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Scots TV icon Glen Michael laid to rest with fitting final farewell
'That's All Folks': Scots TV legend Glen Michael was given a heartwarming final send-off on Tuesday, July 15.
Scots TV legend Glen Michael was given a final farewell by family, fans and friends as he was laid to rest yesterday.
The Cartoon Cavalcade host passed away at his Ayrshire cottage last week following a short illness. He was 99.
Glen was given a send off at Ayr's Masonhill Crematorium.
And mourners were left smiling after the Cavalcade theme tune was played his final committal music - before cartoon character Porky Pig raised a laugh with his famous catchphrase 'That's All Folks'.
Glen's son Chris Buckland, 66, and daughter Yonnie, 74, were among the mourners - and both paid glowing tributes to their dad.
Born Cecil Edward Buckland on May 16, 1926 in Paignton, Devon, Glen came to Scotland in 1952 to try his hand as a stand-up comedian, and stayed here for the rest of his life.
In 1966 he launched Cartoon Cavalcade on STV, featuring favourites including Bugs Bunny and Tom and Jerry which ran until 1992.
It became essential Sunday tea time viewing for generations of Scots with Glen accompanied by his companions including Paladin the talking lamp, Totty the Robot and dachshunds Rudi and Rusti.
He later took Cartoon Cavalcade on the road, performing live shows at schools across Scotland.
One of Glen's proudest achievement was winning a BAFTA award for the Best Children's Programme in 1975.
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