Stu francis stu francis born 1951, bolton, lancashire, england is a british comedian with a camp style of delivery who achieved celebrity as lead presenter on the childrens television programme crackerjack. Find stewart francis tickets in the uk videos, biography, tour dates, performance times. Need cracker jack saying pto today message boards pto today. Former crackerjack star stu francis has replaced norvelle on the summer season bill. Cult kids show crackerjack is coming back to the bbc. The shows were broadcast live in front of an audience largely of children, originally at the kings theatre on hammersmith road until 1963, then at the bbc television theatre now the shepherds bush empire. Also had phrases like i could jump off a dolls house and i could wrestle an action man. Crackerjack definition of crackerjack by the free dictionary. Cant believe nobody has taken the opportunity to do the old shout cj when you hear it definitely 5 to 5. Boltons stu francis might have been late to the crackerjack party, he was the shows final presenter from 1980 to 1984 but its his many. Another catchphrase was theres points to be won, and there are penalties to. Phrases that include the name jack phrases and sayings.
Crack means of superior excellence of ability as in hes a crack shot meaning excellent, superb. Jan 09, 2016 ed stewpot stewart, the former crackerjack presenter and bbc radio dj, has died at the age of 74. Sometimes when i feel like killing someone, i do a little trick to calm myself down. His principal co hosts were initially the krankies and later, on alternating editions, basil brush and. See more ideas about humor, politics and liberal logic. Stewart francis jokes stewart francis one liners jokes. They were fandabbidozi, they always had me in stitches. For some reason, the name jack appears in more phrases than does any other name. Definition of cracker jack the online slang dictionary. Stewart francis stand up jokes my therapist says i have a preoccupation with vengeance. Crackerjack is coming back with sam and mark presenting bbc. If you have cracked bricks and walls or your buildings foundations are sinking, call us directly for a no obligation free quote. Its friday, its five oclock, its crackerjack again.
Sep 27, 2006 they were fandabbidozi, they always had me in stitches. Stewart francis a canadian comedian, actor and writer. Ooh i could crush a grape was originally stu francis catchphrase from crackerjack. Meaning of im so excited i could crush a grape english. His quick quips can take a second or two to work out, but once youve figured out their duplicitous simplicity, youre sure to have a smile on your. Ed stewart and stu francis, who popularised the catchphrase ooh, i could crush a. Mar, 2014 to me, stu francis embodied the eighties. Another catchphrase was theres points to be won, and there are penalties to pay. Childrens tv favourite crackerjack is to return to the bbc, 35 years after its last. Stu francis born 1948, bolton, lancashire, england is a british.
So dad, if youre up there i used to be in a band called missing cat you probably saw our posters. I saw a documentary on how ships are kept together. We will hire a cracker jack attorney and get you off. Ooh, i could crush a grape and other highlights of childrens tv. Francis had numerous catchphrases on crackerjack, mostly based on his prolific.
Ed stewpot stewart, the former crackerjack presenter and bbc radio dj, has died at the age of 74. Oct 14, 2005 blimey, my crackerjack era was the one with leslie crowther, peter glaze and pip hinton. Crackerjack construction have over 25 years construction experirence and specialise in underpinning. Image caption sam left and mark right will host the show, which stu francis centre last presented. Stu was born on 30 january 1951, the same day as pop star phil collins. Stu francis was born in 1951 in bury, lancashire, england. Examples of phrases that include invented names are no way, jose, heavens to betsy and moaning minnie. Remember those musical sketches where they would do a little play and perform the hits of the day.
Crackerjack was the long running kids tv comedyvariety show that ran for a mammoth 29 years and over 400 shows. Im tired of hearing about money, money, money, money, money. Need cracker jack saying pto today message boards pto. We did moon pies with thank you for helping our kids shoot for the moon. The classic childrens programme memorably shown at five to five is returning 35 years. Stu used to come out with a number of similarly crazy phrases, such as, ooh. Crackerjack was about the only program at that time where the presenters were allowed to be genuinely silly blue peter and the rest were very straightlaced. Crackerjack hosted by stu francis with guests including limahl,touch and keith harris. His principal co hosts were initially the krankies and later, on alternating editions, basil brush and the great soprendo. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Boltonborn comic who featured on itvs the comedians in the 1970s, but is best known for fronting crackerjack and threatening to crush grapes.
Still does the club circuit and appears in panto every year. I just want to play the game, drink pepsi, wear reebok. He is a real cracker jack when it comes to getting people to bid. Former crackerjack presenter stu francis and krankies star ian tough have a pop at the bbc as it brings back kids cult classic. Crackerjack is a british childrens television series that aired on the bbc television service from 14 september 1955 until 21 december 1984 except during 1971 on 11 february 2019, it was announced that crackerjack would return in 2020, 35 years after it was last aired. Need cracker jack saying was created by michmom we want to put a tag on bags of cracker jacks for appreciation week okay, later this week, i know, i know. Stewart francis arses, west, kim darren walsh beats 12yearold girl to win best joke of edinburgh fringe by ben beaumontthomas, august 24, 2015. Probably best known for its famous prize game double or drop and its comic sketches courtesy of peter glaze and co.
Stu francis born 30 january 1951 in bolton, lancashire, england is a british comedian with a camp style of delivery who achieved celebrity as lead presenter on the childrens television programme crackerjack 19791984. In addition to his work in canada and the us, he frequently tours in the uk and appears on british television. I was of the impression that cracker jack was originally used to describe a squaredaway us sailor, related to the early meaning of the term crack which you described in a recent article, and with jack tar for a sailor. Each episode was filmed on stage in front of a large audience of kids. Stu francis doesnt want catchphrases in crackerjack revamp former crackerjack presenter stu francis doesnt want his classic catchphrases from the classic childrens show to be copied in the. As well as his main catchphrase, ooh, i could crush a grape. He suffered a stroke a few days ago and died in hospital in bournemouth. See more ideas about funny, sayings and funny quotes. Jan 03, 2015 crackerjack hosted by stu francis with guests including limahl,touch and keith harris. Perhaps that isnt surprising jack is a colloquial form of john and, for the period in which the majority of these phrases were coined, john was the most. Stu francis also did a standup routine on occasion, using such catchphrases as. Former crackerjack presenter stu francis and krankies star. When i was at school, playground banter was peppered with such gems as rock on tommy, courtesy of bobby ball, ooh, i could crush a grape, from crackerjacks stu francis, and the. The us term crackerjack has had a complicated history.
Feb 12, 2019 former crackerjack presenter stu francis and krankies star ian tough have a pop at the bbc as it brings back kids cult classic. Stu francis born 30 january 1951 in bolton, lancashire, england is a british comedian with a camp style of delivery who achieved celebrity as lead presenter on the childrens television programme crackerjack 19801984. Stu francis is a british comedian with a camp style of delivery who achieved celebrity as lead presenter on the childrens television programme crackerjack 19801984. The most well known was ooooo, i could crush a grape. Ed stewpot stewart, former bbc dj and crackerjack presenter. With bert hayes, peter glaze, jillian comber, leslie crowther.
Explore our collection of motivational and famous quotes by authors you know and love. Sex drivea physical craving that begins in adolescence and ends at marriage. Crush a grape once again the cult classic is coming. Crackerjack with michael aspel in 1969 and, right, with stu francis in 1982. So when i was offered the chance to interview him i was curious to discover what stu had been up to over the last 30 years crackerjack. It was during stus time on crackerjack that the game take a. Blimey, my crackerjack era was the one with leslie crowther, peter glaze and pip hinton. Stu francis doesnt want catchphrases in crackerjack revamp.