Topic: Fawlty Towers producer John Howard Davies dies at 72

[Simon]

John Howard Davies, who produced a string of comedy classics including Fawlty Towers and The Good Life, has died aged 72, his agent has confirmed.

Davies was head of comedy at the BBC from 1977 to 1982, launching classic shows such as Only Fools and Horses, Yes Minister and Allo, Allo!

The son of a comedy writer, he found fame as a child actor, making his debut as David Lean's Oliver Twist in 1948.

Davies died yesterday morning at his home in Blewbury, Oxfordshire.

His son William Davies said: "My father had an absolutely extraordinary career, was unfailingly supportive as a parent and will be greatly missed. He died surrounded by his family."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-14634360

I still think Fawlty Towers is the best sitcom ever made. 

[Clive]

I agree wholeheartedly Simon.  I can't believe how much they packed into each episode .

[Rik]

My vote would go to Yes Minister - but the man gave us many a good laugh, and that's not a bad epitaph.

[GillE]

Fawlty Towers is certainly up there with the likes of Yes Minister and Dads Army.  I agree with Rik - a life spent making people happy is a life well-lived.