Quote of the day
In England, the profession of the law is that which seems to hold out the strongest attraction to talent, from the circumstance, that in it ability, coupled with exertion, even though unaided by patronage, cannot fail of obtaining reward.
Jimmy Perry
Born: September 20, 1923
Died: October 23, 2016 (aged 93)
Bio: James "Jimmy" Perry was an English actor and scriptwriter, best known for devising and co-writing the BBC sitcoms Dad's Army, It Ain't Half Hot Mum, Hi-De-Hi and You Rang M'Lord?, all with David Croft.
Known for:
- Dad's Army (1968 – 1977)
- Hi-de-Hi! (1980 – 1988)
- You Rang, M'Lord? (1988 – 1993)
- It Ain't Half Hot Mum (1974 – 1981)
- The Rear Guard (Since 1976)