American Reacts to Rising Damp S2 E1

[@mst1740]

Your reaction to that joke had me in tears for 5 minutes. Reaction vids like this are the second best thing to experiencing it for the first time again. Love it.

[@JohnAnderson-ss9vn]

that's a pure muttley laugh

[@CEP73]

This was always comedy gold. Such chemistry between the actors! Flawless comedy acting 🤣

[@rogershore3128]

If there was ever a British version of Sidney Poitier it's Don Warrington.... Good to see he's still going today.

[@redf7209]

Yes, but not sure American's are aware of his current tv series 'Death in paradise'. Probably nothing on KZbin.

[@rogershore3128]

@@redf7209 Not really in the same league though is it?

[@davebirch1976]

I know it might have been said before, but Richard Beckinsale is brilliant alongside Ronnie Barker in Porridge.

[@sporkfindus4777]

There must be heavy copyright with Porridge, because no-one seems to be reacting to it other than to very short one-off clips. A shame, because it's one of the greatest by far.

[@MaNNeRz91]

@@sporkfindus4777 I think eclectic did one or 2 porridge reactions

[@MrSinclairn]

@@sporkfindus4777 BBC,generally,because of copyright issues,keep a tight rein on what of their old productions get shown online.

[@Forestfalcon1]

@@sporkfindus4777 BxKid7 did the entire series of Porridge and the spinoff series Going Straight.. He did the intro on KZbin and linked his reaction to the entire episode on Daily Motion.. Funny enough now you mention it, I quite fancy watching his reaction all over again..

[@stephenbesley3177]

Ronny: Cops! Richard: You mean like a wooded glade Ronny: Yeah, a wooded glade full of bleeding cops. Just a brilliant pairing.

[@Uvray]

I have seen all these shows so many times and still laugh every single time. It's a perfect comedy, as you say - such great writing.

[@flucazade]

Your reaction to the Himalayas comment was superb

[@trevorberridge6079]

Dude, you make my day. You have such an uninhibited joy when you laugh. Also you prove that American and British humour is not so different. Of course there are specific references that you won't know, but the humour clearly translates. Your reaction to "I know where the Himalayas are..." is priceless.

[@Marcus-r9o]

His laugh makes me laugh lmao 😂😂

[@paulhanson5164]

Being able to pause TV is such a blessing, we used to sit down as a family to watch this in the 70s and by the time everyone had finished laughing we'd missed half of the episode.

[@helenstatham3514]

Your laugh is so contagious 😂😂😂 I end up laughing along with you rather than what we are watching. 👍 you cheer me up

[@anotherthez7598]

Hello there. Your laughter is so contagious lol. Cheers

[@paulwillard9687]

Ditto , literally grew up on it and Alf Garnett no wonder I turned out the way I did 😂

[@ajivins1]

This show was like lightening in a bottle, perfect cast, perfect writing.

[@maudeboggins9834]

Rising Damp was genius, highly intelligent, well written & beautifully acted. The 70's in Britain was a wash of fabulous comedies.

[@bloodyliar]

The concept of 'Reaction Videos' is ludicrous ... until I see how much you love this series... and now I love this series Superb !

[@alexcuthbertson9808]

Please please carry on watching the rest of rising damp & gimme gimme gimme Siri love your reaction to both of these 👌

[@dorkarama3135]

I walk past the ITV studio where they filmed Rising Damp in Leeds, every day when I go to work.

[@damianleah6744]

Fabulous reaction, really cheered me up. 🤣😂🤣😎

[@lenaanne9778]

This is bringing back memories, used to what this growing up. Just as funny now as back then. x

[@andrewdoubtfire4700]

Roll on the Grey Lady episode. The funniest of them all.

[@mariaefelices6543]

Top shelf comedy ,brilliance

[@frozengamer3030]

I am glad you are reacting to this show again.

[@VintageForYou]

Rising Damp what a classic you got to watch more of them.😁😀👍

[@SpuddySpud]

Your reaction to this was a joy to behold 🤣🤣🤣

[@BigyetiTechnologies]

Jesus I thought we'd lost you there 😂

[@andrewjones575]

This is the only time that Rigsby defends Alan.

[@bigbird2100]

Great video 👍 Enjoy the reaction to word play is key to so much British comedy.

[@stephensmith4480]

You just don`t get Magic on Tv like this anymore. Alan, your laughing reaction to that remark was Priceless. Great stuff Brother 🤣👍

[@bobhead6243]

Hello my Friend , Every Town that I have ever lived in has had a " Rigsby " lmao.😂🙂

[@jimbutler4303]

The one liners are a stroke of genious, there will never be programs thike this again

[@CMDRRustyDog]

Great to see Rising Damp back on the channel. Your reaction to the Himalayas line was epic! :D

[@greg9871]

Hey 👋 They we’re just the best! 😊 i miss all the old comedy today! there is nothing to compare the Genius of those British writers back in the day! I’m British and live in East Anglia, so i’ve watched all the best of British comedy all my life, Monty Python, Rising damp, Two Ronnies, Carry on films, Les Dawson, etc,etc,etc. it’s so sad now. Thanks for your channel buddy you make scream with laughter 😅 Cheers 🍻

[@stephenfox8685]

Yes! Yes! Yes! Thanks for this, bro! Trust me, they get funnier and funnier. 👍👍

[@vallee3140]

absolutely love your reactions best on here, only thing is I laughed so much I hurt.

[@VincitOmniaVeritas.]

You laughed so hard I honestly thought you were starting to have a nose bleed. I laughed along with ya 3 times an I’ve watched Rising Damp on repeat, got the full DVD Boxset. Nice one mate really enjoyed that

[@Bobmeanstreak]

You are hilarious. Your belly laugh cracked me up. Great to see your getting you mojo back...

[@emmahowells8334]

Always loved rising damp, I saw reruns as it started before I was born. Always made me laugh, still does, man my ribs hurt from laughing so hard & that Himalayan joke lol, that always gets me every time.👌😂😂😂

[@lextex3280]

Gotta love Rising Damp.

[@terryblake9531]

You might be aware but the guy who plays Alan is Kate Beckinsales father

[@pondermatic]

Such fun watching these along with you. :-)

[@eileentaylor1691]

your laugh is infectious

[@thisiszaphod]

Made my day, Alan 👍

[@markchambers3833]

Series 2 is where Rising Damp starts to hit top form. Series 1 is pretty good but the programme's on another level from here on in. My favourite episode is Stage Struck with Peter Bowles in Series 3. One of the all-time great sitcoms.

[@margaretpeden6340]

This is one of my favorite programs ...Great Reaction😂🤣

[@alexcuthbertson9808]

This is the best video I’ve ever saw you done mate your reaction to the joke had me in tears I nearly fell off my chair lol keep the content coming

[@thereunionparty]

Great to see you reacting again to Rising Damp, even if it is a slightly truncated version. Your reaction to Alan's "Himalayas" quip was hilarious in its own right! The writer of the series, Eric Chappell, died in April of this year at the age of 88. In my opinion he is a genius of British comedy but he tends to get overlooked, possibly because he worked mostly for the ITV channels (commercial) rather than the BBC. His output, mostly in the 70s, 80s and early 90s was enormous. Eleven different sitcoms, usually 3 or 4 series each. Rising Damp was the jewel in his crown of course but some of the others, eg Only When I Laugh, Duty Free and Home To Roost, are not far behind in quality.

[@lyndarichardson4744]

I love that episode, especially the joke about the Himalayas 🙂

[@antonybrent6232]

😂😂😂😂👏👏👏👏 great reaction as always 👍

[@stewartcohen-jones2949]

Probably my second favourite sitcom from the 1970’s, behind Fawlty Towers. Your observation about the quick fire dialogue is spot on.

[@Billyg215]

Eclectic i have NEVER laughed so much watching you taking a look at a British series so much. The tears where RUNNING down my face as you where laughing at Rising Damp which i loved to watch over here in the U.K.

[@rosuobs3972]

Ahoy mate, I had been thinking the same thing. Thought you had given up watching this show. Great to see you laughing out loud again. You have to watch the FILM which is on KZbin, same cast except Alan is a different actor unfortunately. Great reactions from you and the gaming, three cheers to you thanks

[@MrSinclairn]

Yes,sadly Richard Beckinsale had died the year before,so they replaced him with a new character,although Alan is briefly referenced.

[@stevebrown5160]

Best British comedy ever, Leonard Rossiter is just pure genius as Rigsby and it gets better.

[@ggenie7489]

So bloody glad I watched this, not only a brilliant programme but your laugh is the tonic we all need. Although I shouldn't watch it when I'm trying to get to sleep as I am mow giggling too much.

[@anitahargreaves9526]

Your laugh infectious, first time today laughing, therapeutic. Thank you for sharing this ✅

[@doug-Hakura]

It is a great pleasure in life to watch laughing at a vedio and thione is the bbest so far. Thanks for making my day better.

[@watchreadplayretro]

Three quarters of the way through this, my day was made. Thank you! :D

[@AlSnoopsReid]

Fucking hell Alan, near the end I thought you were going to have a heart attack. Brilliant reaction mate.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kategray9]

This is one of the funniest and your laughter and reactions make me laugh out loud.

[@richardnewbold6155]

And about time🙂👍love Rising Damp.

[@MerryOlSoulGigglesmith]

Got to love the moment when Rigsby defends one of the boys. The disfunctional family may argue a lot but if anyone else picks a fight, they be in big trouble.

[@markczarny7088]

The Grey lady was the best and yes they do get funnier .I'd love to see your reaction to that particular episode

[@philrobinson981]

Good evening Mr Simmons....Yes I was laughing my head off watching you're reaction to the Himalayas joke.....Keep The Faith

[@maggiebeee66]

Richard Beckinsale was actress Kate Beckinsale’s (Underworld/Van Helsing) father, who sadly died in 1979. He was only 31 and was in lots of tv shows, Porridge, Going Straight, The Lovers. He was so funny without even trying and it broke a lot of hearts when he died!

[@mariahoulihan9483]

I had a crush on when I was at school when he was The Lovers.. 'Percy filth!' .. lol Yes.. I remember when he died - far far too young and let Kate Beckinsale and her Mother, both so young as well.

[@annbottelli5682]

I doubly enjoy it because I enjoy your reaction, too!!!

[@tonyturner1811]

the funniest tv series ever. amen

[@paulmasters9306]

u got me laughing with u lol rising damp is gold the best of british humour

[@the_lichemaster]

I'd just commented on another post of yours pining for the second series and lo and behold here we are!

[@elaineshakeshaft2830]

well that was just fantastic👍😂😂😂❤

[@justincredible9187]

That made my Monday better. Thanks 😊

[@chriscaspian7332]

Loved this program, still funny. Your reaction as said just so funny.

[@steveford6022]

Love the channal.eb keep them coming lol ive got the boxset but enjoy watching you watching them lol

[@bpfromowc]

This show is comedy gold. It’s right up there with the likes of Blackadder & Father Ted.

[@1Farmrose]

My favourite episode of a brilliant series, "I know where The Himalayas are but I've never been up them!" brilliant

[@jjcustard6378]

That was funnier than the 1st time I watched it, cheers 🍻

[@joannedwyer4755]

It's great your reacting to this. I was very young at the time of this but I do recognise the actors, brill stuff 👍

[@bernadettemurray8260]

Wait till you see the one, where Miss Jones tells Rigsby to extinguish his stick. 🤪🤪

[@jamesgornall5731]

So many references to 70s England, must be tough if you're unaccustomed to them. Also, a cup of tea really is a British trope, doesn't matter what sort of tragedy has occurred, the first action is to put the kettle on, even true in the army

[@eamonnclabby7067]

Time for a cuppa....

[@BigyetiTechnologies]

British tanks have tea making facilities built into them.

[@jamesgornall5731]

@@BigyetiTechnologies the BV, most important piece of equipment in the British army

[@AndrewMuschett]

As all die hard RD fans will atest to one of the genius aspects of this show that really works is that the very beautiful Francis DeLatore is always being derided by the younger cast characters as being undesirable

[@cgmat7804]

The 1970's was a Golden period for British comedy, from The Good Life, Fawlty Towers, Are you being Served, Ever decreasing circles, George and Mildred, Man About the House. Quality writing, with peerless comic actors. The interesting thing about Leonard Rossitor was he was an absolute perfectionist and hard to work with, quite intimidating, but the results were outstanding

[@harpothehealer]

Next you need the box set of Porridge Ronnie Barker and rising Damps Richard Beckinsale

[@martindunstan8043]

EB👍well that was brilliant, great classic comedy and great reaction. I'll be honest that Himalayas quip caught me off guard and I did think one of us will have to stop laughing or pass out😂😂 cheers mate and take care now 👍✌️

[@petermorris9818]

Possibly my fave series ever

[@iangillam2133]

love the way you laugh to this . brings back memories of watching these shows thankyou. have you tried til death do us part with warren mitchel

[@nigeldonaldson1647]

"I know where the Himilayers are, but ive never been up them"

[@MonaichFother]

I think there's a documentary somewhere on 'KZbin with interviews of the makers. The show writer said he didn't know how to write for a woman so asked Miss Ruth Jones, Frances de la Tour, to improvise which she did brilliantly. :D

[@johnmichaelwhalen1648]

Hi alan, love your reactions to Rising Damp, my only quibble though is that you didn't show the whole episode like you did in series 1, but fair play you must have had your reasons for that. 😉

[@TheEclecticBeard]

I didnt show but 1 full episode. After that one they were all blocked unless I edited them down. Open All Hours (coming back next week) I can do the full episodes

[@thomasstone3633]

Hey dude. I love your channel. I don't have a comment about this video in specific just about your tolerance and acceptance of the difference between Ireland and America and the falsehoods we think about each other. Fair play man. You point them out. Great analyses in your videos pal :)

[@spencercorker7013]

Great to see your reaction to Rising damp again. There's a Christmas special of RD on KZbin which isn't on the box set. Originally it was broadcast between the end of series 1 and the start of series 2. Be good to see your reaction to it sometime.

[@keepgoing1973]

In England tea is the "drink that cures every"

[@pauldurkee4764]

I ve been waiting for you to review this alan, this is my favourite comedy series of all time. You can't beat a bit of Rupert Rigsby. Your reaction was absolutely priceless.🤣 👍

[@alansmithee8831]

Hello Alan. Despite the delay to s2 Rising Damp driving EB viewers up the wall, this was Himalayrious.

[@BazzSelby]

I had to watch from 15:30 a few times, as that was your longest, and best, reaction laughs to date. Haaa! :o)

[@philocn]

i love the way you love british comedy :-)

[@stingray4real]

Sandra's Dad is George A Cooper who played the School Caretaker (Janitor) in Grange Hill

[@mariahoulihan9483]

Unless you already have you need to watch the hilarious episode where Rigsby thinks he's incinerated his cat, Vienna.. and the one where he gets into Boxing.. absolutely hilarious.

[@fionaquinn2945]

Love your laugh!!

[@marcusalford1750]

15:22The best part hands down 😂😂😂

[@paulmorganmorgan7541]

Superd acting Leonard was a comedy genius god bless his soul 🙏

[@timdyer5903]

Rising Damp Christmas special 1975 is a must. I think its the 8th episode in this series.

[@timdyer5903]

I thinks it's episode 8 on this series.

[@stephaniebarker9244]

Very clever writing!

[@DeneF]

Many thanks Mr E.B.