Leonard Rossiter Reynolds", an episode of the 1977 Yorkshire Television series "The Galton & Simpson Playhouse", as well as the short films "The Waterloo Bridge Handicap" (1978), and the Galton and Simpson-scripted "Le Pétomane" (1979). After his portrayal of Reginald Perrin, Rossiter's non-comedy roles on television became less frequent, although there were exceptions such as a debt collector in the one-off HTV thriller "Machinegunner" (1976), and Frank Harris in "Fearless Frank, or Tit-bits from the Life of an Adventurer" (1978), a BBC "Play of the Week". From 1978–83, Rossiter performed in ten commercials for Cinzano. The iconic series of adverts was created
Tommy Collins (singer) in 1988. After several years in the ministry, Collins returned to recording. In 1965, he had a comeback hit with "If You Can't Bite, Don't Growl". In the 1970s, he wrote several hits for Merle Haggard, including the No. 1 hits "Carolyn" and "The Roots of My Raising". In 1981, Haggard recorded a biographical tribute to Collins called "Leonard". Collins was the inspiration and character talked about in Craig Morgan's song, "I Wish I Could See Bakersfield". Collins remained active in the songwriting business. He died March 14, 2000, at his home in Ashland City, Tennessee. Tommy Collins (singer) Leonard