AM)
RIP. Guy had an influence on every generation, and he will be immortalised in many of his shows, not least of which is the introduction to The Snowman, 'Another Bloomin Christmas', while US audiences know him as The Albino in The Princess Bride.
Darn sad to see him pass, but according to his agent, he was not in good health, at least, not in recent years. So it will be somewhat of a relief to him to no longer suffer. -
born-rock64 — 12 years ago(July 20, 2013 12:54 PM)
Was only watching my NTNOCN DVD's last night, very sad to hear of his passing. Rest in Peace, Mr. Smith I'll always remember you as the voice of Father 'bloomin' Christmas, too. Sad news!
Ew! I'm sweating like Roger Ebert!