Russ Abbott is a Britishcomedian who was at his peak in the 1980s with television shows that attracted viewers in their millions. Something of an all-round entertainer, in 1984 he enjoyed a major hit single with "Atmosphere" (also referred to as "Oh what an atmosphere"). Although he's not as popular as he was back in the '80s, he still turns up from time to time on television. A comedian (also comedienne, female) is a person who attempts to make people laugh through a variety of methods, normally through joke telling, or a stream of funny banter. ... 1980 is a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... This article is about the profession. ... 1984 is a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Russ Abbot (born 16 September 1947 in Chester, UK to Donald and Elizabeth Roberts (who were not in showbusiness) is a British musician, comedian, and actor.
From 1980 Abbot released some albums as a solo artist and played successfully in several TV series.
Abbott bought the performing rights to his hit "Atmosphere" and refuses to allow it to be played on radio as he considers it to be a dire representation of his talents.
Russ was our point man, carrying his knowledge, enthusiasm, ingenuity, and nonpareil sense of humor on his sleeve.
Abbott encouraged Russ to conduct research on Recent Strombidae and to pursue his studies of Bermuda marine mollusks; the latter enterprise producing several new species descriptions and the advancement of this work, his magnum opus.
In 1977, shortly after Abbott abruptly left DMNH, Russ was appointed Head of the Mollusk Department, a position he held until 1984, when he was called to serve as Acting Director of the museum for a short stint.
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