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Anthony McVay Simpson, MBE (born 8 July 1936), better known by his stage name Tony Warren, is an award-winning English television scriptwriter, best known for creating the ITV soap opera Coronation Street. He has also been an actor, created other television dramas and written critically acclaimed novels.
Warren was born Anthony McVay Simpson at 3 Wilton Avenue, Pendlebury, near Manchester, Lancashire, adopting Warren as a stage name in his early acting career. As a child, he trained at the Elliott-Clarke theatre school in Liverpool. He became a regular on BBC Radio Children's Hour and also acted in many radio plays, performing with many of the people who were later to become household names through Coronation Street, most notably Violet Carson and Doris Speed, who played Ena Sharples and Annie Walker respectively. He later appeared on the stage and in several early ITV Plays of the Week.
According to BBC producer Olive Shapley (1910-1999), who had worked with Warren on Children's Hour, the idea for Florizel Street (later changed to Coronation Street) came to him late one night in 1959 while they were returning to Manchester by train. Shapley recalled:
Coronation Street (informally known as Corrie) is a British soap opera created by Granada Television and shown on ITV since 9 December 1960. The programme centres on Coronation Street in Weatherfield, a fictional town based on Salford, its terraced houses, café, corner shop, newsagents, textile factory and The Rovers Return pub. The fictional street was built in the early 1900s and named in honour of the coronation of King Edward VII.
The programme was conceived in 1960 by scriptwriter Tony Warren at Granada Television in Manchester. Warren's initial kitchen sink drama proposal was rejected by the station's founder Sidney Bernstein, but he was persuaded by producer Harry Elton to produce the programme for thirteen pilot episodes. Within six months of the show's first broadcast, it had become the most-watched programme on British television, and is now a significant part of British culture. This show has been one of the most financially lucrative programmes on British commercial television, underpinning the success of Granada Television and ITV.
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Actors: Adrian Johnston (composer), Steven Berkoff (actor), John Thomson (actor), Celia Imrie (actress), Jane Horrocks (actress), Henry Goodman (actor), Lynda Baron (actress), Charles Sturridge (director), Phoebe Nicholls (actress), Shaun Dooley (actor), Kieran Roberts (producer), Charlotte Walter (costume designer), Jonathan Bridge (actor), Christian McKay (actor), Kayleigh Cruickshank (miscellaneous crew),
Plot: In 1960 a former child actor with writing ambitions,Mancunian Tony Warren begins submitting television scripts for 'Shadow Squad' to progressive Canadian producer Harry Elton,who wants to nurture local talent. Tony,however,is keen to sell a drama he has written about real Northerners,called 'Florizel Street',after a picture of Prince Florizel in his office. Harry is supportive but Granada studio boss Sidney Bernstein is lukewarm,feeling it is seedy and unglamorous. Fortunately his brother Cecil sees the virtue in cheaply made studio drama with local actors and,with writer Harry Kershaw and director Derek Bennett on board,the street's residents are cast. Thirteen episodes are commissioned but the pivotal character of battle-axe Ena Sharples is proving impossible to cast until Tony brings in a cantankerous old actress from his radio days - Violet Carson. She is perfect. Less perfect is the title,which the tea lady says sounds like disinfectant. A new title must be found quickly - and so 'Coronation Street' is born.
Genres: Drama,Actors: Sue Johnston (actress), Robin Fraser-Paye (costume designer), Sidney Livingstone (actor), Simon Molloy (actor), Denise Black (actress), Ian Lindsay (actor), Sally Sheridan (actress), Matthew Scott (composer), Peter Lorenzelli (actor), Matt Healy (actor), John Middleton (actor), Lorraine Peters (actress), Mark Senior (editor), Tony Scannell (actor), Hilda Miller (miscellaneous crew),
Genres: ,Actors: Kenner G. Kemp (actor), Bing Crosby (actor), Bob Hope (actor), Earl Holliman (actor), Percy Helton (actor), Sam Harris (actor), Fred Aldrich (actor), Billy Daniel (actor), Henry Brandon (actor), Jimmie Dundee (actor), Jimmie Dundee (actor), Charles Evans (actor), Chester Clute (actor), Joe Gray (actor), Jack Lambert (actor),
Plot: Nightclub singer Larry Todd breaks off his romance with a beautiful showgirl when he realizes she's the girlfriend of a murderously jealous gangster. While on the run, Larry mistakenly believes he kills one of the mobsters and is helped to escape police by heiress Mary Carol, who smuggles Larry and partner Myron to Cuba. Mary has inherited a haunted castle on an isolated island and, ignoring ominous warnings and threats, decides to take possession. While there, the trio hunt for a hidden treasure and encounter a ghost, a zombie, and a mysterious killer.
Keywords: apparition, based-on-play, bongo-drum, carmen-miranda-impersonator, castle, chorus-line, female-impersonator, gangster, ghost, gold-mineActors: Richard Wattis (actor), Franz Marischka (writer), Donald Houston (writer), Donald Houston (actor), George Merritt (actor), Michael Balfour (actor), Montgomery Tully (director), Johnnie Schofield (actor), Alan Wheatley (actor), Eric Spear (composer), Susan Shaw (actress), Molly Weir (actress), Arthur Rigby (actor), Raymond Glendenning (actor), Otto Kreisler (producer),
Genres: Drama,Actors: Robert Scheerer (actor), Philip Van Zandt (actor), Walter Baldwin (actor), Ralph Dunn (actor), Charles Cane (actor), John Sheehan (actor), Harrison Greene (actor), Charles Butterworth (actor), Kenner G. Kemp (actor), Patric Knowles (actor), Mike Lally (actor), Hank Mann (actor), Billy Gilbert (actor), Addison Richards (actor), Eddy Waller (actor),
Genres: Musical,Actors: George King (director), Garry Marsh (actor), René Ray (actress), Margaret Yarde (actress), Irving Asher (producer), Michael Barringer (writer), Bruce Belfrage (actor), Betty Shale (actress), John Wood (actor), Patricia Hilliard (actress), Elizabeth Jenns (actress), Graham Pocket (actor),
Genres: Crime, Drama,Reporting live from the set of The Rovers Return, the local news programme for Granadaland looks back on the legacy of Tony Warren, creator of Coronation Street, who died the day previously.
This Is Your Life: Tony Warren Originally broadcast 11 October 1995. Michael Aspel surprises Coronation Street creator, Tony Warren, in the Rovers.
The creator of the world's longest running soap Coronation Street Tony Warren has passed away at 79 years old. . Report by Lydia Batham.
Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1NbomQa Broadcast on 3/3/2016 Sally Dynevor, who has played Sally Webster in Coronation Street for 30 years, pays tribute to the soap's creator. She explains how it saved her and how much Tony means to the cast and crew. Like, follow and subscribe to Good Morning Britain! The Good Morning Britain YouTube channel delivers you the news that you’re waking up to in the morning. From exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in politics and showbiz to heartwarming human interest stories and unmissable watch again moments. Join Susanna Reid, Ben Shephard, Charlotte Hawkins and Sean Fletcher every weekday on ITV from 6am. Website: http://bit.ly/1GsZuha YouTube: http://bit.ly/1Ecy0g1 Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1HEDRMb Twitter: http://bit.ly/1xdLq...
Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1KyA9sV Broadcast on 03/03/2016 From the cobbles of Coronation Street, actor Michael Le Vell shares his memories of series creator Tony Warren with Lorraine. Like, follow and subscribe to Lorraine! Website: http://bit.ly/1E6BlKW YouTube: http://bit.ly/18cHdtx Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1E6Bhep Twitter: http://bit.ly/1wvn4dp Lorraine brings you up-to-date topical stories, the biggest celebrity interviews and tasty recipes as well as finger-on-the-pulse fashion tips and health advice from Dr Hilary Jones. Presenter Lorraine Kelly welcomes guests in her warm and friendly studio setting, where the likes of Mark Heyes, Dan Wootton and John Whaite share knowledge in their expert fields. Join Lorraine every weekday on ITV at 8.30am. http://www.itv.com
Creator of Coronation Street Tony Warren funeral service at Manchester Cathedral attended by cast of hit soap Coronation Street,some of whom were pallbearers.
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George Clinton and the Parliament-Funkadelic live in concert. Tracklist (courtesy of chedjehuti): Cosmic Slop Do that Stuff Gammin' on Ya Standing on the Verge Undisco Kid Children of Production Mothership Connection Dr. Funkenstein Comin' Around the Mountain P. Funk Tear the Roof Off the Sucker Night of the Thumpasorous Peoples Funkin' for Fun Personnel (courtesy of Tony Warren): George Clinton - Vocals Garry Shider (diaper) - Guitar Micheal Hampton (sombrero) - Guitar Glenn Goins (purple leotard) - Guitar Cordell Mosson - Bass Jerome Brailey - Drums Bernie Worrell - Keyboards I do not own this video.
Sign up here to get exclusive videos and content http://producelikeapro.com Tony Franklin (http://www.tonyfranklin.net/) visits the studio to record bass on a few tracks. Warren discusses his story, his basses, recording, and all things music! Produce Like A Pro is a website which features great tips to help the beginning recordist make incredible sounding home recordings on a budget.
1. Intro To Indo - (Featuring Dr. Dre) 2. Now We Lay 'Em Down 3. Tha Eastsidaz 4. Dogghouse - (Featuring Tha Locs and Rapp'n 4 Tay) 5. Give It 2 'Em Dogg - (Featuring Bugsy Seigal) 6. Got Beef - (Featuring Jayo Felony and Sylk E. Fine) 7. Real Talk 8. Balls Of Steel 9. N***a 4 Life - (Featuring Bad Azz) 10. G'd Up - (Featuring Butch Cassidy) 11. Another Day - (Featuring Butch Cassidy) 12. Tha Mac Ten Commandments 13. Ghetto - (Featuring Kokane, Kam, and Nate Dogg) 14. Big Bang Theory - (Featuring Xzibit, Kurupt, CPO, and Pinky) 15. Be Thankful - (Featuring Kam, Pretty Tony, and Warren G) 16. How You Livin' - (Featuring Butch Cassidy) 17. Take It Back To '85 - (Featuring Kurupt and Butch Cassidy) 18. Tha G In Deee 19. Tha Mac Bible: Chapter 2:11 Verse 187 20. P***y Sells - (Featuring Suga F...
Larry Young, Ted Dunbar, Ron Carter, Tony Williams, Don Alias, Warren Smith, Jack Bruce (vocal).
This is Warren East High School's dinner show titled "I Smell A Tony". It is a musical revue of various songs that have won Tony Awards.
1. Rihanna - Diamonds (Peter Rauhopher Beautiful Anthem) 0:00:00 2. Rihanna - Push Up On Me (Moto Blanco Remix) 0:07:03 3. Rihanna - S&M; (Dave Aude Club Mix) 0:13:03 4. Rihanna - Pon De Replay (Norty Cotto's Club Play Remix) 0:19:18 5. Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music (Jody Den Broeder Big Room Mix) 0:25:04 6. Rihanna - Unfaithful (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Remix) 0:34:48 7. Rihanna - Russian Roulette (Tony Moran &Warren; Rigg Remix) 0:43:03 8. Rihanna - Take A Bow (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Remix) 0:52:55 9. Rihanna - We Ride (Mantronix Club Mix) 1:01:15 10. Rihanna - Rockstar 101 (Dave Aude Dub) 1:06:22 11. Rihanna - Breakin Dishes (Soul Seekerz Remix) 1:12:45 12. Rihanna - Only Girl (Rosabel's 'Only Club In The World') 1:18:16 13. Rihanna feat. Jay-Z - Umbrella (Seamus Haji & Paul Emmanuel R...
Watch » http://youtube.vg/Wuib2Tl28 « Coronation Street Season 56, Episode 1 "Fri Jan 02 2015 Part 1" Streaming Online Coronation Street is a British television soap opera first broadcast on Granada Television in 1960. It was soon syndicated on other ITV franchises. The programme concerns the lives of the residents of Coronation Street in Weatherfield, a fictional area of Salford, and centres around its terraced houses, cafe, corner shop, newsagents, textile factory and the Rovers Return pub. The programme was devised in 1960 by local scriptwriter Tony Warren at the recently formed Granada Television in Manches... Watch And Enjoy Your Self
Watch » http://youtube.vg/Wuib2Tl28 « Coronation Street Season 56, Episode 1 "Fri Jan 02 2015 Part 1" Streaming Online Coronation Street is a British television soap opera first broadcast on Granada Television in 1960. It was soon syndicated on other ITV franchises. The programme concerns the lives of the residents of Coronation Street in Weatherfield, a fictional area of Salford, and centres around its terraced houses, cafe, corner shop, newsagents, textile factory and the Rovers Return pub. The programme was devised in 1960 by local scriptwriter Tony Warren at the recently formed Granada Television in Manches... Watch And Enjoy Your Self
Is this the hope of the world in my hands
I'll take this moment, to be all that I can
Look to you to see the future
Stronger and free
Today we will show who we are
We are the earth
And we're together again
My friends, will you show us the way
We travel on, guided by the flame
The fire within makes you reach out to the goal
You redefine the best, by stretching the soul
A world in need of inspiration
And looks to you and me
Today we will show who we are
We are the earth
And we're together again
My friends, will you show us the way
We travel on, guided by the flame
Since ancient times we've come together
In the light of the flame
To stand for all the world to see
People reaching out to greatness
And all we can be
Today we will show who we are
We are the earth
Together again
Today you will show who you are
The best on earth, and you bring the world together again
My friends, you have shown us the way
Look to your heart