Rising Damp (film) Rising Damp (film) Rising Damp is a 1980 comedy film based on the British situation comedy "Rising Damp", which aired on ITV from 1974 to 1978. The television series was, in turn, adapted from Eric Chappell's stage play "The Banana Box". Chappell adapted the play to television, and wrote the screenplay for this feature film. The film's director was Joseph McGrath. Leonard Rossiter plays Rupert Rigsby, the middle-aged landlord of a decrepit townhouse. Rigsby has fallen for his only female tenant, Ruth Jones (Frances de la Tour). Ruth, however, prefers Philip, who is much younger, more attractive, and more sophisticated
Kelly Jones (Miss Alabama) fatal illness caused by a bacterial toxin. The antibiotic treatment for this caused her most of her hair to fall out just two months before the Miss Alabama pageant in June. Jones' preliminary competition talent for Miss Alabama was playing classical piano. Her platform was "Boys and Girls Clubs: Be a Peer Role Model". Jones won the state competition on Saturday, June 16, 2001, when she received her crown from outgoing Miss Alabama titleholder Jana Sanderson. After winning, Jones announced she would use the scholarship money to pursue a graduate degree in music education. As Miss Alabama, her activities included