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Remembering Max Miller, the Cheeky Chappie! 150 150 mhamer

Remembering Max Miller, the Cheeky Chappie!

Jimmy Cricket's latest LEP column paid tribute to Cheekie Chappie Max MillerJimmy Cricket devoted his first newspaper column of 2023 to the famous funnyman who was known affectionately as the Cheeky Chappie.

Max Miller, born Thomas Henry Sargent in 1894, was an English comedian often considered the greatest stand-up of his generation.

He became known as the Cheeky Chappie and went on to tell jokes, dance, sing and write songs.

Max starred in 14 feature films and frequently appeared on radio.

Northern Irish comic Jimmy provided the main entertainment at The Max Miller Appreciation Society’s 2022 annual lunch and convention in November.

‘Two very remarkable people’

Michael Aspel OBE, the former TV newsreader and presenter, hosted the event.

Aspel, who turns 90 tomorrow (12 January), is a society patron.

The annual lunch took place at The Old Ship Hotel in Brighton.

Jimmy entertained the guests with his inimitable brand of clean comedy.

Wonderful afternoon for the Max Miller Appreciation Society in Brighton with their members, and for organiser Terry, he’s pictured here with President producer/writer the great #JohnFisher alongside the patron, the great interviewer/host Michael Aspel

In his January column for the Lancashire Evening Post (LEP), Jimmy recalls that he was reunited at the November convention with two “very remarkable people” from the world of television, one being Michael Aspell.

The other was the society’s current president, John Fisher, the author and TV producer.

John wrote and produced, among many other programmes, the series Heroes of Comedy, an episode of which featured Max Miller.

A bronze statue of Max stands in the Pavilion Gardens in Brighton, where he was born and died.

The Max Miller Appreciation Society was established in January 1999 in Brighton to celebrate the Cheeky Chappie.

Over the years, it has recruited more than 1,000 members worldwide.

Past president Roy Hudd OBE helped greatly in furthering the aims and ambitions of the Society, as did the late Sir Ken Dodd (past patron).

Also read on this website: Ex-TV presenter Michael Aspel hosts Max Miller annual lunch

Read the latest news from The Max Miller Appreciation Society here.

Wonderful afternoon for the Max Miller Appreciation Society in Brighton with their members, and for organiser Terry, he’s pictured here with President producer/writer the great #JohnFisher alongside the patron, the great interviewer/host Michael Aspel

 

Ex-TV presenter Michael Aspel hosts Max Miller annual lunch 150 150 mhamer

Ex-TV presenter Michael Aspel hosts Max Miller annual lunch

Wonderful afternoon for the Max Miller Appreciation Society in Brighton with their members, and for organiser Terry, he’s pictured here with President producer/writer the great #JohnFisher alongside the patron, the great interviewer/host Michael Aspel (pictured fifth from right)

Michael Aspel OBE, the former TV newsreader and presenter, hosted The Max Miller Appreciation Society’s annual lunch and convention, at which Jimmy Cricket provided the main entertainment.

Aspel, who turns 90 in January, is a society patron. He is pictured above, fourth from the left.

During an illustrious broadcasting career, he presented a host of popular television shows.

They included Crackerjack, Give Us a Clue, This is Your Life and Antiques Roadshow.

The annual lunch took place at The Old Ship Hotel in Brighton on Sunday (20 November).

Famous funnyman Jimmy entertained the guests with his inimitable brand of clean comedy.

Wonderful afternoon for the Max Miller Appreciation Society in Brighton with their members, and for organiser Terry, he’s pictured here with President producer/writer the great #JohnFisher alongside the patron, the great interviewer/host Michael Aspel

He said afterwards on social media that it had been a “wonderful afternoon” for the society.

Max Miller, born Thomas Henry Sargent in 1894, was an English comedian often considered the greatest stand-up of his generation.

His wife, Kathleen, chose the stage name after apparently seeing it in a press notice.

He became known as the Cheeky Chappie and went on to tell jokes, dance, sing and write songs.

Max also starred in 14 feature films and frequently appeared on radio.

He volunteered for the Army in the First World War and started a troupe concert party during his time in the Forces.

Upon leaving the Army, he took up work as a light comedian, dancer and singer.

Aims and ambitions

Max toured extensively, appearing in shows and, by the early 1930s, had reached top billing in large music halls, including the London Palladium.

He made his last recording in January 1963 and died four months later at the age of 68.

A bronze statue of Max stands in the Pavilion Gardens in Brighton, where he was born and died.

The Max Miller Appreciation Society was established in January 1999 in Brighton to celebrate the Cheeky Chappie.

Over the years, it has recruited more than 1,000 members worldwide.

Wonderful afternoon for the Max Miller Appreciation Society in Brighton with their members, and for organiser Terry, he’s pictured here with President producer/writer the great #JohnFisher alongside the patron, the great interviewer/host Michael Aspel

Past president Roy Hudd OBE helped greatly in furthering the aims and ambitions of the Society, as did the late Sir Ken Dodd (past patron).

The current president is John Fisher, the author and TV producer.

He wrote and produced, among many other programmes, the series Heroes of Comedy, an episode of which featured Max Miller.

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Max Miller Appreciation Society: Come ‘ere… there’s more 150 150 mhamer

Max Miller Appreciation Society: Come ‘ere… there’s more

Jimmy Cricket is performing at the Max Miller Appreciation Society annual lunch and conventionJimmy Cricket is the star performer at The Max Miller Appreciation Society’s annual lunch and convention at the weekend.

The event takes place at The Old Ship Hotel in Brighton on Sunday (20 November). It begins at 12.30pm.

Full details of the convention are here.

Max Miller, born Thomas Henry Sargent in 1894, was an English comedian often considered the greatest stand-up of his generation.

His wife, Kathleen, chose the stage name after apparently seeing it in a press notice.

He became known as the Cheeky Chappie and went on to tell jokes, dance, sing and write songs.

Max also starred in 14 feature films and frequently appeared on radio.

He volunteered for the Army in the First World War and started a troupe concert party during his time in the Forces.

Upon leaving the Army, he took up work as a light comedian, dancer and singer.

Max toured extensively, appearing in shows and, by the early 1930s, had reached top billing in large music halls, including the London Palladium.

Aims and ambitions

He made his last recording in January 1963 and died four months later at the age of 68.

A bronze statue of Max stands in the Pavilion Gardens in Brighton, where he was born and died.

The Max Miller Appreciation Society was established in January 1999 in Brighton to celebrate the Cheeky Chappie.

Over the years, it has recruited more than 1,000 members worldwide.

Past president Roy Hudd OBE helped greatly in furthering the aims and ambitions of the Society, as did the late Sir Ken Dodd (past patron).

The current president is John Fisher, the author and TV producer.

He wrote and produced, among many other programmes, the series Heroes of Comedy, an episode of which featured Max Miller.

Also read on this website: Frank Carson: Memories of a cracking comedian