SIR NORMAN WISDOM

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:35 pm

I have just read the sad news that Norman's family have made the decision to move him into a care -home--apparently at 92, he has dementia so badly, that he cannot interact with the family any longer.
I can imagine just how hard it was for his family to take that action.

I just hope that he is well cared for where he is going.

Marian · Post by **Marian** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:41 pm

There is a programme about it tonight on BBC2 at 9.50p.m
Very sad, but he's keeping well from what the family said, and keeping the other residents entertained!
Marian

john · Post by **john** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 8:43 pm

Yes, must watch this tonight.

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:57 pm

I was able to tape ths programme -thanks Marian.

I saw this news on Teletext today, so it seemed to me that he has become worse lately-I hope that I am wrong.

ROBERT M. · Post by **ROBERT M.** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 1:58 am

He seemed to interact VERY WELL with his family and everyone for that matter during the show

Sure Norman is nearly 93, but he still had his marbles, and was as fit as someone HALF his age.

Lena & Harry Smith · Post by **Lena & Harry Smith** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 2:16 am

We watched this programme too. Norman was brought up in Fernhead Road, W9 just across the road from us. Very sad when a family has to make a decision of this kind.
His daughter -In- Law seemed exceptionally kind and genuinely enjoyed caring for him.
For so many many years , he has put a smile on millions of faces. Like all elderly people... regardless of status, deserve to be looked after with dignity.

Gray · Post by **Gray** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:38 am

Well said Lena & Harry, what lovely words.

jon · Post by **jon** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 9:20 am

I also watched this programme. Norman seemed very physically active - much more so than many people of his age - but he was clearly confused at times and his memory wasn't the best. However it seems he has found the right home and in the location where he wanted to be, the Isle of Man, and the old entertainer in him is still alive and well (although I can't say I was ever a great fan of his films).

Marian · Post by **Marian** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 9:36 am

I watched the programme, having seen the interview with Norman's son and daughter-in-law on "Breakfast" yesterday morning. I'm sure they did all they could for Norman until he became more confused and they could no longer cope with him at home.
He seemed happy in the Nursing Home, and he has what he loves most all around him all the time, his admiring public

Marian

Lena & Harry Smith · Post by **Lena & Harry Smith** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 11:41 am

Although it's so sad, it even seemed that on occasions on this doc.umentry that Norman was mischievously aware of what was happening around him and was hoodwinking those around him and enjoying the situation.
He's such a wonderful character.

ROBERT M. · Post by **ROBERT M.** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 11:39 pm

Just going back to this interesting programme on Norman Wisdom.

I thought Norman's DAUGHTER came over in the programme as a right old B.I.T.C.H..............but on the other hand Norman's DAUGHTER-IN-LAW seemed like a real SAINT.

Sure Norman has his audience to play to now, but it is a "Captive" audience, so to speak

Marian · Post by **Marian** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 12:10 am

I thought Norman's daughter could have taken her turn at looking after her father too. She just seemed to be looking for excuses not to.

Marian

michduncg · Post by **michduncg** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 12:28 am

Hello one and all - just moved house again, and Broadband has finally caught up with us!

I watched this programme last week, knowing that a lot of you would be watching it too. It was a little sad, very funny, and incredibly warm. I rather like Norman in his films, 'Trouble in Store' now seems very charming, and I love the one where hes a milkman. Anyway, I digress!

Its an awful situation for a family to find itself, and I agree with your comments about the daughter in law, who was lovely (as was Normans original carer). yes, the daugther seemed very selfish! and the grandson didn't seemed too chuffed with having his aunt moving in!

Norman did indeed seem to know what was going on, and certainly knew where the camera was pointing. It was nice to see him surrounded by adoring fans in his new rest home!

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 4:56 pm

I finally got round to watching this progamme--as I expected, I found it very difficult to watch-bringing back painful memories.

It was sad, it was funny---it was also inspiring---his singing voice was still amazingly strong. I think in Norman's case, the right decision was made.

The article that I originally read, implied that he was much worse than he appeared in the film, and hopefully his condition has not worsened.

His daughter in law was such a lovely, caring and patient person.