Steptoe and Son (1962) Then and Now All Cast- Most of actors died
Steptoe and Son (1962) Then and Now All Cast: Most of actors died
Steptoe and Son is a British sitcom written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson about a father-and-son rag-and-bone business in 26a Oil Drum Lane, a fictional street in Shepherd's Bush, London. Four series were broadcast by the BBC in black and white from 1962 to 1965, followed by a second run from 1970 to 1974 in colour. The lead roles were played by Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H. Corbett. The theme tune, "Old Ned", was composed by Ron Grainer. The series was voted 15th in a 2004 poll by the BBC to find Britain's Best Sitcom. It was remade in the United States as Sanford and Son, in Sweden as Albert & Herbert, in the Netherlands as Stiefbeen en zoon, in Portugal as Camilo & Filho, and in South Africa as Snetherswaite and Son. Two film adaptations of the series were released in cinemas, Steptoe and Son (1972) and Steptoe and Son Ride Again (1973).
Steptoe and Son (1962) Then and Now All Cast: Most of actors died
Steptoe and Son is a British sitcom written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson about a father-and-son rag-and-bone business in 26a Oil Drum Lane, a fictional street in Shepherd's Bush, London. Four series were broadcast by the BBC in black and white from 1962 to 1965, followed by a second run from 1970 to 1974 in colour. The lead roles were played by Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H. Corbett. The theme tune, "Old Ned", was composed by Ron Grainer. The series was voted 15th in a 2004 poll by the BBC to find Britain's Best Sitcom. It was remade in the United States as Sanford and Son, in Sweden as Albert & Herbert, in the Netherlands as Stiefbeen en zoon, in Portugal as Camilo & Filho, and in South Africa as Snetherswaite and Son. Two film adaptations of the series were released in cinemas, Steptoe and Son (1972) and Steptoe and Son Ride Again (1973).
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00:00 Hello, can you believe the sitcom Steptoe and Son was released 61 years ago?
00:05 Many of us grew up attached to the TV screens.
00:07 I think it would be fun if you and your family sat on the couch and watched this movie again
00:11 with the entire cast of Then and Now.
00:13 Where are these actors now, who made it to Hollywood and who passed away?
00:17 Find the answer in our video.
00:24 Harry A. Corbett was born on February 28, 1925 in Rangoon, British Burma.
00:29 He portrayed the character Harold Steptoe in the sitcom when he was 37 years old in
00:34 1962.
00:35 We regret to inform you that in 1982, he passed away at 57, leaving us deeply saddened.
00:41 Wilfred Bramble was born on March 22, 1912 in Dublin, Ireland.
01:09 He portrayed the character Albert Steptoe in the sitcom when he was 50 years old in
01:13 1962.
01:14 We regret to inform you that in 1985, he passed away at 72, leaving us deeply saddened.
01:29 Yultha Joyce was born on August 20, 1927 in Wandsworth, London, England.
01:47 She portrayed the character Avis in the sitcom when she was 36 years old in 1963.
01:52 We regret to inform you that in 1980, she passed away at 53, leaving us deeply saddened.
02:21 Frank Thornton was born on January 15, 1921 in Dalwich, London, England.
02:26 He portrayed the character Barman in the sitcom when he was 41 years old in 1962.
02:31 We regret to inform you that in 2013, he passed away at 92, leaving us deeply saddened.
02:45 Molly Suggden was born on July 21, 1922 in Kelly, Yorkshire, England.
03:05 She portrayed the character Auntie Minnie in the sitcom when she was 43 years old in
03:09 1965.
03:10 We regret to inform you that in 2009, she passed away at 86, leaving us deeply saddened.
03:38 Leonard Rosterda was born on October 21, 1926 in Wavertree, Liverpool, England.
03:44 He portrayed the character Johnny Spooner in the TV series when she was 38 years old
03:48 in 1964.
03:49 We regret to inform you that in 1984, he passed away at 57, leaving us deeply saddened.
04:06 Rita Webb was born on February 25, 1904 in Williston, Middlesex, England.
04:22 She portrayed the character Auntie Ada in the sitcom when she was 61 years old in 1965.
04:28 We regret to inform you that in 1981, she passed away at 77, leaving us deeply saddened.
04:56 June Whitfield was born on November 11, 1925 in Streatham, London, England.
05:01 She portrayed the character Madge in the sitcom when she was 39 years old in 1964.
05:06 We regret to inform you that in 2018, she passed away at 93, leaving us deeply saddened.
05:20 Colin Gordon was born on April 27, 1911 in Cailin, England.
05:40 He portrayed the character Mr. Greenwood in the sitcom when he was 51 years old in 1962.
05:45 We regret to inform you that in 1972, he passed away at 61, leaving us deeply saddened.
06:02 George A. Cooper was born on March 7, 1925 in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
06:08 He portrayed the character Uncle Arthur in the sitcom when he was 40 years old in 1965.
06:13 We regret to inform you that in 2018, he passed away at 93, leaving us deeply saddened.
06:30 Anthony Sharp was born on June 16, 1915 in Highgate, London, England.
06:35 He portrayed the character Vi Carr in the sitcom when he was 55 years old in 1970.
06:39 We regret to inform you that in 1984, he passed away at 69, leaving us deeply saddened.
06:57 Norman Byrd was born on October 30, 1924 in Colville, Leicestershire, England.
07:03 He portrayed the character Bank Manager in the sitcom when he was 46 years old in 1970.
07:08 We regret to inform you that in 2005, he passed away at the age of 80, leaving us deeply saddened.
07:25 Brian Olten was born on February 11, 1908 in Liverpool, England.
07:30 He portrayed the character Piano Owner in the sitcom when he was 54 years old in 1962.
07:35 We regret to inform you that in 1992, he passed away at the age of 84, leaving us deeply saddened.
07:55 Who is your favorite character in the sitcom Steptoe and Son?
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