Smoking On Tv.

[andy-hughes]

Watching, and very much enjoying the re-runs of Randal And Hopkirk Deceased, I am reminded just how common and indeed prevalent smoking was in TV series in the 1960's and '70's.

Jeff Randall smokes Galois cigarettes almost constantly, and the actor, Mike Pratt, succumbed to lung cancer in his early forties.

The Sweeney is another example, with Regan and Carter sparking up almost constantly.

Just shows how times have changed.

Oh, and on the subject of R & H, I also notice that Annette Andre's wardrobe gives Diana Rigg's Avengers outfits a run for their money in terms of fabulous chic designs in brilliant bright colours.

[ummmm]

Depends what programmes you watch, Andy, even on Casualty you'd see people outside smoking.

[anotheoldgit]

andy-hughes

I think that I made a valid point, why did you need to question it?

You mentioned female garments in fabulous chic designs and brilliant bright colours.

So why shouldn't I also mention Wine, Vodka and Whisky?

[Mamyalynne]

Definitely more Wine about these days than ever there was.

[hellywelly4]

Nobody drank wine in 'the old days'. When I was about 16 (underage drinker!) my drink was a gin and orange, never wine.

[andy-hughes]

AOG - // andy-hughes

I think that I made a valid point, why did you need to question it? //

I explained why in my post - showing the differences as I saw them.

// You mentioned female garments in fabulous chic designs and brilliant bright colours.

So why shouldn't I also mention Wine, Vodka and Whisky? //

My mention was an aside to the OP, your mention was connected to the OP.

Simply an exchange of opinions and views - nothing more.

[Mamyalynne]

Milk stout in the Rovers.