Frank Thring delivered one of the greatest closing lines in Australian cinema history in Mad Dog Morgan: "By all means, off with his head... and don't forget the scrotum!".
@johnnytheprick it’s not hard to Google the information. But you have to want to bother. I admit it drives me a bit crazy when people make statements that are demonstrably incorrect. Call it anal, some do, but I try to be right when I can. 😁
I vividly recall interviewing Frank Thring and Ruth Cracknell for The Age Green Guide when they were doing 'The Importance of Being Earnest''. Off stage and off camera Frank was an extremely funny, surprisingly natural sort of chap. His knowledge of the history of Australian theatre and the entertainment industry was encyclopedic. He was, literally, brought up in a theatrical household. He chatted away with me and Ruth in a quiet, calm voice; in short, he wasn't performing. It was a side of him I'd not seen when our paths had crossed at various 'work' functions. As was often the case, back then, Frank was more famous and appreciated in the UK, Europe and the US than he was at home. I admired Frank Thring for his immense range of talents; possibly the best was him 'playing' Frank Thring. Sadly, he came to a rough end; suffering acutely from a terrible illness. It was distressing to see him take his final bow that way. Also tremendous to see Bert, whom I knew as well; working without notes and doing one of his brilliant off the cuff interviews. RIP to them both and to the delightful Ruth Cracknell; another giant of Australian stage, screen and television. I miss so many of these talented people who I grew up with and think myself lucky to have met in the course of my work. Thank you so much for this video. Cheers, BH
There is the old skippy story . The kangaroos were kept in a hessian bag between takes. Frank Fring was on the show and said "If that's the star of the show's change room, where do they expect us to get changed?"
@@pepelemoko01 G'day Pepe, Yes, I checked. He did say that. Frank never needed to make things up about his life, it was so full of funny, weird and odd situations. There was so much about Frank I couldn't mention here or in the newspaper, he truly was outrageous in an extremely funny way. You'll notice in the video he's wearing his favourite 'neck chain'. When he went on TV or spoke to me during the interview he used to turn it around the wrong way. I asked him about it. He said it was a gift from a very rich, famous person and it was pure gold. When hung the right way around it clearly was a very naughty word. It was his most prized possession. So he refused to take it off even while on TV. Cheers, BH
@@BillHalliwell Remember the cigarette ad , all these people are singing and dancing and heading for rocks. Oh well, no great loss. He says .Was it Martins?
@@pepelemoko01 G'day Pepe, Youknow, I really can't remember but that kind of sounds right. The ads and that brand of cigarette didn't last long. Frank's cigarette ads certainly did stand out. A far cry from Tony Barber dancing around and singing, "Join the club, join the club, join the Escort Club! Thirty-four cents, and you're a member; come on and join the Escort Club!" Wow, that didn't work on so many levels. I think that one even embarrassed sex-workers! Spooky how $0.34 has turned into $28.90 etc. all these years later... and still people smoke! Frank didn't do many TV ads. I think ad agency folk had a problem finding a product he could sell positively. Frank came from a wealthy family, however, I think in his final years he was struggling for an income. Poor chap. Frank should have done more theatre, he was a perfectly brilliant stage actor. On film I think his most menacing role was as the judge that sentenced Ned Kelly. I forget which version of the story it was, maybe the odd one where that English rock star played Ned Kelly. I remember the film was a dud at the time but Frank's performance was outstanding. Cheers, BH
So funny. Bert worked in a radio studio owned by Frank Things's father. Fast forward to Ch9...Owning a transmitter on a nearby hill, gave you a captive audience. Frank copped a bit of his own. Such is today with social media. Say something and people will hold you to account, to a mass audience.
Probably his father's house. F. W Thring Sr. was an early executive of JC Williamson films which became Hoyts Theatres and a major player in the early Australian film industry, via Efftee Studios. I think their main studio was set up at what was the St. Kilda Theatre on Fitzroy Street. Thring Sr was also an early licencee of radio station 3XY.
He's a legend. I fondly think of those Hollywood historical epics naturally when I see him. He is described as a consummate gentleman in reality, but he's quite coward-esque I think.
I’m actually the real Bob Downe (you can’t even spell it right) and I care immensely - Bert was a giant of Aussie entertainment who I had the privilege to work with. What’s your qualification?
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Two icons of Australian TV history are sadly gone...we're all here but for a fleeting moment
R.I.P Frank and Bert
Icons are religious symbols so not really
Frank Thring delivered one of the greatest closing lines in Australian cinema history in Mad Dog Morgan: "By all means, off with his head... and don't forget the scrotum!".
Just love the sarcastic voice. Hard to tell a compliment from a back-handed shot.
Frank Thring = one of Australia’s most talented actors in history.
Don't you mean his father?
@johnnytheprick oh yes he is. Born in Melbourne and died in Melbourne after a very successful Hollywood career.
@@zapkvr no . His father was an Australian director and producer.
@johnnytheprick it’s not hard to Google the information. But you have to want to bother. I admit it drives me a bit crazy when people make statements that are demonstrably incorrect. Call it anal, some do, but I try to be right when I can. 😁
A sarcastic wizard of immense proportions.
...im weirded out its like past Bert is talking to future Bert
they need to bring a late night TV show back on our TV screens!
I vividly recall interviewing Frank Thring and Ruth Cracknell for The Age Green Guide when they were doing 'The Importance of Being Earnest''. Off stage and off camera Frank was an extremely funny, surprisingly natural sort of chap. His knowledge of the history of Australian theatre and the entertainment industry was encyclopedic. He was, literally, brought up in a theatrical household. He chatted away with me and Ruth in a quiet, calm voice; in short, he wasn't performing. It was a side of him I'd not seen when our paths had crossed at various 'work' functions.
As was often the case, back then, Frank was more famous and appreciated in the UK, Europe and the US than he was at home.
I admired Frank Thring for his immense range of talents; possibly the best was him 'playing' Frank Thring.
Sadly, he came to a rough end; suffering acutely from a terrible illness. It was distressing to see him take his final bow that way. Also tremendous to see Bert, whom I
knew as well; working without notes and doing one of his brilliant off the cuff interviews. RIP to them both and to the delightful Ruth Cracknell; another giant of Australian stage, screen and television. I miss so many of these talented people who I grew up with and think myself lucky to have met in the course of my work. Thank you so much for this video. Cheers, BH
There is the old skippy story . The kangaroos were kept in a hessian bag between takes. Frank Fring was on the show and said "If that's the star of the show's change room, where do they expect us to get changed?"
@@pepelemoko01 G'day Pepe, Yes, I checked. He did say that. Frank never needed to make things up about his life, it was so full of funny, weird and odd situations. There was so much about Frank I couldn't mention here or in the newspaper, he truly was outrageous in an extremely funny way. You'll notice in the video he's wearing his favourite 'neck chain'. When he went on TV or spoke to me during the interview he used to turn it around the wrong way. I asked him about it. He said it was a gift from a very rich, famous person and it was pure gold. When hung the right way around it clearly was a very naughty word. It was his most prized possession. So he refused to take it off even while on TV. Cheers, BH
@@BillHalliwell Remember the cigarette ad , all these people are singing and dancing and heading for rocks. Oh well, no great loss. He says .Was it Martins?
@@pepelemoko01 G'day Pepe, Youknow, I really can't remember but that kind of sounds right. The ads and that brand of cigarette didn't last long. Frank's cigarette ads certainly did stand out. A far cry from Tony Barber dancing around and singing, "Join the club, join the club, join the Escort Club! Thirty-four cents, and you're a member; come on and join the Escort Club!"
Wow, that didn't work on so many levels. I think that one even embarrassed sex-workers! Spooky how $0.34 has turned into $28.90 etc. all these years later... and still people smoke!
Frank didn't do many TV ads. I think ad agency folk had a problem finding a product he could sell positively.
Frank came from a wealthy family, however, I think in his final years he was struggling for an income. Poor chap.
Frank should have done more theatre, he was a perfectly brilliant stage actor. On film I think his most menacing role was as the judge that sentenced Ned Kelly. I forget which version of the story it was, maybe the odd one where that English rock star played Ned Kelly. I remember the film was a dud at the time but Frank's performance was outstanding. Cheers, BH
@@BillHalliwell I'm going back 50 years but even as a kid it made me laugh. He was on a boat with a manservant sitting back like caesar.
Always loved Frank! "Anyone we know??"
What a legend :)
The fly on the chair at 5:01 !
Frank Thring not afraid of being blunt. A comedian at large.
Thring would have made a great Baron Harkonnen in Dune.
R.I.P. Bert!
Keating and Thring masters of the silver tongue brigade.sharing more than one common trait.
Homosexuality?
As satanic as they get
@@popedope8121 LOL!
Always remember him in Ben hur as Pontus pilate
Just watched again. He was perfect.
So funny. Bert worked in a radio studio owned by Frank Things's father. Fast forward to Ch9...Owning a transmitter on a nearby hill, gave you a captive audience. Frank copped a bit of his own. Such is today with social media. Say something and people will hold you to account, to a mass audience.
And that's a good thing. Or should I say, Thring
Pontius Pilate in Ben Hur 1959....King Herod in King of Kings 1961...
He always creeped me out as a kid
Thank the gods, I thought I was the only one. Was an effort to watch the master of cringe at work.
The studio flies seemed to like him tho'.
Rip Bert condolences to the family and friends condolences you
I've seen this guy playing a lot of villans in old hollywood movies and I've just discover his real face. Incredible persona.
Frank never knew how a collar worked
"Have you renewed your television and radio licence, hmmm?"
The Queens of stage and TV long before ''coming out'' was vogue
Frank Thring he was a great Auz personality. Sadly passed aged 68 in December 1994.
I can't find anything on the location of Rylands in Toorak, the family home. Anyone?
534 Toorak Rd Toorak
@@reestv thank you
Probably his father's house. F. W Thring Sr. was an early executive of JC Williamson films which became Hoyts Theatres and a major player in the early Australian film industry, via Efftee Studios. I think their main studio was set up at what was the St. Kilda Theatre on Fitzroy Street. Thring Sr was also an early licencee of radio station 3XY.
He's a legend. I fondly think of those Hollywood historical epics naturally when I see him. He is described as a consummate gentleman in reality, but he's quite coward-esque I think.
Wow Derryn Hinch looks much the same today, must be the beard hiding his age
Two men enter, both men leave. R.I.P
Such a villian
My word he was fat. And stentorian. My goodness that's the first time I've used that word today. Although it is only 4:34am
RIP Bert Newton :'(
I’m actually the real Bob Downe (you can’t even spell it right) and I care immensely - Bert was a giant of Aussie entertainment who I had the privilege to work with. What’s your qualification?
He was Darth Vader before Darth Vader.
First time hearing about Frank
Hinch what a thing. Wrote a book and confessed to ..... a young girl.
Great guy, whose favorite line was "I love Meditterrean boys!"
Eeew
@@raelene101 What's your problem, Raelene? Frank monopolising the Mediterranean boys you'd like to have for yourself? You are jealous - or twisted.
Frank did ads for Martin's cigarettes. Anyone ever smoke them?
Frank Tiring.....The villain who stole Skippy! LOL!
I worked with Frank's brother at the waverny arab stud in Strath 40 years ago
2 girls havin a chat....how sweet !
He was deliciously “camp” in “The Vikings” ; the way he hovered over his pit of wolves that finally devoured him too.
Frank was gay.
Very droll. I think Frank Thring was a legend. What he said about Molly, Somers and the rest was completely apt.
Was this the show's weekly _bitch-slap_ segment?
what year was this interview?
Pre 1994
1984.
@@oldhippie81 1984 BC
Vale, Bert ❤️
Bring me another boy this one is broken
Those collars!!
Reminds me of Hitchcock
His fingernails erk me but he makes me laugh
*irk*
Bert's State Funeral today.
Truth??? When????
Sickening
Imagine being bu****ed by that!🤮
Frank was a fring
Raving cat....🐈⬛🐈⬛
dirty nails?
Frank Thring was the thinking persons Bernard King.
Pretty sure FT didn't own a restaurant. Also, BK wasn't an actor. Other than that, you're spot on.
Low brow tv fodder.
It's Australia. If you want better maybe move to England. Of course you can always eschew the telly and listen to radio national like I
@Paul Hill self reflection doesn't have to be morbid. I've only got two mirrors and I only use one of them.
another useless show off