I Thank You: The Arthur Askey Story

by Anthony Slide

Book Overview

A diminutive, frenetic comedian, known for catchphrases that were once part of the English language, Arthur Askey was one of Britain's most popular entertainers throughout much of the 20th Century. Immediately after World War One, Askey made his professional debut in concert parties at British seaside resorts. He began to appear on the stage and on radio, and in 1938, with Richard Murdoch, he introduced Band Wagon to BBC radio listeners. It soon...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1629335606
• ISBN13: 9781629335605
• Release Date: June 2020
• Publisher: BearManor Media
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"