Needler's changes name after acquiring Blue Bird to become Needler Bluebird. The sponsor, Mrs Hilary Needler, died in 2012. From 1982-1989 he served concurrently as Warden of Needler Hall (University of Hull). Fisher voices the character of Parker Needler in the 2019 animated film "The Addams Family". In 2018, he released the joint album "Unintentional Astronaut" with Mike Needler. CCGS "Alfred Needler" is an offshore fishery science vessel operated by the Canadian Coast Guard. "Alfred Needler" experienced an engine room fire on 30 August 2003.