query: who played the part of mr potts in chitty chitty bang bang

pos: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang educational PC game was released in October, 1996 featuring the titular car where players have to solve puzzles to complete the game. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a 1968 British musical adventure fantasy film, directed by Ken Hughes and written by Roald Dahl and Hughes, loosely based on Ian Fleming's 1964 novel "Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang: The Magical Car". The film stars Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, Adrian Hall, Heather Ripley, Lionel Jeffries, James Robertson Justice, Robert Helpmann and Gert Fröbe. The film was produced by Albert R. Broccoli, the regular co-producer of the James Bond series of

pos: Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang was matched by Burningham's illustrations. "Daily Express" serialisation (1964) "Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang" was serialised in the "Daily Express" newspaper in five episodes over the course of a week, from Monday 19 October 1964, to Friday 23 October 1964. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" (1968 film) A film loosely based on the novel was made in 1968, with a screenplay written by Roald Dahl and Ken Hughes. It was produced by Albert R. "Cubby" Broccoli, who had made five James Bond films previously. The film starred Dick Van Dyke as Caractacus Potts and Sally Ann Howes as Truly Scrumptious, an additional character who was

pos: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (song) Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (song) "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" is an Academy Award nominated song from "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", the 1968 musical motion picture. In the film it is sung by Dick Van Dyke and Sally Ann Howes. "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" is also featured prominently in "Chitty the Musical", which premiered in London at the Palladium in 2002 and on Broadway in 2005 at the newly refurbished Foxwoods Theatre (then the Hilton Theatre). The song is parodied in the "South Park" episode "It Hits the Fan" sung by Mr. Garrison and by Jim Carrey in "". A version

pos: Me Ol' Bamboo On "Remembering Chitty Chitty Bang Bang with Dick Van Dyke", Van Dyke says that "Me Ol' Bamboo" was one of the most difficult dancing acts he ever undertook. In the film, Caractacus Potts does the dance to escape an angry victim of his malfunctioning hair-cutting machine. The dance involves the use of bamboo sticks as props. At the end of the dance, Potts collects enough money to buy Chitty. The song is a light-spirited song about different men and their various usages of cane-like apparatuses. Songwriter/lyricist Robert B. Sherman was inspired to write the song by his own use of

pos: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a 1968 British musical adventure fantasy film, directed by Ken Hughes and written by Roald Dahl and Hughes, loosely based on Ian Fleming's 1964 novel "Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang: The Magical Car". The film stars Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, Adrian Hall, Heather Ripley, Lionel Jeffries, James Robertson Justice, Robert Helpmann and Gert Fröbe. The film was produced by Albert R. Broccoli, the regular co-producer of the James Bond series of films (also based on Ian Fleming novels). John Stears supervised the special effects. Irwin Kostal supervised and conducted the music, while the

pos: Lionel Jeffries a captain in the Royal West African Frontier Force. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He entered repertory at the David Garrick Theatre, Lichfield, Staffordshire for two years and appeared in early British television plays. Jeffries built a successful career in British films mainly in comic character roles and as he was prematurely bald he often played characters older than himself, such as the role of father to Caractacus Potts (played by Dick Van Dyke) in the film "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" (1968), although Jeffries was actually six months younger than Van Dyke. His acting career reached

pos: Truly Scrumptious Truly Scrumptious Truly Scrumptious is a fictional character in the "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" film and stage production based on the children's novel of the same name by author Ian Fleming. In the film the character is portrayed by Sally Ann Howes, after it was declined by Julie Andrews. Truly Scrumptious develops a romantic relationship with the widower Caractacus Potts (played by Dick Van Dyke). The character does not appear in the original book, in which Caractacus is married to Mimsie Pott (the surname as spelled in the book). The filmmakers felt that a budding romantic relationship would serve the

pos: Come to the Funfair Come to the Funfair "Come to the Funfair" (originally called "Funfair") is a song first written for the 1968 musical film "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" but was cut almost entirely from the final edit of the film. The musical theme is still heard in the soundtrack immediately after "Caractacus Potts" (Dick Van Dyke) sings "Hushabye Mountain". Then Potts gets the idea to earn money by cutting hair at the funfair. The music is heard as carnies walk by in the distance. The song was written by Robert B. Sherman & Richard M. Sherman. The song was resurrected for the 2002

pos: Rowland Emett in the Merrion Centre, Leeds, the other on permanent display at the Mid-America Science Museum in Hot Springs, Arkansas. In the mid-1960s he was commissioned by Honeywell to create a mechanical computer, which he named "The Forget-Me-Not Computer". In 1968 he designed the elaborate inventions of Caractacus Potts (played by Dick Van Dyke) for the film "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". In 1973 his water-powered musical clock, "The Aqua Horological Tintinnabulator", was installed on the lower floor of the Victoria Centre, Nottingham, until 2010. In 2015 it was reinstalled, refurbished and in full working order, to a new location on the

pos: Hushabye Mountain Hushabye Mountain "Hushabye Mountain" is a ballad by the songwriting team Robert and Richard Sherman. It appears twice in the 1968 Albert R. Broccoli motion picture "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang": first as an idyllic lullaby by Caractacus Potts (Dick Van Dyke) to his children; and later when the children of Vulgaria have lost all hope of salvation. The song is also featured prominently in the 2002 and 2005 stage musical versions. The song has been covered by many artists. Bobbie Gentry, Julie London and Tony Bennett recorded the song in 1968. Dakota Fanning sang the song in Steven Spielberg's 2005

neg: Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang 3 April 2011, starring Imogen Stubbs as the voice of Chitty and Alex Jennings as Caractacus Potts. Sequels (2011, 2012 and 2013) Three sequels to Fleming's work have been written by Frank Cottrell Boyce. The first—"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again"—was published on 7 October 2011. The second, "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the Race Against Time" was released on 27 September 2012. A third sequel, "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Over the Moon" was released on 26 September 2013. Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang: The Magical Car is a children's novel written by Ian Fleming for his son Caspar, with illustrations by John

neg: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (song) of the song (albeit with lyric changes) was used in a public information film for the DVLA about failure to pay road tax, in which Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was clamped because Caractacus Potts had failed to pay the road tax. Steampunk band Abney Park sometimes covers "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" at live shows. The song was written by the Sherman Brothers, Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman. The title song is reprised several times throughout the stage version under slightly different names: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (song) "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" is an Academy Award nominated song from

neg: Caractacus Pott Caractacus Pott Caractacus Potts is one of the main characters in Ian Fleming's novel "Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang" and its film adaptation. The film version of the story makes several changes to Pott's character. In the original 1964 book, "Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang: The Magical Car", Pott is a Royal Navy Commander and eccentric inventor who lives with his wife Mimsy and their twin eight-year-old children, Jeremy and Jemima, on their hilltop farm. The filmmakers, including screenwriter Roald Dahl, altered a good deal of the book's details when crafting the 1968 film musical version of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", in which Caractacus is portrayed by Dick

neg: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang eludes the man by joining a song-and-dance act. He becomes the centre of the show and earns enough in tips to buy the car and rebuild it. They name the car "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" for the unusual noise of its engine. In the first trip in the car, Caractacus, the children, and Truly picnic on the beach. Caractacus tells them a tale about nasty Baron Bomburst, the tyrant of fictional Vulgaria, who wants to steal Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. As Potts tells his story, the quartet and the car are stranded by high tide and are attacked by pirates

neg: You Two You Two "You Two" is a song from the 1968 film musical "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". The song also appears in the 2002–2005 stage musical version. It was written by Robert and Richard Sherman. The song is sung by a single–widower father ("Caractacus Potts") to his two twin children ("Jeremy" and "Jemima"). An inventor by trade, Potts sings the song against the backdrop of his eccentric inventor's workshop. The melody from this song was also used in counterpoint several times with the melody of the title song, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (song). "Them Three" is a short reprise of "You

neg: Gregor Fisher appeared in the 2000 BBC adaptation of "Gormenghast". Fisher starred as a main character in the drama "Missing", made by SMG Productions in 2006. However, the two-part thriller was not broadcast on STV until November 2008. In November 2006, he starred as Grandpa Potts in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", in a three-month run of the show in Edinburgh. Most recently he has starred in the BBC's adaption of "Oliver Twist", in the role of Mr Bumble. In 2003, he appeared in the romantic comedy film "Love Actually", where he played the role of the manager to fading music star, Billy

neg: Think Vulgar Think Vulgar "Think Vulgar" is a song created especially for the stage musical production of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". It was written by Robert and Richard Sherman in 2001 and premiered at the London Palladium on April 16, 2002. It was subsequently replaced by "Act English" a year later. The song is sung in a private moment when the Vulgarian spies determine their strategy of deceit by which they will obtain possession of Caractacus Potts' invention, the car, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The concept for "Act English" was conceived by book writer Jeremy Sams and director Adrian Noble who felt

neg: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again is a children's novel written by Frank Cottrell Boyce. It is a continuation of Ian Fleming's Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang. Boyce was commissioned by the Fleming family to write this sequel. The book was first published by Macmillan Children's Books in 2011. Mr. Tooting has just been fired from his job, much to the dismay of Mrs. Tooting, moody daughter Lucy, whizz-kid Jem, and little Harry. Instead of looking for a new job, he instead decides to fix things around the house. But when all of his "fixes" turn into disasters,

neg: Philip Bosco farce "Lend Me a Tenor" in 1990, Bosco appeared on Broadway in "An Inspector Calls" (1994), "The Heiress" (1995), "Twelfth Night" (1998), "Copenhagen" (2000), and "Twelve Angry Men" (2004). He played "Grandpa Potts" in the 2005 Broadway production of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", and capped his Shavian work as the aged Captain Shotover in a Broadway revival of "Heartbreak House" in 2006. He retired from the stage in 2009, after appearing in the City Center Encores production of "Finian's Rainbow", although he loaned his voice to Douglas Carter Beane's 2010 play "Mr. and Mrs. Fitch". Bosco appeared regularly in the

neg: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang musical numbers, written by Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman of "Mary Poppins", were staged by Marc Breaux and Dee Dee Wood. The song "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" was nominated for an Academy Award. The story opens with a montage of European Grand Prix races in which one particular car appears to win every race it runs in from 1907 through 1908. However, in its final 1909 race, the car crashes and catches fire, ending its racing career. The car eventually ends up in an old garage in rural England, where two children, Jeremy and Jemima Potts, have grown fond

neg: Jack Montgomery (actor) Jack Montgomery (actor) Jack Montgomery (born 17 February 1992 in Alvechurch, Worcestershire) is a British actor, who has appeared in television, stage productions and films. He is managed by Gavin Barker Associates and studies at St Augustine's High School, Redditch He portrayed Jeremy Potts in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" at the London Palladium and he was also part of the original cast of "Mary Poppins" in which he played Michael Banks. He returned to the London Palladium to play "Kurt von Trapp" in the 2006 London revival of "The Sound of Music". He appeared as young Simon in "Tristan &

neg: Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang not in Fleming's novel. Two actors from the Bond franchise were involved in the film: Desmond Llewelyn and Gert Fröbe, who played the parts of scrap-dealer Coggins and Baron Bomberst, respectively. A novelisation of the film was published by Pan Books in 1968, written by author John Burke. "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" (2002 musical) On 16 April 2002, "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", a stage musical based on the film, opened at the London Palladium theatre. It was directed by Adrian Noble with musical staging and choreography by Gillian Lynne, and starred Michael Ball. This version of the show closed in

neg: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again the van. When Mr. Tooting refuses, the man becomes angry and demands the car. Mr. Tooting ends the call and tries to get the van to start. While he does, Jem notices two old lamps attached to a nearby billboard. When he inspects them, he finds the word "Zborowski" written on them; just like the engine. He and Mr. Tooting attached them to the car's grill, after which it starts up. As the family flies away, they notice the car makes a different sound, and decides to give it a name: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The following evening, Chitty runs

neg: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang he has committed himself to. He looks for ways to raise money to avoid letting them down. Later that evening, Potts discovers that the sweets produced by a machine he has invented can be played like a flute. He tries to sell the "Toot Sweets" to Truly's father, Lord Scrumptious, a major confectionery manufacturer. He is almost successful until the whistle attracts a pack of dogs who overrun the factory, resulting in Caractacus's proposition being rejected. Caractacus next takes his automatic hair-cutting machine to a carnival to raise money, but his invention accidentally ruins the hair of a customer. Potts

neg: Truly Scrumptious (song) Truly Scrumptious (song) Truly Scrumptious is a song composed for the 1968 motion picture Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and later performed in its 2002/2005 "stage adaptation". The song was written by Robert B. Sherman & Richard M. Sherman. It is about the lead female character, Truly. The first time we hear the music to the song is when Truly (played by Sally Ann Howes in the film) motors up to the Potts' windmill with the children. It is later sung to her by Adrian Hall and Heather Ripley (as Jeremy and Jemima), the twin children of widower Caractacus Potts (played

neg: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang of it. However, a man in the junkyard intends to buy the car from the garage owner, Mr. Coggins, for scrap. The children, who live with their father Caractacus Potts, an eccentric inventor, and the family's equally peculiar grandfather, implore their father to buy the car, but Caractacus cannot afford it. While playing truant from school, they meet Truly Scrumptious, a beautiful upper-class woman with her own motor car, who brings them home to report their truancy to their father. After she leaves, Caractacus promises the children that he will save the car, but is taken aback at the cost

neg: Matt Baker (presenter) in arenas throughout Britain and Ireland, winning on twenty-six occasions. In 2002, Baker played himself in an episode of the BBC Drama series "Cutting It". In 2005, he briefly appeared as himself, as the presenter of Blue Peter, in an episode of sci-fi series "Doctor Who", when The Doctor was flicking through television channels. In June 2006, Baker played the role of Dick from The Famous Five in "The Queen's Handbag". In 2008, Baker returned to his native North East England to play the role of Caractacus Potts in a production of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" at the Sunderland Empire.

neg: Henry Hodges York City, where he shared the stage with Christy Carlson Romano, who portrayed "Belle". In 2005, he originated the role of "Jeremy Potts" in the Broadway production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, playing the role from First Preview to the Closing Night performance, never missing a show. Hodges' performance garnered the attention of Theatrical Producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher and in 2006 he was cast as an original "Michael Banks" in the successful Broadway production of "Mary Poppins", playing the part for over a year and a half. One of the many highlights of being part of the show

neg: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again Along the way, they learn a little more about Chitty, as well as the family that owned her before them: The Pott Family. On their way home, Little Harry accidentally pulls a lever (called the Chronojuster) that sends Chitty quickly backwards. When she finally stops, they find themselves in a place filled with Dinosaurs. Jem reads a journal that says the lever shouldn't be used "unless time travel in required". "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again" was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again is a children's novel

neg: Jon Robyns 2015, starred as Caractacus Potts in the UK tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang In 2016 Robyns played Emmett Forrest in the Leicester Curve production of Legally Blonde, and performed in both the UK tour of Sister Act as Eddie and The Wedding Singer as Robbie Hart. In 2018 Robyns joined the West End cast of Hamilton at the Victoria Palace theatre playing King George. Jon Robyns Jon Robyns (born 8 December 1982) is a British stage actor, who is perhaps best known for playing the roles of Princeton and Rod in Avenue Q the musical in London's West End.

neg: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (car) Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (car) Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is the vintage racing car which features in the book, musical film and stage production of the same name. Writer Ian Fleming took his inspiration for the car from a series of aero-engined racing cars built by Count Louis Zborowski in the early 1920s, christened "Chitty Bang Bang". The original Chitty Bang Bang's engine was from a Zeppelin dirigible. The name reputedly derived either from the sound it made whilst idling, or from a bawdy song from World War I. Six versions of the car were built for the film and

neg: Chitty Bang Bang Chitty Bang Bang Chitty Bang Bang was the informal name of a number of celebrated English racing cars, built and raced by Count Louis Zborowski and his engineer Clive Gallop in the 1920s, which inspired the book, film and stage musical "Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang". The Chittys were built in Canterbury, Kent and stored at Higham Park, Zborowski's country house at Bridge near Canterbury. The cars were so loud that Canterbury reportedly passed a by-law prohibiting them from entering within the city walls. The origin of the name "Chitty Bang Bang" is disputed, but may have been inspired by aeronautical engineer Letitia Chitty,

neg: Jason Manford "Moving On". In 2015, Manford played the role of Marty in the BBC One drama series "Ordinary Lies", starring alongside Michelle Keegan, Max Beesley and Sally Lindsay. He also played the medium Alexander Le Cheyne in Episode 3 of Series 3 of "Ripper Street". In 2015, Manford starred in his second musical as Leo Bloom in the 2015 UK tour of Mel Brooks' "The Producers" opposite Louie Spence, Phill Jupitus and Ross Noble. He played Caractacus Potts in the UK tour of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" alongside Phil Jupitus, Michelle Collins, Martin Kemp, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Claire Sweeney. He

neg: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (musical) In the 2012 Australian production,"Kiddie-Widdy-Winkies" was put back in the line-up of songs, but has since not been put back into the 2015 UK tour. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (musical) Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a stage musical based on the 1968 film produced by Albert R. Broccoli. The music and lyrics were written by Richard and Robert Sherman with book by Jeremy Sams. The musical premiered in the West End at the London Palladium on April 16, 2002 with six new songs by the Sherman Brothers who wrote the original Academy Award-nominated title and song score as well. The

neg: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (musical) Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (musical) Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a stage musical based on the 1968 film produced by Albert R. Broccoli. The music and lyrics were written by Richard and Robert Sherman with book by Jeremy Sams. The musical premiered in the West End at the London Palladium on April 16, 2002 with six new songs by the Sherman Brothers who wrote the original Academy Award-nominated title and song score as well. The West End production, directed by Adrian Noble (at the time the artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Company) with musical staging and choreography by Gillian

neg: Michael Ball (singer) performed at the Donmar Warehouse (which was reprised in 2004 for the "Singular Sensations" season at the Haymarket). In 1998 Ball performed at three big concerts: "The Fiftieth Birthday Concert of Andrew Lloyd Webber" at the Royal Albert Hall (released on DVD), "Sondheim Tonight" at the Barbican Centre (released on CD) and "Hey, Mr. Producer: The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh" (released on CD and DVD). In 2002 he took on the role of Caractacus Potts in the Sherman Brothers musical "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", which was largely considered his comeback role. In 2004, he co-starred with Petula Clark in

neg: Truly Scrumptious the children leave, she watches them and sings about her love for Caractacus ("Lovely Lonely Man") before returning to her family mansion. The next day Truly and the Potts family encounter some unexpected and comical attempts to take their car, before being overtaken by the airship belonging to Baron Bomburst, the ruler of Vulgaria. The Baron wants Chitty Chitty Bang Bang for his own, and kidnapped Caractacus' father under the mistaken impression that he is the one who created the unusual car. The airship is returning to Vulgaria with Grandpa Potts, where the Baron plans to hold him hostage until

neg: Tony Adams (actor) the series would end in April 1988, and Adams stayed to the end. He was one of the cast members who returned in the 2001 revival of the series, though his character was later killed off in a fire. He also appeared in a one-off DVD made in 2014. In late 2004, Adams appeared in the stage version of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" at the London Palladium theatre where he played Grandpa Potts. In 2013, aged 72, Adams began suffering from osteoarthritis, which he blames on a seafood diet. Tony Adams (actor) Anthony S. Adams (born 11 December 1940) is

neg: The Roses of Success The Roses of Success "The Roses of Success" is an "up tempo" song and musical number from the popular 1968 Cubby Broccoli motion picture, "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". In the film it is sung when "Grandpa Potts" (played by Lionel Jeffries) is caught in the Vulgarian inventors' workshop and is forced to modify a car that floats or face the consequences. The other imprisoned inventors sing this song in the hopes that they might cheer up the despondent "Grandpa" who is cheered up and is singing along, but in the end the car collapses. The song is also featured prominently

neg: Truly Scrumptious Mr. Coggins (the local mechanic) to tow it out later that afternoon. Once they are on their way again, Truly learns that the car is named "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" (due to the noises it makes) and they sing the film's title song ("Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"). During the picnic at the beach, Truly watched Caractacus playing with his children, and realises that she has fallen in love with him. The picnic turns into an unexpected adventure, and afterwards the family escort Truly safely home but invite her to another picnic the next day, which she accepts. As Caractacus and

neg: Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang Monsieur Bon-Bon. Chitty arrives in time to prevent the gangsters from fleeing. The police arrive and the gangsters are taken away. As a reward Madame Bon-Bon shares the secret recipe of her world-famous fudge with the Potts, and the two families become good friends. Chitty flies the family away to parts unknown, and the book implies that the car has yet more secrets. By 1961, Fleming had published nine James Bond books. The most recent of these was "Thunderball", a novel Fleming initially published under his own name, but which was the subject of a legal action by its co-authors,

neg: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (musical) in "The New York Times" noted that the show "naggingly recalls the cold, futurist milieus of movies like 'Modern Times' and 'Metropolis,' in which machines rule the universe" and featured songs that sounded "not unlike what you might hear in sing-along hour in a pre-K class". The production was again directed by Adrian Noble with choreography by Gillian Lynne and starred Raúl Esparza (Caractacus Potts), Erin Dilly (Truly Scrumptious), Philip Bosco (Grandpa Potts), Marc Kudisch (Baron Bomburst), Jan Maxwell (Baroness Bomburst), Ellen Marlow (Jemima Potts), and Henry Hodges (Jeremy Potts). The Broadway production closed on December 31, 2005 after 34

neg: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang working for the Baron. All of a sudden, Chitty deploys huge flotation devices and transforms into a power boat, and they escape Bomburst's yacht and return to shore. The Baron sends two spies to capture the car, but they capture Lord Scrumptious, then Grandpa Potts, mistaking each for the car's creator. Caractacus, Truly, and the children see Grandpa being taken away by airship, and they give chase. When they accidentally drive off a cliff, Chitty sprouts wings and propellers and begins to fly. They follow the airship to Vulgaria and find a land without children; the Baroness Bomburst abhors them

neg: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and imprisons any she finds. Grandpa has been ordered by the Baron to make another floating car, and he bluffs his abilities to avoid being executed. The Potts' party is hidden by the local Toymaker, who now works only for the childish Baron. Chitty is discovered and taken to the castle. While Caractacus and the toymaker search for Grandpa and Truly searches for food, the children are caught by the Baroness’ Child Catcher. The Toymaker takes Truly and Caractacus to a grotto beneath the castle where the townspeople have been hiding their children. They concoct a scheme to free the

neg: Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang: The Magical Car is a children's novel written by Ian Fleming for his son Caspar, with illustrations by John Burningham. It was initially published in three volumes, the first of which was released on 22 October 1964 by Jonathan Cape in London. Fleming, better known as the creator of James Bond, took his inspiration for the subject from a series of aero-engined racing cars called "Chitty Bang Bang", built by Count Louis Zborowski in the early 1920s at Higham Park. Fleming had known Higham Park as a guest of its later owner, Walter Wigham, chairman of Robert Fleming

neg: The Sound of Musicals Roses (David Grant), All That Jazz (Ruthie Henshall) Week 2 Closing Cole Porter Medley: Anything Goes (Ruthie Henshall), My Heart Belongs to Daddy (Carrie Grant), Too Darn Hot (Mica Paris), Who Wants to be a Millionaire (David Grant, Carrie Grant) Week 3 Introduction—Wilkommen (John Barrowman), Hello Dolly (Ruthie Henshall), If They Could See Me Now (Carrie Grant), Matchmaker, Matchmaker (Mica Paris), Edelweiss (Jon Lee), Somewhere (David Grant & Company) Children's Medley (closing) -- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang ("Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", Jon Lee, David Grant, Ruthie Henshall, Les Dennis, Joseph McManners), Supercalifragilistic ("Mary Poppins", Ruthie Henshall & same), Part of

neg: Carrie Hope Fletcher age of five, when she appeared in a short Channel 4 ident before starring in an advert for Honey Nut Cheerios with "Frasier" actor Kelsey Grammer. Fletcher has also played several short television roles, including Jenny in the CITV show "Dog and Duck". Fletcher made her West End debut as Young Eponine in "Les Misérables" at the age of nine in 2001. In 2002, she starred in the original cast of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" as Jemima Potts and in 2004, featured as Jane Banks in "Mary Poppins". Fletcher replaced Danielle Hope as Éponine in "Les Misérables" at the Queen’s

neg: Gary Wilmot of the Graham Greene novel "Travels with My Aunt" followed. In 2003, he was Caractacus Potts in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", taking over from Michael Ball, and returning in 2006 and 2007, albeit outside the West End. Wilmot also played Billy Flynn in the national touring company of "Chicago". Other stage productions he has appeared in include "H.M.S. Pinafore", "Santa Claus the Musical", "Oliver!", "Half a Sixpence", "The Wizard of Oz", "The Goodbye Girl", "One for the Road", "Confusions", "Lord Arthur Saville's Crime", and a national tour of the successful Newbury Theatre production of "Radio Times". Wilmot's solo albums include

neg: Professor sometimes known) from the ballet "The Nutcracker". Also, the magician played by Christian Bale in the film, "The Prestige", adopts 'The Professor' as his stage name. A variation of this type of non-academic professor is the "crackpot inventor", as portrayed by Professor Potts in the film version of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" or the Jerry Lewis-inspired "Professor Frink" character on "The Simpsons". Other professors of this type are the thoughtful and kind Professor Digory Kirke of C.S. Lewis' "Chronicles of Narnia. The title has been used by comedians, such as "Professor" Irwin Corey and Soupy Sales in his role as

neg: Raúl Esparza David Mamet's "Speed the Plow". He played the role of Riff Raff on Broadway in the revival of "The Rocky Horror Show" and the role of Caractacus Potts in the Broadway musical "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". Esparza has been nominated in all Tony categories for which an actor is eligible. He is widely regarded for his versatility on stage, having performed musicals by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim, Kander and Ebb, Boy George, and the Sherman Brothers and plays by Mamet, Pinter, William Shakespeare, Tom Stoppard, and more. His film work includes Sidney Lumet's "Find Me Guilty" and Wes Craven's

neg: Posh! Posh! "Posh!" is an up tempo song and musical number from the popular 1968 Albert R. Broccoli motion picture, "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". It is written by the songwriting team of Sherman & Sherman. It makes reference to the myth that the word "posh" is an acronym for "Port Out, Starboard Home". In the film it is sung when "Grandpa Potts" (played by Lionel Jeffries) is being carried away in his outhouse. He sees the situation as serendipitous until he finally meets his kidnapper, Baron Bombhurst in Vulgaria. The song is also featured prominently in the 2002 and 2005 stage

neg: Chitty Chitty Death Bang and Waylon Jennings (who played himself). Recurring cast members included Mike Henry who played Cleveland Brown and Lori Alan who played Dianne Simons. This is the first episode Seth MacFarlane's sister, Rachael MacFarlane guest starred in the episode as the voice of Jennifer. In future episodes she would become a recurring voice actor for the series. Rachel has noted that she was asked by Seth to lend her voice for the show, but she did have to audition for the role. As with the remaining first four episodes of the season, the title of the episode, "Chitty Chitty Death Bang",

neg: Brian Conley series. The show's guests included some major Hollywood names like Kathleen Turner and Leslie Nielsen. Conley also worked at the BBC for a couple of shows. His first being "We've Got Your Number", a game show part of a long series of National Lottery game shows. Conley would later return to the BBC to present "Let Me Entertain You" in 2006. He has done much stage work, including the parts of Buttons in "Cinderella" and Caractacus Potts in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". In 2003, he appeared in the film "Equilibrium". In 2006, Conley returned to television, hosting a daytime variety

neg: Lee Mead while continuing to tour the UK with his band between filming commitments. He returned to the stage in May 2016 as Caractacus Potts in the UK Tour of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". In 2017, he returned to the role of Lofty, but in Casualty's sister series, the BBC One drama Holby City, and has a monthly music residency at London's Pheasantry. Mead celebrates the tenth anniversary of his playing Joseph with a new album and tour in 2018, when he will also be part of the star line-up for the inaugural Stages musical theatre festival at sea. After studying at

neg: Ibstone part of the country that had some standing in the pre-Roman Celtic period. The village includes Cobstone Windmill. The windmill was built around 1816 and is unusual in that it is a twelve-sided smock mill, still housing some of its original machinery. It was converted into a residency during the 1950s and then refurbished after 1971. It was also used as Caractacus Potts' workshop in the 1968 film, "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" and seen in "The New Avengers" (TV series) episode, "The House of Cards". The actress Hayley Mills and her film producer husband Roy Boulting owned the windmill and

neg: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang range from the celebrated Far Tottering and Oyster Creek Railway to the demented thingamabobs that made the 1968 movie "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" a minuscule classic." Six "Chitty-Chitty Bang-Bang" cars were created for the film, only one of which was fully functional. At a 1973 auction in Florida, one of them sold for $37,000, equal to $ today. The original "hero" car, in a condition described as fully functional and road-going, was offered at auction on 15 May 2011 by a California-based auction house. The car sold for $805,000, less than the $1–2 million it was expected to reach. It

neg: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (car) This prop car is highly detailed and is fully equipped with multiple Stage prop tricks, including computer activated retractable wings and rotating 45 degree tilt tires. The car was originally constructed at The Rolling Stock Company of Sarasota, Florida and hydraulics designed and constructed at PRG of New Windsor, NY, under license by Michael Rose and MGM On Stage. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (car) Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is the vintage racing car which features in the book, musical film and stage production of the same name. Writer Ian Fleming took his inspiration for the car from a series of

neg: Gillian Lynne In 2002, along with Keith Rosenberg, Lynne choreographed the Sherman Brothers' stage musical "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" (based on the 1968 film). It played in London, and later on Broadway in 2005, both times successfully. "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" brought her back to the London Palladium after 50 years and she rehearsed cast changes for the show's National UK Tour. Lynne choreographed the 90 Minute Las Vegas Production of "The Phantom of the Opera" which opened in the Summer of 2006, directed "I Want to Teach the World to Sing!" Gala at Her Majesty's Theatre and musically staged "The Imaginary

neg: Chitty Bang Bang (airship) storm tore the point of attachment of the mooring ropes, destroyed it totally. Chitty Bang Bang (airship) Chitty Bang Bang was an airship built for the 1968 film "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". It was intended to represent the airship of Baron Bomburst of Vulgaria. Although fictional in inspiration, it was a fully functional flying airship. Vulgaria, and the airship, is drawn from Roald Dahl's screenplay for the film, rather than Ian Fleming's original book. The semi-rigid airship, whose appearance was designed by Ken Adam, was an approximate replica of a 1904 Lebaudy airship. The envelope was symmetrical fore-and-aft and short

neg: Chitty Bang Bang (airship) Chitty Bang Bang (airship) Chitty Bang Bang was an airship built for the 1968 film "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". It was intended to represent the airship of Baron Bomburst of Vulgaria. Although fictional in inspiration, it was a fully functional flying airship. Vulgaria, and the airship, is drawn from Roald Dahl's screenplay for the film, rather than Ian Fleming's original book. The semi-rigid airship, whose appearance was designed by Ken Adam, was an approximate replica of a 1904 Lebaudy airship. The envelope was symmetrical fore-and-aft and short and deep compared to typical rigid airships, with pointed ends above the centre

neg: Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang just a big and powerful car, but as the book progresses the car surprises the family by beginning to exhibit independent actions. This first happens while the family is caught in a traffic jam on their way to the beach for a picnic. The car suddenly instructs Commander Pott to pull a switch which causes Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang to sprout wings and take flight over the stopped cars on the road. Commander Pott flies them to Goodwin Sands in the English Channel where the family picnics, swims, and sleeps. While the family naps, the tide comes in threatening to drown them. Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang

neg: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (car) wife Carolyn, a lifelong Chitty Chitty Bang Bang fan asked him to build her dream car. The car was built on a 1970s Land Rover chassis and engine and was driven 12,000 miles overland to Australia in 2007/8 to raise money for charity. A replica Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car built by Gordon Grant was sold at an auction held on 1 December 2011 at Bonhams at Mercedes Benz World in Weybridge, Surrey, UK. The car was later sold to broadcaster Chris Evans after the purchaser found it was too long to fit in his garage. The car, which is

neg: The Roses of Success in the 2002 and 2005 stage musical versions of the film. In American TV broadcasts of the 1968 motion picture, this song is often cut to fit into the allotted, two-hour time slot. The other song that is sometimes alternatively cut is "Lovely Lonely Man". The Roses of Success "The Roses of Success" is an "up tempo" song and musical number from the popular 1968 Cubby Broccoli motion picture, "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". In the film it is sung when "Grandpa Potts" (played by Lionel Jeffries) is caught in the Vulgarian inventors' workshop and is forced to modify a car

neg: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang "Time": "There is nothing coy, or stodgy or too frightening about the film; and this year, when it has seemed highly doubtful that children ought to go to the movies at all, "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" sees to it that none of the audience's terrific eagerness to have a good time is betrayed or lost." Film critic Roger Ebert reviewed the film, writing: ""Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" contains about the best two-hour children's movie you could hope for, with a marvelous magical auto and lots of adventure and a nutty old grandpa and a mean Baron and some funny dances

neg: Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang gangsters threaten the family, but Commander Pott throws the switch which transforms the car into an aeroplane and they take off, leaving the gangsters in helpless fury. The Potts stay overnight in a hotel in Calais. While the family sleeps, the gangsters break into the children's room and kidnap them and drive off towards Paris. Chitty tracks the gangsters' route, wakes Commander and Mrs. Pott, and they drive off in pursuit. The gangsters are planning to rob a famous chocolate shop in Paris using the children as decoys. The Pott children overhear this and manage to warn the shop owner,

neg: Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang two months after his death. "Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang" was first published in the UK in three hard-backed volumes by Jonathan Cape, each costing 10s. 6d. The first volume was launched on Thursday, 22 October 1964, the second on 26 November 1964 and the third on 14 January 1965. In July 1968, the three volumes were released in one single volume by Pan Books. Alexander Muir, in the "Daily Mirror", considered that the first two volumes of "Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang", "would make wonderful Christmas presents for everybody's young ones", declaring that they were "thrilling cliff-hanger adventures". Writing in "The Guardian", John Rowe Townsend was damning

neg: Russ Abbot British National Tour of "Doctor Dolittle". Taking a break over the Christmas period, Abbot stepped down for Phillip Schofield to take the part but returned to the tour subsequently. In 2003, his "See You Jimmy" character (called C. U. Jimmy) came third in the "Glasgow Herald"<nowiki>'</nowiki>s poll to find the most Scottish person in the world, behind Iain and Jimmy Krankie. Abbot's theatre roles include Alfred P. Doolittle in "My Fair Lady" (starring Amy Nuttall) at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane and on tour; The Narrator in "The Rocky Horror Show"; Grandpa Potts in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" at the

neg: Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang Chitty Bang Bang, a chain-driven customised Mercedes with a 23-litre 6-cylinder Maybach aero-engine. Fleming had seen the car's owner, Count Louis Zborowski race at the Brooklands race track. The origin of the name "Chitty Bang Bang" is disputed, but may also have been inspired by early aeronautical engineer Letitia Chitty. Like Zborowski, Fleming names his car because of the noise it made—and the noise a car made was important to Fleming. As he wrote the novel, Fleming used aspects of his life to flesh out the details, much as he did with many of his Bond stories. Thus, in the

neg: Chitty Chitty Death Bang Chitty Chitty Death Bang "Chitty Chitty Death Bang" is the third episode of the first season of the animated comedy series "Family Guy". It originally aired on Fox in the United States on April 18, 1999. The episode follows Peter after he tries to make amends for his son, Stewie's, first birthday party when he loses their reservation at a popular kids' restaurant known as Cheesie Charlie's. Meanwhile, Meg becomes friends with an excitable girl named Jennifer, who leads her to join a death cult, in an attempt to fit in. The episode was written by Danny Smith and directed

neg: Act English Act English Act English is a song created especially for the stage musical production of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". It was written by Robert and Richard Sherman in 2003 as a replacement song for "Think Vulgar". The song was first premiered at the London Palladium on March 15, 2003. It is an expositional song. That is, aspects of the plotline are revealed in its lyric. In the song the vulgarian spies discuss their plans to steal the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car. The concept for "Act English" was conceived by book writer Jeremy Sams and director Adrian Noble who felt

neg: Chitty Chitty Death Bang by Dominic Polcino, both firsts in the "Family Guy" series. It was rated TV-14. The episode featured guest performances by Butch Hartman, Waylon Jennings, Rachael MacFarlane and John O'Hurley, along with several recurring voice actors for the series. Much of the episode features a cutaway style of humor that is typically used in "Family Guy", many of which feature cultural references including the Incredible Hulk, The Dukes of Hazzard, "Three Little Pigs", and "Couplehood". The title "Chitty Chitty Death Bang" is a variation on that of the 1968 musical film, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Lois has booked Cheesie Charlie's for

neg: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again out of gas and crashes near the Pyramids of Egypt. There, they meet a woman called "Nanny" who has found some old wheels in the sand. She invites the Tootings to stay with her for the evening, which they accept. Nanny takes them to a large estate, where they relax and enjoy themselves. Mr. and Mrs. Tooting decide to go out for the night, leaving the children with their host. The next morning, the children discover the estate is actually a large boat and has left their parents behind. Nanny actually works for Tiny Jack, who has taken Chitty apart

neg: Chitty Chitty Death Bang a paintcan on a string, a reference to the film "Home Alone". Items added to the suicide cult punch mix by Jennifer include cyanide, arsenic, rat poison, and the book "Couplehood" by Paul Reiser. The episode title is a reference to the 1968 musical film, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. A 2008 review of the episode written by Ahsan Haque of IGN was generally positive; Haque stated that while he did not believe "Chitty Chitty Death Bang" was an "instant classic," it has "plenty of memorable moments" and "a nicely crafted storyline." Haque went on to praise Peter's attempt to "convince

neg: Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang wakes them just in time with a hiss of steam. At the car's direction, Commander Pott pulls another switch which causes it to transform into a hovercraft-like vehicle. They make for the French coast and land on a beach near Calais. They explore along the beach and find a cave boobytrapped with some devices intended to scare off intruders. At the back of the cave is a store of armaments and explosives. The family detonates the cache of explosives and flees the cave. The gangsters/gun-runners who own the ammunition dump arrive and block the road in front of Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang. The

neg: Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang all written by Frank Cottrell-Boyce. Commander Caractacus Pott is an inventor who buys and renovates an old car after gaining money from inventing and selling whistle-like sweets to Lord Skrumshus, the wealthy owner of a local confectionery factory. The car, a "Paragon Panther", was the sole production of the Paragon motor-car company before it went bankrupt. It is a four-seat touring car with an enormous bonnet, or hood. After the restoration is complete, the car is named for the noises made by its starter motor and the characteristic two loud backfires it makes when it starts. At first Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang is

neg: Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang & Co. It was the last book he wrote and he did not live to see it published. "Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang" was loosely adapted as a 1968 film of the same name with a screenplay by Roald Dahl and Ken Hughes; a subsequent novelisation was also published. The film was produced by Albert R. Broccoli, co-producer of the James Bond film series. The story was also adapted as a stage musical under the same name. In April 2011 a BBC Radio 4 Extra adaptation was broadcast with Imogen Stubbs as the voice of Chitty. Three sequels to Fleming's book have been published,

neg: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (musical) German premiere of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" took place on April 30, 2014 at the State Theatre on Gaertnerplatz in Munich/Germany, translated by Frank Thannhaeuser, directed by Josef E. Koepplinger and choreographed by Ricarda Regina Ludigkeit. Notes: Since the 2008 US tour, the following songs have been omitted: "Come to the Funfair", "Kiddy-Widdy-Winkies", "Us Two/Chitty Prayer". "Kiddy-Widdy-Winkies" was replaced with a version of "Lovely Lonely Man" from the original film, sung by Truly Scrumptious. The overall script is also changed to more closely match the film, notably, missing the childcatcher tricking the family by dressing as the Toymaker and Grandpa.

neg: Michael Ball (singer) represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest, finishing second with the song "One Step Out of Time". In 1995, he reprised the role of Marius in "". His other West End roles include Giorgio in "Passion" (1997) and Caractacus Potts in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" (2002). He has twice won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical. He won in 2008 for his role as Edna Turnblad in "Hairspray", and then in 2013 for the title role in the revival of "". Ball was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in

neg: Lee Mead In 2016 Mead left "Casualty" to join the "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" UK Tour as "Caractacus Potts" and ended the year playing "Prince Charming" in "Cinderella" at the London Palladium in a production that saw the return of pantomime to the West End after a break of nearly 3 decades. In 2017, he reprised his "Casualty" role in sister-series "Holby City". He currently appears as a series regular. Mead has appeared as a guest artist at a range of concerts and events. Mead undertook his first solo concert in his home town of Southend in May 2010 and continued to

neg: David Hobson (tenor) his role debut as Count Danilo in Opera Australia's new production of Lehár's "The Merry Widow", followed immediately by another national concert tour with Teddy Tahu Rhodes and performances of Handel's "Messiah" with the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall. There was another compilation CD, "The Best of David Hobson" and more solo concerts in several states. In 2012 and 2013, Hobson appeared as Caractacus Potts opposite Rachael Beck as Truly Scrumptious in an Australian touring production of the musical "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". The inaugural Australian cruise of the performing arts on the

neg: Henry Hodges Henry Hodges Henry Hodges (born June 1, 1993) is an American actor, voice actor and singer. Beginning his acting career at the age of four, Hodges is best known for his musical theatre roles on Broadway; starring as "Chip" in "Beauty and the Beast", as "Jeremy Potts" in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" and as "Michael Banks" in "Mary Poppins". Hodges was born on June 1, 1993 in Bethesda, Maryland. He has one sibling, an older sister named Charly (born in 1987). Hodges began his acting career at the age of four and, at the age of eight, he appeared as

neg: Noel Comia Jr. a cover of "The Show" by Lenka. at the age of 12, Noel Jr. was awarded the Best Actor Award at the Cinemalaya 2017 for his performance in the independent Filipino film Kiko Boksingero. He is currently the youngest person to receive the award. It was recently announced that he was casted as "Jeremy Potts" in the Manila production of Ian Fleming's "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila which opens October 27, 2017. Noel Comia Jr. Noel M. Comia Jr. (born May 29, 2004) is a Filipino Actor, Commercial Model, Singer, TV

neg: A Different Stage He has also appeared as Leo Bloom in "The Producers" (2014), and Caractacus Potts in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" (2016), a role which won him very favourable reviews. His decision to record an album of show tunes came after a version of him performing "Stars" from the musical "Les Miserables" alongside actor and singer Alfie Boe was uploaded to YouTube, where it proved to be popular, and after fans left messages on Manford's Facebook page urging him to record an album. Manford has also cited his grandmother as an encouraging force. It was announced in July 2017 that Manford would

neg: Ellen Marlow Ellen Marlow Ellen Taylor Marlow (born February 22, 1994) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Claire Lyons in "The Clique" movie based on the books by Lisi Harrison and Jemima Potts in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". Ellen Taylor Marlow was born in Dallas, Texas. She moved to Austin, Texas at age 3 and became active in sports and cheerleading. Her love of performance and musical theatre in particular began during a family vacation to New York City at age 4. Marlow's early education was in the Texas school system, but after beginning her formal

neg: Henry Hodges skills include: Acrobatics, Ballet - Pointe, Tap, Flying By Foy, Freerunning, Wave Boarding, Skate Boarding, Juggling, Fencing and Various Accents. Henry Hodges Henry Hodges (born June 1, 1993) is an American actor, voice actor and singer. Beginning his acting career at the age of four, Hodges is best known for his musical theatre roles on Broadway; starring as "Chip" in "Beauty and the Beast", as "Jeremy Potts" in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" and as "Michael Banks" in "Mary Poppins". Hodges was born on June 1, 1993 in Bethesda, Maryland. He has one sibling, an older sister named Charly (born in

neg: Ellen Marlow starring Nick Stahl, Kate Burton and Vera Farmiga), which debuted to acclaim at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. Marlow continues to develop her career in film, television, theater, and music. She has appeared in the Jerry Bruckheimer produced ABC pilot for "The Forgotten" starring Christian Slater as well as episodes of "Cold Case", "" and "Criminal Minds". Ellen Marlow Ellen Taylor Marlow (born February 22, 1994) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Claire Lyons in "The Clique" movie based on the books by Lisi Harrison and Jemima Potts in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". Ellen

neg: Aled Jones Caractacus Potts in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff. He returned to the stage, playing Bob Wallace in "White Christmas" at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth, and at The Lowry, Salford Quays, from November 2009 until 9 January 2010, and again from 11 to 26 November 2011 at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, from 1 to 17 December at the Grand Canal Theatre, Dublin, and at the Empire Theatre, Liverpool (22 December 2011 to 7 January 2012) On 8 November 2014 Jones made his West End debut, again playing Bob Wallace in "White Christmas", this time at the

neg: Chitty Chitty Death Bang than in previous ones. He found the Stewie storyline very enjoyable, and also commented positively on the moral of the story. He criticized the Meg storyline as he did not find mass suicide funny; he also commented that Peter felt a lot like Homer from "The Simpsons". In his final comments he said it had some odd moments but it was a fun story. Chitty Chitty Death Bang "Chitty Chitty Death Bang" is the third episode of the first season of the animated comedy series "Family Guy". It originally aired on Fox in the United States on April 18, 1999.

neg: Absent-minded professor Multo, one of the characters in the children's series "The Zula Patrol", is another example of an absent-minded professor. Professor Kokintz in "The Mouse That Roared" by Leonard Wibberley is an example from literature. Professor Branestawm, created in the 1930s by Norman Hunter, is an earlier example of the archetype, and Jacques Paganel from the Jules Verne's 1867 novel "In Search of the Castaways" is probably the codifier of the archetype in the modern literature. Professor Caractacus Potts in the story of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" qualifies as an absent-minded inventor. Comic strip examples include Professor Calculus in "The Adventures

neg: Fuzzy-Wuzzy collection "A Choice of Kipling's Verse". In the "Tintin" book "The Crab with the Golden Claws", "Fuzzy-Wuzzy" is one of the epithets Captain Haddock shouts at his enemies. In the film "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", Caractacus Potts' father refers to the "Fuzzy-Wuzzys" when speaking of his time in the army. Additionally, in the BBC situation comedy "Dad's Army", Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn) continually refers to the Fuzzy-Wuzzies in his reminiscences about his days fighting in the Sudan under General Kitchener. In the film "The Four Feathers" (1939), when the camp of the Mahdi supporters is shown (at 49.35 min.)

neg: Craig McLachlan "One Reason Why" and "On My Own". He toured the UK and Europe with his band Check 1–2. In 1993 McLachlan starred as Danny Zuko in the West End revival of the musical "Grease" alongside Deborah Gibson and Sonia Evans. In his stage musical career he starred as Frank N Furter in "The Rocky Horror Show", Caractacus Potts in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", Bob Wallace in "White Christmas" and Billy Flynn in "Chicago". In the mid 1990s McLachlan starred in three seasons of the BBC television series "Bugs" and appeared in "Catherine the Great" alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones and Omar Sharif.

neg: Ellen Marlow Los Angeles area, but frequently returns to New York City for various projects. Ellen Marlow portrayed the role of Claire Lyons in the Warner Premiere movie "The Clique" based on the New York Times' best selling book by Lisi Harrison that was released in fall of 2008. Ellen originated the lead role of Jemima Potts in the Broadway production of the Tony-nominated musical "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" (directed by Adrian Noble and co-starring Raúl Esparza and Philip Bosco). In dream-come-true fashion, she was chosen for the coveted role from among 3000 young hopefuls at an open casting call and, at

neg: Vulgarian National Anthem Vulgarian National Anthem "Vulgarian National Anthem" (or "The Vulture of Vulgaria") was originally written for the 1968 musical film, produced by Cubby Broccoli called, "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" but was cut almost entirely from the final edit of the film. The musical theme is still heard in the film when the Vulgarian airship lands in Vulgaria. The song was written by Robert B. Sherman & Richard M. Sherman. The song, in its entirety can only be found in the 2002/2005 musical stage play, "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". A recording of the song exists on the Original London Cast album. The

neg: Mid-America Science Museum Mid-America Science Museum The Mid-America Science Museum is a science museum located in Hot Springs, Arkansas. It has more than 100 hands-on exhibits — both traveling and permanent exhibits. Many permanent exhibits were built in the early 1980s, such as a "ball machine" that hits billiard balls all around an elaborate track. Several of Rowland Emett's "things" (kinetic sculptures) have been at the museum since it opened, including "The Featherstone-Kite Openwork Basketweave Mark Two Gentleman’s Flying Machine", as well as several that appear in the film "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" as inventions of that film's character Caractacus Potts. One of

neg: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang partly redeem it, but most of the film's sporadic success is due to Director Ken Hughes's fantasy scenes, which make up in imagination what they lack in technical facility." "The New York Times" critic Renata Adler wrote, "in spite of the dreadful title, "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" ... is a fast, dense, friendly children's musical, with something of the joys of singing together on a team bus on the way to a game"; Adler called the screenplay "remarkably good" and the film's "preoccupation with sweets and machinery seems ideal for children"; she ends her review on the same note as

neg: Perry Millward Perry Millward Perry Millward (born 24 October 1992) is an English actor primarily known for his work on stage (especially in London's West End), and with a number of film and television credits. Millward was born in Sidcup, Kent. Thanks to an Emma Priest Scholarship he received for his singing, Millward became a full-time pupil with the Sylvia Young Theatre School. He was one of the students featured in the 2004 television series ""When Will I Be Famous?"", which gave a behind-the-scenes look at the famous theatre school. Millward starred as Jeremy Potts in the musical "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang",

neg: Sally Ann Howes at the Edinburgh Festival and at a benefit for the Long Island AIDS Association at the John Drew Theatre in East Hampton, New York. Her last film was the 1992 miniseries "Judith Krantz's Secrets." That marked her 50th year in film. Recent projects include her narrations of "Cubby Broccoli, The Man Behind Bond" on 2000 year release of the DVD "Diamonds Are Forever", "The Making of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang The Musical" (2002), and her appearance in the documentary, "After They Were Famous – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" (2004). Except for occasional lectures, charity functions, and some Broadway openings, she

neg: Sally Ann Howes Goulet, Peter Falk, and some of her Broadway cast; it won six Emmy Awards. In 1967, Howes began the long shooting schedule for what would become a classic children's film, "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" (1968). She starred as Truly Scrumptious, the beautiful aristocratic daughter of a confectionery magnate. "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" did not, however, restart her film career or launch a career for her in episodic television despite several guest-starring roles in "", "Marcus Welby, M.D.", "Branigan", and "The Men From Shiloh". Even the pilot "Prudence and the Chief", which was a spoof on "The King and I", did

neg: Aston Martin DB5 seen once in the film, when the two main characters go to meet the parody of Q. In 2011, an Aston Martin DB5 appeared in heavily stylized form as "Finn McMissile", a British secret agent voiced by Michael Caine in the 2011 Pixar film "Cars 2". The car character was a homage to the Bond DB5, although it also bore a resemblance to the Volvo P1800, as used by the fictional British secret agent Simon Templar in "The Saint". In the same year, the car appeared in the sequel to Fleming's "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies

neg: Sherman Brothers Time in a British nationwide poll reported by the BBC. Most notably, "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" (1968) topped the list at #1. In later years, with Robert's move to London, the brothers wrote new songs for the stage musical presentation of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" For their contributions to the motion picture industry, the Sherman brothers have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6918 Hollywood Blvd. and were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 9, 2005. On November 16, 2006, "Mary Poppins" premiered at the New Amsterdam Theatre on Broadway. On November 17, 2008