AMERICAN REACTS TO TWO RONNIES CROSSED LINES | AMANDA RAE

[@jethro4665]

Never tire of watching this sketch. Ronnie Barker - the absolute master of wordplay.

[@karlydoc]

Come on they both are,Watch again 4 Candles and look how Ronnie Corbett pulls both their performances together.

[@samuelgarrod8327]

Barker was a writer, little Ron was only a performer. Love them both ❤️

[@corbuzchristi365]

Barker was the genius behind the writing but Corbett was THE performer that held the sketches together.

[@wessexdruid7598]

That appeared to be Gerald Wiley on the nearest phone..

[@steve3291]

This is total genius. The Two Ronnies Mastermind sketch is one of their other famous classics.

[@LADYRAEUK]

🙂👍

[@garyriley5236]

I concur with the choice of "mastermind"...it leaves your mind scrambled!

[@carthienesdevilsadvocatenr2806]

Yes, the Mastermind sketch is very clever in the same line - the timing is excellent! It's my personal favourite, though Crossed Lines comes close... so do a lot of Ronnies' sketches, actually.

[@DerekHartley]

Oh, I've just recommended this in a previous comment before I saw this. Yes, would definitely agree.

[@MWB5150]

Definitely the Mastermind sketch - genius 👍

[@philedwards2679]

Loved watching that clip again. I was born in the 1950's and grew up watching all the great comedians of the time. Very few modern comedians come close to the talent and genius of the Two Ronnies. Brilliant and thank you for sharing.

[@jamesgorman7417]

I’m a big fan fan of the Two Ronnies. I remember watching these shows with my Mum and Dad on Saturday evenings! Great family entertainment! Ronnie Barker was the absolute master of wordplay. He wrote many of the sketches including “Four Candles”. I would recommend the mispronunciation sketch with Ronnie Barker. Both of them had excellent timing and delivery.

[@DerekHartley]

The Mastermind sketch is pretty iconic too.

[@markgrant8771]

he didnt write many of the scetches there where atleast 5 other writers including john clees spike milligan david nobbs david renwick and i think frank muir might have been in there as well

[@dynaztycrashdiet]

The Two Ronnie's are just a first class act. Nothing comes close to them They were both geniuses

[@LADYRAEUK]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@johnbeck2042]

The Goons were also brilliant!

[@SwiftTrick1]

Absolute comedy gold! These guys were the true geniuses of their time. Their humour was so simple and unique yet absolutely hilarious. I love watching your reactions Amanda. I don't know if it's just me but I always find watching other people laugh very therapeutic. You've done two of their biggest sketches but if you want to complete the "triple crown" of the Two Ronnies then you need to watch their Mastermind routine. It's my personal favourite of theirs and probably my favourite comedy sketch ever.

[@AndrewDixonMusic]

Yet another example of Ronnie Barker genius that is only enhanced by a master class Ronnie Corbett performance. I still say Ronnie Corbett is the star performer of the Four Candles sketch, he doesn't get enough credit.

[@abarratt8869]

He was superb in this one too. Even that last gag about Simon being short changed worked only because of Ronnie C's shortness of height!

[@PaulJones-br6uv]

The Two Ronnie's "Mastermind" sketch is their best (IMO) It is just so well done.

[@jedcurry8560]

Got to agree with you on that.

[@bobbierocksbuster5584]

Grew up watching the two Ronnie's,another brilliant English comedian from the same UNMATCHABLE era is LES DAWSON,his mother in law jokes are INCREDIBLE, anyway stay happy and healthy everyone ✌️

[@MarloFan]

"My mother in law tells me I'm effeminate- I don't mind because compared to her, I am..."

[@slharbron]

Les was also a very accomplished pianist. As he said in interviews, it takes a lot of skill to play that badly.

[@MartinFarrell1972]

One of their best sketches. Part of Saturday night tv when every programme was watchable

[@jamesbrennand9436]

Every thing they produce and wrote were timeless classics of comedy gold

[@LADYRAEUK]

i agree :)

[@CMDRRustyDog]

The Two Ronnies were hugely popular in the UK in their day and that's an understatement. Ronnie Barker is quite the genius. He wrote a lot of these sketches, some under a false name so the management didn't know it was him. Keep watching more because they'll never disappoint.

[@Nooziterp1]

I think he wrote this one. The false name he used was Gerald Wiley.

[@slharbron]

He wrote the sketches under a variety of pen names, so that they would be accepted due to the writing and just not because it was him. One of the staff admitted much later on that they could easily spot his submissions, simply due to the quality.

[@adrianmorris5546]

I never tire of watching the two Ronnies these absolute Comic geniuses

[@alastairclunie7232]

Both genius of comic timing great memories of my childhood watching with mum and dad. Miss dad and poor mum has dementia has no memory of her life. Thanks for the laugh and smile. Take care keep the videos coming. Billy connolly incontinence pants is a must watch. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

[@LADYRAEUK]

You're welcome, I hope you're well :)

[@alastairclunie7232]

Hanging in there thanks 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

[@adamrichards4260]

If you’re going down the Billy Connelly route, the dwarf on the bus is great.

[@chrishodgson6302]

Oh, it’s great you’ve come back to the Two Ronnies. As for recommendations I could name loads. Their sketches as newsreaders were brilliant but I used to love their end of programme songs and dance sketches. Try the St Botolph Country Dance Team skit. Thanks for this one in any case. Take care Amanda.

[@LADYRAEUK]

You too! Thanks for the suggestions 😊👍🏻

[@Nooziterp1]

My two favourites are these kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIbIoXxujJujp5Y and kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppuTkIOpashjbqs. Enjoy!

[@josefschiltz2192]

@@LADYRAEUK 'The Sports Commentary' and 'The Cricket Commentary' sketches are also brilliant ones - although not a sports fan myself, these are very cleverly done.

[@garethflattery3010]

This is one of my most favourite sketches of the Two Ronnies. If I need a bit of cheering I would but this on and it would never fail to make me laugh!

[@PeterMackett]

The two Ronnies have so many sketches and they are all genius!, they were a part of Saturday night TV for many years and every sketch was just as funny, they always finished with a comedy music routine often dressed as women and these are hilarious!, Ronnie Barker's writing abilities and comic timing will never be matched, they are both sadly missed as this kind of comedy has gone forever.

[@bazsnell3178]

After Ronnie Barker retired from comedy he opened an Antiques Shop. (This is true, not a joke story). He was suspected of defrauding customers so a national newspaper set up a sting where they hired a naive-looking young lady to take in a silver plate for evaluation by Barker. The silver plate was independently valued at £300. The young lady offered it for sale to Barker and he said it was worth £40 and it was a good offer and the lady wouldn't get a better price anywhere else. The newspaper published the story and very, very shortly after Ronnie Barker decided to retire from the Antiques business.

[@Psmith-ek5hq]

@@bazsnell3178 Suspected by whom? Why not go to the police then? It's funny, I don't seem to remember any charges let alone convictions he received; and if I'm proven wrong I'll stand corrected.

[@mintomax2]

I am glad you did this its a great sketch and often gets overlooked. My favourite 2 Ronnies has to be the one where Ronnie barker is ordering drinks at the bar for a group but he is bookending the round and subsequently getting drunker and drunker and the original order gets more obscured every time as he gets drunker, its an hilarious sketch but I seem to be the only now that remembers it.

[@grenfellroad8394]

I remember that sketch, absolutely brilliant

[@grenfellroad8394]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2TKYZWKpqtmo6c

[@tonys1636]

I remember it but the reason it may be forgotten by many is that it seldom gets shown these days as involves alcohol abuse. The PC brigade kill everything. The same with ' 'Till Death us do Part' the series', it ran for a few years, will never be aired again as is considered very racist possibly even illegal today. Even finding clips online is difficult. Alf Garnett, played by Warren Mitchell was the stereotypical East End 'old git' of the time. Some great actors in it as well, Oona Stubbs and Anthony Booth, Cherrie Booth's (Mrs. Tony Blair) father. I forget the name of the actress who played 'you silly Cow', Alf's downtrodden wife, Elsie.

[@kathrynwhitby9799]

great sketch! laugh every time.

[@mintomax2]

@@tonys1636 I know what you mean but it is actually taking the p**s out of racists if you see any interviews with the people behind it, it soon becomes obvious as they are not condoning racism but speaking out against it by showing the ridiculousness of racists.

[@Bond8789]

I can never tire of watching The Two Ronnies. 'Round Of Drinks' is another Two Ronnies sketch you need see. It used to be on KZbin, but I don't know if it still is.

[@LADYRAEUK]

I’ll check 👍🏻

[@PeteLewisWoodwork]

Thanks for sharing that clip. I remember it from many years ago and had forgotten all about it. Two Ronnies were absolute masters of comedy and especially timing!

[@Jack_Rn]

The crossword sketch by the two ronnies is really good. Thanks Amanda for another excellent video.

[@nigelbenn4642]

This sketch was written by David Renwick, the author of One Foot In The Grave, another classic British series you should check out

[@AtheistOrphan]

I DON’T BELIEVE IT!

[@Brian-om2hh]

There you have it Amanda, the Two Ronnies at their absolute best! I think you need to see some of the sketches in which they play two detectives, Charley Farley and Piggy Malone..... two comedy geniuses at the top of heir game.... Also look out for the sketch where they're both stood at a bar, discussing all sorts of things......

[@keithspraggs9338]

Back in the 1970's and 1980's The Two Ronnies were our favorites happy you youngsters are sharing in the joy these two gave us

[@LADYRAEUK]

😊👍🏻

[@richardsuttill54]

I grew up watching these with the family, probably naively missing most of the innuendo. Lucky to have lived at their time but sad they are both gone now,. What treasures and we are amongst the first generations to be fortunate to enjoy them still from these brilliant recordiings. Its goodnight from me and its goodnight from him.

[@rojavida]

I think you are the first reactor to this sketch who totally got the impeccable comic timing on display here. This is in front of a live audience as well. Knowing exactly when to come in when the laughter dies down is really difficult. Neither of them miss a beat here, it makes it my favourite two Ronnies sketch.

[@LADYRAEUK]

It’s brilliant 😊😊

[@steveallen6525]

Another great comedy clip Amanda,Ronnie Barker one of the finest writers and comedians,early in his career he would send comedy script writers his scripts under the pseudonym Gerald Wiley,glad you contiue to enjoy the British sense of humour

[@BomberH]

Mastermind, just brilliant, answering the question before.

[@timwhale9434]

Many moons ago I went to a show at the Lakeside venue centre. The main act was Ronnie Corbett. I much preferred Ronnie Barker mainly from his excellent TV series. I found myself after his act at the bar with a mate, waiting to be served. After a couple of minutes Corbett appeared at the bar, took a seat and offered us at the bar a drink. Naturally we accepted, and then I can say I had the most memorable half an hour of my life. Corbett really was a superb guy, damned funny and a real sport. After that half an hour, my whole perception of Corbett changed and I enjoyed the comedy magic of them two together even more.

[@richardboutland9566]

During his National Service he was made an officer - and (according to his Commanding Officer, who recommended the promotion) he was the shortest commissioned officer in the Royal Air Force.

[@colmanpm]

There is a weird kind of innocence. Humour that relied on cleverness and impeccable timing and a fantastic working relationship. Never tire of them. Ty. 🤣

[@LADYRAEUK]

🙌🙌🙌brilliant

[@Cameron4077]

Hi Amanda. The Two Ronnies are brilliant! I'm a librarian so one of my favourite sketches of theirs is the confusing library. I also like the ice cream sketch. I saw it years and years ago but still remember it. 😃

[@mattmid7012]

Absolute joy watching these two on a saturday night as a kid. Such clever wordplay. "I thought it said oxo" is one of the funniest lines ever after Ronnie B mentions the woman had a cross your heart bra. I don't know if you've done them but the pub sketches where Ronnie Barker finishes the end of Ronnie Corbett's sentences are some of the best as well.

[@Seagull6819]

Agreed - there were two Bert & Charlie sketches I think, with what in my opinion was the best one being on another well known video site - DM are the initials of it!

[@jonnewman6526]

I grew up watching the Two Ronnies, and their solo projects like Open All Hours and Sorry. They were both amazing and always had me and my dad in tears of laughter. Thankyou so much for sharing and bringing back treasured memories of time spent with my dad. X

[@grahamh2424]

I miss these two guys.

[@stevemarsh3269]

Amanda, your reactions are priceless I grew up in the 70s mum and dad loved the two Ronnie’s there are so many more great skits to watch, I really hope you enjoy your time here, bless you

[@LADYRAEUK]

I am, thanks so much! Hope you’re well 😊

[@johnwaga3702]

A brilliant script with impeccable timing. You have the most perfect laugh on KZbin.

[@LADYRAEUK]

Thank you 😊

[@jamesmcbride6304]

The chemistry was brilliant between these two, couple of geniuses

[@stuartrawson5057]

Absolutely hilarious comedian's 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣they had me in fits of laughter 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@LADYRAEUK]

brilliant isnt it lol

[@BB-sk2to]

Ronny Baker was one of the most brilliant comedic wordsmiths to ever grace the television screen...he was one of the deep influences that inspired my love for language and the written and spoken word. Have you thought of doing a reaction sequence to one of their comedy series like "The Worm That Turned", etc?

[@Aswaguespack]

Three snorts and nonstop giggles ! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 a winning comedy clip for sure! Thanks Ms Amanda for another great classic comedy routine and the fabulous giggles.

[@LADYRAEUK]

My pleasure! I hope you're well :)

[@Aswaguespack]

@@LADYRAEUK very well!

[@alanjay981]

Hi Amanda, one of the funniest sketches they do is called 2 Ronnie's Inventors Convention.This one is not a play on words but relies on real funny humour & is as good as they come.All the best.

[@stevemacmillan9721]

As some other people have said; The Mastermind sketch is pure genius and HAS to be watched 😁

[@robertjones8644]

Golden age of real comedians

[@Nooziterp1]

One of the many classic Two Ronnies sketches. Genius!

[@glastonbury4304]

Love the two Ronnie's, their comedy and timing is brilliant, you should do the one where there on the train doing a crossword...lol

[@tonybaker55]

Subtle innuendos and perfect timing made these two a legend.

[@LADYRAEUK]

😊👍🏻

[@Psmith-ek5hq]

Subtle innuendos are hard to come by.

[@marcus3cfc]

Hi Amanda, Hope you’re well. Love the two Ronnies. I used to watch them loads in the late 70s and 80s. They have both had their own solo shows as well. I also loved watching Porridge with Ronnie Barker, the taller one of the two which was a great sitcom. Both are so talented!

[@RS14988]

One of my personal favourite sketches after Four Candles, of course :P The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town is a silly sketch and another worth watching and the Swedish Made Simple is also amazingly well done

[@thoughtfortheday7811]

F U N E X?

[@Welderady]

Ah yes, the good old phantom Raspberry blower , funnier than Charlie Farley and Piggy Malone but that was funny too 👍

[@camerabag15]

Written by Spike Milligan of course.....

[@Rabmac1UK]

It's So Clever.....Indeed So, the Two Ronnies were the Masters of Comedy, Corbett being the ultimate companion to Barker. UK Comedy at it's Finest Today, Humour in the UK is far harder to find, and it has changed so much, Al Murray stands out, how he remembers the names in the front row and builds them into his act is amazing

[@NotSuitableForMum]

I thought I'd seen every two Ronnies sketch there was but never seem that one. Thanks for putting it up and reacting to it. Absolute legends shame they are no longer with us.

[@samsayer9295]

The two Ronnie's are comedy legends never fail to cheer me up

[@ianjones1442]

I grew up with The Two Ronnie's, even all these years on it's still funny 🤣😂

[@LADYRAEUK]

Brilliant! 👍🏻

[@ianjones1442]

@@LADYRAEUK my favourite Two Ronnie's so many to choose from 🤔 when they done Mastermind or The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town 😃 last one very 😂🤣

[@DavidSmith-cx8dg]

Ronnie's Barker and Corbett were both talented actors and comedians who came together for their show . There were some incredible monologues by Ronnie Barker and many impeccably timed sketches like this . One that I remember was Mastermind - answering the previous question . Glad you appreciated their talent .

[@LADYRAEUK]

😊🙌🙌🙌

[@Mark.1980]

I’d forgotten how much I love that sketch.

[@LADYRAEUK]

🙌

[@cavok1984]

I love The Two Ronnies. They are a true staple of British comedy. Another sketch I would recommend Amanda, would be the Racing Pigeon sketch. No matter how many times I see it I never fail to laugh

[@susanashcroft2674]

Comedy Gold. Total masters of their craft, comedy and their legacy to still have people laughing decades on says it all.

[@LADYRAEUK]

Yes 🙌🙌

[@eamonnclabby7067]

Totally agree....

[@markram7370]

Two Ronnies are the true masters, as to which sketch to watch would have to be Mastermind

[@songsmith31a]

Comedy writing and acting at its best. How they retained all those lines in the memory is a miracle in itself.

[@stevenhodges3860]

I don't know if this has been suggested but Morcombe and Wise with Andre Previn is a real laugh out loud sketch.

[@alanimms5558]

Another good two Ronnie's is the mastermind one which is a old British quiz show, where he answers the previous question

[@Rotorhead99]

Amanda Hart is a huge fan of the two Ronnies. A little known fact is her father was a Royal Navy Captain during the Falklands war.

[@marcosmagic1983]

The two Ronnie were just comedic geniuses ,particularly Ronnie Barker just brilliant.

[@LADYRAEUK]

🙌🙌

[@zenadavis6069]

Haven’t seen this for years and I’d forgotten how funny it is 😂 Loved seeing it again and watching it with you 😊

[@LADYRAEUK]

I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@johnquinn7068]

They were the very best in the business of comedy.

[@chindleymuffin]

I think it was pretty recently that they showed the different takes they did on these sketches for the first time ever, they showed how most of the time they got the jokes spot on and other times Ronnie Corbett would fluff a line up slightly (like on the Four Candles sketch) and they would do it again from the last decent take. Although with clever editing you can't really tell that they did several takes. It's quite interesting that Ronnie Barker would keep the audience amused whilst the floor manager showed the script to Ronnie Corbett.

[@thoughtfortheday7811]

Thanks Amanda, it's great to see the Two Ronnies again, and that sketch us so brilliant!

[@LADYRAEUK]

🙌🙌

[@matthill3293]

This is my favourite Two Ronnies sketch. It's so good - You should watch "Real Water pub" for your next Two Ronnies sketch

[@mothmagic1]

It's always a pleasure to see your reaction to the videos you watch. You make our days brighter.

[@Legionnaire7777]

When British TV was worth watching 👌🏻

[@blastingweevil2968]

this is comedy without the need for vulgarity racism or bullying of anykind.. and it still works in 2022 just as good as it did some 40 years ago... and it is just as funny.

[@LADYRAEUK]

😊👍🏻👍🏻

[@AndrewDixonMusic]

Have you seen Morecambe & Wise with Andre Previn yet? Probably the only UK sketch ever to better the best 2 Ronnies sketches. Make sure it's the version that runs about 9 minutes, it's absolute genius.

[@Baex21]

scrolled down to see if anyone suggested Morecambe&Wise.

[@Psmith-ek5hq]

How the hell Previn kept a straight face throughout, I'll never know.

[@AdamHollandsoaringteam]

Ronnie Barker once said, "if a word has two meanings, it's always the rude one." Another recommendation is the Round of drinks Sketch - Ronnie Barker failing to remember the drinks order.

[@LADYRAEUK]

Lol I love that

[@edwardhugus2772]

Never heard of 2 Ronnie's, wow, great skit! They are hilarious.

[@stevenredpath9332]

The phantom raspberry blower of old London Town was a classic.

[@stephenlane9168]

Glad you’re getting the two Ronnie’s Amanda. Ronnie Barker was sublime and Ronnie Corbett deadpan 👌hilarious combo

[@LADYRAEUK]

Yes 🙌🙌

[@hankwilliams150]

My favourite part of "The Two Ronnies" was "And Now The News". E.g. "A boat with a load of blue paint has collided with a boat carrying red paint in the North Sea. The sailors have been marooned." OR "A lorry carrying a load of treacle has overturned on the M1. Motorist are asked to stick to the inside lane." It is said that at Ronnie Barkers' funeral his casket was surrounded by 4 fork handles.

[@t43iavmoi]

If you haven't yet seen it, I do recommend their Mastermind one. Great reaction 👏👍.

[@torspedia]

Ronnie Barker is one of the greatest comedy writers and wordsmiths that Britain has produced, and this is one of my all time fave sketches. 🙂 Andother one I'd recommend is the Mastermind sketch...

[@theroosterbooster1]

Without going through the comments Amanda, I'm sure people have recommended The Two Ronnies' Mastermind sketch as well. Perfect timing on that one too, and absolutely beautiful between them both. I used to love watching their shows when I was young with my parents, and still watch old repeats of them to this day, best comedy duo ever in my opinion.

[@LADYRAEUK]

😊👍🏻

[@Andy-Capp]

Absolutely brilliant. My favourite sketch is when they done Mastermind. Ronnie C’s subject was answering with the answer to the question before. Hilarious.

[@LADYRAEUK]

😊👍🏻

[@buzzchalmers]

I have loved the Two Ronnies since I was a child. Four Candles is still my favourite but Round of Drinks is also very funny. They are so good the list of funny sketches would be never ending.

[@LADYRAEUK]

they are brilliant :)

[@brianhewson7779]

One of my favourite sketches of the two Ronnies, very clever.

[@michaelsullivan1631]

The sketch my blackberry isn't working with Ronnie Corbett and Harry Enfield is brilliant

[@garypearce3534]

You are so infectious with you're laughter. 🤣🤣

[@concordep2504]

Amanda you need to see the sketch where The Two Ronnies are arguing over fruit but it’s technology! It’s hilarious.

[@LADYRAEUK]

I’ll check it out 👍🏻

[@Greenwood4727]

fav two ronnes sketch,, the Pismronunciation monologue, the Racing Duck, but theres so many,

[@londonladjeff3575]

4 Candles sketch is the best by far lol, but they did so many great sketches

[@iancomputerscomputerrepair8944]

Amanda, another brilliant reaction.The two Ronnies were blessed with the ability of perfect timing. The two of them worked perfectly together.There were hundreds of sketches I could mention, but one was titled "Swedish made simple" Within the two Ronnies series there was a few mini series the two I can remember were called "the worm that turned" and "The Phantom raspberry blower of old London town" Both hilarious and well worth a watch. I will remind you again - the tissues! (You are Probably thinking sarky git!)

[@ktang001]

Love Rae Rae's snort-laugh! LOL!

[@LADYRAEUK]

🤣😊

[@keithmclean1238]

Comedy genius. Loved watching them when I was little 🤣🤣👍

[@LADYRAEUK]

😊👍🏻

[@anthonybuckley403]

What the 2 Ronnie marching band sketch.Brilliant

[@derekfawell2853]

The crossword on the train sketch is brilliant (as already mentioned). You did promise to add it to the list Amanda!

[@michaelsnow4735]

Fantastic choice of video Amanda. I never tire of those 2.As you said their timing is immaculate. I only wish we had more comics like them these days.

[@martins8619]

Two Ronnies - Pronunciation Problems , another classic wordplay sketch

[@ChrisHopkinsBass]

The "Mastermind" sketch is my favourite Two Ronnies sketch....a really brilliant piece of writing

[@alabama1413]

Their comedy series over many years (available on DVD) is a series of comedy classics. They are such great comedians & as you say, their timing is superb. You don’t see this type of comedy anymore. There are so many sketches but the ‘sweet shop sketch’ is another favourite of mine. Best wishes 👍

[@LADYRAEUK]

I will check it out :)

[@GenericGooner]

There is no duo with greater timing. Amazingly written conedy

[@jamiesmith1393]

They are brilliant! If you haven’t seen it their master mind sketch is hilarious and very clever too! One of my favourites.

[@LADYRAEUK]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@markwillcocks7701]

The best comedy duo ever

[@davidbennett8598]

This has always been one of my favorites but watching your face says something for who the 2 Ronnies were & like you said we don't have that humour today especially on TV but I am glad they are there for you to see on KZbin & you can show your friends & family too.🇺🇸🇬🇧👍

[@markbowman1771]

That’s why David Jason called Barker the Governor. And did you know Barker sent in scripts under the pseudonym of Gerald Wylie to the two Ronnies production and never let on until much later