Denny Willis
Dennis (Denny) Willis (1920 – 17 March 1995) was a Scottish comedian. Early life. Willis was born to famous comedian and actor Dave Willis, who performed sketches in Scotland in the 1930s. During this time, in Ayr, his father was in the Gaiety Whirl summer shows. Willis would add many of his father's ideas to his own repertoire. During World War II, he found himself starring as a comedian for army concert parties. In 1962, Willis had his own television show on ATV, the "Denny Willis Show". In the 1970s, he performed in variety in Scarborough. Section::::"The Fox  Has Left Its Lair". Willis is probably best remembered for the act "The Fox Has Left Its Lair", which he performed as "Denny Willis and the Quorn Quartet", touring along various theatres in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. "The Fox Has Left Its Lair" was written by Douglas Furber (words) and Peggy Connor (music); it was originally a novelty item performed by Jack Buchanan in the "Charlot Revue" of 1925. Willis changed some of the lyrics and the order of the verses to suit the act. The original lyrics are as follows: With each new verse, repeat the previous verses  and the chorus. Alternative lines in the Denny Willis version include: Personal life. In 1941, Willis became father of daughter Bobbie Willis, who, just like her father and grandfather before her, became a comedian. When on tour, Willis would either live in his caravan or with his daughter in Glasgow. In 1992, comedian Dorothy Paul called Willis: "A magic man, a one off," and that his voice was "so quiet, yet it could be heard in every part of the theatre.<nowiki>"</nowiki> In 1992, Willis concluded his comedy career. He died in his late seventies on 17 March 1995 in  London.