No, Honestly - The Complete Series

[cornershop15]

FANTASTIC NEWS!!!



I watched this when I was a child, in 1974-75, and have waited all this time for the

opportunity to see it again. I'll be very happy to purchase this DVD in the new year:







Of course, I remember Lynsey de Paul's theme tune but am not sure if I've ever heard the full

version. There was a follow-up series, Yes - Honestly, with Liza Goddard and Donal Donnelly,

and I very much hope to see that show resurface as well, with Georgie Fame's theme this time.



The all-important link:

No Honestly - The Complete Series: Network DVD

[cornershop15]

A reminder of what we've missed all these years as the exciting release approaches:

[Carl V]

I have to confess I don't quite recall this series, but full marks to Network for putting out these old shows on DVD. I have several of their box sets of shows I'd never get to see otherwise. Thank you for letting us know about this one.

[Rowdon]

I loved this series, although sometimes Pauline Collins' character crossed that line between delightfully ditzy and clearly in need of psychiatric guidance, if not help ... and I can never think of the theme tune without hearing Peter Glaze et al. doing it on Crackerjack - as Disraeli and Gladstone with Queen Victoria, I believe:

Gladstone: No honestly, I'll make you a fresh cup of tea

Victoria (spoken) Don't bother

Yet I can't remember useful stuff.

[Freddie Freeloader]

name='Rowdon']... I can never think of the theme tune without hearing Peter Glaze et al. doing it on Crackerjack

Peter Glaze....doh !



A great childhood hero.



[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXqh5ZCwg7w"]YouTube- Danny Baker's TV Heroes - Peter Glaze[/ame]



(Be warned. The most dated part of this affectionate tribute is Danny Baker's shirt and jacket !)





And here's that theme in full, Cornershop.



xx



[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz06eCFF-oI"]YouTube- Lynsey De Paul - No Honestly[/ame]

[cornershop15]

Many thanks for your replies and especially to Freddie for those great YouTube videos



It says something about lost innocence when the then-infectious laughter created by the Crackerjack team(s) immediately turns to tears, considering the really sad deaths of some of those concerned: Eamonn Andrews, Leslie Crowther and Peter Glaze himself (all from heart-attacks I believe). By contrast, Don MacLean's career died when he 'got Religion' another to add to the list for that thread Coincidentally, that expression 'Doh!' is on the back of one of the Sunday 'papers, with a photo of England manager Fabio Cappello looking like one of The Simpsons. Apparently, it's one of the catchphrases there too ... but Peter got there first.



I'm afraid I couldn't identify the ladies there but recognised some of the songs the stars were trying to sing - David Bowie's Golden Years (very bizarre), Angie Baby - Helen Reddy, Mud's The Secrets That You Keep ... But what about Ape Call? That was UNBELIEVEABLE!!! I didn't think this record was known in Britain. It was originally sung by novelty act Nervous Norvus, of Transfusion fame.



On the subject of Pop songs, I'm very grateful for that post of No, Honestly - the record. I must have heard the full version a few times because I recognised the fade-out if not the instrumental break. Lynsey de Paul was a great singer-songwriter, very underrated. I don't know why Nancy Sinatra was included at the beginning of that video, however



No Cornershop post would be complete without SOME attempt to connect two different subjects and I've found one! Lynsey recorded a lovely song called Won't Somebody Dance With Me. I think there were two versions of the moment at the end where she is asked "May I have the pleasure of this dance?".

I have found one, where the voice belongs to the legendary David Jacobs,

but am sure Crackerjack presenter Ed Stewart also spoke that same line:

[ame="http://youtube.com/watch?v=HtQfQ9sw8AE"]YouTube- Lynsey de Paul Wont somebody dance with me[/ame]

#14 in 1973 (deserved to be much higher)



I clearly remember 'Stewpot' saying that line. Perhaps he only spoke over ex-colleague David's vocals during his Radio 2 show?



Trivia: Lynsey was one-half of an unusual Showbiz Couple in the 1970s, when she was the girlfriend of movie star James Coburn!

[Brigger]

Hello again Corner ; long time no speak; I see you`re still keeping up the good work. Re:

I'm afraid I couldn't identify the ladies there

I am sure the second lady is Jan Hunt who was a regular for a time; I even think she could be both ladies in question; take a look at this link for Jan; and see what you think. I hope you`re keeping well and ` Carry on Corner`



It's Behind You - Spotlight On.... Jan Hunt

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Many thanks for that link, Brigger, and your kind words. The page mentions that Jan Hunt was part of Crackerjack for six years. I recognise the name but somehow can't remember her face. It is pointed out though that Jan did as much 'dressing up' on the show as in Panto. Maybe that's why the entertainer is less familiar than she should be - as a 'Master (or Mistress) of Disguise'! Better make that 'Master' as Jan is reknowned for playing 'Boy' parts ...



Unless there's a thread here, I might put up some Crackerjack photos and clips at 'Some Memories of TV' as it's a bit out-of-place at No, Honestly! It doesn't surprise me that the Children's show is better remembered but all that will change when I buy that long-awaited DVD of the ITV series. I can't wait to see it and provide you with some screencaps.