Tag Archives: popular culture

In Praise of Men in Frocks: Vale Brian Crossley – Mrs Flower Potts from Adventure Island

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Beth Spencer

Sad news that Brian Crossley — the actor who brought Flower Potts to such vivid life in the 1960s childrens’ classic television series Adventure Island — died at his home on the weekend, aged 85. Flower Potts was special because … Continue reading →

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Steve Martin: Born Standing Up and the origins of ‘The Jerk’

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Beth Spencer

Just finished reading Steve Martin’s memoir, Born Standing Up: A Comic’s Life (2007). I loved this, not just because it was a fun read but also because it gives a fascinating insight into the twenty-year genesis of one of my … Continue reading →

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Aussie Rules footy, the hung AFL grandfinal, other famous draws (with a wonderful video moment), emotions, and twitter

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Beth Spencer

“What emotion! ..I’m shaking, I don’t know how you feel but this is the most emotional thing I’ve ever seen in my life.” So said one of the television commentators of the famous ‘One point Barry Breen’ 1966 AFL grand … Continue reading →

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