Other OBE appointments include writer and broadcaster Bonnie Greer, Avengers writer Brian Clemens, journalist and conservationist Julian Pettifer and Prof Brian Cox, the pop star-turned physicist who has presented BBC science programmes.
Dandy Forsdyke wrote:Poor Patrick's never had a sniff of an honour.
On another forum they've speculated that that is because he is a US citizen. Patrick Macnee certainly did his bit for the balance of trade, with The Avengers always being shown somewhere around the world!
It was just suggested on the DanielPatrick Macnee fan site that we could try to get him nominated for a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Here is the info for the nominating process. I say let's get the ball rolling!
Nomination process
Each year, an average of 200 nominations are submitted to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Walk of Fame Selection Committee. Anyone, including fans, can nominate anyone active in the field of entertainment, as long as the nominee or his or her management is in agreement with the nomination. (A letter of agreement from the nominated celebrity or representative must accompany the application.) Nominees must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in the category for which they are nominated. Posthumous nominees must be deceased at least 5 years. At a meeting each June, the Committee selects approximately 20 celebrities to receive stars on the Walk of Fame during the following year. One posthumous award is given each year as well. The nominations of those not selected are "rolled over" to the following year for reconsideration; those not selected two years in a row are dropped, and must be renominated to receive further consideration. Living recipients must agree to personally attend a presentation ceremony within five years of selection. A relative of deceased recipients must attend posthumous presentations. Presentation ceremonies are open to the public.[55]
A fee (currently USD $25,000), payable at time of selection, is collected to pay for the creation and installation of the star, as well as general maintenance of the Walk of Fame. The fee is usually paid by the nominating organization, which may be a fan club, or a film studio, record company, broadcaster, or other sponsor involved with the honoree's current or ongoing project.[56][15] The Starz cable network, for example, paid for Dennis Hopper's star as part of the promotion for its series Crash. It was unveiled in March 2010, shortly before his death.[57][15]
believe nothing, no matter where you read it or who has said it, not even if i have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.
-buddha
Dandy Forsdyke wrote:Poor Patrick's never had a sniff of an honour.
On another forum they've speculated that that is because he is a US citizen. !
I think this is the case, because he has been an American citizen for many a year.
Frankymole wrote:
Patrick Macnee certainly did his bit for the balance of trade, with The Avengers always being shown somewhere around the world!
Indeed. He remains the quintessential Englishman.
He wasn't even recognised for the Bafta, when each of his partners got one. It was left to Diana Rigg to recognise Patrick's huge contribution (as Joanna did with Gareth).
