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Default Pugwash creator dies - 07-26-2009, 19:05

I was sad to read today that the creator of Captain Pugwash, John Ryan, has died at the age of 88. I don't know if many of you will even remember the series, on BBC TV, of the comical pirate from the 50' and 60's or even a 70's revival; but it was good fun to watch the simple animations and enjoy the uncomplicated storylines.

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Default 07-27-2009, 02:23

Ahhh! Roger the Cabin boy!

And all those other misconceptions about the series :(


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Default 07-27-2009, 13:18

Remember it well.

Yup, its funny still how many people still say variations on the following line:

"D'you know in Captain Pugwash that the cabin boy was called...etc etc etc."

Why?



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Default 07-29-2009, 22:23

Just one of those urban legends that managed to get its feet under the carpet, I suppose.

We've got a VHS of some Pugwash episodes at home, and still watch it sometimes - I still find it great fun, even at 26! Mind you, even as a child I thought it remarkable that the five of them - only one of which was competant - managed to operate a fully-rigged three masted ship...!


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