I remember watching this show with my father back in the 70’s. The Grave Yard Shortcut story from the first episode had my father hooked. I never heard him laugh harder than that. We watched this show, The Two Ronnies, and of course Monty Python all on PBS out of Boston. Such great memories. thanks for putting these up. Comedic Gold!
Really that is strange my late mother thought the same,mainly because he looked like her boyfriend before marriage.Dave Allen was always watched in our house, right up until his death. I was born in the Summer of 75 and grew up on Dave,in my opinion he was a very intelligent, unique, and immensely funny performer .RIP
As a kid in the 70s I had a small b&w TV in my bedroom. While turning the outer dial of the changer knob without actually turning the knob, the channel tuned into one I hadn't known about and Dave Allen was on. Watched him ever since.
Thank you , this is brilliant comedy and has cheered me up as well.as many other people to.have a good laugh so it makes life a bit happier, excellent+ thank u.again
I used to watch this back in the 70's when I was a kid. I used to watch Dave Allen drink whiskey, Smoke cigarettes, as did my Dad, and tell jokes. All I wanted to do was drink whiskey & smoke - Because I didn't get the jokes. Now as an Adult when I watch Dave Allen, All I want to do is Drink whiskey, and smoke Cigarettes Because I GET the jokes... & .Because I'm drunk as Hell, and Dave is Funny as HELL & I left my god behind the couch.
I remember watching the vampire scene as a small child back in the 70s on t.v. Scared me. Now as man in his early 50s I've just watched it again for the first time on the internet. Not as scared as I was back then. Well maybe still a little scared.
Loved watching Dave Allen. Especially when he'd tell you those ghost stories and frighten himself! This was when TV was TV. We only had two or three channels but better entertainment. Now we've got more channels and Freeview. They are still charging TV liecience. What does freeview mean? FREE VIEWING. No liecience required.
Concerning Dave's story about HMS Friday, Wikipedia says "In fact, there has never been any Royal Navy ship of that name. It is unclear where the story originated; however, it seems to have gained in popularity after its recounting by comedian Dave Allen on his BBC television show Dave Allen at Large, Series 1, Episode 2, first broadcast 4 February 1971." Way to change the world, Dave.
My dad told me the proudest moment of his school education was a report he got (which he still has even tho he’s in his 60s) which said “He is intelligent, resourceful and innovative however he does routinely take the attitude of ‘if you can’t solve the problem today, go away and try again tomorrow’ “ The proudest moment of _my_ school education was a report which said “If he has learned anything after over 10 years in the education system, he sure has kept it to his f***ing self!”
Some classics here for sure. The joke about the bank in the west of Ireland cracked me up. I'm still trying to pronounce Richard the Third. Some of the sketches are deliberately silly which I take as a nod to slapstick. But the Butler theme shows off Dave Allen's incredible acting ability.
I have watched a few of these now as I think he was great. Where was his drink ?.. The rest I have seen he always had one on the table and replenished after each sketch.
They were the days when someone Ike dave as a entertainer could pretty much take the mick out of life..cos back in thoses days it was a our life ,freer ,happier,and cheerful..now we are victims of a oppression brought about by trendy political motions . I crave the good old days.
Anybody else ever noticed that the end of his index finger on his left hand is missing? He lost it as a child because he stuck it into the spindles at a mill and his friend turned it on.
He mentioned it in a joke once. He said after he and his friends watched an American Western movie in a theater, they were playing cowboys and Indians and shooting each other with their six-shooters (gestured with his hand with missing finger) ...he paused and said, I had a sawed off shotgun. That's the first I noticed.
They wouldn't be allowed to drink or smoke on stage anymore. They've taken your freewill away. Like pubs. You use to be able to smoke in a pub. They banned that. So if you want a meal. Go to the restaurant, the chippy or Cafe. Not the pub. Only food should be sold in a pub are Chrisps chocolate or steak n kidney pie. And you shouldn't have reserved tables. It's not a restaurant. If you want coffee ☕ or 🍵 make it at home 🏡
Brings back fond memories of working for my uncle. Every once in a while we'd drive past a pub and he'd blurt out, making me jump in the process: 'There...another one selling pub food at restaurant prices!' I used to start laughing but he was deadly serious.
Allen may well have believed that that story about HMS _Friday_ was true, but in fact, it isn't. The Royal Navy has never had a ship by that name, but the story about HMS _Friday_ has been around for many years, and nobody knows how it arose. It is an urban legend. Allen forgot to mention that the Friday on which HMS _Friday_ allegedly sailed was a Friday the 13th.
@3.00, when an English man tells Dave to do his own thing, he won't know what the English man is talking about. Dave's mind is off a different angle. What's the joke here?
I remember watching this show with my father back in the 70’s. The Grave Yard Shortcut story from the first episode had my father hooked. I never heard him laugh harder than that. We watched this show, The Two Ronnies, and of course Monty Python all on PBS out of Boston. Such great memories. thanks for putting these up. Comedic Gold!
love dave so handsome rip
Really that is strange my late mother thought the same,mainly because he looked like her boyfriend before marriage.Dave Allen was always watched in our house, right up until his death. I was born in the Summer of 75 and grew up on Dave,in my opinion he was a very intelligent, unique, and immensely funny performer .RIP
Still love this man when I'm feeling a bit down,I just sit and binge watch him from every episode I've got.
As a kid in the 70s I had a small b&w TV in my bedroom. While turning the outer dial of the changer knob without actually turning the knob, the channel tuned into one I hadn't known about and Dave Allen was on. Watched him ever since.
The ku klux klan joke with the Black and White minstrel is hilarious too ! What a brilliant comedian !!
Memories.. I got introduced to his comedy as a kid every Sunday on WTTW Chicago/ channel 11 thanks for uploading this 2020 and still mad funny
Same. I went to school a little sleepy each Monday morning after staying up late to watch Dave Allen and Doctor Who on WTTW.
@@calvinkatt662 same for me but it was worth it
who put you on too it lol
Thank you , this is brilliant comedy and has cheered me up as well.as many other people to.have a good laugh so it makes life a bit happier, excellent+ thank u.again
Great artist! Thank you so much for sharing his shows.
Jowa witness video
Animal videos
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I used to watch this back in the 70's when I was a kid. I used to watch Dave Allen drink whiskey, Smoke cigarettes, as did my Dad, and tell jokes. All I wanted to do was drink whiskey & smoke - Because I didn't get the jokes. Now as an Adult when I watch Dave Allen, All I want to do is Drink whiskey, and smoke Cigarettes Because I GET the jokes... & .Because I'm drunk as Hell, and Dave is Funny as HELL & I left my god behind the couch.
Happy memories. Thanks for putting it up.
I remember watching the vampire scene as a small child back in the 70s on t.v. Scared me. Now as man in his early 50s I've just watched it again for the first time on the internet. Not as scared as I was back then. Well maybe still a little scared.
Large thank you for this upload !!!
Ultimate BS for not broadcasting this serial or publish DVD?!
Love the house hunting joke ! Hilarious !!!
Loved watching Dave Allen. Especially when he'd tell you those ghost stories and frighten himself! This was when TV was TV. We only had two or three channels but better entertainment. Now we've got more channels and Freeview. They are still charging TV liecience. What does freeview mean? FREE VIEWING. No liecience required.
Un crack, no paro de reírme, esto es impagable!!! Such memories.
Ah this is great and takes me back. ❤❤❤❤
Dave is just brilliant ❤️😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤️
Concerning Dave's story about HMS Friday, Wikipedia says "In fact, there has never been any Royal Navy ship of that name. It is unclear where the story originated; however, it seems to have gained in popularity after its recounting by comedian Dave Allen on his BBC television show Dave Allen at Large, Series 1, Episode 2, first broadcast 4 February 1971." Way to change the world, Dave.
Haha I looked this up when I heard Dave say it as well!
As a catholic I love the priest in the confessional joke too !
I miss dave allan
FLAWLESS
*SUPERSTAR LEGEND TRIBUTES* xoxo 5
My dad told me the proudest moment of his school education was a report he got (which he still has even tho he’s in his 60s) which said “He is intelligent, resourceful and innovative however he does routinely take the attitude of ‘if you can’t solve the problem today, go away and try again tomorrow’ “
The proudest moment of _my_ school education was a report which said “If he has learned anything after over 10 years in the education system, he sure has kept it to his f***ing self!”
😂 You love Dave Allen though; now that's real intelligence! 👍
Some classics here for sure. The joke about the bank in the west of Ireland cracked me up. I'm still trying to pronounce Richard the Third. Some of the sketches are deliberately silly which I take as a nod to slapstick. But the Butler theme shows off Dave Allen's incredible acting ability.
bejeebers!, I've done the lost sock one so I have :)
I have watched a few of these now as I think he was great. Where was his drink ?.. The rest I have seen he always had one on the table and replenished after each sketch.
you realize his drink was only apple juice or water.
They were the days when someone
Ike dave as a entertainer could pretty much take the mick out of life..cos back in thoses days it was a our life ,freer ,happier,and cheerful..now we are victims of a oppression brought about by trendy political motions .
I crave the good old days.
genius!
Vampire sketch so funny. Great storyteller
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂classic 👍❤️
Genius
Anybody else ever noticed that the end of his index finger on his left hand is missing? He lost it as a child because he stuck it into the spindles at a mill and his friend turned it on.
He never confirmed exactly how he lost his finger, not even to his own children.
Captain Crazy Dave's finger is like the Heath Ledger Jokers smile. lots of stories about how he got it.
Anybody else ever noticed?!?!?! 😲
It was only what he was most famous for!!! 😆
He mentioned it in a joke once. He said after he and his friends watched an American Western movie in a theater, they were playing cowboys and Indians and shooting each other with their six-shooters (gestured with his hand with missing finger) ...he paused and said, I had a sawed off shotgun. That's the first I noticed.
Genious
He left Ireland, but left his finger halfway behind.
There'll always be a little piece of him in Ireland. Some people leave their hearts, but not Dave.
R.I.P CHRIS SERLE😢
When was this aired and I know 1971 but thus print is remastered so when was it aired recently ?
27 Jan 2006. The announcer says mock the week with Gina yashere and al Murray. That’s the night they appeared together.
They wouldn't be allowed to drink or smoke on stage anymore. They've taken your freewill away. Like pubs. You use to be able to smoke in a pub. They banned that. So if you want a meal. Go to the restaurant, the chippy or Cafe. Not the pub. Only food should be sold in a pub are Chrisps chocolate or steak n kidney pie. And you shouldn't have reserved tables. It's not a restaurant. If you want coffee ☕ or 🍵 make it at home 🏡
Brings back fond memories of working for my uncle. Every once in a while we'd drive past a pub and he'd blurt out, making me jump in the process: 'There...another one selling pub food at restaurant prices!' I used to start laughing but he was deadly serious.
I notice this S01-E02. Was E01 lost media?
Allen may well have believed that that story about HMS _Friday_ was true, but in fact, it isn't. The Royal Navy has never had a ship by that name, but the story about HMS _Friday_ has been around for many years, and nobody knows how it arose. It is an urban legend.
Allen forgot to mention that the Friday on which HMS _Friday_ allegedly sailed was a Friday the 13th.
Dave Allen forgot nothing dude. He was a very smart guy and knew the story inside out.
The Rod Serling of comedy
These mistaken magic tricks are better than that intended.
26:37 THEY WOULDN'T DARE OWT LIKE THAT NOW!!!!!!
ty much
What he drank was ginger ale.
imagine the millennials watching this
Kelly Knight 4r be able the
I am watching it and bloody loving it
The sketch at 35:30 isn’t so funny when you think about the shit that happened at the BBC in the 70s...
That might be a case of show don't tell.
So many good shows back then that would be banned now for being “istaphobic”!
38:24 hmmmmm :D
Sorry again... but. Just dave Allen
@3.00, when an English man tells Dave to do his own thing, he won't know what the English man is talking about. Dave's mind is off a different angle. What's the joke here?
Imagine a Muslim equivalent
Nick Jung. He would tortured to death.
J withness
Awful
Sadly, Dave Allen fell for that old urban legend about the HMS Friday. There was NEVER a Royal Navy ship named HMS Friday. Sounded good though, huh?