Johnny hines kept silent movie fans laughing while they were waiting for the next release from keaton and chaplin. His own radio series have included maclean up britain and keep it maclean, but he was latterly better known as the host of radio 2s. The thesis is ironic, because its what you might hear in the bar at any australian bowling club. I mentioned last week that i was on a mission to create the ultimate party snack bar, featuring homemade versions of store bought classics. Once i had a little dog i called him cracker jack he had a spot around one eye that looked just like a patch his legs were way too long and he was awkward as could be. This disambiguation page lists articles about people with the same name. Don maclean was born on march 11, 1944 in birmingham, england. Crackerjack toys is a locally owned educational toy store. It exists primarily to allow those who like fireworks to share ideas and experiences. Don mclean all round entertainer don maclean is probably best remembered for his anarchic crackerjack antics with peter glaze and good old days regular jan hunt a quality comedian and. Crackerjacks don maclean comedian and broadcaster don maclean mbe got his tv break on crackerjack in the 70s and, after that, he became a regular on tv. I like don mclean s work, but ive heard he can be difficult as a person. Build out your imagination using the superb supplies available at crackerjack toos arts and crafts store in redlands.
Definition of cracker jack the online slang dictionary. I was of the impression that cracker jack was originally used to describe a squaredaway us sailor, related to the early meaning of the term crack which you described in a recent article, and with jack tar for a sailor. Feb 12, 20 forty years ago this month february 1973. In this clip, the woman celeb wins the challenge but the wrong tank was activated. Peter glaze joined in 1960 forming a double act with leslie crowther who took over hosting duties in 1964.
Similarly, peter would always remove his bottlebottom spectacles, pop in a pair of contact lenses, then don his funny round specs. Bernie clifton moves ricky wilson to tears after surprise performance on the voice hes best known for riding an yellow ostrich, but crackerjacks bernie clifton adds another feather to his cap as. Jul 05, 2017 there are plenty of different restaurants along tanjong pagar road, but one of the newest places is crackerjack, a concept that has its fingers in many pies. We amp up your brand, add a little glam or sophistication, whimsy, or claritydepending on your needs by designing awardwinning communications. Of course homemade cracker jack was at the tippy top of that list. Don mclean wrote it on a paper bag after reading about vincent van gough. Take a chance, the game that replaced double or drop to boost flagging ratings for crackerjack. Jul 04, 2015 comedian and broadcaster don maclean mbe got his tv break on crackerjack in the 70s and, after that, he became a regular on tv and radio and a pantomime veteran. One of the best known comedians on tv and radio who claims to have left school with 7 0 levels, 2 spirit levels and a girls bike. Apr 24, 2018 bernie clifton was born on 20 april 1936.
The thesis is ironic, because its what you might hear in the bar at any australian bowling club the young today dont have any values, or. Peter was the perpetual short stooge to a succession of lanky comics on crackerjack for nearly 20 years. Don maclean is best known as a presenter of the legendary childrens show crackerjack in the 1970s he also hosted the religious series good morning. Best partit only takes 10 fat quarters and some background fabric.
Bernie clifton and the ostrich are back and its brilliant. Bernie clifton returns to crackerjack but says its time to retire. This is the little seen doctor who sketch, hallo my dalek performed on bbc1s crackerjack on 21 march 1975. Perhaps the best known crackerjack comics were peter glaze and don macclean. This program was first broadcast as simply the truths 2009 christmas special on genesis tv. Crackerjack is a british childrens television series that aired on the bbc television service from 14 september 1955 until 21 december 1984 except during 1971 on 11 february 2019, it was announced that crackerjack would return in 2020, 35 years after it was last aired. I like don mcleans work, but ive heard he can be difficult as a person. Don maclean born 19421943 mbe kss is an english actor and comedian, who appeared on the bbc television series crackerjack with michael aspel, peter. Crackerjacks is one of the oldest and largest regional fireworks clubs in the united states. The crackerjacks is first and foremost a social club. Pick up a breathtaking piece of handcrafted artwork at this store. Bernie clifton moves ricky wilson to tears after surprise.
Hes best known for riding an yellow ostrich, but crackerjacks bernie. When dwindling membership and increasing overheads makes a local bowling club and prime candidate for a takeover, its all hands on deck to save the club, in what turns into an epic battle where young meets old, greed meets good and people rise to the occasion in. Don and pete, this being don maclean and peter glaze in a silent comedy. Synonyms for crackerjack at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions. Pressured by money hungry bernie john clarke to redevelop their club and install poker machines when the begin having financial difficulties, cityside bowling club members stan bill hunter. Former snl writer andy brechman has a notorious feud with mclean detailed at this link, and maybe this reveals part of why mclean didnt do as well in the 1980s and 1990s. The us term crackerjack has had a complicated history. Bernie was a big name in entertainment in the 1970s and 1980s and he and a.
Crackerjack 1994 cast and crew after losing his wife and kids to a mob hit, chicago cop jack wild thomas ian griffith agrees to accompany his. With a deep reluctance to be labelled a restaurant or a bar, they prefer to be known as a concept that offers everything, including breakfast, lunch and dinner along. Oct 09, 2018 similarly, peter would always remove his bottlebottom spectacles, pop in a pair of contact lenses, then don his funny round specs. Our name speaks for itself in the design, marketing and advertising arena. Crackerjack definition is a person or thing of marked excellence.
He is an actor and editor, known for carry on columbus 1992, not without my guitar 2014 and crossroads 1964. In the don and pete sketches, peter glaze, who usually played a pompous or upperclass character, would always get exasperated with his comedy partner don macleans wisecracks or apparent stupidity. Synopsis crackerjack was a much loved british children s comedy variety show which aired on the bbc from 1955 through to 1984. Take the pain out of edi integrations with fullservice support from experts you can trust. Then it was appropriated for a brand of caramel corn. Mar, 2010 doug harris interviewing don mcclean about his life and work in comedy. These are made to be quick piece patterns and they dont break the bank. Nov 25, 2017 don maclean is best known as a presenter of the legendary childrens show crackerjack in the 1970s he also hosted the religious series good morning sunday on bbc radio 2 for 16 years. Even so, our membership spans the country with members hailing from the carolinas, florida, connecticut and washington. Bernie was a big name in entertainment in the 1970s and 1980s and he and a group of veteran entertainers are back on. Alan stafford plays tribute to crackerjack comedian peter glaze, who died 35. At crackerjack communications, we make your concepts click, your words work, and your copy a little more popy. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. With mick molloy, bill hunter, frank wilson, monica maughan.
Doug harris interviewing don mcclean about his life and work in comedy. Don has appeared in six royal command shows, his recent 30th anniversary in show business was marked with an award from the variety club, and he was made an mbe in the 2001 new years honours list. If youre driving to crackerjack too, dont worry about finding parking. Crackerjack creator the creator of crackerjack was johnny downes. Jan 17, 2020 i just looked up don maclean for recent photographs of him. Large communal tables, free wifi and charging stations, hip music, art by mojoko, fun touches such as a shuffleboard table. Birminghamborn comedian who got his first big break as the resident comic on crackerjack and also featured on many other shows including billy cottons music hall, the roy castle show and the black and white minstrel show. Perhaps the best known crackerjack comics were peter glaze and don macclean who performed together until 1978 when bernie clifton and his ostrich took over from don. Crackerjack was also an important early outlet for pop promotion billy fury, adam faith, tom jones, the small faces, the bee gees, status quo and the who all appeared sadly most 60s editions were subsequently wiped.
I just looked up don maclean for recent photographs of him. Celebrate the good old days at city varieties music hall. Crackerjack is a british childrens television series that aired on the bbc television service from 14 september 1955 until 21 december 1984 except during 1971. Don maclean is best known as a presenter of the legendary childrens show crackerjack in the 1970s he also hosted the religious series. I didnt get the english don maclean, i got the singer, don mclean, only one a. Its friday, its five to five, its love it or hate it, crackerjack crackerjack. Crackerjack pattern by swirly girls design this crackerjack quilt was such a fun and quick quilt to make. Club members range from professional fireworks manufacturers and shooters. Punladen comedy revue was another important element.
He also produced a number of other popular shows, including call my bluff, david nixons shows, childs play and the basil brush show. Comedian don maclean, now 73, is best known as a presenter of the legendary childrens show crackerjack in the 1970s. May 26, 2012 comedian don maclean made papal knight. We connect you with the ideal product and navigate installation and customization so your connection to the supply chain is reliable, fully automated, and. Aug 20, 2008 take a chance, the game that replaced double or drop to boost flagging ratings for crackerjack. Ah yes, the ostrich the fluorescent yellow, overgrown pipe cleaner hes. Trinket surprises were replaced a while back by paper prizes with riddles and jokes, and in 20, fritolay began rolling out. It is not really a song, it is a story told to music. When dwindling membership and increasing overheads makes a local bowling club and prime candidate for a takeover, its all hands on deck to save the club, in what turns into an epic battle where young meets old, greed meets good and people rise to the occasion in extraordinary circumstances. Crackerjack 1994 cast and crew after losing his wife and kids to a mob hit, chicago cop jack wild thomas ian griffith agrees to accompany his brothers family on a holiday at a ski resort in. Pressured by money hungry bernie john clarke to redevelop their club and install poker machines when the begin having financial difficulties.
Written and directed by alan jw bell who is also known for directing the successful tv series last of the summer wine each week. Nov 28, 2009 for me, don mclean has done a few great songs but vincent is an absolute masterpiece my access to don mclean s music has been limited so even though i like his songs a bit, id give the rest of his catalog a listen as well. There are plenty of different restaurants along tanjong pagar road, but one of the newest places is crackerjack, a concept that has its fingers in many pies. The crackerjack 1925 finds johnny hines as a breezy gogetter who falls in love with a young woman and helps her father thwart a revolution in esquasado using stuffed pickles. During their time, one of the highlights of the show was a comedy short entitled don and pete, this being don maclean and peter glaze in a silent comedy style section. Comic bernie clifton thrilled to be on new series of crackerjack. It is one of the swirly girls designdashing bobbin series patterns. Cracker jack features 22 original tracks including drugstore rock and roll, ooby dooby and my boy elvis. So get your crafting on at crackerjack too where everyone can learn to be an artist. Bbc finally awarded a starring to don maclean and a lowly with to peter. Crackerjack may also have been the originator of the popular english phrase don t get your knickers in a twist. It originally started way back in 1955 in glorious monochrome, hosted by none other than the late eamonn andrews, who you will more likely remember as the man with the red book who surprised celebrities on this is your life. Don mclean born 1945 is an american folk singersongwriter. Comedian and broadcaster don maclean mbe got his tv break on crackerjack in the 70s and, after that, he became a regular on tv and radio and a.