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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2012 18:33:05 GMT
This is looking to be an absolutely bang-on line-up. Can't wait!
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Post by Simon B Kelly on Jun 7, 2012 19:29:25 GMT
I'm sure it will be standing room only in "The Main Stage", although there are a few programmes showing in "The Dance Floor" that I wouldn't mind seeing too - just a shame they clash with other programmes in the other room that I also want to see! :-(
There won't be much time for chatting to everyone either, as we'll all be too engrossed watching the VT. See you all Saturday...
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Post by Ray Langstone (was saintsray) on Jun 9, 2012 5:34:46 GMT
Excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2012 3:01:23 GMT
I thought I'd be first to say what a fantastic event LIFT OFF AT THE TALBOT was yesterday. It was great to meet some old friends and so many people I feel I already know via these message boards, and a good time was had by all who attended.
John Henshall was the star of the show. His 'Life Through a Lens' talk was a fascinating insight into all the wonderful work he's done and it was accompanied by a super selection of photographs and television clips telling his story. Next stop Cambridge University I think John, or have you already done that one?
John's 'Galaxy' show which he made with Mike Mansfield featured Kenny Everett on top form as usual, along with specially shot performances by ELO, Hot Chocolate and Grace Jones. Unfortunately we only got the short edit of this. 'Galaxy' also featured a few promos we are familiar with by Bowie and Abba. I may be wrong but I'm convinced the Abba promo for 'The Winner Takes It All' featured footage that doesn't appear in the usual promo video, so maybe this was an early version?
'Top Of The Pops' fans were in for a real treat though. The b&w episode from 18/11/1971 featured a great line-up. Performances by Olivia Newton John, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Labi Siffre, Cliff Richard and Slade showed just how perfect this show was back then. Pans People dancing to The Who's 'Let's See Action' is one of their finest surviving routines and what a cracking tune that is!
But the 22/11/1973 edition of 'Top Of The Pops' was the icing on the cake. Without doubt, one of the greatest editions to survive from this period and packed full of superb performances from the start to finish.
Mud's 'Dyna-Mite' was just awesome, Alvin Stardust looked just like 'The Untouchable' album sleeve whilst singing 'My Coo Ca Choo', Barry Blue dressed in white accompanied by Rubettes drummer John Richardson and Cliff Richard were high points. Roxy Music stole the show though with their unique performance of 'Street Life' and we finally saw Gary Glitter on that giant star again for the first time in almost 40 years.
All that plus Lift Off, The Bonzos, A Whole Scene Going and Russell Harty made this day a very memorable one indeed.
Oh and let's not forget that very special old ad John Henshall brought along.
Thanks to all involved yesterday for a truly great day out.
When's the next one?
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Post by Ray Langstone (was saintsray) on Jun 10, 2012 8:49:29 GMT
I'd like to second everything that Mike said. I would also like to especially thank Kaleidoscope, Mike Morton, Simon Kelly and of course John Henshall for a fantastic day. Also thanks to everyone who said hi and chatted to me - there are so many but particularly everyone on this Forum and various Facebook groups....they know who they are, and also Graham Gourlay for the Irn Bru.
If Christopher Perry is reading this - and again mayn thanks as regards the whole day wihich was fantastic - can you get in touch with me regarding the 'take two' clip....you know the one....it's one of John's....
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2012 9:21:07 GMT
Yes, just to say thanks to everybody for yesterday's Kal event and very nice to see and chat with Ray Langstone, Tim Disney and Simon Winters especially, as well as star guest John Henshall, of course. Apologies for not saying goodbye to you all at the end but my travel party left at short notice and not everyone was around at that point!
TOTP - 22/11/73 edition as recently discovered at the BFI: A good addition to the archives with the pleasant surprise being that it was a high quality COLOUR t/r rather than just b/w (a candidate for Vidfire). The Roxy clip was particularly welcome as I remember seeing them perform "Street Life" on the show at that time.
TOTP - 18/11/71 edition: another strong one from an era of the show I recall well and good to finally see Labi Siffre doing "It Must Be Love". Perhaps we could have the other Nov 1971 edition at the next event, Chris?
Russell Harty Plus Pop: Very good compilation of performances (some of which no longer exist in the original editions), including Bowie, Elton, Chris Jagger and Ronnie Lane.
A Whole Scene Going: Lovely time-capsule slice of pop culture and an important pop find with Spencer Davis Group performing in the studio. Well done to all (Tim and Steve particularly) for making this recovery happen and to Kal for screening it at short notice!
John Henshall's presentation on his colourful career was fascinating (I could have listened endlessly) and so nice to see segments of missing shows preserved in his collection in pristine quality (e.g. Southern's "Junkin" with John Junkin, "Opportunity Knocks" and "The Sound Of Petula Clark") as well as "Galaxy" and the Alan Freeman commercial from 1970. Very generous of John to namecheck several of us in relation to the uncovering of the Bowie TOTP clip (particularly for myself as my role was comparatively small - Ray deserves the most credit here!) but it was very much appreciated, as were his kind words regarding the Missing Episodes Forum itself - thanks John!
Lift Off With Ayshea (1972 - with guests Christie and The Tremeloes): I've waited 40 years to see an edition of this show (uncovered on an ITV engineering tape, to boot) and particularly one from this early '70s era, when I was watching most. Exactly as I remembered it and another important find, bearing in mind that so few editions exist! Very good to see and hear Jeff Christie in person as well. A big surprise was Chris Perry telling me that a 90 minute inserts reel of studio sequences from many different editions (featuring Ayshea, Fred Barker etc.) has also been found!
TOTP - David Bowie (Jean Genie): Another nice surprise was to find out that there is at least one more take of the song on John's reel (as well as the fact that there are more like 400 reels in John's collection overall to check out, rather than the original estimation of 100!).
BONZO DOG BAND - two takes of "Noises For The Leg" plus hilarious Stanshall preambles to camera and Jimmy Saville intro (all on pristine colour 2" tape, courtesy of Bob Pratt!). Originally from "Ten Years Of What?" (28/12/69), the whole show of which is missing. Great to have more Bonzos in colour and, as Ray pointed out, was the group's last TV appearance shortly before disbanding in January 1970.
All in all, an exceptionally strong line-up, more than up to Kal's usual standards! This and the fact of the still-unfolding saga of many hitherto "unknown" BFI holdings coming to light gives plenty to be excited about. Apologies also to all the other people I didn't have time to talk to at length.
A lovely day out.
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Post by Simon B Kelly on Jun 10, 2012 9:50:23 GMT
An enjoyable day and a great chance to network with other forum members. During the first break there were even some group photos taken! Chris Perry and Simon Coward did an excellent job introducing the clips. John Henshall put together an excellent presentation of photos and video clips covering his childhood, his time at the BBC and right up to the present day. Chris then got him to talk through some of the clips recovered from his collection, including what may be an alternate take of Jean Genie - the slate at the beginning says Take 3 - although the visuals appear to be the same as Take 2, so further investigation is needed on that one! After "Lift Off With Ayshea", Chris invited up Jeff Christie to share his memories of those early tv appearances. It was surprising to hear that Jeff had never seen the episode that he appeared on as the band were busy touring at the time. I suppose this goes for most popular bands and artists from the sixties and seventies as only a lucky few would have had access to a video recorder. The highlight for me was actually "A Whole Scene Going". Although this show was from before I was born it was fascinating to see how the arts were represented on tv back in the sixties. John Lennon is quoted as saying it was a show he really enjoyed watching. The episode shown included an interview with director, Gordon Flemyng, and behind the scenes footage of filming Daleks - Invasion Earth. Chris mentioned that Ian Levine has donated his video collection to Kaleidoscope so I expect we'll be seeing some of his footage at future events.  Definitely worth going, although it was an eight hour drive, there and back, from South London. I picked up Mike Morton and self-confessed enfant terrible Ray Langstone en route, though, so there definitely was no shortage of conversation! ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2012 10:36:22 GMT
I was really dissapointed that i couldnt go this time.
Will we ever get to see this 1973 edition of top of The pops. As a huge glam Rock fan this is a must see. Will the BBC repeat any of the early 70s ones?
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Post by Chris Dabbs on Jun 10, 2012 10:56:46 GMT
I, indeed, was gutted I could not make it yesterday. So many great recoveries and being an addict for Roxy Music, this was even more prominent. I was really dissapointed that i couldnt go this time. Will we ever get to see this 1973 edition of top of The pops. As a huge glam Rock fan this is a must see. Will the BBC repeat any of the early 70s ones? |
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Post by Dave Dixey on Jun 10, 2012 11:14:51 GMT
This was my first time at a Kaleidoscope event, so just wanted to thank everyone involved in putting it on. Thoroughly enjoyed it, and will definitely be going to future events. John Henshall's talk was very interesting, what a nice man !
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Post by Ray Langstone (was saintsray) on Jun 10, 2012 16:06:12 GMT
I was really dissapointed that i couldnt go this time. Will we ever get to see this 1973 edition of top of The pops. As a huge glam Rock fan this is a must see. Will the BBC repeat any of the early 70s ones? I have mentioned this one to the Beeb. Several times. |
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Post by markjhaley on Jun 10, 2012 18:41:32 GMT
I made it over for the first 2 shows. Russell Harty, and then the Nov 73 TOTP. Both were excellent programmes and fascinating to watch. I noticed John from the Rubettes drumming with Barry Blue (actually he got nearly as much camera time) and told him all about it today. He's going to do the twirling sticks drum routine at the next gig  I do hope the BBC get round to screening it soon. While I could only stay for a relatively brief time, all involved deserve congratulations for putting it all together. It's very encouraging that footage is still turning up. |
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Post by Liam Joseph on Jun 10, 2012 21:38:50 GMT
A really enjoyable event. My favourite parts were John Henshall's fascinating recollections on his career and the two magical Top Of The Pops episodes. Barry Blue, Labi Siffre, Mud and a fantastic Steet Life from Roxy Music. The stroppy looking girl in the 1971 episode refusing to dance to Gilbert O'Sullivan was comedy gold.
My first Kaleidescope event and if future ones are as good as that "I'll be back"! Congratulations to all concerned.
Just one quibble - who were those people who felt the need to talk loudly throughout a lot of the programmes?
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Post by Thomas Walsh on Jun 10, 2012 22:35:50 GMT
Can somebody please reveal what the ELO clip was on the 'GALAXY' pilot..? It's not top secret is it..? ;-) Couldn't be there and all the worse for it. Sounded wonderful. T.
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Post by Jeff Leach on Jun 11, 2012 0:36:31 GMT
Great event on Saturday - a big thanks to all concerned with the organisation of this years event.
As many have mentioned it was a great opportunity to meet up with members of the forum.
One question - was there a reason why the 2nd screening area in the bar didn't happen ?
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