Profile of Leslie Crowther on Famous Like Me

Leslie Crowther (born Nottingham 6 February 1933 and died Bristol 28 September 1996) was a British comedian with TV experience from the 1960s, as presenter of such programmes as The Black and White Minstrel Show and long-running children's institution, Crackerjack (with Peter Glaze) for the BBC from 1960-1968. From the 1970s, he also achieved renown as the face of 'Stork SB Margarine' for whom he appeared in a number of memorable television commercials. In 1971 he made The Leslie Crowther Show, a sketch show, with three older comics, Arthur English, Chic Murray and Albert Modley ("Eee it's grand to be daft!") as the internal "rep" company. Leslie Crowther is also well remembered as host of the British version of popular game show, The Price Is Right from 1984-1987, during which time his 'Come On Down' catchphrase entered television folklore. He was a popular President of the Lord's Taverners (1991/1992). He was almost killed in a car crash in 1992 (sustaining serious head injuries which effectively brought his career to an end). He died from heart failure in 1996, aged 63, with his wife Jean and family at his side.

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