Born In February. That’s Entertainment


Parnell, Val b. February 14, 1892 d. 1972 British presenter and theatre impresario. Born Valentine Charles Parnell he rose to legendary status with his TV variety show, "Val Parnell's Sunday Night at the London Palladium" which began in the 1950's.


John Mills Lewis Ernest Watts Mills b Feb. 22, 1908, d Apr. 23, 2005, Prolific British actor and performer who had a career in movies, stage and television which spanned the British and American scene for over 73 years


Grenfell, Joyce (Joyce Irene Phipps) Lee (Hovick), Gypsy Rose


(Rose Louise) b. Feb 9, 1914 d. April 26, 1970 Actress and Burlesque Stripper.


Emery, Dick b. February 19,


1917 d. January 2, 1983 Comedian. Immensely popular British television comedian of the 1970s. Born Richard Gilbert Emery, he was best known for "The Dick Emery Show" of the 70s, and his catchphrase "Ooh, you are awful... but I like you"!.


Harry H Corbett b. Feb. 28, 1925 d Mar. 21, 1982 Actor. Born in Burma to British parents, he moved to England as a child. Following service with the Royal Marines in World War II. He appeared in over 20 films, but best remembered for his role in the long-running TV series "Steptoe and Son", in which he starred with Wilfred Bramble. In his last years he suffered from heart disease, the cause of his death at 57.


Peter Duel Original name: Peter Ellstrom Deuel b. Feb. 24, 1940 d. Dec. 31, 1971 Actor. He is best remembered for his role of Hannibal Hayes in the television series "Alias Smith and Jones".


Arthur Brough b. Feb. 26, 1905 d. May 28, 1978 English actor. Born Frederick Arthur Baker, he is best known as the crotchety-yet-lovable Ernest Grainger, head of the Men's D e p a r t m e n t ,


b. February 10, 1910


d. November 30, 1979 Highly regarded British actress. She appeared in several St.Trinians movies.


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highly-successful BBC comedy, "Are You Being Served?" He was also a regular guest on such British television shows as "Upstairs, Downstairs", "Dad's Army", "Z-Cars", "The Persuaders!", and "Jason King."


Lois Maxwell b. Feb. 14, 1927 d. Sep. 29, 2007 Actress. Fondly remembered for her recurring role as 'Miss Moneypenny' in the 'James Bond' film series beginning with "Dr. No" (1962) until "View to a Kill" (1985).


I said to the doctor…………….


“I feel to be walking funny.” The doctor said, “ Your Gluteus Maximus is a bit lob sided.” I said “ You’ve got a down right cheek.” He said, “No, you’ve got a down right cheek, that’s why you’re walking funny.”


Romantic meal.


“I’ve invited Kate round for dinner. I thought you might like to join us.”


“Haven’t you heard the expression, Three’s a crowd?” “Of course I have, I support Wigan.” Not Going Out. Brilliant.


How are these famous Football Clubs better known today?


1. Ardwick FC. 2. Black Arabs. 3. Dial Square. 4. Newton Heath. 5. Riverside. 6. Singers. 7. Small Heath Alliance. 8. St Jude’s.


The Answers are sneakily hidden in the adverts. 17.


These were posted on an Australian Tourism Website and the answers are the actual responses by the website officials, who obviously have a great sense of humour (not to mention a low tolerance threshold for cretins!) Q: Does it ever get windy in Australia ? I have never seen it rain on TV, how do the plants grow? ( UK ). A: We import all plants fully grown and then just sit around watching them die. Q: Will I be able to see kangaroos in the street? ( USA ) A: Depends how much you've been drinking. Q: I want to walk from Perth to Sydney - can I follow the railroad tracks? ( Sweden) A: Sure, it's only three thousand miles, take lots of water.. Q: Are there any ATMs (cash machines) in Australia ? Can you send me a list of them in Brisbane , Cairns , Townsville and Hervey Bay ? ( UK) A: What did your last slave die of? Q: Can you give me some information about hippo racing in Australia ? ( USA ) A: A-Fri-ca is the big triangle shaped continent south of Europe . Aus-tra-lia is that big island in the middle of the Pacific which does not ... Oh forget it. Sure, the hippo racing is every Tuesday night in Kings Cross. Come naked. Q: Which direction is North in Australia ? (USA ) A: Face south and then turn 180 degrees. Contact us when you get here and we'll send the rest of the directions. Q: Can I bring cutlery into Australia ? ( UK ) A: Why? Just use your fingers like we do... Q: Can you send me the Vienna Boys' Choir schedule? ( USA ) A: Aus-tri-a is that quaint little country bordering Ger-man-y, which is .. Oh forget it. Sure, the Vienna Boys Choir plays every Tuesday night in Kings Cross, straight after the hippo races. Come naked. Q: Can I wear high heels in Australia ? ( UK ) A: You are a British politician, right? Q: Are there supermarkets in Sydney and is milk available all year round? ( Germany ) A: No, we are a peaceful civilization of vegan hunter/gatherers. Milk is illegal. Q: Please send a list of all doctors in Australia who can Dispense rattlesnake serum. ( USA ) A: Rattlesnakes live in A-meri-ca which is where YOU come from. All Australian snakes are perfectly harmless, can be safely handled and make good pets. Q: I have a question about a famous animal in Australia , but I forget its name. It's a kind of bear and lives in trees. ( USA ) A: It's called a Drop Bear. They are so called because they drop out of Gum trees and eat the brains of anyone walking underneath them. You can scare them off by spraying yourself with human urine before you go out walking. Q: I have developed a new product that is the fountain of youth. Can you tell me where I can sell it in Australia ? (USA) A: Anywhere significant numbers of Americans gather. Q: Do you celebrate Christmas in Australia ? ( France ) A: Only at Christmas. Q: Will I be able to speak English most places I go? ( USA ) A: Yes, but you'll have to learn it first


1. Manchester City.


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