It was back to school for Airdrie comedian, Mr Abie, on Tuesday 22nd February 1977 at he popped into High Blantyre Primary School to meet some of his young fans.
Abie found himself on the receiving end of what looks like a pretty stern lesson from young Wilma Sim. But the lesson couldn’t have been too stern as Wilma was one of the organisers of the ‘Primary 7 Mr Abie Fan Club’.
It all started off with Wilma and her friends bringing in photos of their favourite funny man and after Abie’s visit the whole class were confirmed fans. Abie suggested sending the teacher home and taking over the class. “Then I can send you lot home … laughing.” And he did.
Anybody remember this? Recognise the kids who would be in their mid to late 50s now?
On Social Media, the following comments were received on Facebook:
Chhlloe Sara. How do you know this story?
Ann Irvine Chhlloe Sara your Grampa (Wilma’s dad)was friends with Mr Abie and Christian
Sally Jamieson Ann Irvine my Dad knew Mr Abie. He was also a relation of my Mum and Dad’s close friends. Lovely memory. Rena McMorris. Wilma was like a cat with two tales that day!! She was so chuffed that he agreed to go to her school.
Catriona Paterson Elizabeth Baillie Alemanno is that Petra at the back of the photo? I wasn’t sure if it was or not.
Elizabeth Baillie Alemanno Catriona Paterson … yip
GL Sampaio My brother Charles Stewart is in the photo .I recognize a few faces from his class ,they are all probably late fifties now
Sally Jamieson Clinging on to their 50’s with their finger nails.
Catriona Paterson Sally Jamieson sally is that Wilma at the front? I went to school with all these folk and the Brownies with Wilma, Carole Riddich, Liz Young etc.
Catriona Paterson Lynn Denholm, karen Hailes, twins in the middle kenneth and Gordon Jamieson, Alison Robertson, Marion Gilpin is this you in this photo?
HelenDavid Johnston Catriona Paterson ah I see Lynn Denholm and Karen Hailes now
Marion Gilpin Catriona Paterson omfg I remember this coz being the wee weirdo I was I laughed at him wihile thinking….”you’re no one but funny mr” I was wasn’t aware I was on the spectrum at the time.
HelenDavid Johnston I went to DLMPS but I recognise the Gordon and Kenneth Jamison twins.
Jackie Alderton Aawww my lovely long life friend Wilma xxx