Jimmy McGonigal (21 April 1886 – 7 October 1967[1]), known professionally as Jimmy Gold, was a Scottish comedian and part of the music hall act of Naughton and Gold.
[1] His parents were John McGonigal, a painter and decorator, and Elizabeth (whose maiden name was Gold).
Jimmy went into the family trade of painting and decorating till he joined up with Naughton.
As part of the Crazy Gang, he, and they, held the record for the number of appearances at the Royal Variety Show in front of the Queen.
The description fitted His Royal Highness, Edward the Duke of Windsor, who was in attendance.
Another time, when the Crazy Gang were travelling by road and when there were rumours that Jimmy was going to be dropped by them, he told the rest of them "I don't care.