Well found, Carmela!

I've just caught up with the contents of this wonderfully hilarious link. 
What a terrific cartoon compilation of Bing's animated appearances across the decades.
I particularly thought at just 1:30 minutes in, the singing voice of the guitar playing striped insect seemed very close to the real thing.

It was also really interesting to note the extent as to how Bing was so highly caricature-identified with his "Boo-Boo-Boo-Boo-Boo's" during the height of his fame. Plus how his laid back, relaxed persona was charmingly ribbed. 

Do you, Carmela - or indeed anyone else on the forum happen to know whether Bing was amused or not at being caricatured or impersonated? I've heard of some notable public figures who most certainly did not enjoy it, some who outwardly pretended to but privately did not and some who were genuinely amused and a few more that actively encouraged it. 

Thanks again for the link. It really cheered my on a persistently rainy day in merrie olde England. 

Last edited by Ian Kerstein (01/10/2024 2:23 pm)