Mikey - take a look at "Talking Pictures" channel on freeview 81 or sky 343- they sometimes show his films on there - spiffing site - loads of old films, ones with proper stories and no dreaded CGI !!
I recall him, vaguely. Can't recall getting that excited about him, but I've no anti feeling either. The sort of entertainer who was worth watching (as a kid) if he came on, but wouldn't go looking for when he was in order to catch him.