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== Early career == |
== Early career == |
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Born Cecil Buckland, in 1926, Glen Michael began his career as an entertainer on stage, |
Born Cecil Buckland, in 1926, Glen Michael began his career as an entertainer on stage for the army, and working his way up with his many successful shows that encompassed his talent for comedy, in particular, impersonations. Upon leaving his native England for the theatre circuit of Scotland, he found further success in stage shows with noted [[Scotland|Scottish]] comedians [[Rikki Fulton]] and [[Jack Milroy]]. Glen also made an uncredited appearance as 'Larry' in the famous early police drama 'The Blue Lamp' in 1950. He and his date witnessed the shooting of Jack Warner (Dixon of Dock Green) as they entered the cinema. |
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== Television years == |
== Television years == |
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Glen Michael eventually turned his attention to television, starring in many [[Scottish Television]] productions and dramas including |
Glen Michael eventually turned his attention to television, starring in many [[Scottish Television]] productions and dramas including |
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* Living with computers <ref>http://ssa.nls.uk/film.cfm?fid=T1097&search_term=Glen%20michael&search_join_type=AND&search_fuzzy=yes </ref> |
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| ⚫ | ''Glen Michael's Cartoon Cavalcade'' (later ''Glen Michael's Cavalcade'') began a record breaking run of 26 years in 1966. The show is still fondly remembered by many people in Scotland as their first exposure to many famous [[cartoons]] such as ''[[Asterix]]'' and ''[[Bugs Bunny]]''. The show is also remembered for Glen's companions Paladin the talking lamp |
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* Howard and Wyndham's Five Past Eight Show |
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* Over to una. Comedy show with Una Mclean's |
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* Search for beauty. |
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* Grand tour. |
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* Would you believe it. it was networked in the late 70's |
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* ''Francie and Josie' Glen had the pleasure to play Josie cousien when Jack milroy was ill. |
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* "The Rikki fulton hour" |
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He also starred in several one off plays for the [[BBC]] and [[STV]] |
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| ⚫ | However, Glen achieved greater stardom with his own show, which he presented, produced and wrote ''Glen Michael's Cartoon Cavalcade'' (later ''Glen Michael's Cavalcade'') began a record breaking run of 26 years in 1966. Cavalcade has been broadcast on a two other ITV stations, Westward in 1967 - 1970 and has also made it on to Grampain TV in the 1970's. The show is still fondly remembered by many people in Scotland as their first exposure to many famous [[cartoons]] such as ''[[Asterix]]'' and ''[[Bugs Bunny]]''. The show is also remembered for Glen's companions Paladin the talking lamp, Totty the Robot and dogs Rudi and Rusti. The programme also included [[superhero]] cartoons, which would be introduced by "The Space Teller"; Michael's disembodied head (often wearing a crown) seemingly "floating" in space. The readings of children's birthday cards that viewers had sent in, was also very popular, with Glen also sending birthday cards personally to those who could not have their cards read on air. |
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== Radio work == |
== Radio work == |
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He can often be seen at [[Somerset Park]] attending [[Ayr United]] matches.{{Fact|date=December 2008}} |
He can often be seen at [[Somerset Park]] attending [[Ayr United]] matches.{{Fact|date=December 2008}} |
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== Book == |
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in 2008 Glen released an autobiography of his life called " Life's a Cavalcade" in which he tell his story how he worked his way to becoming a performer, his life in the army and how he ended up in scotland. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* {{imdb|name=Glen Michael|id=0118525}} |
* {{imdb|name=Glen Michael|id=0118525}} |
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* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Glen-Michaels-Cartoon-Cavalcade/31738858410 "Fan group on facebook"] |
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arI42_bLlHo ''Glen Michael's Cartoon Cavalcade''] Theme Tune at [[YouTube]] |
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arI42_bLlHo ''Glen Michael's Cartoon Cavalcade''] Theme Tune at [[YouTube]] |
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF1wg77F8bw ''Real Rare Footage from Hamish Dunlop maxmix''] |
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF1wg77F8bw ''Real Rare Footage from Hamish Dunlop maxmix''] |
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Revision as of 19:50, 29 July 2009
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Glen Michael | |
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| Born | Cecil Buckland 1926 |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Glen Michael's Cartoon Cavalcade |
| Spouse | Beryl |
Glen Michael is a former children's television presenter and an entertainer. His career at Scottish Television spanned several decades with the popular show Glen Michael's Cartoon Cavalcade. He was born in Devon, England, but has found the majority of his success in Scotland.
Early career
Born Cecil Buckland, in 1926, Glen Michael began his career as an entertainer on stage for the army, and working his way up with his many successful shows that encompassed his talent for comedy, in particular, impersonations. Upon leaving his native England for the theatre circuit of Scotland, he found further success in stage shows with noted Scottish comedians Rikki Fulton and Jack Milroy. Glen also made an uncredited appearance as 'Larry' in the famous early police drama 'The Blue Lamp' in 1950. He and his date witnessed the shooting of Jack Warner (Dixon of Dock Green) as they entered the cinema.
Television years
Glen Michael eventually turned his attention to television, starring in many Scottish Television productions and dramas including
- Living with computers [1]
- Howard and Wyndham's Five Past Eight Show
- Over to una. Comedy show with Una Mclean's
- Search for beauty.
- Grand tour.
- Would you believe it. it was networked in the late 70's
- Francie and Josie' Glen had the pleasure to play Josie cousien when Jack milroy was ill.
- "The Rikki fulton hour"
He also starred in several one off plays for the BBC and STV
However, Glen achieved greater stardom with his own show, which he presented, produced and wrote Glen Michael's Cartoon Cavalcade (later Glen Michael's Cavalcade) began a record breaking run of 26 years in 1966. Cavalcade has been broadcast on a two other ITV stations, Westward in 1967 - 1970 and has also made it on to Grampain TV in the 1970's. The show is still fondly remembered by many people in Scotland as their first exposure to many famous cartoons such as Asterix and Bugs Bunny. The show is also remembered for Glen's companions Paladin the talking lamp, Totty the Robot and dogs Rudi and Rusti. The programme also included superhero cartoons, which would be introduced by "The Space Teller"; Michael's disembodied head (often wearing a crown) seemingly "floating" in space. The readings of children's birthday cards that viewers had sent in, was also very popular, with Glen also sending birthday cards personally to those who could not have their cards read on air.
Radio work
Glen presented a popular weekly show on Saga FM every Sunday, playing songs from stage shows and classic records. When Saga FM was bought by Real Radio company GMG Radio, Glen decided not to move across to Smooth Radio.
Other achievements and appearances
Glen also starred in several pantomimes with Jack Milroy and completed many enjoyable runs at the Pavilion Theatre in Glasgow, the Gaiety Theatre, Ayr and the Edinburgh Kings in various productions and plays.
Glen made a brief cameo in an episode of the BBC series VideoGaiden, playing himself in a speaking role. In the episode, Michael receives a coconut and some flowers in the mail (in an attempt to recreate the Nintendo game Animal Crossing) and sends a thankful letter in response. [2]
Currently
With the end of "Cavalcade", Glen continued working, taking a touring version of the show around Scotland to primary schools. As he continued to entertain more generations with games and cartoons, he was assisted by his wife of many years, Beryl. He has however now retired from these activities.
He lives in the Ayrshire community with Beryl and has two children, Yonnie and Christopher, and three grandchildren, Grant, Fraser and Mark. His son, Chris Buckland, is a film editor who has worked extensively on STV productions such as Taggart. Michael is reportedly making a cameo appearance in the Hollywood film version of the comic-book series Kick-Ass.[3]
He can often be seen at Somerset Park attending Ayr United matches.[citation needed]
Book
in 2008 Glen released an autobiography of his life called " Life's a Cavalcade" in which he tell his story how he worked his way to becoming a performer, his life in the army and how he ended up in scotland.
References
- ^ http://ssa.nls.uk/film.cfm?fid=T1097&search_term=Glen%20michael&search_join_type=AND&search_fuzzy=yes
- ^ "YouTube". videoGaiden: Rab and Ryan Go Animal Crossing. Retrieved August 31.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ "Ayrshire Post". Retrieved 2008-10-16.
External links
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- "Fan group on facebook"
- Glen Michael's Cartoon Cavalcade Theme Tune at YouTube
- Real Rare Footage from Hamish Dunlop maxmix