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Hoax Letter Writers
This article covers various hoax letter writers. Henry Root Henry Root is the creation of writer William Donaldson who wrote to numerous public figures with unusual or outlandish questions and requests. The letters were published as ''The Henry Root Letters'' and ''The Further Letters of Henry Root'' and a compilation volume, ''The Complete Henry Root Letters''. The Henry Root character inspired the ITV (TV network), ITV mini-series, ''Root Into Europe'', starring George Cole (actor), George Cole. Others Other prank mail and reviewers include: * John Hargrave of Zug.com, who sent a letter to all US senators, posing as a child and asking them for their favourite joke. * Bill Geerhart, author of the book ''Little Billy's Letters'' (Morrow, 2010) * Ed Broth - also possibly the creation of comedian Jerry Seinfeld. * Robin Cooper who wrote ''The Timewaster Letters'' - the creation of Robert Popper. * Ted L. Nancy - the creation of comedian Barry Marder. * W. Morgan Petty - the pen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Donaldson
Charles William Donaldson (4 January 1935 – 22 June 2005) was a British satirist, writer, playboy and, under the pseudonym of Henry Root, author of '' The Henry Root Letters''. Life and career Son of Charles Glen Donaldson (1904–1956) and Elizabeth (née Stockley; d. 1955), Donaldson enjoyed a privileged upbringing in Sunningdale, Berkshire. His father was Managing Director of the Glasgow-based family shipping line, Donaldson Line, which until its sale in the early 1960s, was one of the largest passenger lines in the world. He was educated at Winchester College (where he first met Julian Mitchell) and Magdalene College, Cambridge. He spent some money supporting young writers such as his contemporaries Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath. He completed his National Service in the Royal Navy in the late 1950s, reaching the rank of Sub-Lieutenant. On his return to civilian life, Donaldson became associated with the set surrounding Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, and worked as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |