Billy Connolly Travel's Across America's Most Famous Road | Route 66 E1 | Absolute Jokes

Billy sets off on his motor trike to fulfill a lifelong dream of traveling along the world's most famous highway route 66. Beginning in Chicago, he goes to the top of the Willis Tower, America's tallest building, before visiting the home of Abraham Lincoln in Illinois and meeting the state's champion pie-maker. Going off-route, Billy heads to Amish country, where he takes a horse-drawn buggy ride, and then talks to two women in St Louis whose homes were recently destroyed by a tornado.
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[@TippiGordon]

I want to have one day in my life filled with the joy that Billy Connolly seems to have every day. What an absolute treasure of a human being.

[@The.frostedrose]

He's just as delightful in person. I once had the pleasure of serving him at a diner in North Carolina.

[@irbennett]

You mean the joy of having Parkinsons disease.

[@irbennett]

Does that include the days filled with joy that Billy has now when he has Parkinsons?

[@tearitloosetearitloose4670]

The world is a better place for having Billy Connolly in it. No two ways about it.

[@duncanboyd7835]

Touché

[@ingridfong-daley5899]

Billy Connolly is like a wizard and a kid at the same time--he's one of those people who can see the magic in the world around him wherever he is, which makes him a perfect host for this sort of show. Thank you for the uplifting upload. :)

[@willsee4182]

Sir Billy Connolly 🎉

[@willsee4182]

Ep 2 is up 🎉

[@ingridfong-daley5899]

@@willsee4182 OMG shame on me, you're right! Sir Billy it is. He's a stud muffin even without the fancy title tho. :)

[@ingridfong-daley5899]

@@willsee4182 i watched it this morning!! :)

[@thomengel9720]

I love how Billy enters each place and greets each person with the enthusiasm of a child. He exhibits love and affection for every instance.

[@irbennett]

Don't forget he's on camera.

[@tessstirton]

I watched this on TV when it was new..... billy connelly a beautiful treasure to us scots🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿♥️♥️♥️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿♥️🤣🙏 he made happy memories forever ♥️ an angel on earth for your soul to laugh with I pray his health is stable 🙏 ♥️

[@adriaanboogaard8571]

I love the way Billy invited us to come along. Like you gotta ask me twice. Dirty things included. As he'd say, that's for me. :)

[@patricialynn5852]

Great film, great music! Thanks Billie

[@TeeKing]

Be still, my swooning heart! I live in a schoolbus very much like Bob's. I've had a crush on Billy since he first struck a chord (of the autoharp variety) to my heart. Oh, to find someone so genuine and funny...adventures galore.

[@jamescheever7982]

Best life living ... bucket list ... perfect road trip

[@ThunderWarrior01]

Tutti Frutti bit cracked me up.

[@davidcorless5581]

I REALLY WOULD LOVE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT BILLYS TRIKE , LOVE IT .

[@MelodyMan69]

All the rear axel n wheels are VW. Then you extent that and put the Front Forks on. Fibreglass moulded body work. 🇦🇺👀

[@patrickmitchell3192]

Yo billy as an English man you have born my number 1 since I was a wee lad I’ve been trying to find the album with Celtic and Glasgow as long as they are shiting in our shoes an we are pissing know their bothrel football violence will never end! Fantastic billy at ya best if you don’t see this can anyone else please tell me what it’s called much love billy ps honestly hope Parkinson’s is a creaper not a runner as it’s not going to hit the road jack love ai billy since 14 I’m 51 now. You done more in a day than I have in lifetime I’m just glad you were there lolove paddy uk 🇬🇧

[@irbennett]

Pissing in their Bovril. The story is Football Violence. The rest is gibberish.

[@MosriteCharlie]

Excellent historical narration. Billy appears happy but I am sure that he paid his dues along the way.

[@johnkelly3886]

Great opening music. I couldn't identify it at first. It is America by Simon & Garfunkel. Brings back memories.

[@peterthomas2013]

Agree with Billy -the architecture in Chicago is amazing - recommend the architecture tour

[@shugthehornyhaggis]

Classics never die

[@boneav83]

Its hard seeing Billy with the beginnings of Parkinsons, his left arms the giveaway. I hate the bloody disease.

[@HRAZZI]

I remember watching the Australian tour in 2009... stayed in my hearth

[@davidcorless5581]

THESE VIDEOS ARE AT LEAST ABOUT 8 TO 10 YEARS OLD, BUT STILL GREAT TO WATCH.

[@anthonylambert4523]

Originally shown in 2011 in fact.

[@d_must4309]

He talks about Trump planning to run for president

[@rubynelson7709]

Love the music and the attention to the resilient people! Hate the politics.

[@lisasmith9311]

Mufflerman was made by my Dad Bill Swan at international fiberglass in the early 60’s he made the original mold along with many other iconic fiberglass statues

[@TheNicheFitz]

Fantastic a learning video as well.

[@senianns9522]

I wanted to drive that trip but decided NOT to do it alone. Must be nice to have the film crew alongside as 'security'. Greetings from Thailand.

[@bobwoww8384]

U should do it

[@miketwomey4923]

Before I forget, those giant statues were originally sold to muffler shops and the hands were designed to be holding a giant muffler hence the generic name "The Muffler Man". Over the yrs he's been adapted for many other characters but the dead giveaway is the hands that are always the same. As for the mustacheless Amish it goes back to the middle 1900's in Europe in which all of the authorities that percicuted them sported pimped out waxed 'staches. As a way of protest they shaved their upper lip and vowed to never grow a Tom Selleck ever since.

[@ibrarsiddiqi8948]

I absolutely love Billy Connolly's work, he's literally the Glaswegian ewuivalent to Birmingham's Ozzy Osbourne.

[@irbennett]

Jibber jabber.

[@johnnywoods5549]

Damn Billy you just had to go there.

[@markorollo.]

And now i cant get the image of Lincoln sitting on the bog with his top hat on whilst working on things of international importance out of my head

[@geo6519]

The G.OA.T. my hero 🤩

[@peterrobertson4321]

I love this man 👨 👨 You is such a beautiful person and this is a joy to watch again !!

[@216cheri1]

Loved this the first time I saw it a dozen years ago. Grew up in the Chicago area, so this ws a great bit of history and nostalgia. He wasn't wrong about Trump

[@Redmenace96]

He is on target with featuring the buildings of Chicago. Chicago had an 'opportunity' to rebuild everything after 1871, and some brilliant people did a whale of a job. O, and they have good music there, too.

[@renaenolen8461]

I would think that Mr. Brown would be able to drive a buggy!

[@markorollo.]

Re that school bus, there is a business selling burgers and other things in my hometown, Oldham, uk. That works from an old American school bus like that. Its called the old school bbq bus. Ive not been to it yet but hoping to soon.

[@slw0599]

That school bus, so reminds me of the film flashback with keither Sutherland & Dennis hopper, who's character Huey walker were on a similar bus, maybe it was based on the guy who drove this bus?

[@powerbull5109]

Just excellent

[@bobd9193]

The part where the Amish man talked about backing a skid steer over, and killing his 14 month old child just tore at my heart. I'm a father of 3, (All married and moved out) and I can only imagine the pain, heartache, and guilt that man must feel every day since it happend, It must be a hell on earth. I don't know if I could go on after that. My heart and prayers go out to this man. May God bless him and give him some peace.

[@MelodyMan69]

Engagement Ring & Wedding Dress survived that Tornato. Ment to be Sweety, Good Luck from now on !

[@matthewpocock4824]

I'm a confirmed atheist, and I LOVE the Soul vibes of gospel music. Beautiful people ✌️

[@letsmooch4857]

I loved this series when it was out, what year was it?

[@paulwall5706]

WTF I thought Billy was Dead Lmmfao 😂😅😆🤣

[@andrewtredway809]

This looks like the coolest shit . I’d definitely go .

[@JanMorsø]

That's a Scotsman, right there ...he's *_far_* from alone in his feelings

[@rustyrelicsfarm2406]

The Scotts aren't afraid to show what they really think.

[@irbennett]

@@rustyrelicsfarm2406 The Scots. The Scotts are a family who live a few doors down from us. Though you're right they aren't afraid to show what they really think.

[@Redmenace96]

While enjoying and experiencing just about a cup full of "Americana" he, ironically, laments the loss of Americana. Dude. It is all there. Just like anywhere else in the world, if you visit airports and take high speed routes, you don't see too much culture. If you strap on a motorcycle and take your time..... it is all there.

[@zivabrogan5807]

Sorry Billy, I think you forgot the road that leads to Rome! 😁😁😁

[@dotdoughty5504]

What. A. Great. Man. Love. You. Billy. The. Funniest. Man. In. The. World. Enjoy. Your. Trip. Wish. I. Cold. Come. With. You.

[@insertnamehere2635]

He is not even from America, yet knows more about it than most Americans.

[@lifelong5425]

Billy is the everyman.......And a Scot, like me....We know hardship, we just got on with it. Certain this is why we all have a love of America, as there is rawness to it, a survival instinct regardless of what come your way....

[@senianns9522]

I worked for an American company. One thing I learned : Never talk about religion and politics! It worked !

[@Redmenace96]

There is another connection over history- Scottish and Glasgwegians (sp) found fame and riches in America. I honestly don't know the connection, but Scotts found early America a place to blossom. Is it all legend?

[@Voidy123]

Funny how slavery are still practiced in Africa and no one talks about it.

[@Bamboule05]

In Asia and South East Asia as well.

[@nixm9093]

Mauritania is particularly bad

[@deejannemeiurffnicht1791]

Because most folk don't know. That's why. The rest of the world are so distracted by the absolute SHITE rich people are drowning us in, we aren't always able to speak up or help. Also, the things we DO know are wrong, we are far too often made to feel too small and powerless to help or speak up. But, you are right, it has been happening in a few countries, and as AI and more technology comes in, you'll find folk being made so deseperate we'll WISH we were slaves.

[@joppadoni]

Al Capone dated milk?? Bloody hell. Billy Taught me to smile.. And just taught me something else. ❤❤ Edit: If you really loved heights you'd Tap dance like a bastard!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Anna.. Illinois??? I don't think i breathed for a minute or even more. What the actual F.. Saliva was dripping from my chin when i blinked. Humans can be so horrible to other humans. I teared up.. 'Thank you for Pot Smoking' !!! 🤣🤣🤣😂😅🤣🤣🤣 He lost his 1 year old 😭😭

[@shelbybrillobee2495]

A separate comment: Supertramp!!

[@romedog5648]

my uncle worked in that old chicago sun building

[@olsmokey]

Aaah, Spencer Davis Group.

[@TheDuckofDoom.]

Typical YT algo, gave me the second half first. Well I'm here now and it's not like the plot got spoiled.

[@sidscrote7570]

?

[@midnightwind8067]

Just goes to show ya how wrong someone can be. Lol

[@marsbar007]

7:40 - how prophetic...

[@MrErinb76]

Are these new? Were they on tv or just here?

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

What a great guy! Fantastic vid 👍

[@scottbrettschneider9782]

Very astute and prophetic comments about Trump five years before he became president.

[@andrewvanhalen1984]

Love Billy, but no the fuck he wasn't.

[@jamescheever7982]

Nope toilet under biden

[@paulhammons7077]

toilet or an oasis. Good bad.. who give a ...😅

[@deejannemeiurffnicht1791]

Yeh, you beat me to it! He sure hit it on the head. Orange manbaby

[@DemstarAus]

​@@andrewvanhalen1984 your response is not in the correct syntax because the comment wasn't talking about Billy, it was talking about Billy's comments. "No they weren't" would be better.

[@KatherineGreen-ci8zr]

I was never taught about these buildings,,,,i was taught , cowboys lived in wood cabins, ,,,,, i never knew they were amazing stone masons that built gothic style, ,,,,,

[@h8rraider227]

Mr Connoly got more nerve than most people walking the streets of chicago (murder cap of the us)!!...i dont need to visit Chicago now as Billy did a fantastic job showing the city! Thumbs up sir!

[@InitialP_Photography]

When we lose Billy, it's going to be a dark day.

[@phonotical]

Ads every 3 minutes, you've murdered the program

[@havennewbowtow8835]

Billys comment about Trump, how very very insightful and accurate. Best wishes Billy, you made me laugh so much over the years. I saw you twice in the playhouse in Edinburgh, my ribs hurt for a week afterwards.

[@robsteries]

yeah, Biden is soo much better..

[@havennewbowtow8835]

correct, he is very much better, Marmalade Moussolini has been a total disaster.@@robsteries

[@robsteries]

@@havennewbowtow8835 that is if you know what a fascist is.

[@havennewbowtow8835]

Look up the definition of Fascist, Trumpo fits it perfectly. Huge narcissistic man baby. @@robsteries

[@havennewbowtow8835]

Out of curiosity, name one thing Fat boy actually accomplished whilst in office.@@robsteries

[@jimmymorrison8314]

Love your channel, love Billy but I can't watch a 45 minute video on him crossing a road, no matter how famous it is. 😁 Had to.

[@GrantDeGouveia]

But Billy needs to visit South Africa and in particular Soweto. Route one on 500.

[@SurprisedElephant-dc5ul]

A great and funny man

[@theseerdark6211]

what year was this filmed please let me know because he said the states would turn into a toilet bowl lol he saw the future lmao

[@Farrow1990]

I guess it turned to a toilet 😅

[@bobwoww8384]

I really like Billy in America

[@jamiefeltner6398]

Didn't like billy Connolly very much until I saw this, but I must say, he's one of few ppl ive ever heard to say Abraham Lincoln was actually born in Kentucky. I think a lot of people forget that fact. His wife's childhood home is also in downtown Lexington

[@cathyshort]

Why is Gemini the Giant wearing scrubs?

[@adeaston6553]

Vegetable oil not butter in your pie crust..."WHAT"! This must have been made before a time before the public new how bad Vegetable oil was bad for you.

[@SuzetteGrist]

His Trump comments - priceless 😂😂😂😂😂😂😢

[@freddyeverready]

👍🏻

[@Sjrick]

I wonder how he is doing with his dementia. Billy is the absolute best.

[@YokRzeznic]

*Parkinsons

[@Sjrick]

@@YokRzeznic my bad. i knew it was something like that

[@cluckcluck2001]

@@Sjrick Billy and his wife Pamela retired to Key West in Florida in 2020

[@Sjrick]

@@cluckcluck2001 how is he doing now ?

[@cluckcluck2001]

@@Sjrick He has retired from public life, so it's difficult to tell, but I would imagine he's not doing so good. His wife is A M A Z I N G though, (and they have been together since 1979, so you know he's being looked after very well by someone that loves him 🙂

[@shelbybrillobee2495]

Poor man whose son died. I hope some day he can find peace.

[@JaxFacts-4you]

Most FABULOUS building, BILLY You should have put aside your PREJUDICE and had a tour of Trump's building. BRILLIANT. Like Musk's Starship. Try it. You'll see.

[@awtistiaeth4699]

America certainly did "become a toilet" with Trump in charge Billy. A pity more voters didn't take heed of your prophetic statement

[@13minutestomidnight]

Damn, somebody else beat me to it! That prophecy was so spot on. Trump caused so many problems... Of course, It's not many people who will rip off Hitler in their campaign slogan (although his was "make Germany great again" obviously). That should have been a giant red flag. Connolly is really good at scarily accurate assessments. Might give Nostradamus a run for his money...

[@lockysmith426]

You couldn't be more wrong, he was cleaning America up, look at the dump it's in now thanks to you know who, every Dem run city is a crime ridden toilet.

[@richardbriggs1593]

The place would become a toilet if Trump became the president. Well said Billy - how right you were!

[@popapoco]

The world will be a way better place because of Donald Trump. Video ends at 7 minute's 32 seconds.

[@OzzyCoop]

Lol Billy talking shit on Trump before it became relevant. Lol

[@lockysmith426]

His Trump predictions aged terrible, if only he could see the mess Biden has done.

[@navelpicker]

You just go on about being an American. Leave the rest of us to not give a fuck.

[@Gryphon999]

Prophetic Billy re: the orange maniac....😢7/1/24

[@Jason-ke2nj]

His comment on Trump didn't age well...🤣😅🤣

[@irbennett]

Nor did Trump.

[@Jason-ke2nj]

@@irbennett Mr Trump is a far better human than most

[@scottishdude9161]

Got it wrong about Trump, billy.

[@lauragroenendaal8615]

I can sadly tell the age of this by the amount of times trump has infact become president 😅😭

[@lachlandavis1907]

Wow how’s the bullshit

[@JoelJoel321]

"Travels" is a verb and shouldn't have an apostrophe in it you absolute muppets.

[@ingridfong-daley5899]

No need to insult the muppets--you've already taken the pointless step of correcting punctuation in a youtube comment as though that would serve any purpose other than pseudo intellectual self-aggrandizement. The Muppets deserve better. In fact, so do the Muppet's.

[@JoelJoel321]

@@ingridfong-daley5899 My hope of purpose is them fixing the error, learning somethig, and never doing it again. What is your hope for yourself though if not self-aggrandizement?

[@almac9865]

@@JoelJoel321 *something. You absolute muppet.

[@ingridfong-daley5899]

@@JoelJoel321 I see your punctuation edit has not been adopted. Maybe if you hadn't called them names? Or just remembered that it's KZbin, so no matter how right you are, correcting the creator after the fact in the comments is basically superfluous. Hence my original response--you insulted the muppets for no good reason.

[@JoelJoel321]

@@ingridfong-daley5899 Congratulations. You have won the internet. 🥳🎉🪅🎊🍻

[@expediteovernight8674]

Wonder what he thinks about the Biden Presidency...lol 😂

[@Gonnerhero]

You mean Obamas 3rd term!

[@sidscrote7570]

He was right about Trump !!! LOL