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From cancelled shows to radio obituaries and being mistaken for his own tribute act! Dave Benson Phillips recalls how falling victim to a cruel death hoax almost derailed his career
Affable, upbeat, always excitable and forever ready to gunge a hapless teacher or two, Dave Benson Phillips became a household name thanks to his hosting role on Get Your Own Back.
Affable, upbeat, always excitable and forever ready to gunge a hapless teacher or two, Dave Benson Phillips became a household name thanks to hosting roles on Playhouse Disney, The Fun Song Factory and Get Your Own Back. Phillips revealed the hoax soon spiraled out of control, and the domino effect had a devastating impact on his career, with tours and TV shows abruptly cancelled by gullible producers. Phillips, a devoted children's entertainer with a penchant for slapstick gags, admitted his biggest upset was seeing a painstakingly planned nationwide tour almost derailed by cruel hoaxers.
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