zmountainman

Motril, Andalusia, Spain

Jun 2013

3,127 Views

Les Dawson on stage, 20 years after his death.

I expect quite a few of us watched on Saturday night as Les Dawson appeared on stage in An Audience With Les Dawson, a show he was about to make 20 years ago but he died before it could be recorded, using state of the art holographic technology Les did indeed appear on stage, I enjoyed seeing him again "Live" after all these years but with certain reservations, I'm left with a nagging doubt about the ethics of reproducing a person in this way, after all they could hardly ask if he wanted to do it, I know his wife & daughter agreed but that hardly amounts to the same thing, would any of us want to be brought back in this way ? I personally haven't formed a conclusion & would be interested to get others opinions.

Embedded image from another site

Post Comment

Post Comment

Comments (73)

Abagail●Bendigo, Victoria Australia

Jun 3, 2013●53 Blogs●1,403 Comments

To any public figure, they are immortalised in their actions and words... I believe this is something the family accepts. I am sorry I am not familiar with who Les Dawson is, Z. But rather like yourself, I will be interested to hear opinions on this.

mikenewtothis●Gippsland, Victoria Australia

Jun 3, 2013●46 Blogs●1,088 Comments

MORNING ZMAN OLD LES WAS BRILL USED TO LOVE HIS SKETCHES I MEANT TO WATCH THAT PROGRAM WAS IT GOOD
YES I AGREE IM NOT SURE IF ITS A GOOD THING SOMETIMES BUT AS YOU SAID THE TECHNOLOGY TO DOD IT IS AMAZING
THE MOST AMAZING PIECE I SAW WAS WHEN THE BROUGHT ELVIS BACK SINGING WITH CELINE DION DID YOU SEE THAT WELL IF NO HERE IT IS

PITY ABOUT CELINES BIT

aisha00●dreamland, New South Wales Australia

Jun 3, 2013●25 Blogs●624 Comments

Hi everyone, I think first of all it was a gift for his fans, in case if you are famous you stop to live for yourself but start to live/die for others.

zmountainmanOP●Motril, Andalusia Spain

Jun 3, 2013●107 Blogs●7,852 Comments

Abagail, he was a brilliant comedian & also a good pianist but was most famous for playing off key, I'll post a vid in a minute so you can judge for yourself

zmountainmanOP●Motril, Andalusia Spain

Jun 3, 2013●107 Blogs●7,852 Comments

Mike, no I missed that, will have a look

mikenewtothis●Gippsland, Victoria Australia

Jun 3, 2013●46 Blogs●1,088 Comments

ABAGAIL LES WAS A STAND UP COMEDIAN IN THE SEVENTIES

mikenewtothis●Gippsland, Victoria Australia

Jun 3, 2013●46 Blogs●1,088 Comments

SORRY ZMAN POST AN OFF KEY VID THEY WERE BRILL
AGAIN SORRY I AM NOT A HIGHWAYMAN

Abagail●Bendigo, Victoria Australia

Jun 3, 2013●53 Blogs●1,403 Comments

Thank you, Mike. You do good work. I like a man who is so willing to please...

zmountainmanOP●Motril, Andalusia Spain

Jun 3, 2013●107 Blogs●7,852 Comments

Mike, no go ahead

it helps me as I'm cleaning the pool at the same time

aisha00●dreamland, New South Wales Australia

Jun 3, 2013●25 Blogs●624 Comments

Lol, Zman, yei it would be amazing to watch such a show unless he stays of course

Catfoot●Around here, Western Cape South Africa

Jun 3, 2013●616 Blogs●16,678 Comments

Hi Zman,

I don't know for sure, but the way I know these people, they love publicity. I think he would have liked it.

mikenewtothis●Gippsland, Victoria Australia

Jun 3, 2013●46 Blogs●1,088 Comments

ZMAN CLEANING OUT THE POOL REALLY DO YOU HAVE TO TEASE I SUPPOSE NEXT YOULL BE SAYING THE WEATHER IS BRILLIANT THERE

zmountainmanOP●Motril, Andalusia Spain

Jun 3, 2013●107 Blogs●7,852 Comments

Mike, thought you'd like that one

we do have some cloud & rain forecast. for some time in November I think

zmountainmanOP●Motril, Andalusia Spain

Jun 3, 2013●107 Blogs●7,852 Comments

Cat, yes I agree to a point, being a "northener" I expect he got his fee for doing it despite his predicament but it seems to me that before long dead people are going to start popping up all over the place, maybe endorsing products in advertising or supporting a presidential candidate, who's to say they would have agreed in to do this in "Life"

Angelpepper●Glen Ellyn, Illinois USA

Jun 3, 2013●9 Blogs●10,202 Comments

" Hey me Zmman!* I havent seen you, in a while. I miss you! How you been doing, doll?". . .

Catfoot●Around here, Western Cape South Africa

Jun 3, 2013●616 Blogs●16,678 Comments

Hi Zman,

A very valid point that is.

With some of the half-dead presidents we have around they might even stand for president. They cannot do a worse job, can they?

Ravensgold●Panchos Villas, Wexford Ireland

Jun 3, 2013●9 Blogs●1,131 Comments

Z...I did not see the show in question but if it was in good taste i would have no problem with it...
Les Dawson and Eric Morecambe are my all time favourite comics
dont make em like that anymore

zmountainmanOP●Motril, Andalusia Spain

Jun 3, 2013●107 Blogs●7,852 Comments

Non, yes I see what you're saying but my point is that whilst in print etc you can quote what someone said at the time, with a hologram that person can "Come alive" & say whatever you want, in addition there is the infringement of the right of their image, whilst someone may have been paid for a film or performance is it right to use their image to make a new one for your profit & not that of the artist

zmountainmanOP●Motril, Andalusia Spain

Jun 3, 2013●107 Blogs●7,852 Comments

Angel,

I've been here, I'm fine thanks & yourself

zmountainmanOP●Motril, Andalusia Spain

Jun 3, 2013●107 Blogs●7,852 Comments

Raven, indeed a tragic loss both of them & I agree there doesn't seem to be a replacement in the current generation but maybe that's just us getting old

zmountainmanOP●Motril, Andalusia Spain

Jun 3, 2013●107 Blogs●7,852 Comments

Non, well the most obvious difference to me is that Tom Hanks is alive & can agree or disagree with it

nonsmoker●Waterford, Ireland

Jun 3, 2013●282 Blogs●8,720 Comments

Yeah but JFK isn't and cant

nonsmoker●Waterford, Ireland

Jun 3, 2013●282 Blogs●8,720 Comments

Zman,
All I can say is Thank god it wasn't Bernard Manning

mikenewtothis●Gippsland, Victoria Australia

Jun 3, 2013●46 Blogs●1,088 Comments

NON WHAT A LADIES MAN FOREST IS DID YOU NOTICE HE PUT THE SEAT DOWN WHEN HE FINISHED

zmountainmanOP●Motril, Andalusia Spain

Jun 3, 2013●107 Blogs●7,852 Comments

Non. OK I've watched it now

point taken, but this really falls into the same argument, although this clip just shows a real clip of JFK, what about when they start putting him into a current film, with words that he may have had strong views against

zmountainmanOP●Motril, Andalusia Spain

Jun 3, 2013●107 Blogs●7,852 Comments

Mike, some men will stoop to any lengths to keep in with the ladies

I myself always put the seat down for example

mikenewtothis●Gippsland, Victoria Australia

Jun 3, 2013●46 Blogs●1,088 Comments

NO DOUBT HE WILL BE THE FIRST OF MANY OH MY GOD AND THEN THEY WILL REPEAT THEM ON THE +1 STATIONS THE +2 +3 +4 WHERE WILL IT END

mikenewtothis●Gippsland, Victoria Australia

Jun 3, 2013●46 Blogs●1,088 Comments

HAHA ZMAN SO TRUE ONLY WAY TO STOP A WOMAN LEAVING THE SEAT DOWN IS THE OLD CLINGFILM TRICK GUARANTEED THEY WILL ALWAYS PUT UP THE SEAT IF YOU DID THAT TO THEM LOL

Abagail●Bendigo, Victoria Australia

Jun 3, 2013●53 Blogs●1,403 Comments

Mike... Mike ...Mike... Do you really need to teach the guys such habits... You have no idea how a woman may take revenge were they to try that?

zmountainmanOP●Motril, Andalusia Spain

Jun 3, 2013●107 Blogs●7,852 Comments

Abagail, do tell

Abagail●Bendigo, Victoria Australia

Jun 3, 2013●53 Blogs●1,403 Comments

I am just not giving away how women think, Z... Play the game, and see how it plays out.

zmountainmanOP●Motril, Andalusia Spain

Jun 3, 2013●107 Blogs●7,852 Comments

Abagail●Bendigo, Victoria Australia

Jun 3, 2013●53 Blogs●1,403 Comments

As he clearly knows how to play the piano, that must have taken some effort to play so badly.

zmountainmanOP●Motril, Andalusia Spain

Jun 3, 2013●107 Blogs●7,852 Comments

Abagail, well he used to practise every day & was a musician before he became a comedian, he also did very well as games show host

Bogart_1960●Ask me !, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur France

Jun 3, 2013●2,177 Comments

Zman

I see it as an acknowledgment to a great performer. But some may be “tacky”, as they will never be “genuine”.. or even show the greatness of a person.

zmountainmanOP●Motril, Andalusia Spain

Jun 3, 2013●107 Blogs●7,852 Comments

Bog, yes as I said I greatly enjoyed it but am a little fearful of what may be to come

zmountainmanOP●Motril, Andalusia Spain

Jun 3, 2013●107 Blogs●7,852 Comments

Simmo, I don't even know if there is some kind of regulation in place already

I can see some leaving clear instruction in their wills to cover what can & can't be done with their image

Simmo1●Melbourne, Victoria Australia

Jun 3, 2013●110 Blogs●3,699 Comments

Zman,
I'm not sure there will be a right or wrong answer to the question of should it be done or not,
But hearing/reading others thoughts is interesting.
As i said, a thought provoking blog, very well done.

Simmo1●Melbourne, Victoria Australia

Jun 3, 2013●110 Blogs●3,699 Comments

agreed,
and i'm not sure that this type of thing could legislated either, all countries would have to agree and i can not see that happening.

zmountainmanOP●Motril, Andalusia Spain

Jun 3, 2013●107 Blogs●7,852 Comments

Simmo, that's a sad thought as they seem unable to agree on the bigger issues this would stand no chance

Post Comment - Let others know what you think about this Blog.

More Blogs... Read Next

MOSES & TABLETS OF STONE

Cellphone HELL...

Kurt...

Cashing in on Johnny

IRAN'S REVENGE. A GESTURE.

PETER HIGGS DIED 8th APRIL 2024

More Blogs

Meet the Author of this Blog

zmountainman

zmountainman

Motril, Andalusia, Spain

Originally from the UK I retired & moved to Spain 20 years ago, whilst it's not paradise it's probably as close as I'll ever come to it, living on a mountain with the sea in front & mountains behind & 320 days of sunshine a year. Still reasonably fit [read more]

About this Blog

by zmountainman

created Jun 2013

in Uncategorized Blogs

3,127 Views

Last Viewed: 23 hrs ago

Last Commented: Jun 2013

zmountainman has 107 other Blogs

zmountainman Blogs (107)

New Normal...Old Normal.

Do I care if they live or die?

The Isolation Blog

Virus news - Italy closed till at least April 3rd.

What do you do when your doctor tells you you have 2 maybe 3 days to live.

Return to sender

Baba Vanga 2019 predictions.

Not what it seems, or is it ?

You wouldn't do it to a dog!

He's the only one that fits the bill.

Wanted - Dimwit incapable of learning anything.

The fightback starts here.

Heartwarming Story in the news today.

United States to be broken up - Official.

A Christmas ad.

'impending and grave danger'

Everyone has a price

Vote for Hillary.

UK's X files release delayed, again!

Panic on Tenerife

More Blogs by zmountainman

Feeling Creative?

Create a Blog

Post Comment back to top

Report Blogs that break rules, are offensive, or contain fighting. Staff may not be aware of the Blog Abuse, and cannot do anything about it unless you tell us about it. click to Report Blog Abuse »
If one of the comments is offensive, please report the comment instead (there is a link in each comment to report it).

Would YOU like to post a blog on Connecting Singles?

Would YOU like to post a blog on Connecting Singles? Have you written blogs that you'd like to share with other members? Posting your blogs shows your skill and creativity and helps members get to know you better. Your blog will appear on the Connecting Singles Blogs page and also in a link on your profile page. Click here to post a blog »