Billy Connolly Travel's Across America's Most Famous Road | Route 66 E1 | Absolute Jokes

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  • Опубліковано 30 тра 2023
  • Billy sets off on his motor trike to fulfill a lifelong dream of traveling along the world's most famous highway route 66. Beginning in Chicago, he goes to the top of the Willis Tower, America's tallest building, before visiting the home of Abraham Lincoln in Illinois and meeting the state's champion pie-maker. Going off-route, Billy heads to Amish country, where he takes a horse-drawn buggy ride, and then talks to two women in St Louis whose homes were recently destroyed by a tornado.
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  • @TippiGordon
    @TippiGordon 3 місяці тому +13

    I want to have one day in my life filled with the joy that Billy Connolly seems to have every day. What an absolute treasure of a human being.

    • @nicholefrost740
      @nicholefrost740 25 днів тому +1

      He's just as delightful in person. I once had the pleasure of serving him at a diner in North Carolina.

  • @tearitloosetearitloose4670
    @tearitloosetearitloose4670 8 місяців тому +20

    The world is a better place for having Billy Connolly in it. No two ways about it.

  • @ingridfong-daley5899
    @ingridfong-daley5899 Рік тому +40

    Billy Connolly is like a wizard and a kid at the same time--he's one of those people who can see the magic in the world around him wherever he is, which makes him a perfect host for this sort of show. Thank you for the uplifting upload. :)

    • @willsee4182
      @willsee4182 Рік тому +1

      Sir Billy Connolly 🎉

    • @willsee4182
      @willsee4182 Рік тому +1

      Ep 2 is up 🎉

    • @ingridfong-daley5899
      @ingridfong-daley5899 Рік тому +1

      @@willsee4182 OMG shame on me, you're right! Sir Billy it is.
      He's a stud muffin even without the fancy title tho. :)

    • @ingridfong-daley5899
      @ingridfong-daley5899 Рік тому +1

      @@willsee4182 i watched it this morning!! :)

  • @thomengel9720
    @thomengel9720 8 місяців тому +12

    I love how Billy enters each place and greets each person with the enthusiasm of a child. He exhibits love and affection for every instance.

  • @winedrinker69
    @winedrinker69 10 місяців тому +11

    Love this man❤. I'm glad the video shows Billy travelling ALONG Route 66 as it would take about 20 seconds to CROSS it.

  • @IHaveNoLife-nc8wj
    @IHaveNoLife-nc8wj 10 місяців тому +15

    7:37
    Well that didn't age well...LOL

  • @boneav83
    @boneav83 11 місяців тому +4

    Its hard seeing Billy with the beginnings of Parkinsons, his left arms the giveaway. I hate the bloody disease.

  • @thunderwarrior1759
    @thunderwarrior1759 10 місяців тому +2

    Tutti Frutti bit cracked me up.

  • @davidcorless5581
    @davidcorless5581 11 місяців тому +5

    I REALLY WOULD LOVE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT BILLYS TRIKE , LOVE IT .

    • @MelodyMan69
      @MelodyMan69 4 місяці тому

      All the rear axel n wheels are VW.
      Then you extent that and put the Front Forks on.
      Fibreglass moulded body work.
      🇦🇺👀

  • @patricialynn5852
    @patricialynn5852 11 місяців тому +3

    Great film, great music! Thanks Billie

  • @senianns9522
    @senianns9522 9 місяців тому +2

    I wanted to drive that trip but decided NOT to do it alone. Must be nice to have the film crew alongside as 'security'. Greetings from Thailand.

  • @geo6519
    @geo6519 9 місяців тому +2

    The G.OA.T. my hero 🤩

  • @patrickmitchell3192
    @patrickmitchell3192 6 місяців тому +1

    Yo billy as an English man you have born my number 1 since I was a wee lad I’ve been trying to find the album with Celtic and Glasgow as long as they are shiting in our shoes an we are pissing know their bothrel football violence will never end! Fantastic billy at ya best if you don’t see this can anyone else please tell me what it’s called much love billy ps honestly hope Parkinson’s is a creaper not a runner as it’s not going to hit the road jack love ai billy since 14 I’m 51 now. You done more in a day than I have in lifetime I’m just glad you were there lolove paddy uk 🇬🇧

  • @IJayAmLegend
    @IJayAmLegend 8 місяців тому +4

    That's a Scotsman, right there ...he's *_far_* from alone in his feelings

    • @rustyrelicsfarm2406
      @rustyrelicsfarm2406 2 місяці тому

      The Scotts aren't afraid to show what they really think.

  • @peterthomas2013
    @peterthomas2013 11 місяців тому +2

    Agree with Billy -the architecture in Chicago is amazing - recommend the architecture tour

  • @davidcorless5581
    @davidcorless5581 11 місяців тому +7

    THESE VIDEOS ARE AT LEAST ABOUT 8 TO 10 YEARS OLD, BUT STILL GREAT TO WATCH.

    • @anthonylambert4523
      @anthonylambert4523 11 місяців тому +3

      Originally shown in 2011 in fact.

    • @d_must4309
      @d_must4309 9 місяців тому

      He talks about Trump planning to run for president

  • @lisasmith9311
    @lisasmith9311 10 місяців тому +1

    Mufflerman was made by my Dad Bill Swan at international fiberglass in the early 60’s he made the original mold along with many other iconic fiberglass statues

  • @shugthehornyhaggis
    @shugthehornyhaggis Рік тому +3

    Classics never die

  • @havennewbowtow8835
    @havennewbowtow8835 8 місяців тому +7

    Billys comment about Trump, how very very insightful and accurate. Best wishes Billy, you made me laugh so much over the years. I saw you twice in the playhouse in Edinburgh, my ribs hurt for a week afterwards.

    • @robsteries
      @robsteries 8 місяців тому +3

      yeah, Biden is soo much better..

    • @havennewbowtow8835
      @havennewbowtow8835 8 місяців тому +5

      correct, he is very much better, Marmalade Moussolini has been a total disaster.@@robsteries

    • @robsteries
      @robsteries 8 місяців тому

      @@havennewbowtow8835 that is if you know what a fascist is.

    • @havennewbowtow8835
      @havennewbowtow8835 8 місяців тому

      Look up the definition of Fascist, Trumpo fits it perfectly. Huge narcissistic man baby. @@robsteries

    • @havennewbowtow8835
      @havennewbowtow8835 8 місяців тому +1

      Out of curiosity, name one thing Fat boy actually accomplished whilst in office.@@robsteries

  • @HRAZZI
    @HRAZZI 10 місяців тому

    I remember watching the Australian tour in 2009... stayed in my hearth

  • @jamescheever7982
    @jamescheever7982 4 місяці тому

    Best life living ... bucket list ... perfect road trip

  • @markorollo.
    @markorollo. 9 місяців тому +1

    And now i cant get the image of Lincoln sitting on the bog with his top hat on whilst working on things of international importance out of my head

  • @ibrarsiddiqi8948
    @ibrarsiddiqi8948 9 місяців тому

    I absolutely love Billy Connolly's work, he's literally the Glaswegian ewuivalent to Birmingham's Ozzy Osbourne.

  • @TheNicheFitz
    @TheNicheFitz 11 місяців тому +1

    Fantastic a learning video as well.

  • @johnnywoods5549
    @johnnywoods5549 5 місяців тому

    Damn Billy you just had to go there.

  • @andrewtredway809
    @andrewtredway809 3 місяці тому

    This looks like the coolest shit . I’d definitely go .

  • @Redmenace96
    @Redmenace96 8 місяців тому +1

    While enjoying and experiencing just about a cup full of "Americana" he, ironically, laments the loss of Americana. Dude. It is all there. Just like anywhere else in the world, if you visit airports and take high speed routes, you don't see too much culture. If you strap on a motorcycle and take your time..... it is all there.

  • @zivabrogan5807
    @zivabrogan5807 Місяць тому

    Sorry Billy, I think you forgot the road that leads to Rome! 😁😁😁

  • @MelodyMan69
    @MelodyMan69 4 місяці тому

    Engagement Ring & Wedding Dress survived that Tornato. Ment to be Sweety, Good Luck from now on !

  • @Redmenace96
    @Redmenace96 8 місяців тому

    He is on target with featuring the buildings of Chicago. Chicago had an 'opportunity' to rebuild everything after 1871, and some brilliant people did a whale of a job. O, and they have good music there, too.

  • @markorollo.
    @markorollo. 9 місяців тому

    Re that school bus, there is a business selling burgers and other things in my hometown, Oldham, uk. That works from an old American school bus like that. Its called the old school bbq bus. Ive not been to it yet but hoping to soon.

  • @slw0599
    @slw0599 9 місяців тому

    That school bus, so reminds me of the film flashback with keither Sutherland & Dennis hopper, who's character Huey walker were on a similar bus, maybe it was based on the guy who drove this bus?

  • @renaenolen8461
    @renaenolen8461 8 місяців тому

    I would think that Mr. Brown would be able to drive a buggy!

  • @midnightwind8067
    @midnightwind8067 3 місяці тому +1

    Just goes to show ya how wrong someone can be. Lol

  • @romedog5648
    @romedog5648 8 місяців тому

    my uncle worked in that old chicago sun building

  • @paulwall5706
    @paulwall5706 7 місяців тому

    WTF I thought Billy was Dead Lmmfao 😂😅😆🤣

  • @jimmymorrison8314
    @jimmymorrison8314 Рік тому +4

    Love your channel, love Billy but I can't watch a 45 minute video on him crossing a road, no matter how famous it is. 😁 Had to.

  • @letsmooch4857
    @letsmooch4857 10 місяців тому

    I loved this series when it was out, what year was it?

  • @peterrobertson4321
    @peterrobertson4321 2 місяці тому

    I love this man 👨 👨 You is such a beautiful person and this is a joy to watch again !!

  • @powerbull5109
    @powerbull5109 11 місяців тому +1

    Just excellent

  • @TheDuckofDoom.
    @TheDuckofDoom. Рік тому +1

    Typical YT algo, gave me the second half first. Well I'm here now and it's not like the plot got spoiled.

  • @Voidy123
    @Voidy123 11 місяців тому +9

    Funny how slavery are still practiced in Africa and no one talks about it.

    • @Bamboule05
      @Bamboule05 5 місяців тому +1

      In Asia and South East Asia as well.

    • @nixm9093
      @nixm9093 7 днів тому +1

      Mauritania is particularly bad

    • @deejannemeiurffnicht1791
      @deejannemeiurffnicht1791 7 днів тому

      Because most folk don't know. That's why. The rest of the world are so distracted by the absolute SHITE rich people are drowning us in, we aren't always able to speak up or help.
      Also, the things we DO know are wrong, we are far too often made to feel too small and powerless to help or speak up.
      But, you are right, it has been happening in a few countries, and as AI and more technology comes in, you'll find folk being made so deseperate we'll WISH we were slaves.

  • @shelbybrillobee2495
    @shelbybrillobee2495 9 місяців тому

    A separate comment: Supertramp!!

  • @KatherineGreen-ci8zr
    @KatherineGreen-ci8zr 9 місяців тому

    I was never taught about these buildings,,,,i was taught , cowboys lived in wood cabins, ,,,,, i never knew they were amazing stone masons that built gothic style, ,,,,,

  • @InitialP_Photography
    @InitialP_Photography 4 місяці тому +2

    When we lose Billy, it's going to be a dark day.

  • @lifelong5425
    @lifelong5425 9 місяців тому

    Billy is the everyman.......And a Scot, like me....We know hardship, we just got on with it. Certain this is why we all have a love of America, as there is rawness to it, a survival instinct regardless of what come your way....

    • @senianns9522
      @senianns9522 9 місяців тому

      I worked for an American company. One thing I learned : Never talk about religion and politics! It worked !

    • @Redmenace96
      @Redmenace96 8 місяців тому

      There is another connection over history- Scottish and Glasgwegians (sp) found fame and riches in America. I honestly don't know the connection, but Scotts found early America a place to blossom. Is it all legend?

  • @freddyeverready
    @freddyeverready Рік тому +1

    👍🏻

  • @SurprisedElephant-dc5ul
    @SurprisedElephant-dc5ul Місяць тому

    A great and funny man

  • @tonnywildweasel8138
    @tonnywildweasel8138 9 місяців тому +1

    What a great guy! Fantastic vid 👍

  • @Farrow1990
    @Farrow1990 9 місяців тому +2

    I guess it turned to a toilet 😅

  • @cathyshort
    @cathyshort 11 місяців тому

    Why is Gemini the Giant wearing scrubs?

  • @h8rraider227
    @h8rraider227 11 місяців тому +1

    Mr Connoly got more nerve than most people walking the streets of chicago (murder cap of the us)!!...i dont need to visit Chicago now as Billy did a fantastic job showing the city! Thumbs up sir!

  • @bobwoww8384
    @bobwoww8384 5 місяців тому

    I really like Billy in America

  • @jamiefeltner6398
    @jamiefeltner6398 11 місяців тому +2

    Didn't like billy Connolly very much until I saw this, but I must say, he's one of few ppl ive ever heard to say Abraham Lincoln was actually born in Kentucky. I think a lot of people forget that fact. His wife's childhood home is also in downtown Lexington

  • @MrErinb76
    @MrErinb76 5 місяців тому

    Are these new? Were they on tv or just here?

  • @marsbar007
    @marsbar007 8 місяців тому +1

    7:40 - how prophetic...

  • @theseerdark6211
    @theseerdark6211 8 місяців тому

    what year was this filmed please let me know because he said the states would turn into a toilet bowl lol he saw the future lmao

  • @shelbybrillobee2495
    @shelbybrillobee2495 9 місяців тому

    Poor man whose son died. I hope some day he can find peace.

  • @JackieCT100
    @JackieCT100 Місяць тому +1

    Most FABULOUS building, BILLY
    You should have put aside your PREJUDICE and had a tour of Trump's building. BRILLIANT. Like Musk's Starship.
    Try it.
    You'll see.

  • @scottbrettschneider9782
    @scottbrettschneider9782 11 місяців тому +21

    Very astute and prophetic comments about Trump five years before he became president.

    • @andrewvanhalen1984
      @andrewvanhalen1984 8 місяців тому +4

      Love Billy, but no the fuck he wasn't.

    • @jamescheever7982
      @jamescheever7982 4 місяці тому +2

      Nope toilet under biden

    • @paulhammons7077
      @paulhammons7077 2 місяці тому

      toilet or an oasis. Good bad.. who give a ...😅

    • @deejannemeiurffnicht1791
      @deejannemeiurffnicht1791 7 днів тому

      Yeh, you beat me to it! He sure hit it on the head.
      Orange manbaby

    • @DemstarAus
      @DemstarAus 2 дні тому

      ​@@andrewvanhalen1984 your response is not in the correct syntax because the comment wasn't talking about Billy, it was talking about Billy's comments. "No they weren't" would be better.

  • @Sjrick
    @Sjrick 11 місяців тому +3

    I wonder how he is doing with his dementia. Billy is the absolute best.

    • @YokRzeznic
      @YokRzeznic 11 місяців тому

      *Parkinsons

    • @Sjrick
      @Sjrick 11 місяців тому +1

      @@YokRzeznic my bad. i knew it was something like that

    • @cluckcluck2001
      @cluckcluck2001 8 місяців тому

      @@Sjrick Billy and his wife Pamela retired to Key West in Florida in 2020

    • @Sjrick
      @Sjrick 8 місяців тому

      @@cluckcluck2001 how is he doing now ?

    • @cluckcluck2001
      @cluckcluck2001 8 місяців тому +3

      @@Sjrick He has retired from public life, so it's difficult to tell, but I would imagine he's not doing so good. His wife is A M A Z I N G though, (and they have been together since 1979, so you know he's being looked after very well by someone that loves him 🙂

  • @awtistiaeth4699
    @awtistiaeth4699 11 місяців тому +21

    America certainly did "become a toilet" with Trump in charge Billy. A pity more voters didn't take heed of your prophetic statement

    • @13minutestomidnight
      @13minutestomidnight 11 місяців тому

      Damn, somebody else beat me to it! That prophecy was so spot on. Trump caused so many problems... Of course, It's not many people who will rip off Hitler in their campaign slogan (although his was "make Germany great again" obviously). That should have been a giant red flag.
      Connolly is really good at scarily accurate assessments. Might give Nostradamus a run for his money...

    • @lockysmith426
      @lockysmith426 8 місяців тому

      You couldn't be more wrong, he was cleaning America up, look at the dump it's in now thanks to you know who, every Dem run city is a crime ridden toilet.

  • @JoelJoel321
    @JoelJoel321 Рік тому +2

    "Travels" is a verb and shouldn't have an apostrophe in it you absolute muppets.

    • @ingridfong-daley5899
      @ingridfong-daley5899 Рік тому +9

      No need to insult the muppets--you've already taken the pointless step of correcting punctuation in a youtube comment as though that would serve any purpose other than pseudo intellectual self-aggrandizement. The Muppets deserve better. In fact, so do the Muppet's.

    • @JoelJoel321
      @JoelJoel321 Рік тому +1

      @@ingridfong-daley5899 My hope of purpose is them fixing the error, learning somethig, and never doing it again. What is your hope for yourself though if not self-aggrandizement?

    • @almac9865
      @almac9865 Рік тому +1

      @@JoelJoel321 *something. You absolute muppet.

    • @ingridfong-daley5899
      @ingridfong-daley5899 Рік тому +1

      @@JoelJoel321 I see your punctuation edit has not been adopted.
      Maybe if you hadn't called them names? Or just remembered that it's UA-cam, so no matter how right you are, correcting the creator after the fact in the comments is basically superfluous.
      Hence my original response--you insulted the muppets for no good reason.

    • @JoelJoel321
      @JoelJoel321 Рік тому

      @@ingridfong-daley5899 Congratulations. You have won the internet. 🥳🎉🪅🎊🍻

  • @Jason-ke2nj
    @Jason-ke2nj 9 місяців тому +3

    His comment on Trump didn't age well...🤣😅🤣

  • @lachlandavis1907
    @lachlandavis1907 4 місяці тому +1

    Wow how’s the bullshit

  • @scottishdude9161
    @scottishdude9161 5 місяців тому +1

    Got it wrong about Trump, billy.

  • @lockysmith426
    @lockysmith426 8 місяців тому +2

    His Trump predictions aged terrible, if only he could see the mess Biden has done.

    • @navelpicker
      @navelpicker 28 днів тому

      You just go on about being an American. Leave the rest of us to not give a fuck.

  • @sidscrote7570
    @sidscrote7570 11 місяців тому +15

    He was right about Trump !!! LOL

  • @expediteovernight8674
    @expediteovernight8674 9 місяців тому +2

    Wonder what he thinks about the Biden Presidency...lol 😂