Oh, No! Roy Skelton Has Died Aged 79!
By Janey1966
@Janey1966 (24170)
Carlisle, England
June 8, 2011 7:35am CST
Who's Roy Skelton you may ask? Well, he did the voices for many characters, including the Daleks in Dr Who and (most famously in my opinion) Zippy and George in the kids' show "Rainbow." A clip of which is shown below.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13693811
I saw a cute Zippy toy on someone's lap in a moving car on the motorway the other day. I wonder if it was a talking version?
Zippy is extremely opinionated by the way and gets told off ALL THE TIME!
I'm gutted Roy Skelton has died. The orignal and BEST!
Zippy is extremely opinionated by the way and gets told off ALL THE TIME!
I'm gutted Roy Skelton has died. The orignal and BEST!5 responses
@mrgpk63 (444)
• United States
9 Jun 11
I have Heard that Name and I never New Who he was. But now I need to Watch Dr.Who again and Look for His Voice and the Daleks. Sorry to Hear about somebody Passing Away so Famous in England. That is When You here about a Person that You Normally wouldn't Here about When Living. Strange But factual Sometimes. Unless he is Big in America
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
9 Jun 11
Well, Dr Who is fairly big in America so Roy Skelton will be too.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
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8 Jun 11
I am not sure that I am gutted. But he undoubtedly gave something to our childhoods. Why were children's programmes in those days so much more fun than most of the ones that we see today - not that I spend much time watching any TV during the day. Bring back ther Woodentops, Bill and Ben abd Andy Pandy. Tales of the Riverbank and the incomparable Magic Roundabout....
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
8 Jun 11
"Time for bed Zebedee!"
Wouldn't be allowed to say that now such is the extent of the PC Brigade!
@hardworkinggurl (37062)
• United States
8 Jun 11
Awhh how sad as I read that his daughter stated he passed away from a stroke. 79 is not at all long lived and so my sympathy and heart goes out to his surviving family. 
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
9 Jun 11
You're right, 79 isn't that old these days. At least he gave us all pleasure on the telly when he was alive..something to remember him by.
@changjiangzhibin89 (17239)
• China
9 Jun 11
I breathe freely.The electricity is no joking matter,the slightest mistake is liable to cause accidents.Fortunately,your hoover is still in good condition.
