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Friday, July 13, 2007
The Friday Ad Treat
These are the four classic ads starring Joan Collins and the late, great Leonard Rossiter for Cinzano Bianco. Wonderful stuff.
Terrific stuff Iain, each one a classic. Makes you realise that they were probably all shot at around the same time, not as remembered appearing over a much long period on the tele.
That chap Guido has some catching up to do, if you continue to find these little gems.
Casting agents were probably overwhelmed by her beauty and thought she should only do drama, but Joan Collins always had a light touch with comedy. I like her little Diary pieces in The Speccie, too, if they're still running them. I don't read The Speccie any more.
I am told that when Rossiter was making these adverts he habitually referred to Joan Collins as "the prop". Unfortunately this was not a pleasantry, merely a reflection of his own self-importance. A pity, since on screen he was a very funny man.
Trumpeter Lanfried - Unbelievable that anyone would refer to Joan Collins as 'the prop' given what a witty actress she was (and probably is, as I believe she is still working). As far as I can see from these commercials, he was the straight man "I say, I say, I say".
Oh dear! Dreaming of the 'good old days' again old chap?!
ReplyDeleteTerrific stuff Iain, each one a classic. Makes you realise that they were probably all shot at around the same time, not as remembered appearing over a much long period on the tele.
ReplyDeleteThat chap Guido has some catching up to do, if you continue to find these little gems.
More power to you elbow I say!
Bloggers block again Iain, or just to busy living life.
ReplyDeleteThis is my top 5:
ReplyDelete1. Leonard Rossiter
2. Oliver Hardy
3. Stan Laurel
4. Steve Coogan
5. Eric Morecambe
They all look a bit gay now don't they?
ReplyDeletefins ain't wot they used to be...
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!
ReplyDeleteI nominate DC for the lead role in the remake of
"You're never alone with a Strand"
and
ANN WIDECOMBE TO DO THE SHAKE 'N' VAC
Casting agents were probably overwhelmed by her beauty and thought she should only do drama, but Joan Collins always had a light touch with comedy. I like her little Diary pieces in The Speccie, too, if they're still running them. I don't read The Speccie any more.
ReplyDeleteNot seen those before, excellent stuff.
ReplyDeleteWhere have I been!? :-)
Somebody just earned a free case .... methinks ..!
ReplyDeleteTankus
Love the sophistication.
ReplyDeleteI am told that when Rossiter was making these adverts he habitually referred to Joan Collins as "the prop". Unfortunately this was not a pleasantry, merely a reflection of his own self-importance. A pity, since on screen he was a very funny man.
ReplyDeletebe plugging old BMW adverts next week ....!
ReplyDeleteTankus
Trumpeter Lanfried - Unbelievable that anyone would refer to Joan Collins as 'the prop' given what a witty actress she was (and probably is, as I believe she is still working). As far as I can see from these commercials, he was the straight man "I say, I say, I say".
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