Rest In Peace Parky

[Bobbisox1]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66411604#

You were a down to Esther Yorkshire man ,

[Bobbisox1]

* Earth

[ToraToraTora]

He was a legend, best chat show host ever. Today's lot are all a bunch of narcissists. He made the guests the centre not the host. RIP

[Bobbisox1]

I loved his shows on a Saturday night and as you say, he allowed his guests to talk

[LadyCG]

RIP. What a legend.

[ToraToraTora]

I liked Wogan too, same sort of approach but Parky was the master.

[Arksided]

R.I.P Sir Michael

[Bobbisox1]

When you compare Sir Michael with those of today, he was indeed the Master of his craft

[seekeerz]

Not even in the same ball park - he was the absolute maestro. Rip Sir Michael.

[ichkeria]

Well Parkinson actually did proper chat. There were few others who did what he did: not even the great Sir Terry.
I’ll never forget his show with Richard Harris

[Patsy33]

He was the best.
RIP. Michael.

[Bobbisox1]

He was a no nonsense Yorkshireman ,he interviewed so many stars when the word ‘star’ meant just that

[Barsel]

Sad news. What an interesting life meeting all those people that he interviewed.
R.I.P. Michael.

[roopower]

Sad news but at 88 he'd had a good life. RIP. I hope he doesn't meet that bird up there!

[Bobbisox1]

Emu ? I’d have grabbed the bliddy thing and threw it in the bin, he was none too pleased was he?

[Arksided]

Bobbi 10.25 yes he were indeed. I agree with the Wogan post as well he listened and no need to badger their guests. Being professional and making them feel comfortable

[Arksided]

Emu lol. Poor Rod Hull would’ve being suffering from a broken wrist for sure ;-)

[MargoTester]

He always seemed like a lovely man and a great chat show host. I always enjoyed his interviews with Billy Connolly in particular, although I don't remember a bad show. He was a true professional.

[Bobbisox1]

Another that comes to mind is the interview with Robert Mitchum, so drunk all his answers were ‘Yup’ :0))

[Moorea7]

Sad news .... he was one of my favourites ..... he had the great gift of being able to handle any "awkward"interviewees.

[Khandro]

One of my favourite interviews he did was with 'Sir Les Patterson' which is available on YouTube - Hilarious.

Parky never tried to upstage or patronise, he always seemed to be thoroughly enjoying what he was doing, R.I.P. End of a TV era.