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Daily Record
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Scots TV icon Glen Michael laid to rest with fitting final farewell
'That's All Folks': Scots TV legend Glen Michael was given a heartwarming final send-off on Tuesday, July 15. Scots TV legend Glen Michael was given a final farewell by family, fans and friends as he was laid to rest yesterday. The Cartoon Cavalcade host passed away at his Ayrshire cottage last week following a short illness. He was 99. Glen was given a send off at Ayr's Masonhill Crematorium. And mourners were left smiling after the Cavalcade theme tune was played his final committal music - before cartoon character Porky Pig raised a laugh with his famous catchphrase 'That's All Folks'. Glen's son Chris Buckland, 66, and daughter Yonnie, 74, were among the mourners - and both paid glowing tributes to their dad. Born Cecil Edward Buckland on May 16, 1926 in Paignton, Devon, Glen came to Scotland in 1952 to try his hand as a stand-up comedian, and stayed here for the rest of his life. In 1966 he launched Cartoon Cavalcade on STV, featuring favourites including Bugs Bunny and Tom and Jerry which ran until 1992. It became essential Sunday tea time viewing for generations of Scots with Glen accompanied by his companions including Paladin the talking lamp, Totty the Robot and dachshunds Rudi and Rusti. He later took Cartoon Cavalcade on the road, performing live shows at schools across Scotland. One of Glen's proudest achievement was winning a BAFTA award for the Best Children's Programme in 1975. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Scottish Sun
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Telly icon Glen Michael gets last laugh with Looney Tunes moment at touching funeral
THAT'S ALL FOLKS Telly icon Glen Michael gets last laugh with Looney Tunes moment at touching funeral SHOWBIZ legend Glen Michael was given a final farewell by a crowd of well-wishers as he was laid to rest today - bowing out with The Looney Tunes catchphrase: 'That's all folks'. The telly favourite, who presented Glen Michael's Cartoon Cavalcade on STV for 26 years, passed away at his Ayrshire cottage last week following a short illness. He was 99. Advertisement 7 Glen Michael was laid to rest at Masonhill Crematorium in Ayr today 7 His family paid tribute to the telly icon 7 Glen fronted his iconic show for 26 years 7 The star was 99 when he passed away But Glen was given a send off with the Cavalcade theme tune as his final committal music, before Porky Pig had mourners laughing with the iconic phrase. Earlier in the service Glen's son Chris Buckland, 66, caused more hilarity when he recalled one of the birthday cards a viewer had sent in of Wile E. Coyote with both hands around the Roadrunner's neck with the speech bubble: 'Try and 'beep beep' now, you bastard.' While his daughter Yonnie, 74, recalled a time that her famous dad tried to tart up the family car with a coat of varnish. She said: 'A few hours later, he took mum and I out for a run along the esplanade in his lovely, shiny car, only to realise that when they got out, it resembled a huge flycatcher.' Advertisement Born Cecil Edward Buckland on May 16, 1926 in Paignton, Devon, he came to Scotland in 1952 to try his hand as a stand-up comedian, and stayed here for the rest of his life. In 1966 he launched Cartoon Cavalcade on STV, featuring favourites including Bugs Bunny and Tom and Jerry which ran until 1992. It became essential Sunday tea time viewing for generations of Scots with Glen accompanied by his companions including Paladin the talking lamp, Totty the Robot and dachshunds Rudi and Rusti. But son Chris revealed that after his father left STV he had taken Cartoon Cavalcade on the road, performing live shows at schools across Scotland - but disaster struck when one night thieves broke into his van. Advertisement He said: 'Instead of finding power tools they had scattered across the garden balloon animals, 300 woof club badges, 157 photos of dad, Paladin the lamp, Totty the robot and a large cardboard cut-out of Spider-Man shouting, 'it's spidey time.'' One Glen's proudest achievement was winning a BAFTA award for the Best Children's Programme in 1975. Glen Michael speaks to the Scottish Sun ahead of 99th birthday While his dancer wife Beryl died 10 years ago. He is survived by his two children, three grandsons and two great granddaughters. 7 Touching badge worn by funeral directors at the service Advertisement 7 Music was hand-picked for the day
Daily Record
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Glen Michael funeral to be held in Ayr as tributes paid to Scots TV icon
Glen Michael passed away earlier this month at the age of 98. The funeral of beloved STV entertainer Glen Michael will take place in Ayr following his death earlier this month. The much-loved variety performer and broadcaster passed away peacefully at his home in South Ayrshire on July 9, after a short illness. He was 98. His funeral service will be held at Masonhill Crematorium on Wednesday at around 3.30pm. Born Cecil Buckland in Devon in 1926, Michael adopted the stage name Glen Michael, inspired by his admiration for bandleader Glenn Miller. His entertainment career began during World War II, performing alongside his wife Beryl for British troops, before he later joined the RAF. Michael became a household name in Scotland thanks to his long-running STV children's programme Cartoon Cavalcade , which first aired in 1966. The show, which he wrote and presented, ran for 26 years and earned him legendary status with generations of young viewers. Bobby Hain, STV's Managing Director of Audience, paid tribute, said: 'We are deeply saddened to hear that Glen Michael has passed away. Glen was a wonderful performer and personality, and we know that many viewers will have very fond memories of him. 'He was an STV legend, with Glen Michael's Cavalcade a particular favourite for children across Scotland during its 26-year run. 'Our thoughts are with his family at this time, and we send them our deepest condolences.'
STV News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- STV News
Funeral to be held for STV legend Glen Michael in Ayr
The funeral of STV legend Glen Michael is set to be held in Ayr. The English variety star and actor passed away peacefully at home in South Ayrshire following a short illness on July 9. The service is due to be held Masonhill Crematorium at around 3.30pm on Wednesday. Michael was born Cecil Buckland in Devon in 1926, and took inspiration for his stage name from his love for the band leader, Glen Millar. STV News Glen Michael, beloved entertainer and television icon, hosting Cartoon Cavalcade. STV News His career began on stage, performing for British troops alongside his wife, Beryl, during the war – before he joined the RAF himself. Michael is best remembered for his record-breaking run of shows, which he wrote and presented on STV for 26 years. Cartoon Cavalcade, which was first broadcast in 1966, made him a household name with Scottish audiences. STV News Glen Michael, beloved entertainer and television icon, in Cartoon Cavalcade in 1990. STV News Bobby Hain, Managing Director of Audience, at STV said: 'We are deeply saddened to hear that Glen Michael has passed away. Glen was a wonderful performer and personality, and we know that many viewers will have very fond memories of him. 'He was an STV legend, with Glen Michael's Cavalcade a particular favourite for children across Scotland during its 26-year run. 'Our thoughts are with his family at this time, and we send them our deepest condolences.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
The Herald Scotland
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Funeral details announced for TV entertainer Glen Michael
His funeral will be held at Masonhill Crematorium, Ayr, KA6 6EN on Wednesday, 16th July, at 3.30pm, with donations sought for Erskine Veterans Charity and Age Scotland. His family expressed their thanks to Girvan Community Hospital his doctor, and carers. Read More: There will be a live webcast of the service on Username: mera1660 Password: 022885. STV's audience director Bobby Hain said last week: 'We are deeply saddened to hear that Glen Michael has passed away. "Glen was a wonderful performer and personality and we know that many viewers will have very fond memories of him. 'He was an STV legend, with Glen Michael's Cavalcade a particular favourite for children across Scotland during its 26-year run. 'Our thoughts are with his family at this time and we send them our deepest condolences.'
