Ray Galton
Ray Galton
Ray Galton, OBEis an English scriptwriter, best known for the Galton and Simpson comedy writing partnership with Alan Simpson. Together they devised and wrote the BBC sitcom Steptoe and Son, Hancock's Half Hourand Comedy Playhouse...
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We had always insisted on working with actors because they do what they're told. You can make actors play the character exactly as you want him, expressing opinions on politics, religion, all aspects of society. No comedian would do that for fear of alienating their following. Actors brush off criticism by attributing offending mannerisms or material to the role. Besides, comedians argue about the laughs.