Laurel and Hardy comedians. The official Laurel and Hardy appreciation society is known as The Sons of the Desert which was named after a fictitious fraternal society featured in the Laurel and Hardy film Sons of the Desert. Stan Laurel (June 16, 1890 – February 23, 1965) was born Arthur Stanley Jefferson in Ulverston, Lancashire (today Cumbria), England into a theatrical family. His father Arthur Joseph Jefferson was a theatrical entrepreneur and theatre owner in northern England and Scotland who, with his wife, was a major force in the industry. In 1905, the Jefferson family moved to Glasgow to be closer to their
Dad's Army Appreciation Society "Guest Appearances" and "Letters from Members". The Society is also publishing an updated version of the 'Dad's Army Companion' to coincide with the 50th anniversary celebrations. The Video and Audio Library features a large selection of video and audio items that can be borrowed by members. Dad's Army Appreciation Society The Dad's Army Appreciation Society is an organisation dedicated to the British television show "Dad's Army". It is run by a small group of individuals and has over 1,700 members. The society was founded in 1993 by Bill Pertwee (who played Warden Hodges), Frank Williams (who played the Vicar) and