Rikki Fulton OBE (April 15, 1924 - January 27, 2004), was a Scottish comedy actor best remembered for the character of Reverend IM Jolly in his long-running television show Scotch and Wry. Commanders Badge of the Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions, in order of seniority: Knight or Dame Grand Cross... April 15 is the 105th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (106th in leap years). ... 1924 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... January 27 is the 27th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Scotland (Alba in Scottish Gaelic) is a country in northwest Europe, occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain. ...

Life and Career

Robert Kerr Fulton was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and served in the Navy during WW2, along with a stint in the shipping agency. He began his professional acting career as a straight actor in rep and BBC Radio. In the early 1950's he moved to London and became the compere of The Show Band Show, working alongside the likes of Frank Sinatra and Rosemary Clooney, but he soon moved back to Scotland to perform in pantomime and summer seasons for Howard and Wyndham. One of his first forays into television comedy was in the 1962 series The Adventures of Francie and Josie alongside regular comedy partner Jack Milroy. Having been successful on the stage from 1960, the TV series established both Fulton & Milroy as household names in Scotland. Glasgows location in Scotland Glasgow (or Glaschu in Gaelic) is Scotlands largest city, on the River Clyde in west central Scotland. ... Scotland (Alba in Scottish Gaelic) is a country in northwest Europe, occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain. ... U.S. Navy supercarrier USS Nimitz on November 3, 2003. ... German soldiers at the Battle of Stalingrad World War II was the most extensive and costly armed conflict in the history of the world, involving the great majority of the worlds nations, being fought simultaneously in several major theatres, and costing tens of millions of lives. ... The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) was formed in 1927 by means of a royal charter. ... Frank Sinatra in 1947 Francis Albert Sinatra (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer who is considered one of the finest vocalists of all time, renowned for his impeccable phrasing and timing. ... Rosemary Clooney on the cover of her 2000 collection 16 Biggest Hits Rosemary Clooney (May 23, 1928 - June 29, 2002) was an American popular singer and actress. ... Comedy is the use of humour in the performing arts. ...

He continued to perform regularly in pantomime and in straight theatre too, most notably the Royal Lyceum Company in Edinburgh. However it was the comedy sketch show Scotch And Wry that became a highlight of the Hogmanay festivities. The series featured a host of memorable characters, and gave other young Scottish comedians such as Gregor Fisher a break. It also showcased a new generation of Scottish writing talent including Bob Black, Phil Differ, Neil MacVicar and Niall Clark, who would go onto to produce material for shows likes Naked Video and A Kick Up The Eighties. The programme was only shown throughout the entire BBC network once - in 1983. Hogmanay (pronounced — with the main stress on the last syllable) is the Scots word for the celebration of the New Year in the Scottish manner. ... Gregor Fisher (born 22 December 1953) is a Scottish comedian. ... Bob Black is a Scottish television scriptwriter whose has contributed to shows The Rikki Fulton Show and Naked Video Categories: Stub ... 1983 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 1983 he showcased his talents to a wider audience with appearances in the films Gorky Park and Local Hero.

In 1993, Rikki received a lifetime achievement award from Bafta Scotland. A year later he appeared with Gregor Fisher in The Tales Of Para Handy. Indeed his last performance was in an episode of Rab C Nesbitt in 1998. He published his autobiography in 1999.

Fulton suffered from Alzheimer's Disease and died in 2004 of MRSA. 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... MRSA, or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, is a bacterium that has developed antibiotic resistance, first to penicillin in 1947, and later to methicillin. ...

Selected Credits

• Scotch And Wry (1978-1992)
• Gorky Park (1983)
• Local Hero (1983)
• Tis' the Season To Be Jolly (1993)
• The Tales Of Para Handy (1994)
• Jolly: A Man For All Seasons (1994)
• Jolly: A Life (1995)
• It's a Jolly Life (1999)

External Links

• Rikki Fulton filmography (IMBD)