Michael Staniforth television comedy series "Rentaghost". Staniforth played Timothy Claypole from 1976, when the show first aired, until 1984, and was the longest-standing member of the cast. Claypole was a bearded medieval jester, dressed in motley and bells. Claypole's longevity as a ghost meant that he had expert ghostly skills; coupled with his mischievous personality, and often boundless psychic energy, he caused mayhem for the rest of the "Rentaghost" cast. Danny Birchall at BFI Screenonline noted: The sheer energy of Michael Staniforth (who also performed the theme tune) as Claypole made it one of the longer-lasting children's television series, if not always
Maurice D. Jester Maurice D. Jester Maurice David Jester (May 13, 1889 – August 31, 1957) was a notable member of the United States Coast Guard. Jester enlisted in the Coast Guard as a surfman in 1917. By 1936 he had risen to the rank of Chief Boatswain. In December 1941, after the United States entered World War II, Jester was given a Lieutenant's commission, and he was given command of the USCGC "Icarus" (WPC-110). In 1942 Jester led the "Icarus" during the sinking of the German U-boat "U-352", successfully rescuing surviving German crew. "U-352" was larger and better armed than the "Icarus".