Theyre the unsung heroes of the large and small screen, and seldom get the recognition they deserve.
To redress the balance, heres Robs list of film and TVs trustiest sidekicks… Chums, buddies and compadres.
Marians down to earth maternal instincts saved the day for her merry men on more than one occasion.
And Rabies, Little Ron and co have a lot to be thankful for.
Gromit Wallace And Gromit
Need to stop a giant were-rabbit or an evil penguin?
Kif Kroker Futurama
Touch it, Kif…Its velour.
The immortal words of Zapp Brannigan, galactic hero and all round space adventurer.
Taking the very best (or is that worst?)
Wang Big Trouble In Little China
Jack Burton: womans man, trucker and saviour of San Francisco.
Hes as reliable a sidekick as you could want.
The idea of keep your friends close and your enemies closer could apply to Pinkys sidekick status.
Either that, or he is, indeed, an idiot.
Its hard to tell.
