The Singing Detective was utterly extraordinary tv -- as was most of of Dennis Potter's work, including his wrenching Pennies from Heaven with the late Bob Hoskins in the lead. (The later Steve Martin version, though good, was a pale imitation). Gambon was one of the greats.
super of you to remember Gabon on this day. He was an excellent character actor, and frankly unfortunate that it is as Dumbledore that he is more likely to be remembered, I agree re Maigret, so let's raise a glass!
I liked him as Dumbledore. He followed Richard Harris, who I liked as an actor (A Man Called Horse) and singer (MacArthur Park) after he died in 2002. But yes, let's raise a class to Sir Michael!
The Singing Detective was utterly extraordinary tv -- as was most of of Dennis Potter's work, including his wrenching Pennies from Heaven with the late Bob Hoskins in the lead. (The later Steve Martin version, though good, was a pale imitation). Gambon was one of the greats.
super of you to remember Gabon on this day. He was an excellent character actor, and frankly unfortunate that it is as Dumbledore that he is more likely to be remembered, I agree re Maigret, so let's raise a glass!
I liked him as Dumbledore. He followed Richard Harris, who I liked as an actor (A Man Called Horse) and singer (MacArthur Park) after he died in 2002. But yes, let's raise a class to Sir Michael!
Thanks for this!