The Sad Reasons You Don’t See Richard O’Sullivan Anymore
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 4 авг 2024
- Did you know that Richard O'Sullivan, a star synonymous with 1970s British TV, actually kick-started his acting career when he was just a child? And, have you ever wondered about Sally Thomsett's off-screen life, which turned out to be as eventful as her on-screen roles? We're about to dive into the intriguing stories of these two television icons.
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:52 - Richard’s Early Life and Rise to Fame
01:52 - Richard O'Sullivan's Retreat
03:06 - Co-Star's Insights
04:31 - O’Sullivan’s Later Life
05:47 - Sally Thomsett's Career and Love Troubles
07:10 - Where Are They Now?
07:50 - Outro
Like this content? Subscribe here:
/ @factsverseuk
Or, watch more videos here:
/ @factsverseuk
Our journey begins with O'Sullivan's early life in Chiswick, London, tracing his steps to fame from childhood through his groundbreaking role in "Man About The House." But the story takes a twist, as we delve into why he stepped back from the spotlight. Was it a choice, or did circumstances lead him away from fame?
Then, we switch focus to Sally Thomsett, whose life off-camera was a rollercoaster of romance and unexpected turns. We'll explore her relationships, her decisions that steered her away from acting, and how her life intertwined with O'Sullivan's.
Expect a mix of nostalgia, surprises, and revelations as we uncover little-known facts about their lives. From their early days of fame to the quiet lives they chose later, this video covers it all. We're not just rehashing old stories; we're revealing the real lives behind the public personas.
Join us as we recount the highs and lows, the laughs and the tears, and everything in between in the lives of Richard O'Sullivan and Sally Thomsett.
#richardosullivan
The Sad Reasons You Don’t See Richard O’Sullivan Anymore 
Развлечения
Sally Thomsett started in the Railway Children along with Jenny Agetter and Bernard Cribbins
Richard now lives in a retirement home for actors in Twickenham, and you often see him walking to the local shop for his morning paper
He was also in "Me and my Girl"
So sad to see him now, I wish him the very best for the future.
Richard appeared in many films starting at a very young age - around 10 years old
I remember seeing a film on TV starring along side Max Bygraves in around 1960
Also watching Richard in a TV series called Dick Turpin
Richard has been ill for many years- and resides at Brinsworth House
We remember it too! Thanks for bringing back memories. What other types of video would you like to see?
I agree. What has Cliffs Richard got to do with .
Why was there a section in the middle of this video which clearly showed Cliff Richard and not Richard O'Sullivan?
And it was Susan George in "Straw Dogs".
That's right ....I was thinking -'What's CLIFF doing in this bit' ? 🤔 lol
.... probably because this totally unofficial 'history' of Richard is compiled by someone who is not very competent at research.....
5 seconds of Cliff Richard.
I believe the US show Three’s Company is based on this.
In 1977, NYC's t.v. channel 9, broadcast a weeks worth of British "sit-coms", that they named "Thames on Nine!"
This introduced America to the many, famous 1/2 hour comedies, that the British had enjoyed for years! American
audiences would now realize that, famous U.S. shows, e.g. "All in the Family", "Chico & the Man", "Sanford & Son", etc.
were direct "rip-offs", & the British "Man about the House!", into "Three's Company" plus others, would soon join their ranks!
sad we all get old and it must be harder when your a tv /film star from the old days and look back to how gorgeous you looked when young ,but as said time waits for no man /loved watching Richard o Sullivan when i was a kid ,now i am an old fart too and i look back to those days with a tear and a smile xx Thanks for vid x
Same here
What about Dick Turpin and Robins Nest????
Me and my girl as well
man about the house
was brilliant fun to watch.
i remember watching it with my 🏴grandparents and 🏴parents.
😃
✌🏻🇦🇺🌏🤘🏻
One of our favorites too, you've got fine taste! What other types of video would you like to see?
I'm just watching man about the house on dvd again I watch it every few weeks,Sally is fantastic on twitter great with her adoring fans
Richard on Robin's Nest 😅
Still watching today 2024
I saw it last I think on talking pictures . Tessa Wyatt so beautiful
That's my girl...A series long forgotten where he is a single father.
Costs a bloody fortune on dvd.Dunno why, because it was pretty lame.
Me And My Girl
@@gusjackson3658 Well spotted .Me and my girl ~ of course it was...I did say long forgotten. There was one called Thats my boy.. from the 80s, I guess I jumbled up the titles. I prefer the old films and series. I can now cherry pick old or new. I still prefer the old ones.
I'm watching this atm. It is quite funny to me and it has some great acting in it from Joan Sanderson and Tim Brooke Taylor. Warm and cosy sitcom contrasted to what we have right now. Richard O'Sullivan is a very sweet man really
Why show Cliff Richard, he has nothing to do with the subject.
Exactly
apart from spending alot of time in the seventies at elm grove guest house in Chiswick He signed in Kitty'.
Wtf… 😂
Cliff had a lot to do with him. O’Sulliven appeared in 3 of Cliffs films.
Cliff Richard(s) Sullivan
Sad to say this was such a great let down 😢 He appeared in so much more.Television (after being a " child " actor became his staple out put) . Alcock& Gander My Girl and Me, Dick Turpin, The Doctor series to name but a few Allan&Family
Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see?
Yes you're right dick Turpin, he was more serious in that and loved it as a kid.
I was young back then, Man about the House was a must watch. Wonderful cast, great scripts, loved it then, love it now 2024. Some of us are lucky enough to reach older age & appreciate funtimes from the past.
I threw Sally Thomsett out of the hotel restaurant where I worked. This was one Sunday in 1972. She was a horrible, spoilt child and would today be called a Karen. She threw a tantrum in the presence of the wrong guy.
In 1972 she was 22 years old, so not a child!
@@paulfrost8952
_Although she was acting like one, apparently!_
We, ll she's a lovely person one of my twitter friends she interact with her fans as ll the time
@@paulfrost8952 Some people never grow up, especially luvvies. She was a spoilt brat and not the only one to fall foul of my tolerance.
@@johngrant5448
*It would seem that success had "gone to her head" and the money spoilt her. I read in the **_TV Times_** of the day that she drove a Rolls-Royce by the time she was about 25 years of age. Everything just went to her head. Perhaps her parents told her that she was a little princess right from her birth!*
No mention of his robin's nest
I was thinking the same, also no mention of George & Mildred.
These sequel sitcoms, i.e "Robin's Nest" & "George & Mildred" were replicated in the U.S.
with "Three's Company" sequels, i.e. "The Ropers" & "Jack's Place",( I think that was the name!)
I went to see a star studded pro-am golf tournament in the early 90's including many celebrities such as Tarbuck, Parkinson, Kojak, James Garner, Henry Cooper, etc. Most were signing autographs and chatting with the spectators with the notable exceptions of Fred Truman and Richard O'Sullivan who were both quite withdrawn and waved away any approach by the public. My impression of Richard at the time was 'what a miserable git.'
From what I have seen here it seems I misjudged him and wasn't seeing his true character but just a reflection of his inner demons. Sorry Richard.
i remember going to a pro-am with my father as a kid in the late 70's. Bruce Forsyth was a nasty piece of work who refused to sign any autographs, whilst Eric Sykes was the opposite.
I just saw a film on Sunday about Children in a school and featured Richard as a child 😊
He was about 7 I think in thst his first film he was about 5
It's great to be young, john Mills and Cecil. Parker amongst others and Richard was fantastic as always, he is still friends with tessa wyatt and Sally, and best friend george Leyton, Richard doesn't work any more, he did for over 40 years
Not Italia Conte School....Corona Academy in Chiswick London! He did far more work than you've shown.
Because he had a stroke and is in a nursing home but he looks well and happy.
I saw a documentary focusing on showbiz retirement /care homes years ago and he was a resident.
@@christinehall6441 - Indeed, Richard has been a long-term resident of Brinsworth House for nigh-on twenty years now. Last I heard, he was being well cared for, as indeed all their guests are.
No mention here of Me and My Girl from the 1980's or even Robin's Nest from the late 1970's to early 1980's.
Thanks for the addition! What other types of video would you like to see on our channel?
Remember he did a big series in the 80s called Me and My Girl that had him working for quite a long time
A Friend of mine saw him a football game for charity, he was about 10 years old and Richard refused to sign an autograph! Then a few schoolgirls turned up and he signed everything!
What are you suggesting?
@@johnross2924 it’s an anecdote from a friend, what are your thoughts?
No suggestions evident as far as I can see 🧐
Richard never refused autograph requests, that guy is trying to smear him. Always one🙄
@@nonnayoubuzinnes1669 It wasn't my experience! I was always a fan of Richards. Remember watchhing "me and my girl" with my mum as a kid. Happy times
Richard was in a flim with cliff richard so that y cliff was involved ❤❤❤
He also did info films for the UK ministry of Defence .not a lot know that.
He was on This is Your Life in 1974, in 1999 he appeared as a guest for one of his showbusiness friends. I think if you are going to cover uk film/ tv stars then maybe use a British narrator as this person will pronounce things correctly and the chances will know what they are talking about. Very offen when you cover British shows or films there are untold mistakes or just total BS.
Yes it needs a British narrator!
I watched him on this is your life smoking and flicking his cigarette on the floor 😂
@@stewartwebb5699 - A UK narrator might improve the poor American/machine generated pronunciation, but in truth, the channel itself needs removing altogether, as all their videos are mostly factual cock and bull.
He was in Cleopatra!
That's BOV-ril, not BOW-vril. JFYI.
Thanks for the correction! What other types of video would you like to see?
Richard was brilliant in the series of Dick Turpin the highwayman ..which you failed to mention.
Why is he pulling an Alan Partridge face in the thumbnail?
🤔
4:59-5:04 is Cliff Richard mate!
This guy is so annoying I will tell you what happend, Richard was acting for about 20 + years had quite a few successful TV shows he decided to retire in 1996 from exhaustion he married his on screen wife. Who is still acting, he had a stroke and is currently living in a retirement home for British celebrities.
20 years try about 45 he was acting from 5
Brinsworth House is certainly NOT a nursing home merely for 'celebrities'. It's for anyone from the entertainment world in need care, be they from in front or behind the camera or stage.
All utter rubbish 😆
I am sure that, every guy dreamed of sharing a flat with two lovely girls as Robin did in that programme. I certainly did.
He became best known as Dr Lawrence Bingham
What is Cliff Richard doing in this edition ? Or did you think he's named Cliff Richard O'Sullivan ?😄
Think the video has a problem with connecting to verbal dialogue…
He was a star mate and a gentleman.
Been well documented years ago. Nothing new here.
Richard or sally what is this vid about
This is ludicrous. No revelations whatsoever.
Richard O Sullivan was also in me and my girl Why didn't they show any of that
The biggest shock was Sally Thomsett and her awful surgery poor love
4;59 What's Cliff Richard got to do with this ?
What a most unusual way of pronouncing BOVRIL !!!!
Very poorly researched and presented. If you haven't started viewing this, AVOID at all cost! It's yet more amateur stuff by yanks who clearly know very little about British TV, films and culture.
6:46 that looked like the elephant man! what do these women do to themselves?
no
What the hell is beauvril?
Bovril is a hot drink made from beef extract popular with outdoor types and construction workers during the winter months, it's very tasty, really nice with a sandwich.
he should of stood his ground in Cleopatra and became pharor
tricky spelling, not allowed to use spell check
His sideburns deserve a permanent memorial. !
i love richard he was great in man about the house and amazing in dick turpin
Whats happened to Sally Thomsett???? Oh dear. Steroids?
You don't see him anymore because he's about 80 years old and retired. Nothing sad about that, it will happen to all of us.
Did you not watch? There is a lot more to the story.
Why you no listen ??????
Nothing to do with lack of talent ?
Because he is dead
He wasn't a " celebrated actor," he was a " one trick pony."
He was acting in lots from 5 to 45, 4 differant series as a main character, 2 cliff Richard films, small part in cleopatra, his last tv series was me and my girl and of course carry on teacher and at 7 great to be young
Didn't he run off with Tony Blackburn's wife?
She ran off with him. 😊
HAD A DRINK WITH RICHARD IN CHEEKIE PETES RICHMOND
INVITED ME TO HIS HOUSE WARMING PARTY
Fun stuff, thanks for sharing! What other types of video would you like to see?
You were very kind to the man. Sadly, O'Sullivan was a drunk and probably still is. Drinking destroyed his career and relationships. Flaxen Saxon.