Has one of the krankies died?
Sorry, this video isn’t available any more. The Krankies stars Janette and Ian Tough have paid tribute to their friend Bobby Ball, who has sadly died at the age of 76. It was announced yesterday that the Cannon & Ball star died at a Blackpool hospital on Wednesday after testing positive for coronavirus.
Is Janette Krankie a dwarf?
Janette stands at a tiny 4 foot 5 tall. Famed for playing Wee Jimmy Krankie, the comedienne has always maximised on her small height. A comedian told Janette, who is 4ft 5in, she should take advantage of her height and create a character for her stand-up gigs.
What did the krankies say to you?
Various Characters : What did the Krankies say to you? Various Characters : They said ‘Fan – Dabi – Dozi’. Dawn : What did the krankies say to you? Jennifer : Fun-dabby-doosie.
Are the krankies husband and wife?
The Krankies are a Scottish comedy duo who enjoyed success as a cabaret act in the 1970s and on television in the 1980s, featuring in their own television shows and making pop records. Since this period, they have also regularly appeared in pantomime. The duo comprises wife Janette Tough and her husband Ian.
Where do the krankies live?
Torquay
But the Scottish husband and wife duo, who now live in Torquay in Devon, say they never took part in any “orgies, wife-swapping parties or swingers’ clubs”.
Are the krankies still performing?
THE Krankies have quit panto after more than 50 years. Ian Tough said he and wife Janette, both 72, had “sadly run out of energy”. The panto legends revealed they’d brought the curtain down on live shows amid concerns for Janette’s health.
Do the krankies live in Torquay?
They live on the south Devon coast, in Torquay.
Are the krankies in Australia?
They live in Coolangatta, on Australia’s Gold Coast, from January to March. The rest of the year is spent in Torquay. The Toughs left Scotland when they were 19 and have no plans to come back.
What was the krankies Favourite saying?
The pair, famous for their catchphrase ‘fan-dabi-dozi’, said they feared their other partners were getting jealous and that kiss and tell stories would wreck their careers.
Who said I could crush a grape?
Stu Francis
Catchphrases such as “Ooh I could crush a grape”, and “I could rip a tissue”, coined by Stu Francis, who presented the show in the 1980s, were heard in playgrounds across the nation. More than 450 episodes were broadcast before Crackerjack was cancelled in 1984 as bosses sought to overhaul children’s schedules.
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