Dave Allen on Religion REACTION - DaVinci REACTS

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[@geoffbell2906]

"Into the hole he goes" is one of the greatest lines of all time.

[@sallygardiner7150]

The "Popemobile" ones were very funny. Actually all his material was very funny. Never failed to entertain.

[@jjjnettie]

I grew up with Dave Allen and Monty Python on the telly. And Led Zepp and Pink Floyd on the stereo. Life was good in the 70's.

[@richardharris9788]

Dave Allen was huge in the UK and Ireland in the 1970s, he would attract tv audiences of 20m + He was bloody marvellous RIP you Genius.

[@gejuje]

Huge in Denmark too, we had his shows on tv, and we absolutely loved him, made us laugh so hard.

[@DBS6567]

Dave is a class act, true comedian. always at the top of his game, and lets face it, he's funny as hell.

[@coneyisland4568]

I grew up in a devout Catholic family in Ireland watching Dave Allen, we loved him! Irreverence for ourselves, our family and our religion/culture are almost a requirement in Irish humour.

[@MrDrboomstick]

Dave Allen was decades ahead of his time, in style and content.

[@applecorp]

He really was, he was doing this long before the greats who were to follow in his foot steps.

[@mariajukejax9649]

He was prolific. Absolute legend. Set the bar high.

[@mikkdc]

For sure. I used to watch his shows and re-runs with my Dad and Brother when I was a teenager back in the 80s. Never failed to have us belly laughing.

[@richardscanlan3419]

the best comedian - EVER.A true genius.

[@andrewgood4230]

After his death his family didn't tell the world in a book what an angry drunk prick he "really" was, but said that they loved him and miss him. So do I.

[@studamanduncan9728]

I remember watching him as a kid. Never realised how funny Dave Allen really was. The airplanes joke floors me. He was so forthright, it wasn't a weak humour.

[@mariabolt3881]

The Late Great DAVE ALLEN. Part of my childhood memories. RIP.

[@novamorgan8549]

mine also

[@katstephenson8493]

And me.!

[@dapto234]

Absolutly from Australia too bloody funny guy :)

[@TheBobbymcd]

me too, the days when the whole family had one tv and laughed together.

[@pudgebl67]

Dave Allen was one of the best story tellers. When he started a story in the studio, there was silence right up to the punch line, then the laughter. A true genius, RIP.

[@TerryT304]

Popular in Australia from the 60s, we loved his ability to take the piss out of anything.

[@maakeklein4073]

Yeh don't forget norm gunston either!

[@scottjohnson8284]

When I was a very young kid in the 70's (in Brisbane), my mum used to let me sit up late to watch Dave Allen.

[@allancurrie3661]

And new Zealand mate

[@j.dmetalhead7517]

I loved Dave Allen as a kid in the70's and 80's on telly. He was unique and hilarious. He pushed fomulaic comedy out of the way and delivered comedy from real life situations (much like Billy Conolley laterly did) Dave was a genius and is sorely missed.

[@frglee]

The immortal and unique Dave Allen, very much loved in Britain. He talked about a lot more than religion. A wonderful raconteur and wit.

[@joyceparkes2678]

Thanks for sharing my country man Dave Allen. He was indeed ahead of his time💜

[@chrisdansey2600]

Although not a believer himself Dave Allan respected other people's beliefs. He always finished his shows with: "I'm Dave Allen. Goodnight and may your God go with you"

[@sidstewart7399]

Remember watching this when I was young with my religious dad...he loved him.

[@charcolew]

That's right. "your" god, going "with you". Not "may our god go with us". The way he said it put distance in the attitude, and it was also a "hello" to all the various religions with their discrete deities.

[@Salena905]

That's what I used to like about him too, besides his brilliant sketches.

[@liamconnolly9233]

Ireland's National Broadcaster RTE placed a blanket ban on all Allen's TV work at the behest of the Catholic church which was the real power in Ireland up to the 90's. They even threatened him with excommunication but stopped short of actually doing it as they believe it would just be more ammunition for his act. His show ran for 14 years on BBC and was resurrected by ITV in 1993. He was a real comedy pioneer, a self confessed atheist and a gentleman.

[@strongangel]

Lol, I forgot that, nice to be reminded.

[@H-Zazoo]

Dave Allen was a stand-up who did most of his shows sitting down. He would be smoking a cigarette on TV and sipping from a glass of whiskey. It's great that you are introducing him to people that may not have seen him before.

[@ep4everlegend317]

Dave Allen comic genius... I'm Irish he was legend... He was banned on Irish TV Because of his religious jokes and found most of his work in UK... But he's worth checking out more... Great reaction u clearly found him funny

[@simonbeaird7436]

I watched Dave Allen on BBC in the 70s, usually with my late father. Watching Dave Allen was the only time I saw my father cry......with laughter!

[@theking-nz1ut]

My late father and I use to watch the Dave Allen show on TV and Dave Allen was a great story teller. You don't get comedians like him no more. Dave Allen RIP

[@markmckinney6129]

Dave Allen is a legend. He was one of the first comedians in the UK and Ireland who didn't rely on structured jokes. He instead focused on the absurdity of very day life (and death). This was quite revolutionary at the time for punchline driven comedy over here.

[@claveworks]

Indeed - I liked him a lot - he was so good at drawing you in to whatever thing he was discussing at the time.

[@applecorp]

Indeed, I suppose he was the first of what was to be known as observational stand up comedians.

[@markmckinney6129]

@@applecorp Thank you. I couldn't figure out the right word to describe it, its pretty much just called comedy now. But back in 70's UK it was pretty revolutionary.

[@applecorp]

@@markmckinney6129 It really was revolutionary, although I was only a young lad in the late 70's I still loved his style and manner, he was pretty mesmerising for me and I just loved the way he spoke, maybe Irish was a rare voice for me to hear back then. (Birmingham, England). But he continued and I grew older and I understood his comedy more, a real comedy legend. Sadly what passes as "comedy" these days is very much far removed from what I would call funny.

[@markmckinney6129]

@@applecorp You'll probably be well aware of what was considered the comedy norm back then. Mostly crude jokes (often venturing into straight up prejudice) which rely on cheap punchlines, and aimed at the sort of people who piss themselves laughing if they hear a rude word. I can only imagine what a breath of fresh air Dave Allen was in the 70's. I remember watching him on telly with my parents in the 80's, and even at a young age, I totally got it.

[@sarahbrooks1801]

Dave Allen was brilliant - god rest his soul - he made it in England ranting about the religion he grew up in - a very brave man

[@lourdesbaby964]

You HAVE to watch his video “Teaching Your Kid Time”, brilliant 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 We would watch him on a Saturday night and would be in stitches laughing along with his jokes,albeit being Irish Catholics,and STILL go to Mass on Sunday morning! Life is far too serious and PC correct nowadays 🤣😂🤣😂🙏🏻💚🇮🇪 “Into the hole he goes” reminds me of when we were kids and we used to say The Angelus, I used to think it was “....your Son by the “messing” of an Angel” and not “message” 😳 Luckily my mammy had a sense of humour 🙏🏻🕯

[@TagmakersCoUk]

Dave Allen was best known for his brilliant and biting satire, but he was a great humanitarian who worked to improve the lives of the under-privileged. Perhaps even moreso than the hipocritical religious zealots he so beautifully mocked. Go look up on youtube for a documentary on his life. He was a great man, much loved and still sorely missed by many.

[@katstephenson8493]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@InsomniakSleepover]

Growing up in England in the 80s n 90s I saw a lot of Dave Allen on TV. Absolutely loved him.

[@tallthinkev]

BBC 2 Friday night?

[@DigitalFumbles]

This guy was absolutely brilliant.

[@AmandaInEly]

Thank you. I loved Dave Allen as a child. He really was fantastic.

[@wordreet]

Yes! Dave Allen was a genius comedian! An absolute staple for our family!

[@EdgyNumber1]

Note: He wasn't against religion though he was atheist. He was against the so-called 'righteous' authority it brought to mere mortals and the irrationality of their behaviour. *Very much relevant today, don't you think...?*

[@fionagregory8078]

atheism is growing thank god.

[@losthor1zon]

@@fionagregory8078 - I'm stealing that!

[@ChristChickAutistic]

I'm not an atheist, but I agree about self righteous pricks, very much, lol!

[@lewisner]

And he was Irish and of course religion wields enormous power in Ireland.

[@mariacrowe2948]

@@lewisner Did, thankfully the last two referendums pushed it back a good bit.

[@styleyK]

Born in 71 in the UK and I remember seeing him on tv growing up, but some of his standup my parents wouldn't let me see. He was a great comic with outstanding delivery, one of the best I have ever seen. RIP Dave Allen.

[@acquatonica1]

he was the best of his kind...still making me laugh out loud ...r i p Dave Allen

[@menty6633]

Small world but Dave Allen was a good friend of my grandmother. She owned one of the most famous clubs in London and also ran hotels and Dave Allen was a frequenter of both. Awesome guy and genius comedian.

[@Salena905]

Wow, that's brilliant.😁

[@gdfggggg]

Interesting

[@neilcarpenter2669]

I am showing my age but I loved watching Dave Allen in the 70s , he was really controversial for the time, he received death threats from Catholics and there was a lot of pressure put on the BBC to take him off the air, one of the first alternative comedians, probably loved more in England than Ireland at the time. He told some great stories about the Human Condition.

[@22grena]

He received no death threats you liar. If anyone thinks I am wrong please post a link or stfu.

[@HeadGodoftheGodCouncil]

I wonder though, was he before the Monty Python to criticize religion?

[@TheZodiacz]

According to Wikipedia he did receive death threats so can you prove that he did not 22grena?

[@colinbaker3916]

TheZodiacz 22grena is a troll

[@indy5624]

Death threats from Catholics, ? mind you they never did have a sense of humour, lol

[@ggreaves2448]

Dave Allen is so funny, one of my favourite ever comedians. His bit on teaching a child how to tell the time is hilarious

[@kloppsa951]

Thanks for reacting to my request it was very enjoyable. He was very good and did a lot on religion which at the time was very risky. His Adam and eve story is also very funny. Thanks again

[@BritishComedyUK69]

Dave Allen was the greatest

[@janeyk72]

I remember watching him in the 70's/80's. As a Catholic kid he really helped to open my eyes.

[@bmt3315]

Dave Allen was groundbreaking for stand up this side of the pond. He broke the mould and paved the way for this “style” for stand up in the UK. The US we’re already there, with the likes of Pryor and Carlin plus many more. Dave Allen opened the gates that made it possible for for others to follow. Great reaction.

[@johnsuffill6520]

I remember watching this sketch way back in the 70's when I was in my early teens. He was an icon, and it's so good to see that newer generations are watching and appreciating his comedy. Goodnight, thank you, and may your god go with you.

[@niaowen5905]

He was extremely Popular in the 70s in Uk loved his whiskey and was incredibly intelligent man very quick witted. In those days u could drink and smoke on tv and he did.

[@lfcgero35]

My dad introduced me to dave allen a long time ago and ive seen most of his stuff by now. What a comic genius he pushed the barriers when no one else would. So glad you have discovered him you wont be disappointed my friend.

[@Bob-he1pc]

I was fortunate enough to see him live. My stomach ached from the laughter

[@stansalmon3091]

Thanks for reviewing Dave Allen he was a comedy genius we Brits loved him dearly, he was amazing his humour was sharp truthful and always edgy

[@pontiuspilot5887]

Glad you discovered him. I'm 72 and I know him LOl. When I'm really feeling down I go to Dave Allen. Peace

[@morningcoffeecat2271]

Ayy as an Irishman, I say we need more Dave Allen! 😅

[@katstephenson8493]

ABSOLUTELY! 👏👏👏

[@Lehcar1]

The skit with Dave Allen driving a horse drawn cart at a German POW camp is hilarious and my favourite

[@RagingRider]

I was born in the mid 70s, and saw this legend performing on british tv as a kid.a great comedian and a gentleman.very funny man.😂😂

[@paulashton6302]

GOD......I Miss dave Allen, growing up ,even as young as 9 (Not understanding ),he just was soooooo funny....RIP DAVE.RIP....LEGENND

[@annettehesselius74]

Dave Allen was such a class act, very funny, watched him on TV in Sweden in the -70 & --80. Sadly he passed away much too soon. Here is another suggestion, Learn English With Ricky Gervais 😂 Thank you for reacting to Dave Allen, think Im going to spend the evening with him 😀❤

[@HeadGodoftheGodCouncil]

Hatar att dom inte visar sån här komedi på tv längre..

[@cliffordsmith9628]

I used to watch Dave Allen at large and he was great

[@JD-pn1ow]

I watched his show on PBS when I was in college in the early 80s. Game changer.

[@RA76951]

Watching this was great. Dave Allen, a true genius legend. The lines he crossed would make all the over sensitive people these days faint. Devon's reaction was good too....

[@Scanner7759]

No hold backs right at them , always truthfully ,, Absolutely a LEGEND,,,

[@DavidStruveDesigns]

"In the name of the Father, the Son and into the hole he goes" ... OMG I laughed SO HARD and SO LONG at that I had tears and my sides hurt for AGES AHAHAHAHAHA

[@MsBonzodog]

Your reaction to Dave Allen is priceless. I work with a lady with dementia and it’s been a hard week. Watching you seeing Dave Allen for the first time was a joy.

[@markaudley-thewles5920]

Seeing your reaction to Dave Allen made me so happy, thank you,M.

[@dereknewbury163]

The 70's were a more settled and optimistic time in the UK. Dave Allen came from the Irish Republic where the Catholic church reigned supreme and was pervasive. The predominant religion in the UK was the Protestant Church of England which was established and confident but was worn lightly as a social convention and was not unduly demanding of its congregation. Just be nice and go to church sometimes was the prevailing rule. Dave Allen was seen as amusing, occasionally went to far, but was not a major threat. More threatening nowadays is the fusion of religion and right wing politics, especially in the USA. It would seem that their quest is to establish a state based upon the 10 commandments rather like the Islamacists want a Sharia based state. The world has never been more in need of Dave Allen and his contemporary travellers.

[@daniolariu1566]

Thanks for reacting to this. I also suggested this comedian. He s brilliant.

[@mcmoose64]

He was on TV every Friday night when I was growing up in Australia in the 70s. I would watch his show with my dad and we would just about piss ourselves laughing . Thanks for the memories .

[@Mortthemoose]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I've got tears running down my face, and my stomach hurts from laughing so much!! I'm in the uk, and Dave Allen was on tv all the time when I was growing up. I don't think there was ever a comedian like him. This was typical of his stories. Just simple stories, but somehow he made them soooo funny! He had a real gift. Thanks for cheering me up. The world needs humour more than anything, in these dark times. Love your laugh BTW ☺

[@kfgrip]

I use to watch reruns of his show Dave Allen at Large as a kid. They use to show his program every Sunday night right before episodes of Doctor Who as I was growing up in Silicon valley. Even at that early of an age I thought Dave was hilarious,and such a wonderful story teller. If you get a chance check out Dave Allen at Large.

[@daviniarobbins9298]

On PBS? For a minute there you had me confused as Dave Allen and Doctor Who were never on TV at around the same time of day but then I realised you were on the other side of the pond.

[@daviddelta7717]

I saw Dave Allen when i was a skip driver i was changing skips at his house in Kew west London when he walked into his house , a builder there said he often pops round for a game of cards, all being Irish.

[@Salena905]

Wow, how cool was that😁

[@chrismarshall8526]

He was still respectful of other peoples religion, and very funny

[@blackmore4]

I very much doubt it. I'm sure he was respectful of people's right to believe whatever they want but it's impossible to truly respect nonsense.

[@georgiaraynes1421]

chris marshall Yes, and he used to finish....and may YOUR God go with you. Can't see how that can upset anyone

[@johnmyers8493]

Tremendously funny and this clip reminds me how Dave Allen could hold an audience all night ! Absolutely brilliant and so well loved by his fans who were everybody!he was captivating and when he was performing no1 wanted the show 2 end !

[@alec666100]

I knew about him, forgot about him and have now been reminded about him, thanks to you, good sir. Thanks!

[@stevecaddick1767]

His observations on life were incredable and the way he used those observations made him a great comedic story teller.

[@gemmabraga9580]

Saw Dave Allen live in London once. I laughed so hard I couldn't breathe anymore & nearly found it what it meant when people say they "nearly died laughing". He was hysterical!! 😂🤣😂🤣

[@DrBoneright]

Great fun! You explained the adultery joke just in time for him to say "Shut Up." My favorite joke of the bit.

[@charcolew]

He showed you what religion looked like from the eyes of a little kid... that was all he needed to make it look ridiculous and hilarious! Genius comic and, from what I hear and read, a very warm and genuine guy.

[@DrDespicable]

No one spins an hilarious yarn quite like Dave Allen - he is greatly missed!

[@kuolemanlaakso1696]

Nice to see someone reacting to Dave Allen, thanks man!

[@stephanieyee9784]

Dave Allen was Hilarious. He was so funny, genial, laid back, smoked and drank while performing. He had a huge following here in Australia and I remember he came over when I was a kid.

[@hasnat2002]

Dave Allen is the bomb. So funny. Never found out how he lost the tip to his left forefinger, though he teased the audience so often with 'explanations'. Very very funny man.

[@GenghisAttenborough]

I am so glad that I was able to watch Dave Allen on TV as a kid, he was amazing!

[@deepsea444]

First comedian I remember taking notice of, still look up his work today.... thank god for KZbin

[@chrissiewindsor]

I love you for playing this! My Dad worshipped Dave Allen, &. When he was on tv we all (4kids) gathered round, as much to hear my Dad laugh as anything. He had a great, booming laugh, my Dad, which you couldn’t hear without laughing too. This was one sketch that always stuck in my mind. Tomorrow is the anniversary of Dad’s funeral & instead of crying, I’m full of happy memories and love for that great, wonderful man, thanks Jevon. I know people will think it’s just coincidence, I believe it’s much more than that. Thanks for the memory, man. X

[@ryanhitchcock6738]

Iam from London. I grew up watching dave Allen in the early 1980's. For me he is one of the most funniest comedians. Ever. You should watch billy connolly too

[@michaeljames4904]

During the 80s there was a long series of programmes on British TV called, “An Audience With...” where funny public figures would deliver tales and anecdotes to an audience full of celebrities. You can see a lot of these on KZbin with people like Peter Ustinov or Kenneth Williams. The crowd would often rightly be roaring with laughter and the cameras would be taking reaction shots of famous people having a great time. Dave Allen would often be in the audience too and whenever he was filmed you never saw so much as a titter or grin from the man: he was always stock still with a serious expression studying, studying, studying the line and the reaction. He was a consummate professional and a true master of his craft.

[@lynetteallpress8079]

Grew up listening to dave allen what a legend. I was only a kid at the time but his humour seemed to bring childhood and adulthood together in an amazing way.

[@bronagh1579]

Dave Allen was the only comedian iv cryed laughing to...brilliant.

[@savagesnayle301]

love the da Vinci reacts to what he sees...he tries to feel and understand...

[@uweinhamburg]

Dave Allen had one of the biggest gift of any comedian - an impeccable timing! Nice to see your reaction 🤣

[@katstephenson8493]

This has so cheered me up..He was my daddys favourite comedian..I loved this. Thank you. ☮️

[@steveo4601]

I grew up watching him and Benny Hill etc all in good fun.

[@decodolly1535]

I had the great delight of seeing Dave Allen live once. Took about three days for my ribs to stop hurting from laughing so hard.

[@MrKlixon]

That was excellent. I like how me made them do the talking, in a sense. Never seen him before in my 43 years on this planet., so far. Glad I did now, thanks!

[@sarahholland1375]

Oh, I grew up watching Dave Allen. His TV show trademark was sitting on a stool wearing a beautifully cut suit, with a glass of whisky at his side. He was only 62 when he died. Such a lovely man, so loved & sadly missed.

[@howellsmithbrad]

Dave Allen was a room mate of my father's when he was young.

[@judithguerra4787]

I really enjoyed and shared in your laughter. Dave Allen was a genius and much missed.

[@janetburrows137]

I love Dave Allen. He was the best. 🙏❤️🇬🇧

[@boredweegie553]

Grew up watching Dave Allen..Absolutely fkn adore him..well did...Rewatched all his stuff over and over and over again.❤️❤️❤️

[@freyallarganswald4746]

Dave Allen was very popular in 70’s and 80’s I was only small but my dad loved him. Famous Irish comedian. This brought back very happy memories. 🤗💕😂

[@jackmcnamara6973]

Good that you watched a legendary Irish comedian! 🇮🇪

[@BillyBronco73]

Check out Dave Allen on the story of Adam and Eve.

[@oxyiscool]

That is the best Adam and Eve bit ever, Ricky Gervais has a good one but Dave Allen's pause when God introduces women to the equation is comedic gold!!!!

[@sulis71ify]

Love how you enjoyed Mr Allen. Loved him As a kid but didn't fully appreciate him until now as obviously, I'm older. Thanks for sharing this video xx

[@anastasisvarellas7034]

Dave Allen was one of the best comidian in the world I saw him live on stage plus I never missed any of his shows when they came on TV may he RIP, He gave me lots of loughs

[@jibsmokestack1]

Can't believe i'm watching a young American reacting to Dave Allen. This man started my love for stand up as a kid watching his tv shows in the 80s!

[@debbiehodgeon8084]

WOOOOO blast from the past, loved Dave Allen growing up - thanks for the memory 😂 🤣 x

[@webfox1]

If you look up Dave Allen, look up "Dave Allen At Large". That was the name of his original show. I used to watch it as a teen on PBS. Even then it was repeats. (I'm 52.) So he was probably more of a '60s comedian. Also notice that the first 2 knuckles on his left hand are missing. You now cannot unsee it. :D

[@webfox1]

@@verbalkint98 He actually made a joke one time, because he was always sitting in his chair drinking scotch while he did his monologue. He said that he dipped it into the glass so long that it rotted off! And, CHEERS!

[@samanthanickson6478]

webfox1 same here dude! he was part of a british trifecta of shows that came on saturday nights (not sure i'm all the way accurate. it's been a minute): dave allen at large, monty python and doctor who. simple times they were

[@PointlessSillyName]

Dave Allen never told anyone how he lost that finger tip. Not even his kids! He used to make up different ridiculous stories about it instead. 😀

[@webfox1]

@@samanthanickson6478 Do you remember tv sets with two dials, and the bottom one had "U" marked so that you could change the UHF channels on the top one? Does anyone remember black and white TV?

[@markborder906]

webfox1 Very well indeed, I was about 8 when we had our first (405 lines) B&W TV. I also remember our first colour TV, I sat and watched golf for about an hour, and I have no interest in golf at all! I was about 15.

[@smithgeorge5429]

Grew up watching Dave, can't remember not laughing my socks off to anything he did. Brilliant.

[@GlitNeck]

Loved Dave Allen, And loved your reaction - I laughed at both..Lol..We are a people of a certain AGE!..I know we are shocking...Lol... We Loved it..Xx

[@RDDHopsing77]

Dave Allen's first major success was in Australia where he had his own TV show in 1963/64. (He would have been 27) I remember watching him at the time. He was extremely popular. After this success he returned to the UK and being a man with great talent his success continued with more TV shows etc for many years.