American Reacts to Ken Dodd Live How to Cure Your Husbands Snoring

[@Lord_Williams]

Doddy was such a well loved comedian, he would often start his live shows by shouting “Lock the doors!” and you knew you were on for a really hilarious time. His famous jokes always started with ‘What a beautiful day’. “What a beautiful day! What a beautiful day for sticking a cucumber through someone’s letter box and shouting: ‘Help, help, the Martians have landed.’” And he always ended on a song, ‘Happiness’ so, so missed. Love the channel and much respect.

[@GpoppaJohn]

Born in Knotty Ash and remained in Knotty Ash all his life in the same house. A true comedic genius and not a swear word or dirty joke in sight. I once met him at The Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital and being a portly chap his opening line was, “Are you on the run from WeightWatchers”? Took the time to have his photo with the wife and I and was so generous with his time. A man true to his roots and so gracious. There will never be a comedian like him. Legend

[@gazriley624]

Liverpool legend

[@neilgayleard3842]

Brands hatch is a motor racing circuit in Kent. It's about 10 from where I live.

[@shingitai5882]

This comics claim to fame was that he played every theatre in Britain, and the shows would sometimes go on over three hours or more, there are several jokes about this fact. He became such a comedy icon that they put a statue up to him in Lime Street Train station in Liverpool when he was still alive.

[@chrislawley6801]

Great old school comedian from Liverpool in my childhood that taxi drivers loved as his live shows went on longer for hours past the last bus, train that the audience had to get taxi back home : ) was renowned for staying on stage telling jokes for hours

[@garysmith291]

He was the best very funny man.very sad he not with us. we miss him xxxxxxx

[@madabbafan]

In one theatre Ken had gone so far past time he should have finished that the caretaker walked on stage handed him the keys and said 'lock up when you're done' and left. As Ken said 'don't worry if you miss your last bus, when you get out there will be pleanty of milk floats'

[@andycleary6209]

So true he sure gave you your monies worth

[@madabbafan]

@@andycleary6209 there is another time when Ken had just left the stage and an elderly couple were then begining to leave with the husband commenting on what good value the show had been, when another person in the audiance told him 'he hasn't finished yet, it's only the interval'

[@pauldurkee4764]

I think one of Kens favourite lines was, right is everyone seated, you can lock the doors now! Very, very funny man, and so clever with it. 👍

[@RedcoatT]

Ken Dodd had over 18 records in the top 40 and one of them 'Tears' was number 1 for five weeks and was the best selling record in the UK in 1965.

[@primalengland]

Ken was a patron of our local theatre group. He turned our Christmas lights on every year. He was of a different age. Just basic clever comedy for the common man.

[@songsmith31a]

If there was ever a "Degree" to be obtained in humour, Sir Ken would have been heading the list and teaching the subject in university! An extraordinary mental retention of material and a love of comedy and his audiences served him well in a long much admired career.

[@alancadwallender]

Many years ago he gave a talk on humour at Lyme Hall, Stockport, followed by a very informal gathering with those who attended. I was fortunate enough to be able to attend and got a signed photograph from him. I don't know of any great star who would be as informal and friendly as he was.

[@ProMooch]

I knew you'd like this one! It's the first time I've had a suggested video reacted to, thank you for that!

[@benovision6325]

One of Kens jokes I distinctly remember: What a wonderful day Mrs, what a wonderful day for going next door and shoving a cucumber through the letter box and shouting "The Martians are Coming"

[@TheRealSquirrel]

🤣🤣🤣

[@keithdavies1395]

@@TheRealSquirrel You might want to take a look at The Brittas Empire pal,typical British humour.

[@andrewmunn3896]

What a Bea day for taking all your clothes off, strapped your legs behind your head and saying “how’s this for an oven ready turkey?”

[@245bennyboy]

Hey Squirrel if you know what Ken Dodd now looks like you will get the jokes in the Still Game episode "All The Best" about the bloke who jumps from his flat window and Jack Victor and Isa go to see his wife who they say looks like Ken Dodd. 😂

[@lynnehackles5862]

I worked in the box office of a theatre. Ken would be booked for two shows in one night, each year. Tickets sold as soon as they became available. First show was 6.00 until 8pm. At 8.30 the second show was due to begin but Ken was still performing. When he finally left the stage the audience had to leave via the fire exits as the foyer was packed with people waiting patiently for their turn to see this great comedian. One night the second show was still going at 1am when the manager almost dragged Ken off the stage. He continued his poerformance for the final dozen survivors in his dressing room. Rumour has it they were still there at 4am.

[@antiqueinsider]

Famous for not being able to stop his show, as long as they kept laughing, he kept telling 'em!

[@susanashcroft2674]

One of his catchphrases was 'bye jove missus' and that was one of those 'bye jove missus' moments! He always told people they should exercise their 'chuckle muscles' daily.

[@martintabony611]

He was a well read man that made a study of all kinds of humour. One of my favourites

[@andrewclayton4181]

Ha haaaa. I've not heard that one from Ken before. You can't go wrong with Ken he is brilliant. He usually started his piece with audience interaction - build a rapport before launching into a stream of great stuff. He didn't swear or do blue, but he did drop hints. And he was relentless. Never stopped. Please find some more!

[@ListerDavid]

I’m so happy you reached to this, this is one of my favourites 🤣🤣

[@williambilly3269]

He was a legend, one of many to come from Liverpool 👍👍

[@DavidBrown-ut5qi]

His song 'Happiness is so infectious, his hit Tears what a voice, All the best from Wales :)

[@TheSorub]

There several documentaries on Ken worth watching to appreciate his greatness

[@BowtiesAreC00l]

Saw him (and met him) a few times and he was legendary, and boy, did you get your money's worth. Great comedian with a great singing voice too. Check out the 'Audience With...' specials. Or anything with Ken in it.

[@skipper409]

I went to a show and missed my last bus home by 90 minutes - legend!

[@danelaw1902]

Even though Liverpool has produce many great comics ove the years - humour to Liverpudlians is what singing is like to the Welsh,- Ken was their hero. I'd been a fan of Ken Dodd for many years, and finally got to see him on stage, fortunately in a theatre not far from home as it was well past midnight when the show was over. Although I haven't seen many comics on stage, I was also lucky to get the chance to see Jerry Lewis live. Forget the funny noises and slapstick, as a stand-up comedian he was also one of the greats.

[@jamespasifull]

Bob Monkhouse was another old-school UK comic, who's been largely forgotten by the 21stC 'forward-thinkers'! He was THE font of all comedy knowledge, in the UK, & kept a record of every joke he'd ever written, or told, in huge joke-books, some of which went missing once (stolen, I believe) The press made such a big deal of his misfortune, as he was held in such high regard by everyone, they were returned pretty soon afterwards!

[@Westcountrynordic]

Ken is also a good singer check out his hit single Tears

[@dav147]

if you want a really fun hour in your own time Tony, watch the full Audience with Ken, you wont be disappointed.

[@SteveInScotland]

I’ve heard him do that joke but I’d forgotten the punchline, very funny as always!

[@eddiemglass]

"How tickled I am!"

[@MorrisseysMonkey]

Haahha Nice one Doddy, and he had one over on the 'Tax man'! 👍👍

[@Lemmi99]

I saw Ken Dodd at the London Palladium, he went on so long we had to leave or we would have missed the last train home. he also opened the garden fete at my mum's church and stayed way longer than he had time for, his manager had to rush him away for a perfomance that evening.

[@markthomas9568]

Don't u remember that episode of still game with the guy jumped out of the window? Well his wife looked like ken dodd. They even joked about it in the episode.

[@Paul-hl8yg]

He was a bit 'potty' was Sir Ken Dodd from Knotty Ash. One of Our old favourites 🙂👍🇬🇧❤🇺🇸

[@paulgallacher5384]

He died a few years ago and since I moved to Liverpool 15 years ago I had never saw so many people line streets for someone's funeral.

[@imswat890]

Took the kids to see him when we were on holiday in Skegness many years ago. He said they had it written in his contract if he run over time he would have to pay penalties. Bugger them if they don't get it the tax man will only want it. It was after midnight we got out of a show that was due to finish 10:00pm

[@madabbafan]

After midnight, so a short show by Ken's standards

[@chrislawley6801]

His comedy could be for children and adults. Notice in his live performances how the live crowd laughter was always full of women laughing 😃

[@misolgit69]

I've heard the same punchline attached to a much gentler joke about a young Scotsman falling asleep in the long grass....another lunatic of a comedian to watch out for is Norman Collier, he would do the defective microphone routine in-between jokes and a whole act where he'd come on carrying a car door

[@flyingfox7854]

Just as an aside … The Late Sir Ken Dodd (posthumously) has helped to fund and build the first Shakespearean theatre outside of London and Stratford upon Avon … just outside of Liverpool and not far from his home (Knotty Ash) … the Shakespeare North Playhouse is situated in Prescott (Merseyside) … if you’re a fan of Sir Ken Dodd then you should google this and learn more about his great legacy to us all. 👍❤️

[@lazyhazeldaisy9596]

Sir Ken Dodd was the best in his field a very funny talented man, he did however it is true go on for hours to the annoyance of the theatres management I did hear that he went on for so long once the caretaker threw the keys on the stage and said 'Just lock up when your done!' 😆

[@seeker1432]

I know you cant please everyone, But Ken was my all time favorite.

[@nicklowe536]

There was a story that Ken went on so long the house managers mentioned the last busses were leaving in ten minutes. The story goes he was enjoying performing so much he said I shall get them all taxis

[@margaretdyson8149]

This should have been used in his court case as the reason he needed part of his wages in cash.

[@nicklowe536]

@@margaretdyson8149 he never saw the reason to answer the inland revenue as he lived by the coast

[@Walesbornandbred]

His ambition was to perform at every theatre in Britain.

[@philipfoster7269]

I grew up with Ken Dodd on the telly. I didn't really appreciate him until I got older. Hey. Squirrel. Please look up Max Boyce. And Mike Harding.

[@PHDarren]

Yeah, he did a very kid safe act to kids ears but he always had special adult bits the kids didn't understand until they grew up. Two for the price of one.

[@sandrabutler8483]

You're lucky no live shows online otherwise you'll be sat there for a good five or so hours 😁 there are a couple of An Audience With Sir Ken, yes another knight, and I think one possibly two documentaries Ken made and one by Lady Anne his widow he married her eventually after about 30 years

[@retrorambles517]

Wasn't he in hocus pocus 😉

[@christopherabbott8284]

I saw him live the show should have been about an hour and a half he finally finished three hours later but it was brilliant in fact the three hours went by so quick

[@simonhawksley817]

When Ken was booked for a season at a theatre it would be written into his contract that he would pay the staff overtime after midnight, thus hoping to ensure a reasonable end to the show.

[@rlosangeleskings]

Try Bryan Bower's The Scotsman...for the other side...

[@debbie1879]

I think you should listen to Ken Dodd singing.

[@jameshumphreys9715]

He probably pocket £19.5 and give the taxman £0.5

[@colinmoore7460]

Order a taxi to go home after his show, they knew they could be over an hour late.

[@russcattell955i]

Ken is probably the best known Liverpool comedian, however the city is full of them. My wife has quite a wit but her father was a master, he could not have a conversation without dropping a joke. Both ex army which in itself is a school for humour, John for decades delivered bakery goods to shops in the city, so picked up so many funny stories, true & otherwise.

[@MarkmanOTW]

Another Liverpool comedian who is hilarious is Mick Miller. He must be in his 80s by now, but still very funny.

[@paulgallacher5384]

You've watched Still game right ? Did you watch the episode where the womans fella jumped out the window and Jack and Victor visited his widow ad she looked like Ken Dodd?? Aye..

[@janolaful]

I would rather stick pins in my eyes than watch him he's about has funny as pulling teeth. My grandma loved him with his Diddy men.

[@danielgreenwood1459]

Brilliant thanks ..one day you will do keith lemons best bits vol-1 👍 👍

[@TheRealSquirrel]

I’ll check pretty sure I did it and it got blocked

[@stevepunk1]

My grandparents got me Ken Dodd's autographed photo but he spelled my name with a ph instead of a v! I'm Steve... Not Stephen! 😬😰🤣

[@lextex3280]

Ken was hilarious, true legend. And of the few great things to have come out of Liverfool. 🤣.

[@mehere4684]

@lextex3280 Was the anti Scouse sentiment from you necessary? Where are you from apart from idiotville?

[@lextex3280]

@@mehere4684 jeez, it was a joke ffs.

[@shine01120]

Back when a comedian could make people laugh without swearing or insulting

[@margaretdyson8149]

It just goes to show that jokes are funny , I went to see a ken Dodd show and my face ached like never before or after, without using bad language.some comedians just like to see how many times they can get away with using the f word ,just shocking. No talent in that.

[@roxammon5858]

Comic genius. Sadly missed.

[@peterwilliamson5953]

CHARLIE DRAKE

[@livestocknetwork320]

Tickling sticks...

[@maxmoore9955]

THE TAX MAN WASN'T INVTED .?

[@nevillemason6791]

He dodged paying tax to the very end. He finally married his 'fiancé' a few days before he died. If he'd died unmarried the Government would have got 40% of his several million pound estate. His new wife would have inherited his entire estate tax free.

[@retrorambles517]

I think you need to react to full love shows of comedians rather than a 5 min clip

[@scottwebb1978]

Any chance of "On The Buses" reactions A 70s comedy about a bus depot the inspector and the bus drivers family...one youtuber reactor Jay peezy so far only reacted to 1 ep... .. ages ago

[@madmark1957]

%Thats a version of a very very old Scottish joke. The original is much funnier.