How Jerry Desmonde Spent His Heartbreaking Final Days
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Published 2024-05-27
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
01:07 - Jerry Desmonde’s Life and Career
06:11 - How Jerry Desmonde Spent His Heartbreaking Final Days
07:58 - Outro
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Desmonde's journey into show business began in the 1930s when he landed roles in various theatrical productions, gradually establishing himself as a promising stage actor.
However, it was Desmonde's transition to radio and television that propelled him to widespread recognition. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, he became a familiar voice on BBC radio. His distinctive baritone voice and impeccable comic delivery endeared him to listeners across the nation, earning him a reputation as one of the era's most beloved radio personalities.
Desmonde's success on radio seamlessly translated to television, where he became a familiar face in sitcoms and variety shows. He showcased his comedic prowess in several programs delighting audiences with his wit and charm. His ability to effortlessly command the screen solidified his status as a household name and endeared him to generations of viewers.
Beyond his comedic talents, Desmonde also showcased his musical abilities, releasing several successful albums and singles throughout his career. His rich baritone voice lent itself beautifully to both comedic numbers and heartfelt ballads, earning him praise from critics and audiences alike.
Despite his immense success, Desmonde remained humble and grounded, known for his professionalism and generosity towards his colleagues. His dedication to his craft and unwavering passion for entertainment endeared him to all who had the pleasure of working with him.
Jerry Desmonde's legacy continues to endure, his contributions to British entertainment immortalized in the annals of theatrical history. Whether on stage, screen, or airwaves, his talent and charisma left his mark on audiences, ensuring that his memory will be cherished for generations to come. However, his legacy also had a lot of sadness and that is how many of us remember him today.
How Jerry Desmonde Spent His Heartbreaking Final Days
All Comments (5)
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It's very sad, he was a brilliant supporting actor in the Normal Wisdom films, still watch them and they still make me laugh. RIP Jerry Desmond.
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My favourite of all his very good moments especially in Norman Wisdoms films is the board room bit when Norman gets lumbered with the tea break bit in Man Of The Moment i roll up just thinking about it
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My favourite memory of Jerry Desmonde was as the 'straight' man to Sid Field camping it up, in a sketch.
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🤔 Who ?. Also born in 1908 !. Did they even have electricity back then ?. This long forgotten actor was around, long before my great grandparents were born !..
