American Reacts to "DAVE ALLEN" on "GETTING OLDER" - Reaction

Dave Allen might be King Boomer's new favorite comedian. This is his reaction to Dave's bit on getting older. ENJOY!
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[@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering]

Awwwww Boomer this has made my day seeing this again… I grew up with this guy on our tv… he was unique, his sketches were great, there was the awesome sketch of the 2 funeral precessions racing to take up the only burial slot in the village that day … he used to smoke, drink, swear and tell stories like you were in his living room just having a good time. He got hammered for being the first to have a go at religion , nothing was sacred and he was the first in our country to do that . Much missed 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@sarahholland2600]

Dave Allen is so good. He reminds me of my childhood. He was a v good looking guy when a younger man . Always wore the most beautiful suits, sipping his whisky on his TV show which was a must watch .

[@Whippy99]

We still quote Dave Allen all these years later. He’s one of the best storytellers ever.

[@frglee]

I remember that after Dave Allen died, there were many lovely epitaphs from his friends and family as to what a genuinely nice man he was both onscreen and in private life.

[@jamesgorman694]

Dave Allen is up there with the greats! Brilliant stand up. His skill as a storyteller was extraordinary by holding the audience with his insightful and hilarious look on life and language. I hope you will get his sketch shows he made in the 70s. Classic BBC Comedy.

[@alanbryant3016]

He was the best!

[@venividiviking]

Dave Allen... The master of making fun about absurdities 👌👌👌

[@leonienolan511]

Dave was a legend,,, so great to see people watching his comedy now ,, I grew up watching him in Ireland 😊

[@tcborg]

Dave Allen was my come home to on a friday night after a night out with mates, and end the night in hysterics with his fantastic zany humour. Loved the guy. Laid back story telling with a punch. Also miss the guy and his generation of story tellers so much. and i still sometimes end my conversations the same as his famous good nights by saying "And may your god go with you."

[@Tokoa144]

I'm in my mid 50's living in NZ and we would watch him on TV back in the 70's & 80's. He's still just as funny to watch today..

[@joncarter9041]

Absolute Legend.

[@gazt8926]

I loved Dave Allen as a kid growing up in Ireland during the 80’s and how he took the piss out of the Catholic Church which I was a part of, even my Mum and Dad loved him. His Saturday night bbc1 stand up show during the 90’s was a much watch also (which I believe this was from)

[@peterhoulis1184]

I grew up watching dave allen during the 70s he was awesome RIP DAVE ALLEN

[@veronapaisley6915]

That's why youth should listen and discern wisdom and experience from their older generation. It will save wasted time, energy and helps climbing life's ladder easier.

[@hughneek12]

Yup, the greatest mistake of youth, "we're so clever we know it all mistake." The advice of your parents and the wisdom of the old might have saved you from so many hard landings on the arse

[@adrianmcgachie]

We are very lucky to still have these remarkable archives, so funny and timeless even today. xx

[@aidiess]

Hindsight is the most precise science on the planet ! I should know, I'm 75 !!

[@chrissneyd9278]

The great Dave Allen. He can make the mundane seem funny and interesting.

[@GrafindeKlevemark]

I'm 74 now and never imagined I would even get to 2000. But there we go and there's no going back !

[@maureennewman905]

Me too, where have all the years gone ,

[@kalinaphillips9779]

Dave Allen IS my favourite comedian. Unfortunately, he passed away at 68, in 2005. To this day every time, I watch his stand-up or sketch I cry with laughter. He was also very much a gentleman. When he swore on the stage it was always about the absurdity of the English language. When you get a chance, watch his stand-up about TEENAGERS. He is my go-to comedian when I had a hard day at work.

[@helvete983]

He was/is amazing. I just love how timeless his routines are.

[@gkkes]

In the 70's we loved the finger in the scotch gag - shocking at the time but fascinating haha

[@Rocky19577]

Loved Dave Allen. Watch him talk about Adam and Eve. Classic comedy that makes you think

[@paulperano9236]

Used to watch Dave on TV when i was a kid. Now my skin shuffles back in about 6 seconds.

[@zenadavis6069]

I’d forgotten how great Dave was! 😊 Thank you for sharing this and loved your reaction

[@robinhazell6019]

Dave Allen is my all-time favourite comedian, I first ststaed watching him in the early 70's on BBC2 when I was a schoolboy. He is the ORIGINAL of telling a story and observing everyday occurances and making them hilarious. I;ve got no time for the modern day so called comedians, especially Ricky Gervais. Lastly, Dave Allen made a name or himself in England in the early 1970's. He was BANNED from the Television n Ireland.

[@lorraineydays57]

Yeah, when the Catholic Church was powerful enough to get their way, ban was lifted though.

[@albin2232]

He was a very brilliant man. Close to genius.

[@maureennewman905]

Much loved Irish comic , back in the day

[@25dimensionsfrancis42]

I enjoy those comedians who make us think as well as laugh.One such series is the much loved "Yes Prime Minister" which is said to be very accurate accounts of politics with great laughs.Take away the laughs and it becomes very dark showing the contempt politicians have for the meaning of hypocrisy which they consider an essential tool .

[@leannejackson494]

Your reactions are priceless.no swearing and you show your reaction with emotion. Bless you sir.... One if not the best reactor on KZbin

[@philrob1978]

I'm 44 and wish I had the energy I had when I was 33. You will too when you get there. Dave, aside from being very funny, is also very wise, I always looked up to him as a great orator, yet he never lost his sense of the absurdity of the human condition

[@michaelball8008]

I was lucky enough to see the show when it was aired in Britain first time round,some of my funniest memories of Dave Allen where on Sunday evening watching his show,one of the greats of comedy for sure.

[@user-sy1fs3ts2e]

Simply the best and such logic😂😂😂

[@Jack-fs2im]

Dave Allen was years ahead of his time.priceless

[@LineaDeus]

*Encase your wondering what he meant by "Wants to get his Telegram from the Queen". In the UK, once any person reaches a hundred, they receive a congratulations directly from the Sovereign Queen.*

[@vallee3140]

as long as you request it, lots of people think its automatic, it isn't, so make sure you get yours

[@bexsta9175]

​@@vallee3140 it's now King Charles 🤴 🙂 Aww miss the late Queen Elizabeth II 😢 ❤

[@vallee3140]

@@bexsta9175 it wasn't when I wrote my reply, what a shame, to have got one from the Queen would have been so lovely.

[@fergallawlor5829]

You turn 100 in Ireland our President

[@fergallawlor5829]

His Irish

[@hedleyd.walter7398]

In the 1970s my late wife & I were lucky to see the great Dave Allen live on stage at our local nightclub & he had 1500+ people in stitches for over 2 hours, came onstage around 11pm & finally managed to get offstage about 1.30 am. What a fantastic show, brilliant stand-up, storytelling & so on & all on his own(apart from the usual glass of whiskey & a stool), we just wanted him to go on & on. So sadly missed, died far too young. R.I.P. 😂

[@helenagreenwood2305]

They say youth is wasted on the young 😀 as you get older you pick your arguments better - take less crap but just just shrug your shoulders a lot - life is good it's what you make it today is today we can't come back and do it again ❤️ I used to watch Dave Allen as a teenager in the 70's - I also loved Tommy Cooper - Just Like That!!😆

[@unicornsfordays2886]

Dave Allen did some great sketches too. Did you Fart, was a great one, the two funerals, the money trapped underneath the car wheel.

[@stephenbrown7741]

Dave Allen used to be on late at night on BBC was a comedian with a cult following ..and always signed off may your god go with you

[@ked7426]

Always loved Dave Allen, not only funny but true, I really related to feeling younger then saying who's that old fart in the window. 😂😂😂

[@clarenceflam]

The beauty of realising you wish you could know more than before is the desire to continually learn. Dave Allen is brill, I rocked hard too at his elderly lost expression. My dad showed me, Dave Allen, at a young age and he made so much more sense to me, my Dad was very real and expressive, I like to think I have those traits too. The best comedy for me is the real thinkers that make you feel familiar with their stories but hold no bullshit either. Great reaction as always King Boomer!

[@fukkar4545]

Every Friday night I watched Dave in the late 70s...l thank him greatly for a brilliant humorous out look at reality slightly clouded via gin with obvious clarity 🤣😘

[@Vent330]

Grew up watching him, he was amazing 😂

[@neilpowis7488]

".mind getting old, - considering the other option "! Can't we just imagine Karl Pilkington adding that and Ricky laughing

[@fukkar4545]

You just showed something rare these day's and that's recognition of a elders warning lol

[@greigsanderson]

First time I've seen Dave Allen. Pretty funny. Love the fact he doesn't have to swear or anything, funny for all the family lol

[@maryduffy2014]

thanks for putting this on as I have seen it before but nice to have someone to share it with

[@Hypnobunny1]

Now I know why my dad would cry laughing at this man. Omg he’s hilarious 😂

[@lj8621]

My late father was always a great fan of Dave Allen and years ago (when I was just a youngster) dad took me to a live show of his.....he had real stage presence, holding the audience in the palm of his hand with his story telling skill, leaving us literally crying with laughter and waiting in anticipation for what he would come out with next.....apart from Billy Connelly, I think Dave Allen is the funniest comedian to have not only graced the stage with his brilliant live stand-up, but also our TV screens with his hilariously funny comedy shows such as The Dave Allen Show and Dave Allen at Large!

[@anitahargreaves9526]

I mean the show dull not dad x

[@LuvBlues64]

Dave Allen was one of our best comics,he did sketches as well.I recommend to you his £10 note under car tire sketch.Love your channel,keep it up mate...

[@angelagardner5230]

watched him as achild loved him . Hewas a genious

[@richminor3081]

I am new to this comedian ! Loving this !

[@garethm3242]

Aw so happy that you appreciate Dave. As well as Father Ted it's lovely to hear Americans appreciate this guy. I agree as well with your comparison with George Carlin; I suspect they would have got along. Fun fact about Dave (i recently read his biography): He hosted some of the first Beatles gigs in England

[@amandawright1372]

Dave Allen was hilarious RIP. You should check out Sean Locke. I reckon you'd really love him. He too, was hilarious and sadly recently passed away. A very well loved British comedian. Please check him out. You won't regret it.

[@traceysprigings8334]

So glad you're enjoying Dave Allen. He was a class act, many of us loved him here in the Uk. I remember watching him first with my Dad in the 70s and 80s. Fabulous, enjoy. X

[@lesleyanderson41]

One of my favourites saw him at our local theatre he was fantastic!

[@chrisbingham3289]

Love the fact that his humour can still be appreciated today.

[@ianrundle5862]

Dave Allan had a way of taking the everyday mundane AND picking the humour out of it AND THEN making us all laugh. I loved the fact that he did not resort to profanity. Yep! I was, and remain, a fan of his.

[@thomasw.glasgow7449]

Dave Allen is a legand an will still be a legand long after we humes are gone , aye !

[@bobbyshaftowenttosea5410]

Brian , hi , Had to check how things ended for Dave before I could continue - " Dave Allen's widow gives birth to his child 8 May 2005 · Karin Stark married Allen in December 2003 after 13 years together. The boy, born two weeks ago, is Stark's first child " Poignant and bitter/ sweet to read. But Good on you Dave !

[@MsBonzodog]

He passed away in his sleep lying next to his wife. I can’t imagine what she went through so far along in her pregnancy to wake up to that. If he had to go at least he didn’t suffer.

[@julesmarwell8023]

G"AY MATE. you make my day seeing you laugh. Thanks. PS laugh and youll get to live another day. Ozzie luv ya.... keep it up

[@michaelwhitworth2581]

Hi Mick from Uk, Dave Allen was gr8, but sadly he Has passed away few years ago, love your clips 👍🏻

[@waterloosunset4559]

George Carlin is CLEARLY of Irish descent. a) appearance, b) humour! So… yes they would have been fans of each other. George: a bit rough; Dave: elegant, but both with vocabulary used with great wit. RIP Dave you are so missed!!

[@oliver1224]

Dave Allen was one of the very best. I remember my Dad used to say "You can't put a old head on young shoulders" he would say it all the time. Life experience is where you're real education comes from..

[@rosemarylestrange2305]

Omg, you have to find the story on how he lost his finger, for people who haven't seen this, it's megga, I did have have the pleasure of seeing him perform 🎉🎉🎉

[@hazelanderson1479]

I loved your reactions to Dave Allen, 👑 Boomer! He had an amazing talent for making folk laugh by pointing out the absurdities of life. If you like funny facial expressions, you may enjoy Bill Hicks in Relentless. I doubt you’ll get away with reviewing it on YT, however! I don’t want to spoil it for you, but the part in question comes a fair way into the video, and you’ll know it when you see it. I’m looking forward to more reactions to Dave Allen, and others, on your channel.

[@user-iy3jh8wf1s]

Dave Allen quote: "I love food, I eat nothing else"

[@rosemolenaar]

I think he is one of the greatest. Look at cars that's fantastic. 😂😂 Thanks for sharing.

[@kathyian1]

He was one of our greats. Sadly missed. Have you tried Micky Flanagan? Brilliant.

[@paulhorgan6152]

Hello mr Boomer you've probably got literally thousand of Great suggestions probably enough to last you until you're 85😁but I'll suggest a wonderful stand comedian, who talks about similar subjects as Dave Allen god bless him. Jasper Carrott 🤣

[@annemariefleming]

Carrott, there's a real comic, lol! I love the Mole cartoon, and his accident forms bit.

[@ListerDavid]

Or Biffo the mental Labrador. 😂

[@williamwood7338]

Loved watching Carrott in the 80’s and 90’s when I was a teenager

[@DaveB324]

Jasper carrot is excellent You need to watch his series the detectives

[@julienash9470]

Take a look back at what he did on the Dave Allen show in the 70's. He was one of best.

[@annedunne4526]

Good old Dave Allen. Funny Irish man..

[@mkelly1004]

Boomer, Dave Allen is definitely one of the best. Check out his sketches and some of his 70's and 80's shows.

[@rheailiarome2287]

I'm glad you found the genius that was Dave Allen. Absolutely brilliant. And you are right not only did he make you laugh but think. You should watch those on religion. Priceless. Never forgotten. Rest in peace David "and may a flight of angels sing thee to thy rest."

[@welshlad6427]

Dave Allen = Legend ❤

[@Madders23]

When I was young Dave Allen was the only comedian I used to laugh like no other. Today its Rhod Gilbert that can make me laugh as much as back then. Tom O’Connor was great s as he would also turn everyday life into his hilarious perspective. No others have had the ability to make me wet my pants. 😂😂😂

[@eveeggleston7611]

Fantastic to see the late great Dave Allen I watched him religiously I've just found your channel today and so glad I did😂..I was wondering if you've covered Billy Connolly his stuff makes me weep with laughter 😊

[@abcreactionsuk9053]

Hi there loving the channel BTW have you herd of a comic called chubby brown very very blue give him a go love from the uk 🇬🇧

[@JohnSmith-jg6nv]

Dave Allen was CLASS, nothing more to add.

[@crazycat10220]

Definitely take a look at Sean Lock, an absolutely brilliantly funny British comedian who we lost too soon. He was a comedy genius.

[@KingBoomer]

Isn’t he the one that just passed? RIP

[@crazycat10220]

@@KingBoomer Yeah he passed away in August last year. He was part of a show called 8 out of 10 cats does Countdown too. Just such a funny bloke.

[@asingh4025]

we will never get the like of him again RIP Dave

[@fukkar4545]

A reality check for the youngen's...no one gets out alive 🤣👻😁

[@josefschiltz2192]

Yes, definitely! Thirty years off my present age and I would be thirty! Great. I could do with that back again . . . sometimes desperately.

[@peterjeffery1854]

im 62 and was around when Dave did his tv shows he is sadly missed and i watch his youtube stuff every couple of years as they still make me laugh and i have seen them all before

[@artistjoh]

Considering we used to watch Dave Allen on TV every week, it is sad how little of his material is found on KZbin.

[@SuperMoofie]

omg you have to see some of his skits! Side splitting XD

[@Richie90090]

I love Americans loving Brit comedy! Thanks dude.

[@raycorr3473]

Irish comedy

[@andypocalypse]

we all say "I wish I had the knowledge I had now" I say it to myself daily XD

[@steveford6022]

Love watching the reations,love watching you laugh to our funny men,keep them coming mr boomer,hope you do more safe.

[@user-tv6mw8vx3w]

My favourite is “ Teaching Children to tell the time. “

[@jotrenchard1835]

Love your channel! You laughing at stuff makes me laugh. Try looking up Jasper Carrot, a Birmingham comedian or Catherine Tate playing Nanna.

[@Celtwoman1949]

It's a delight to watch your reaction to Dave Allen. He was a genius comedian and one of my favourites and my late husband's too.

[@kohedunn]

Have you watched Dave Allen as an undertaker organising the serious business of an Irish funeral and how competitive it is ???Watch and die laughing !!

[@stephenmorris9722]

Keep up with what u do boomer love your vidz 👍👍👍my dad loved dave Allen ❤️

[@zeppelinmexicano]

Only heard of Dave very recently. He was brilliant. You can laugh and learn from the same guy. The old Carlin (pre-2000) could do a lot of that. There is something compelling about learning and laughing at the same time. I think the information sticks better, no?

[@annemariefleming]

I remember a quote (but not where it's from (because I'm old and gaga and I can't be arsed to look it up, lol))......."Getting older means it takes a man all night to get to do what he used to do all night".

[@stockholmsbo]

Allways love your reactions, When you are in your twenties and think back on all the poor decision you made when you where fifteen, well that will repeat it self till end of time, keep up the good work whith your reactions, you must react to the Irish comedian Tommy Tiernan, cheers from Sweden

[@pikricky]

Dave Allen is brilliant and as a Scotsman we are close to the Irish and most of us have Irish blood,we don't get to hear too many American or Canadian comics over here as a lot of the content of there jokes goes over our head as I would think you are in the same boat with UK comedians but you mentioned the master when you mentioned George Carlin,what a legend and like Dave Allen he focuses on religion a lot and that is universal humour

[@ericg5791]

I was 47 Monday and already when I get up in the morning, my bones creak like an old pirate ships deckboards

[@grahambamford9073]

I know the feeling.....being middle aged sucks.

[@vallee3140]

Wish he was about today, this world could do with some laughs.

[@anthonyhaylock6655]

Great reaction KB , keep up the great job your doing

[@bev6809]

You MUST WATCH “Hale and Pace” the Drugs song. Hilarious!

[@anitahargreaves9526]

Saw them live on University Campus and cried laughing. I miss them tbh.

[@Problembeing]

I met Dave Allen in a bar in Soho once. Ended up having a good 15 minute chat with him over a beer. Lovely guy.