As a seasoned film and television enthusiast with a penchant for the quirky and the groundbreaking, I must say that my chat with Sally James about the legendary show “Tiswas” was nothing short of a delightful trip down memory lane. Having grown up during its heyday, I can attest to the show’s immense influence on a generation – myself included.
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View Urgent ForecastMoving slightly away from our usual focus on movies, we’d like to share an engaging conversation we had with Sally James, a renowned figure from the iconic ‘Tiswas’ TV series. We covered a wide range of topics related to this groundbreaking, chaotic kids’ show that gained popularity far beyond its intended audience. Notable guests included Bernard Manning, Michael Palin, diverse bands such as Motorhead, Led Zeppelin, Madness, and the Top of the Pops dance troupe, Pan’s People. Although ‘Tiswas’ ended in the early 1980s, a special reunion titled ‘Tiswas Reunited’ was broadcast in 2007, bringing the team together one last time.
To clarify for those who may be unfamiliar, Tiswas was a significantly impactful Saturday morning television program for kids, broadcast from the late 1970s through early 1980s. The show’s hosts included Chris Tarrant and Sally James, with help from Lenny Henry, Bob Carolgees, and John Gorman. Although primarily marketed as a children’s TV show, it developed a massive cult following among students and adults. The program featured an assortment of diverse guests, some of whom became infamous, such as Robert Plant appearing on the show. Additionally, there are stories about an incident where a guest unintentionally came close to being harmed live on air.
Sally was simply delightful to chat with, brimming with fascinating tales about the series. Don’t forget to catch more of these captivating discussions on the AnyGoodFilms channel – be sure to subscribe!
In this discussion, we’re hearing from Sally James as she shares insights into the backstage happenings of Tiswas Reunited, revealing close calls with Health and Safety that could have caused its cancellation!
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2024-12-08 03:24