Jack Wild Actor - Artful Dodger - Consider Yourself Our Mate
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- Опубліковано 21 жов 2022
- Please join me in this video, Jack Wild Actor - Artful Dodger - Consider Yourself Our Mate.
I was going to say... Jack Wild was 'possibly' my first celebrity crush... and then I thought about it for a moment and realised there is no 'possibly' about it! He very definitely was!
The cheeky face and the fearless attitude became cemented in legend with Jack Wild's appearance in the movie Oliver! He hit a high note, he was a professional - even before most of us have the first clue of what we would like to achieve in life - Jack Wild was achieving it all!
Discovered by chance, Jack Wild's performance in Oliver catapulted him into another world - giving him the opportunity or the misfortune (you decide) to experience life on fast forward! At a young age, Jack Wild was mixing in the world of celebrity and royalty, appearing to take it all in his stride.
In this video, we return to moments in Jack Wild's life, both the high and the low that made him into the incredible person that he was - from taking the world by storm as the Artful Dodger to the despair of an addiction to alcohol and winning what could have been a losing battle - until illness in the form of oral cancer took him far too early, just as he was successfully re-building his life.
Please join me in celebrating the life of this wonderful man and come with me as I visit his final resting place, bringing flowers and much love to remember him and the joy he brought to my childhood and to that of so many others - and still continues to do so in a classic film that never grows old!
Jack Wild will eternally be The Artful Dodger!
If you would like to find out even more about the life and times of Jack Wild - please check out this link to his autobiography published posthumously by Fantom Publishing in 2016. I love the book and thoroughly recommend it - I'm not sponsored or affiliated and I've not received a copy of the book for free or any commission - I've bought the book myself and am jolly glad I did too! It's amazing!
So this recommendation is without bias - well, I can't say I'm totally unbiased because as I said in the beginning - Jack Wild WAS my first celebrity crush!
Jack Wild - It's a Dodger's Life
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Thank you for honoring him. I watch Oliver every year at Christmas. Last year I showed it to my niece and nephew who loved it and we had a great conversation about workhouse kids and how kids used to work in factories instead of going to school. I think all of us 70’s kids have a soft spot for Jack and his performance in HR Puffenstuff. This was a lovely tribute. Thanks. 🙏🏽
You’re very welcome! My pleasure! Yes!!! Same here - a real go to Christmas movie in our house! It’s a great example of how things have changed - I absolutely love history - including film history! Jack was such a talent! ❤️❤️❤️ thank you for watching x
I remember seeing it the movies and loving it! I was 10, I think
A brilliant creation .. nothing like that could ever be produced in million years .. a true gem .. thanks for this !!
watched hr puff and stuff thought it was a bit weird as a kid but loved it
@@BeautifulBadandBizarre maybe do a vid on famous kids in adverts, i remember patsy kensit in birdseye peas and dennis waterman as the milkybar kid
His performance in Oliver was brilliant, he really helped elevate that film to greatness. A sad end to a fine actor.
He did I agree!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Yes I absolutely agree he was one off the main characters in That great Legendary movie excellent high value acting from jack what a shame he died in critical way 😢I love ❤️ Oliver Twist over jacks Artful dodger character 🌹
Yes it was so sad - he was such a great talent x
Loved him so much in 'Oliver' . Oliver very good too, but the Artful Dodger was much more my style.
Fine Actor indeed! ❤
He was the best Artful Dodger...Rest in Peace.
He was! I loved Anthony Newley’s Dodger too but Jack had it in the bag! He was perfect ❤️
Agree Jack was definately the best Artful Dodger❤
Jack made a big impact on us kids in the late 1960s and 1970s, he seemed to be everywhere on the TV and films. So much talent and full of energy, he was flipping cool.
He did! He was great! ❤❤❤
I remember seeing him on HR Pufnstuf and l so much wanted to be him..
I saw the HR Pufnstuf the Movie at the Dawamish Drive Inn here in Seattle..
Rest In Peace,
Jack
You inspired me..
He was superb in HR Pufnstuf ❤️ I was terrified of Witchy Poo though 🤭xxxx
@@robertrachels1870 loved him in HR Puffenstuff
I remember that. I loved that show.
One of the best movies of my generation 🌹🙏
Died on St David's day RIP saint🌹🙏
❤️ I agree!
Thanks for the tribute. He was a gentleman. Cancer is really awful. I wish he had got to be with us a lot longer. RIP Mr. Jack.
You’re very welcome x thank you for your comment and watching the video - it’s very appreciated ❤️
What a shame for an actor to lose his voice. He was truly masterful as the Artful Dodger
So true x
Hey he still left behind a legacy and was a phenomenal actor❤❤❤❤
This was a great tribute to Jack, well done! 🙂 He was so incredibly talented, and such a sweet man. He should have won the Academy Award for best supporting actor in Oliver, but lost to Jack Albertson- what a shame. This dates me, haha, but I remember like it was yesterday- I had a huge crush on him when I was little, and loved HR Pufnstuff 💕 RIP Jack Wild
Thank you so much and thank you for watching! Yes I agree I was surprised he didn’t win best supporting actor! He very much deserved to - he was a great talent from such a young age xxxx
Best performance as the Artful Dodger I have ever seen. Rest in peace Jack
I agree - he was perfect! ❤️
I think he's best known as playing The Artful Dodger on Oliver.
It's a shame he lived a short life.
Definitely xxxx
I was in a production of "Oliver!" in which Oliver & Dodger were both played by girls. The girl playing Dodger was v.good while the one who played Oliver was just Ok ; I always wondered why she got the part( I think her mom had some pull w/ the theater.) especially when there was a talented young boy that I'd chat w/backstage who would have been much better Imo. In fact,in one scene after Oliver goes to live w/his uncle,she/he was wearing a suit that had white trousers & u could definitely tell she was an "Olivia" instead! Oh yeah, a then 10(?) yr old Zoe Kravitz was in the cast as one of the Workhouse kids. Her dad ,Lenny Kravitz ,showed up to watch a few performances & gave her a gift basket that was bigger than she was.😅 I think he was v. proud of his daughter!🙂 P.S. I know this is a bit "off-subject" but I thought u might find it interesting..
I love this!!!!! Thank you for sharing you memories ❤️ yes - it’s not always talent that gets you far - sometimes it’s who you know for sure! The Lenny bit!!!! OMG! The gift basket 🤭 I only know his music - I didn’t even know he had a daughter! Thank you for this x
And I thought I was the only one who had a crush on this amazing young man! What I would put my family through on Saturday morning just to see Jack on HR Puff-n-Stuff I remember to this day! Thank you for sharing with us Jack's brilliant, but sad life. Learning this has left me with a tear in my eye, but a smile on my face.
😊 you were definitely not the only one - Jack had so much personality and was so handsome - thank you so much for watching! ❤❤❤
Have you seen "Melody"? It's a lovely little British film about a young boy (Mark Lester) who falls in love with a girl at school. Jack is in the film too. It is set in London, so has that real feel of what it was like going to school in the 60's. It is adorable.
Yes! Love that film - 60s London I remember too! ❤️
OMG that was him? I loved that show.
@@BuddhaBeanie He was brilliant! ❤️🌹
I thought this was going to be a straightforward grave visit, but you gave us so much more ! Thank you. Jack was my first crush. Such a sad end 💔
Thank you so much for watching! Yes I always do a mini bio - I love remembering the lives of my favourite celebrities! ❤️ Jack was wonderful and I agree - such a sad end xx
@@BeautifulBadandBizarre Terribly sad they lost Arthur too in 2000, at age 49.
Yes I saw that - so sad x
My first crush too. The Artful Dodger was my first attraction for bad boys.
🤭 I totally understand 🌹
To me he will always be the best thing ever made in HR Pufnstuf when I was actually a little kid in the early 70s. My friends and I always love to watch it on my house and at times his house. We would actually imitate the Mechanical Boy, they sure don't make any great entertainment on TV anymore for kids.
I agree! Children’s entertainment these days doesn’t seem to be quite as creative and imaginative! ❤️
My father died of oral cancer it's horrible for them to lose thier voice, a lovely tribute to a great actor, but sad to see nobody has tended to his grave for a long time not a flower in sight, nice of you to lay some for him x 😔
I’m so sorry to hear about your father ❤️
Jack was a great actor I agree! I think it’s possible flowers were laid but the grounds are very well cared for and I would imagine they would be cleared as soon as the lose their bloom x it’s always such a pleasure to take flowers when I visit 🥰💐 thank you so much for your comment and for watching the video ❤️
53 is no age really - makes you humble to be still here when such talented people have gone before you
I agree! So sad xxx
A lovely, affectionate and respectfully made tribute. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching! ❤️
RIP JACK !
You’ve made millions smile, cry , laugh . 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️
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Thanks sincerely for your wonderful tribute to Jack Wild. I had no idea he had a childhood connection with Phil Collins. To me, he will always be "The Artful Dodger". A man of incredible talents, very sad he died so young. I was 12 yrs. of age when "Oliver!" was released here in Australia and was transfixed by both the story and songs and loved reading Charles Dickens as a child. Still watch my bluray copy of the film every once in a while, just magnificent!
RIP dear Jack.
My pleasure! You’re very welcome and thank you for watching! Jack was amazingly talented I agree! And I’m the same - love Charles Dickens novels - you can really lose yourself in them xxxx
As a latchkey kid of the early 70s, I was raised by TV. I thank God for the talented and moral programs. H.R. Pufnstuf was my "friend when things got rough".
Oh yes! I remember those days well! Getting in from school, making a huge bowl of cereal or a slice of toast and putting the telly on! 🌹
"Oliver" had to be one of the most popular and entertaining movies to ever be shown in my city. I believe that it played a least a year at the theatre and there were long lineups around the block. Jack Wild did such a great job playing the part of the artful dodger. It was so sad to read about his health problems before he died. R.I.P. Jack Wild.
Oh yes! Oliver was a massive success ❤️ Jack was brilliant in the role of the Artful Dodger 🥰 Thank you so much for watching xx
Beautiful tribute to Jack Wild. Oliver is one my favorites and Jack Wild will always be the Artful Dodger. ❤
I adored Jack WIld, one of my serious first crushes as a young girl. Was a fan club member of his during his HR PufnStuf years. Of course, bought all the teen magazines featuring him using my babysitting money. Loved him in movies, on Tv, and his singing, I still own his first album. I did like him in The Pied Piper movie that also had Donovan, (another major crush back then) Thank you for this
Oh yes!!! I did too with the magazines 🤭 and another big YES!!! Donovan! Although to be fair in that film I only have eyes for Diana Dors 🤭 I love her to the moon and back several times over! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching ❤️🌹
What a very tragic story. Such a lovely tribute to this lovable man. So nice to know he found happiness in his second marriage. He had such a lot of serious health issues but was still smiling when he must have felt very poorly. Love his heart.
It is very sad x Jack was courageous and so brave with everything he went through ❤️ Thank you so much for watching ❤️🌹
Always been a fan of Jack with Oliver the musical. It so tragedic and emotional for a fan. I never knew he passed over at such a young age. R.I.P Jack
Me too! He was great and so talented! ❤️
I was madly in love with Jack Wild as an adolescent. Thank you for this beautiful memorial! ❤
My pleasure! Thank you so much for watching! Jack was such a special person and so talented! Xxxx
Me too! Such a cutie. 🙏
There will never be anyone like Jack Wild to take his place in a unique musical like Oliver. Jack has made his mark in history. He gives generations enjoyment, as with the rest of the cast. God bless you Jack. from Scotland
I completely agree! Jack was superb as were the rest of the cast of Oliver! A true classic ❤️
What a respectful and beautiful tribute to a wonderful actor taken too soon.
I have found out today that the musical notes on the grave are Scott Joplins the entertainer as I found out by reading the comments here.
Which Jack truly was so it was wonderfully fitting ❤
Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the video - it’s very much appreciated ❤️
I am 60 and still watch Oliver every year. Love it. Jack was so adorable. ❤️
It’s brilliant! I always watch it at Christmas! X
@@BeautifulBadandBizarre Yes..l watch it many times. ❤️
I was raised in Hounslow. Jack Wild was a legend. We were proud of where he came from. I remember watching him in Puff and Stuff. Great performer, so full of life.
He was brilliant wasn’t he - and from what I’ve read Jack loved every minute of his childhood in Hounslow ❤️
This is a fantastic channel. I've lost count as to how many times I've seen Oliver.❤
That was such a respectful and beautiful tribute to Jack wild.. and what a beautiful little Cemetery that was.. like so many other young girls I had such a huge crush on him when I was younger... I'm 64 now but I can just remember how thrilled I was to watch him every Saturday morning on HR puff and stuff.. so handsome and talented..
My pleasure! I loved Jack too ❤️ and I agree he was so cute and handsome!
Yes the cemetery is lovely and well cared for 🌹 it was so emotional visiting ❤️ thank you for your lovely comment and for watching ❤️
Thank you for remembering Jack Wilde I would watch him as a child on "HR Pufnstuf" he was so cute& very talented as a grown up love him in "Oliver" Such an Amazing cast never get tired of watching it I would often talk about jack to my nieces & nefews & daughters& sons how he would make me smile such wonderful childhood memories so I pass along my vhs tapes & say enjoy you can pass along to your children so once again Thank you may jack RIP Truly missed But Never Forgotten
Oh the same here! Oliver and Pufnstuf were truly magical! Once watched never truly forgotten! And great for children of all generations ❤️🥰 thank you so much for watching xxxx
I recognized Jack in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves as soon as I saw him. It was a real treat to see him again. RIP Jack Wild you will always be the Artful Dodger.
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What a great actor he will always be remembered for Oliver brilliant performances from all the actors god bless Jack 🙏👏👏👏👏🏴🏴🏴
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Thank you for telling us the story about Jack, I can't believe he was born the same year as me but sadly he has gone, his films will go on forever, Thank you for giving Jack some lovely roses 🌹🌹👍👍
I am so privileged to have been able to visit - it meant much - I loved him!
Same year as me, Eve. And, i did’nt know he came from Royton, which is just 5 miles from my home in Oldham. God bless him. Loved his films.
Love your videos you make them so informative and respectful, look forward to many more. 👏👏
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️
Wow. That shakes me up.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful tribute to Jack Wild's life and taking us to his final resting place. He was an important part of my childhood in the U.S. I always loved watching him on H.R. Puffinstuff and also his films, over the years. I always wondered what ever became of him and thanks to your video, you filled in all the gaps. He will never be forgotten. Such a talented Actor and so well loved by his fans. Rest in peace Jack and thanks for entertaining us and bringing such happiness to your loyal fans everywhere!
Thank you so much Kenny! It was the same for me - grew up watching Jack in Oliver! And HR Pufnstuf - he was such a great entertainer - and so well loved still today! I think his work has stood the test of time and I’m sure they will always be new Jack fans growing up if they are given the opportunity of seeing Jack’s work! Thank you for watching this video! ❤️
I really admired this incredible man! What a talented and handsome young man he was! I got the pleasure of speaking to him on the phone back in 1970 when I was 14 and the telephone operator was so moved by my wanting to speak to Jack that she stayed with me for an hour calling England and finally reaching him in California taping a Bing Crosby Christmas Special. And finally at last Jack and I talked on the phone for about 10 minutes and since I had previously written him many letters at various addresses, he must have received them and immediately knew who I was! I was in heaven speaking to him as he was really moved by my being such a fan of his! and we ended our conversation with the idea that we meet somehow in person someday, unfortunately that day never came ! I will never forget this experience the rest of my life! I wanted to share this with anyone interested, because it's completely True!!!!!
Thank you so very much!!! What an amazing story and memory to treasure! I absolutely love this! Thank you so much for sharing this lovely recollection! ❤️❤️❤️
@@BeautifulBadandBizarre If I could go back in time and have the ability to see him personally I would, but unfortunately it's only a dream and impossible, So Sad 😢😢😢
I totally understand - although I think I would have been star stuck! 🤩❤️ he really was one of the very best x
Now, that is really cool!! 😎
Thank you for treating us to a wonderful anecdote of your experience with Jack, and speaking to him must have been the best thing as a youngster. Fabulous. Lucky man.
My sister and myself are huge fans of Jack ❤️ I remember us being glued to the TV screen whenever H.R. Pufnstuf was on! Those were lovely days that I remember with great fondness. I had no idea he was from Manchester, I always thought he was a proper Londoner. Thank you so much for making this video ❤️💋
Such a fantastic tribute to Jack 🤲 ❤
Yes!!! I loved him in Oliver and HR Pufnstuff! Thank you so much for watching the video! Your comment is very much appreciated ❤️❤️❤️
My sister and I were the same! We lived for Jack Wild in H.R. Puffnstuff each week. We sat glued to the screen as well, and we both had huge crushes on Jack! 😊
👍 yes
@@tinamichelsnelson1563 oohhh so did I...loved him so much ..wrote on my arm ..I love Jack wild
.and got told off at school ....but still did u ...what a rebel 😅💚
Yeah , HR Puffin Stuff jack was so good in that series , never missed a show when I was a kid and Witcy Poo and her two side kicks Moorse and Seymour I think it was cracked me up especially when they all went down on them crash landings on Witchys broom 😂
He is a huge part of my childhood memories!!
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Thank you. My son was born in 2008, and grew up watching Oliver Twist. The funny thing is while my baby looked and sounded a lot like Oliver, his favorite character was always The artful Dodger. To the point that he would practice pick pocketing everyone in the family. He always gave us our stuff back almost immediately, he just lived the game. To this day I swear Jack Wilds portrayal of the Dodger helped shaped my sons personality. He is light, playful and caring of others, but just loves a good prank, especially lifting his dad's cell phone and waiting until he notices it's missing to give it back.
🤣🤣 that’s brilliant! I’m glad he gives his dad his phone back 🤭🤭🤭 Thank you so much - and thank you for watching too! ❤️🌹
We both auditioned for the part of the younger Joth Bamforth (the elder was played by James Bolam) in a series called inheritance. I recall wishing him well. Nice lad. RIP. From a retired thespian in Costa Rica😎
Bless Jack he will always be the Artful Dodger to me no one else could play that role like he did.
RIP Jack rest easy.
I feel the same! ❤️
Still so loved
Still so missed
Still so true. RIP Jack. God bless you.
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I just came across your beautiful tribute to Jack Wild and loved it. When I was growing up and after seeing him in Oliver, I couldn't get enough of him. I bought all the teen rags like Tiger Beat to catch up on him. Thank you for bringing back a piece of my past through Jack's life. Rest in Peace. 🙏✝️
Thank you so much! I did that too with magazines! ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for watching!
HE LIVES ON IN OUR HEARTS AND FOREVER WILL RIP Jack Wild🙏
❤️❤️❤️ always x
I remember OLIVER! and loving the film. And yes, I was taken by the chemistry he emoted in his performance. It is heart-breaking that he died so young. I am grateful that he and his wife took up the fight for oral cancer. RIP
Thank you for your lovely comment! I agree - it’s heartbreaking that he died so young x and that through his own pain and trauma he and his lovely wife were thinking of others and helping as much as they could for prevention and awareness ❤️
Lovely tribute to Jack Wild ❤ loved him in Oliver and Melody x
He was brilliant - I adored him ❤️ thank you for watching ❤️❤️❤️
This was so very well done. Your narration was perfect..well-paced and sincere with no annoying music. It was wonderful and thank you! I remember Jack so well.
Thank you so much! And thank you for watching! I know what you mean about music lol I feel the same way about it! Jack was so talented ❤️
"Love Oliver!....I never get tired of watching it & singing along. Thanks Shar, for a lovely tribute, to Jack.....bless him"🕯️🕊️😢🥀
Thank you for watching
He was such a handsome boy, those eyes and cute little nose! RIP Jack. ❤️🙏🏻
He absolutely was! Truly beautiful! ❤️
I loved his bad boy image. So many child actors have died through drugs or drink.
I am pleased he found love again.
Absolutely! He was so happy in his last years with Claire x
There was never enough protection for them. Children with aspirations to the bright lights of Show Business and fame, are obviously at Greater risk than average children. Shame on the Business.
As with many of the lads I grew up with in an orphanage not being able to cope with the outside world after being institutionalised for our early years
great videos yeah unfortunately once child actors/actresses grow up there job offers seem to dry up . and then sadly they are forgotten. at least he finally got to be with a loving wife. also I didn't know that he lived in Hounslow which is where I'm from luv your videos
Thank you so much! And thank you for watching! Yes I think it’s difficult for many of them to make the transition from child actor to adult - many do - but I think many more struggle! ❤️
Thank you for this. I had a crush on him during HR Pufinstuff. Made me tear up to see him so frail at the end.
You’re welcome x thank you for watching ❤️ yes I found remembering his life very emotional x
OLIVER is one of the greatest stage to screen musical adaptations ever, if not the best. Jack should have won an Oscar for that role, he was brilliant. Rest in Peace kind sir, thank you for the smiles.
I agree ❤️ I absolutely love David Leans 1948 version of Oliver! But Jack’s portrayal of the Artful Dodger is second to none! The cast and production of 1968’s Oliver was perfect! ❤️❤️🥰
The way you told the story is amazing. Love the end with the flowers. He was just fabulous..Its so so sad . We need to remember these people. Keep on remembering them thanks
Thank you so much x
@@BeautifulBadandBizarre This story is beyond sad. I watched him from HR Puffinstuff. :(
It is - but I think he had a lot of fun in the early days ❤️ just such a sad ending x
The mind boggles at the idea of Phil Collins singing "Consider yourself". 🤣
🤣🤣🤣 I hear you! I couldn’t quite imagine it either!
He released a single ‘Some Beautiful’..I still have the 45 and it remains one of my favorite songs ever!!!! His voice was glorious. That great accent! I loved him from that era of HR Puf n Stuf. He was very special!
I had his posters on my wall 🥰🌹
I absolutely loved watching Jack on TV. I must admit I really fancied the cheeky chappie too. I adored him in Oliver and when our boys were young we used to watch it with them. I think all young children should watch it to be honest. Thank you so much for this journey you took us on of Jacks life. I must admit I shed a few tears whilst watching it though. RIP Jack and thank you for the lovely memories of your acting career. x
Thank you so much and thank you for watching! I agree with you! It’s a brilliant film and it has stayed with me from the very first watch (more years ago than I care to mention 🤭🤭🤭) Jack was superb in Oliver! The whole film from start to finish was the perfect production - screen writers - cast and everyone else involved! Just unforgettable and has stood the test of time ❤️ xxxx
I will always remember him as the immortal Dodger, his acting, body language and facial expressions are all on point and his performance will never be beaten. I have seen a couple of other movies he appeared in but they were very easily forgotten, nothing he did would ever come close to what was the pinnacle of his career. As with a lot of people, he also had his own demons and personal battles and they had taken their toll on his health and seemed to have aged him, even though he never really struck me as the most versatile of performers with a huge range of acting versatility I am glad he was able to turn his life around after beating his demons and he finally began to recieve work but life is never fair, it can give with one hand and just as easily take with the other. I hope and pray he is at peace and with his parents and even some of his co stars from Oliver....THE DEFINITIVE ARTFUL DODGER!!!.. I tip my hat to you Sir...RIP
Yes! The definitive Artful Dodger - couldn’t agree more ❤️❤️❤️
@@BeautifulBadandBizarre I love that film, despite the dark undertones of the story, it is a TRUE CLASSIC, my all-time favourite musical, it really does make me smile and I can totally forget everything and there aren't many movies like that. A great cast and what a soundtrack. This film can never be bettered and still today I LOVE IT. Thankyou for making & uploading this tribute to a loveable rouge....they don't make rouges like this anymore either. Thankyou xx God Bless x
My absolute pleasure! I agree it’s a true classic that has stood the test of time! ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing I am 61 years old and Jack Wild was my very first heart throb at the age of ten my heart still gave a little flutter at some of the pics you put up RIP Jack love always and hugs Shelley ❤❤❤
Mine too Shelley! I absolutely adored Jack - thank you for your lovely comment and for watching xxxxxx
So talented and so young and was a terrific actor. RIP lovely Jack 💎💙🙏
He truly was! ❤️
You're not the only one who crushed on Jack. Fame can be a beast, it eats people. ❤
Oh yes he had a massive following back in the day! Fame both made and ruined many a life!
What a lovely tribute to a wonderful actor!
I am a musician so I had to look at the music notes on his gravesite which is so appropriate! the song is “the entertainer” by Scott Joplin.
Thank you so much for watching! Ohhh! I always wanted to okay the piano but I was told I was ‘tone’ deaf when I applied at school lol I can’t sing either 😬 so I admire the talent of musicians like yourself so much!!! And yes - The Entertainer is perfect!
My mom loved Oliver as a child, I loved watching it as an child with her, when I had my daughter I started watching it with her to this day we still watch it every Christmas.
That’s so lovely! Oliver was always our family Christmas movie growing up! ❤️ I also love The Amazing Mr Blunden with Diana Dors ❤️
Thank you so much. His brilliance as the Artful Dodger will never be matched. I faithfully watched him in everything I could and elbowed my younger siblings away from the TV to watch H.R. Puffinstuff on Saturday mornings in the 70's. He was just so cute and charming with a tremendous presence. What a loss.
I know exactly what you mean 🤭 I was the same! Always watched! It’s such a shame that things went the way they did - Jack’s potential was limitless! Thank you so much for watching ❤️🌹
Jack was a wonderful actor his portrayal as the Artful Dodger was the best, I have ever seen. Sadly i think he did not get as many roles as he would have liked as an adult actor, and I feel it was our loss that we did not see him very often. Always enjoy watching Oliver and Jacks fantastic performance may he RIP
I completely agree! He was brilliant as the Artful Dodger - I'm really a big fan of the David Lean version and I thought Anthony Newley was a great Artful Dodger but Jack sweeps him away! Jack WAS THE Artful Dodger for me! Thank you so much for your comment and for watching xx
We were lucky to have had him. RIP dodger xxx thanks for the memories
Definitely xx
What a beautiful tribute. Thank you and may Jack RIP 🙏🏻
Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️
I was blown away with his acting in Oliver. Just brilliant 👏
He was so talented ❤️🌹
As a kid growing up in the 70's in Los Angeles, California in a small cramped apartment, I remember watching Jack in H.R. Pufnstuf. My imagination would reach the sky every time I turned on my super small black and white TV to watch the show, I would fall into a state of dreams. Thank you Jack for bringing out my imagination and allowing me to think outside the box! Thank you for making my room feel like i can reach the ends of the world. I will remember you. P.S.Turn around and watch out for Witchy Poo!!
This is so lovely! Thank you! Yes I think it was so creative and fun - and it stretched imaginations and inspired creativity ❤️❤️❤️
Oliver was one of my all time favorite movies. Jack played a great Dodger. I agree with him Mr Bill Sykes was perfect for the actor who played him. Totally scary.
He was!!! I love Oliver Reed too! ❤️❤️❤️
His portrayal of the Artful Dodger was pure Perfection
❤️🌹I agree!
What a lovely tribute to Jack Wild!🌬️💖🌠
Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️
Wow I had his picture on my locker after seeing him in OLIVER. What a talent. You did a spectacular job with his story. I did not know a lot of it. What a nice tribute to Jack thank you.
Thank you so much! And thank you for watching x I had Jack’s poster in my bedroom wall growing up! 🥰❤️
One of a kind. Never forgotten. Rest in Peace young man
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What a wonderful honor for Jack. I was in love with him in the 60s and 70s and love HR Puffin stuff. 16 Magazine sent me a photo and a 45 which I loved and listened to often.I really loved Oliver! Our class went to the theater to see it. Thank you again
Thank you so much Rita! ❤️ Jack was wonderful! How lucky you were with the 16 Magazine phot and 45! Oh my goodness - I bet you were over the moon to receive that! Oliver is such a classic - I love the film so much- it must have been incredible to see it on the stage! ❤️❤️🌹
I always thought he was so cute! RIP, Jack. Gone way too soon. 💙🙏💜
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He couldn't have made a bigger impact. Jack WAS the Artful Dodger. Oh my God, Jack's thoughts on Oliver Reed. I read Oliver Reed's biography and wore an Oliver Reed T-shirt. Such a wonderful posting ❤
Thank you! I loved Oliver Reed! I’m researching for another video an the moment and I couldn’t believe when the person in their autobiography also mentioned the primrose yellow jag too! What a coincidence - I wouldn’t mind an Ollie Reed T-shirt - that’s so cool!
What a lovely tribute to Jack. I’ve said this a thousand times ever since I first watched a Oliver as a kid but for me there will never be another Artful Dodger, Jack Wild was The Artful Dodger and The Artful Dodger was Jack Wild. They were one and the same.
Thank you so much! I agree - I adore Anthony Newley as the Artful Dodger in the 1948 David Lean version of Oliver by Jack wins hands down every time for me! Xx
As a child, H.R. Puffinstuff was one of my favorite shows. I also remember loving Jack’s accent.
Mine too! ❤️
Nice tribute. From the moment of conception, there is a chance we will leave. Some of us will leave a mark, as Jack did. R.I.P..
Thank you ❤️ I agree Jack has left a wonderful legacy in his films and the hearts he touched ❤️
Poor poor man There, but for the grace of God, go all of us. RIP Jack. You are, were and always will be remembered. God bless you. A legend. .
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Congratulations! You have made me cry - whilst out enjoying my breakfast on a gorgeous Sunny Sydney Saturday morning😪. I guess that’s the price we pay for allowing ourselves to care. Thank you for telling this poignant story in such a beautiful way.🌞💁🏽✨🌻
Oh my goodness ❤️❤️🌹🌹big hugs - I’m sorry I made you cry but thank you so much for watching xxxx and I hope you still managed to enjoy your breakfast! It’s 11.30pm here in the U.K. and a chilly night! Enjoy the lovely Sydney Sunshine 🌞❤️❤️🌹🥰
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Jack was a natural entertainer. He made the character of the Artful Dodger his own, and really stole the show! He won't be forgotten and Oliver is still such an amazing film for the family to watch and enjoy, especially at Christmas
I very much agree! Definitely one of my all time favourite Christmas movies - especially with a mince pie a hot chocolate and a twinkling Christmas tree - I love it! ❤️
As an American I remember him most from HR Pufnstuf in the 70's and his awesome cameo on Sigmund and the SeaMonsters. I had crush on him and his voice
He was brilliant and I loved Pufnstuf - he was so good in it! ❤️🌹thank you so much for watching!
You presented and narrated this so beautifully and respectfully. A sad ending for someone who brought so much joy. ❤️
Thank you so much! And thank you for watching! Yes it was very sad - Jack was a superb actor ❤️
this is sooo lovely. He was just fabulous. RIP Jack, you are missed.
Thank you ❤️ and thank you for watching xxxx
A wonderful eulogy. If we all could have something so nice, a better way of leaving this world it would be.
Thank you so much ❤️ and thank you for watching 🌹
I remember as a kid watching h.r pufnstuf everyday. I cried watching your video as he was so talented, he left this world so young 😢 rip jack wild ❤️
He was a brilliant actor - so much potential lost 😢 thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching ❤️❤️❤️
Bless your heart. Dear Jack. Rest in Peace Dear Soul. Thank you for such a warm and loving tribute to Jack. He loves the flowers.
Thank you so much ❤️
Rest in peace Jack.
John Farley. Your tribute brought tears to my eyes with its simplicity. I adored him as the "artful Dodger", but first as "Jimmy" in HR Pufnstuf.
I was a child in the '70's and saw him as a teen. Then as a young adult discovered my love of musicals and found "Oliver!". There he was, but younger!
I have always adored him and hold him close in my heart.
Soon as that music hit i cried for dear Jack ❤️🙏⚘️✨️
♥♥♥ that's one of the most difficult videos I've made - such a big part of my growing up xx Thank you so much for watching xx
Best version of Oliver ever made don't think perfection can be beaten.
I do love David Leans 1948 version but Jack Wild, Oliver Reed and Ron Moody really give the 68 version the edge! I love them all! ❤️
It's one of those classic British movies where everything just fell into place.the cast and their performances visually enthralling.i remember going to the old ABC cinema to see this movie I have loved it ever since .along with any movie with Alistair Simms another wonderfully British actor.when you look back we were spoilt for choice for talent what happened.
I do agree! Mind you I tend to live in the past and I don’t watch mainstream media anymore 🤭 so I couldn’t say if there are any modern entertainers that might be half decent because I wouldn’t know 🤣
He’ll always be the Artful Dodger in my mind. 🥰
He will! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for the memories, and my adoration of Jack Wild's earlier acting career, and the past of him I didn't know. Such an iconic actor he was, and remains in our hearts. Peace to you, Jack, and, "consider yourself"...at home now, and to everyone all the best.
My pleasure! You're very welcome - thank you for watching! Jack was a marvelous actor and he and his character the Artful Dodger are Iconic! xxxx
Oh my gosh, I had the biggest crush on Jack. I avidly watched HR Puffinstuff as a girl. Thanks for telling us his story. ❤️
I did too ❤️ you’re very welcome - thank you so much for watching xxxx
Jack did a wonderful job in Oliver. This was my favorite musical.
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I was obsessed with Jack after I saw Oliver. I had his posters all over my room. I lost track of him after the Pied Piper. I hadn’t heard what had happened to him and then I happened to see him in Robin Hood. I hardly recognized him. When I learned of his death I leaned a bit more about what he had gone through but you have given me so much more information. Thank you so much for honoring him.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment ❤️ I had the posters too 🤭❤️ he was so talented and it was so sad that he overcome such difficulties only to be hit with such a terrible illness 😢 thank you so much for watching xx
I wasn't aware he had already passed on. I came by this video by chance. How sad he only lived such a short life. I loved watching him in Oliver and H.R. Puffinstuff when I was little.
May he finally find the peace he was looking for in life. God Bless You Jack!
May your suffering be no more. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤❤Pam 🇺🇸
Thank you so much for stopping by and watching xx Jack was such a great talent ❤️🌹
He was just adorable. When I was little I had a crush on him as bad boy Artful Dodger
He was! ❤️🌹🥰
Thank you so much for honouring this great guy...I was obsessed with Oliver ...I knew every word and every song by heart .....he, for me, was THE only Artful Dodger....it should have been on his tombstone xx RIP lovely man
This is a fabulous tribute to jack
There could never be another play the Artful Dodger as good as he did
God bless you jack 🙏
You have gone down in history in the film Oliver Twist
It will be shown for generations to come ❤
Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching! ❤️❤️❤️
Jack was a family friend . My family went to Ireland with him while he was filming Flight of the doves with Ron Moody. He was a lovely guy so sad we lost him so young
I’m so sorry for your loss ❤️ how lovely that you knew him well! I sadly never knew him but would have loved to! He seemed to have such a big personality and you could imagine that he was a genuinely lovely person. - that’s how he always came across in films and on TV ❤️
i remember watching H.R. Puffin stuff as a child. i enjoyed watching Jack as a child. Thank you for bringing his story back to life!
Well done! Cheers!
My pleasure! Thank you so much for watching! Jack was amazing!