Talk:Jimmy Savile

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1 Commonly Misspelled Surname
2 He Invented The Concept of DJing?
3 Mother
4 Snide
5 His 'Catchphrase Groan'
6 Happy Birthday Sir James
7 Legal Action?
8 I think he was a hospital porter at Stoke Mandeville, not Broadmoor
9 Marathon running too low-key
10 Pizza
11 Management Agent
12 Marathon / Half-marathon Personal Bests

[edit] Commonly Misspelled Surname

Although there's mention of this further down the article, I have added a note in the first paragraph (in brackets) that his name is often misspelled as 'Saville'. This fact was actually there a while ago, but someone has since removed it. However, please let me argue why I think it should remain: Basically, after all Jimmy's years in showbusiness, there are even *recent* articles around the net where the writer has misspelled his surname. By keeping this reminder in the first paragraph, it will help those writing about Jimmy in the future to get it right; don't forget, Wiki IS an encylopedia and people come here for reference. Not to put too fine a point on it, here's hoping the mad old fool makes it to the 'ton, but how bad would it be for Obit writers to perpetuate the mistake even after he's gone! Jaydash, 02:32, 30 October 2007

[edit] He Invented The Concept of DJing?

It has been said that Jimmy Savile invented DJing with two turntables. Is there any truth in this? Warofdreams talk 01:42, 25 November 2005 (UTC)

Yes he got some bloke to weld two turntables together. See [1] Jooler 18:07, 26 November 2005 (UTC)

Well, it seems that people have undone a lot of stuff since I was last here, because I researched this ages ago and added something like 'Savile is widely recognised as the person who invented DJing as we know it today'. From memory, many DJs around the world recognise his contribution. Actually, I've now tidied it a bit and put the statement back in the article, having cited two sources, not including Wiki's own article on DJing (search for DJ), which also makes it clear about Savile. Jaydash, 00:34, 30 October 2007

[edit] Mother

I think he did live with his mother shortly after her death - I can't remember if it was a day after she died or a couple of days, but he admitted this in When Louis Met Jimmy. DavidFarmbrough 08:54, 24 January 2006 (UTC)

Fair enough. Feel free to put the word back. It might be worth being more explicit with the wording to make clear that that's the intention. --Whouk (talk) 09:22, 24 January 2006 (UTC)

I was being careful to only report what Savile himself had admitted and therefore nothing that was in dispute. Wording is now being changed. DavidFarmbrough 12:34, 25 January 2006 (UTC)

Lumos says he edited to "Revert unsourced possible libel by DavidFarmbrough)" - this is a bit cheeky. I was very careful to say only what Savile himself had admitted in the documentary When Louis Met Jimmy. How can this be libel? I am not bothered to re-revert it, but please note it's not unsourced, and it's not possible libel! DavidFarmbrough 08:41, 30 January 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Snide

This article seems to be very snide, for example doesn't the claim that he never properly runs marathons need citation if it is true? I think the man is repugnant but this is an encyclopedic entry and it should be verified Adamshappy 14:49, 25 July 2006 (UTC)

The entry you mention, which was probably just vandalism from a detractor, seems to have been removed now. Jaydash, 02:10, 30 October 2007

[edit] His 'Catchphrase Groan'

I'm not sure if the correct term of it is 'groan' but I'm sure that should be included in the 'Catchphrases' Section. Perhaps an .ogg could be added, if found online.

I think groan is the only way to describe it and I've altered the article to talk about a 'sustained warbling groan type sound'. Theres's probably a technical term like vibrato, but people will know what I mean by that. Actually, I have now made a 'Catchphrases and Distinctive Appearance' section, because Jimmy is defined by these two things. I mean, people of a certain age would only have to hear a sound clip of that groan, and would immediately know who it is. His clothes and 'look' are also very important, otherwise it could be any old geezer if seen in the street sans tracksuit/ gold/ wacky hair. Jaydash, 02:11, 30 October 2007

[edit] Happy Birthday Sir James

Very Best Wishes to one of the more noticable people in my life.

[edit] Legal Action?

The article says "In 1994 Chris Morris announced on BBC Radio 1 (as a joke) that Savile had collapsed and died; this prompted legal action." Erm... what legal action? Where's the source for this? It's hardly libel! DavidFarmbrough 11:19, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

I've reworded that now as it seems that Savile *threatened* legal action, that much is true. Jaydash, 02:12, 30 October 2007

[edit] I think he was a hospital porter at Stoke Mandeville, not Broadmoor

Certainly, he was heavily involved for many years in fundraising for Stoke Mandeville, and I always believed that was where he was a porter. I'm not certain though. Enginear 21:16, 28 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Marathon running too low-key

It says "He is also known for running marathons (many of them again for Phab, including their annual half marathon around Hyde Park) and completed the London Marathon in 2005." This doesn't cover it. The point is he was the FIRST celebrity marathon runner. You saw him training along Street Lane, Leeds, long before the idea crossed anyone else's mind.139.133.7.37 10:20, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

I have to admit, I thought that he was infamous for running marathons, especially in the 80s. However, I can't find much about how many he's done or when he first started etc, so perhaps he hasn't done as many as we think? Perhaps someone could research the point being made above? Jaydash, 02:21, 30 October 2007

[edit] Pizza

Their is a pizza restaurant near me and i have noticed he eats there every day at around 8 pm —Preceding unsigned comment added by Gaogier (talk • contribs) 20:06, 10 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Management Agent

Anyone know the name of Jimmy's management agent, and if they are a firm with a page already on wikipedia can we get a link please. Thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.105.182.19 (talk) 12:06, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Marathon / Half-marathon Personal Bests

It would be interesting to know Sir Jimmy's Personal Bests for the 2 distances which he ran so often for charity; he was in many ways the original celebrity marathon runner.Geekpie (talk) 14:58, 6 May 2008 (UTC)