Dennis Taylor On His Famous Glasses, Memories Of Alex Higgins & The 1985 Final

[@NC-ck5oj]

Dennis has to be one of the most likeable people ive ever seen in any walk of life. Just a really great guy

[@wrc5557]

Ive met him briefly a couple of times and he's a real gent!

[@rhendry5832]

An absolute gentleman

[@sjb7956]

Couldn’t agree more. Great post 👍

[@jibsmokestack1]

Fact’s always thought that from when I was a kid! You articulated it perfectly!

[@DavidHowellsBuilders]

Couldn’t agree more either.

[@Rendaro]

Dennis is a national treasure. Such a nice guy.

[@Ironsmiler]

Never met him, but he does come across as a very nice bloke. Pleased Higgins didn't have him shot after all! 😀

[@sagardahal309]

National? He’s global treasure!

[@crotta2011]

Wel claim Dennis as irish Not British

[@Ironsmiler]

@@crotta2011 A gent like Dennis Taylor is not interested in such sectarian nonsense. Shameful comment.

[@Joseph-dr5tz]

He should stop telling them corny jokes

[@TheStevenWhiting]

Been there every year since 1977 is impressive. One of the best commentators.

[@jameslee6129]

Hi Stephen. Showed this to Ray Reardon today. He chuckled at the him and Bill Werbeniuk morning session story. Also when Dennis said about ray didn’t make a lot of 100 breaks but loads of one frame visit breaks. He said he felt he didn’t want to wear himself out and that he said he’d have an 80 and his opponent can have the other 20 😂. He remembers the match where Dennis said ray played some of the best snooker he’s seen. Said he only missed like 2 pots the whole tournament. What a character he is. And still playing at 90. Helped me for Q school this year. Wealth of knowledge about the game. So many great story’s

[@kevinleeobermeyer5601]

As an American of 35 years, playing 8 ball pool in clubs since I was maybe 5 with my father, only discovering the game of snooker along with these snooker legends possibly 10 years ago? I can easily say this channel is just a pure delight. Can’t believe This is available free of charge on KZbin! Thank you, Steven!

[@metellus8152]

I never thought I could see a legend like Steven in such a raw state sharing his stories like a regular human like all of us. Absolutely brilliant.

[@anthonydear4708]

Hendry shows such a humble and passionate interest in everyone he interviews. Incredible considering he was amongst the greatest players

[@paulwalker1793]

What a lovely man. Dennis is. Didn't get much sleep in 1985. But was a experience I'll never forget. Dennis Taylor. World champion. Can never take that away from him .🏆👍

[@williamstdog9]

Not only a true legend but What a rich piece of history!! Stories about playing with Alex in the early days?! Knowing Fred Davis?! 😱 All the barn-storming stories about an almost lost era .. 😮 😢 Times with Reardon!? WOWOWOW these elder-sportsmen should be HONOURED & RESPECTED by the young players for what they pioneered in the sport!! 🫡 Thanks again for taking the time to showcase this true gentleman & ambassador 💪👌😊

[@danmorgan7775]

I did not realize Dennis has been at the Cruicble in some capacity every year it has hosted the World Championship. Definitely has made a big contribution to the game of snooker.

[@fuseblower8128]

Stephen and Dennis finally made it back to the one-table setup at the Crucible :)

[@S45856]

It's been a while but worth the wait

[@Hulkenburger]

I could listen to Dennis talk about snooker history for hours. He’s got so many tales and he’s a great storyteller, I’d like to see him on again, or maybe do a proper podcast.

[@simontaylor3211]

Absolutely love these frames and chats Stephen. Dennis is such a nice guy and shows he can still pot a decent ball 😊

[@NNC93]

Queen now Ronnies bitch 😂

[@dsimon123]

This channel is outstanding. Each week another great exchange and listening to Dennis Taylor was cool. Thank you Stephen.

[@aliorr9356]

I have to agree! These are better than anything on tv.

[@James-vm7xf]

aye , i always look forward to the new content. Its the best thing on youtube imo.

[@_6079SMITH]

TV ? What's TV ?😅

[@JPERryQuedgeley]

Dennis Taylor... what a beautiful man. A true character and a gentleman. My favourite commentator of all time. He is a walking chuckle of joy.

[@Danksunfish]

USA guy who fell in love with snooker 15 years ago! These series are a treat. Thank you Mr Hendry!

[@duncanmills391]

Glad to have you with us!

[@Lionfire1]

This should be 2 hours and 29 minutes not just 29 mins!!!!! What a legend Dennis Taylor is, hope he continues to commentate for years and years! Awesome work Stephen, love your channel, keep it up!

[@robertlangmuir86]

Dennis Taylor always seems like such a nice guy.

[@snookerstones]

Proper legend is Taylor, learnt so much over all the years listening to him commentate.

[@ChubbyChecker182]

Dennis was a big part of the "Resurgence Of The Irish", his win in 1985 alongside Barry McGuigan in Boxing at the same time and The Pogues were culturally Very Important. Shortly followed by Jack Charlton and The Eurovision years. A big change in the perception of the Irish people in the UK....may well have been the first steps to the end of the Troubles. (I might write a book about all that 😊)

[@peternagy-im4be]

Jack Charlton? His soccer teams were bloody awful.

[@evonne_o]

Please do the book...

[@wharsmetoothpicson9465]

My mum and dad bumped into Dennis a few years back at Belfast airport and they said he was the nicest person. It was actually him who initiated a conversation because we're from the same county as him and he overheard them talking and recognised the accent. He just seemed like a really humble fella.

[@Flez82]

Best one yet. Could listen to Dennis Taylor and Stephen Hendry talk about snooker all day.

[@lfmm97]

Dennis is probably my favorite personality in the whole scene. Such a great guy and a great commentator too. Happy to see him featuring on this series.

[@nomusician4737]

This is probably the best thing I've seen on KZbin this year. Dennis seems like such a genuinely nice person and Stephen is such a great interviewer!

[@ItsaJooWorld]

These are pure gold these videos. Simply the best snooker content on KZbin by far.

[@vvvictoriav5958]

honourable mention to Break from Life, but i agree

[@PlayMoreGolf-RipOff]

Needs STEPHEN LEE

[@blehlast3639]

agreed.

[@PlayMoreGolf-RipOff]

@@blehlast3639 that STEPHEN LEE needs to make an appearance?

[@davidsmith5523]

Nice to see Jim Meadowcroft and John Spencer being remembered. I made a tribute video about him a while back with Dominic Dale for my Cues n Views channel. These memories are a true delight. Well done chaps.

[@lincolnzeras]

Oh that was so nice. Two legends from different generations just chatting and having a little frame of snooker. Amazing!

[@naduncan08]

Brilliant ! i met Dennis in Hong Kong when the Team were there for the Seiko cup. There was a crowd of them in the Bull & Bear Pub prior to the competition (they weren't drinking alcohol) they asked if I was going the QE Stadium for the match but I did not have a ticket and it was full so they took me along put a chair in the corner of the players enclosure so that I could see the matches first hand. That evening went on the "piss" with Cliff Thorburn, what a weekend.

[@FloydMaxwell]

What a delight. Nice to see you featuring him, Stephen.

[@philipnunn4119]

I met Dennis in 87/88 at the Hofmeister world doubles. He was so kind

[@MarkyBigSmoke]

Remember it well! Massive loud cheer in my house when Dennis knocked this black in. Thanks for taking us down memory lane!

[@christopherrichardson5352]

Dennis is a wonderful ambassador for the game and one of the nicest guys anywhere. 👍❤

[@propjoe1060]

Would love to meet Dennis. A top class bloke, great player and great commentator too.

[@zainmotiwala1342]

such a nice vibe Dennis is. you cant like him enough. him commentating on Ronnie's centuries is a better story then twilight

[@woz1511]

Great interview with Dennis Taylor, legend n a great embassador for snooker. More show's with Dennis please Stephen.

[@oneteaminbristolbcfc]

Soon as anyone talks about that final takes instantly back to where I was! brilliant

[@ZupaTr00pa]

What a legend Dennis is. And to have the pleasure to film this in the Crucible as well - can't beat it!

[@michaelhuntley1660]

What an amazing pair of utter gentlemen . Both have given joy to people of my age. I remember aged 13 watching Dennis do the 1985 thing. And Mr Hendry being unassailable & awesome in the ‘90’s

[@jaspalah]

Dennis Taylor is hilarious without any effort. Love him

[@Joker-yw9hl]

One of the best voices in commentary

[@wfcyellow]

Such a lovely, lovely, lovely man.

[@sonicrules666]

The legend Dennis, I was too young to watch the 1985 final live, was only 3 years old, I grew up late 80s onwards with snooker, was great to watch this, siuch a wonderful, lovely man, the world will be a much poorer place when he's no longer with us

[@kirkpicken7199]

dennis taylor such a legend, and 7 times world champion stephen hendry such a legend too, your such a great player and still are you just gotta believe in yourself and you will find that star quality again

[@paulburchell1762]

Another great episode with Dennis.... RIP Willie Thorne....gone to soon my friend.x

[@hariboproductions]

My favourite guy in snooker!

[@ianwardell4485]

I remember staying up late to watch that great final against Steve Davis. Dennis Taylor is such a great guy and commentator. Hats off to Stephen Hendry, a great of the game, and a total natural at interviewing. Loved this loads😊

[@Ben-Dixey]

I remember meeting and playing pool against Dennis when he hosted our end of year presentation night for the exmoor pool league. He said he hadn't played pool much before but by the end of the night he was really showing his class and beating everyone. Very funny and lovely man.

[@uzaironf1704]

Dennis Taylor on Stephen Hendry's KZbin channel, isn't that so nice to see. The nicest lad you could ever wish to meet. And at the Crucible Theatre as well, can you get your breath?

[@carlkamuti]

That 1st red from Hendry was a thing of beauty 🤌😗

[@asobstoryforeverysong9853]

So nice to finally hear Dennis talk about the 85 final

[@johnhull2941]

what a legend could listen to denis all day

[@Lincolnshire-Paranormal]

Thank you Dennis Taylor. You made snooker accessible to all us 8 scoring numpties. I can't imagine how empty snooker would have been without you and Virgo xxx

[@kaiying74]

I was allowed to stay up late to watch the 85 final, what a match. I love Dennis, he's such a lovable fella.

[@celtlen]

It's been a joy over the years to listen to Dennis' commentary. "Look at that for a shot, by the way!" A living legend!

[@NoLuuck]

I actually love the fact you’re able to use the actual crucible camera angles in the crucible for this video, with a legend of the game, shows how much of an impact on the game you have to be able to make this video, keep up the good work

[@AGxAG]

That was class!

[@atomcraft4067]

I wouldn't be surprised if they've got keys to the building.

[@PatrolOfficer161]

That's what I was thinking.

[@FUNKINETIK]

Yep, when the first overhead shot of the table appeared I initially thought it was a clip from days gone by.

[@andybradshaw5971]

Really enjoyed watching this. I was one of those millions who stayed up to watch that final game in '85. Such a lovely series this Stephen. And hats off to Dennis for just being such a great, likeable human being. Respect.

[@Richy-96]

Dennis reminds me so much of my grandad who got me into snooker. He was from Monaghan in Ireland. They even sound exactly the same 😂 love listening to him commentate

[@MrKutzzy]

That was a great watch...... Who doesn't love Dennis? Thanks Stephen and the Cue tips team 😊

[@johnrigby9594]

What a blast from the past , two legends .......makes me feel really old !

[@garethparr9482]

2 legends havin a chat and a frame. What’s not to like!

[@lefrash]

couple of legends

[@andy.robinson]

Little nod to the past with that table cam colour-cast 👍

[@72Leroy]

Just wanna say! What a fantastic frame of snooker. Dennis still teaching the younger lol. Keep them coming Steve. Brilliant KZbin site

[@Farhadsb]

What a legend what a lovely man he is❤

[@markbrocklehurst3764]

Legend. Remember that 85 final so vividly. I was 8 and it was first time mum and dad had let me stay up so late. We were all totally captivated. Denis and JV my favourite commentators

[@TristanColgate]

Genius idea using that high camera angle in this. Seeing Dennis standing at that table from up there gave me chills.

[@seaniek9175]

Love Denis as a commentator. Has great voice and accent for it. Very fair as well unlike Virgo whisr become very critical. Stephen doing great work on his channel here.

[@Keep-Scrolling-lil-Bro]

Dennis Taylor has a mesmerizing voice.

[@briandevitt6903]

Another real legend. I will never forget that final black against Steve.

[@adrianmorris5546]

Dennis Taylor is such a down to earth lovely man so funny Stephen Hendry is a very humble and speaks with such respect

[@macdofglasgow772]

Love a bit of Dennis Taylor. Him and Steve Davis doing the 85 final recreation was great chat. Taylor is a very funny man.

[@Tanrichguy]

I discovered snooker watching Dennis when I was a boy. Love his stories and this series

[@EloraBlue]

I am addicted to this channel. Thank you Mr. Hendry

[@jens-kristiantofthansen9376]

I remember watching the final between Davis and Taylor back then. That tournament was the first time I'd watched any snooker and I was hooked. I've had a soft spot for Dennis ever since and watching this video is just an absolute pleasure.

[@alech8336]

I don't even really like snooker, but Stephen presents so well and gets great stories out of his guests - it's really gripping!

[@DavidJohnson-wl3dw]

He did a exhibition in a tiny village in Shropshire a few years back. Golden, great story teller and a gent.

[@jesseboy7951]

Very wholesome, thank you Stephen

[@johnb5519]

A gentlemen's gentlemen. So many interesting stories, and a fabulous memory to be able to recall them all.

[@GreeklishOutdoors]

I could listen to Dennis for years. Such a likeable guy. Legend 🙂👍

[@cowanscott9047]

Was lucky enough to watch that match on the tv.. unforgettable.. it just makes you smile watching this. Lovely!

[@retrorampage484]

Kudos to the Crucible Theatre for allowing this to take place. What a treat.

[@cobra8676]

There will be many champions crowned 👑 you will see many 147's to come, but that moment denis Taylor created with that gesture, i swear it will be cherished forever, as i write this im getting goosebumps, what an absolute legend he is God bless him.

[@BC-1]

Two Great Gentlemen.

[@IkonAndDiva690]

Myself and I'm sure many others are loving these videos, whether it is Dennis or Barry Hearne, the nostalgia, the comradeship, the admiration for other greats or away from the table and off camera antics are thoroughly enjoyable. On to the next video to binge watch...

[@peternagy-im4be]

It's better than watching the games at the time.

[@russherbert3130]

could listen to Dennis tell stories forever, a lovely gentleman

[@delux976]

Remember watching that final against Davis live.Great days you take them for granted

[@bjk151gray7]

Dennis Taylor is so genuine and such a gent.

[@mhoppy6639]

My dad god rest his soul *LOVED* William Joseph Thorn. He was a marvellous potter of a ball and always took them on regardless of the risk. That’s the way he played. Stephen combined his talent with work ethic and noise and that’s why he won 7 WSCs. He seems so likeable and can’t believe I used to Will him to lose. Great to see these pros have still got their touch here and there.

[@alkenstein]

The only thing bigger than Dennis's glasses is his heart! Top episode yet again Stephen

[@Scribble336]

It's his big fat gut.

[@snakychip]

What a delightful video, Dennis is a real gentleman and a good laugh

[@royalhero4608]

Such a good channel, you can't get this content anywhere else

[@monstieb2122]

Brilliant, cant get much better than that, thank you Stephen

[@keithstamp4629]

Brilliant again

[@kogurt]

I remember that night in 1985 like it was yesterday glory days and fond memories

[@Eriksnephew]

Great edition. Dennis Taylor is one of the nicest people you could ever meet. Lovely bloke

[@lewispotter4996]

What a great guy Dennis is!

[@dancowham4238]

Absolutely superb, Stephen! This channel is excellent

[@lespaul7261]

I can remember having the pleasure of interviewing Dennis after he won the world's, i was at high school and Dennis was playing in the goya matchroom tournament at trentham gardens, he kindly agreed for me and my 3 school friends to interview him at the tournament which was local to my school, what a gentleman and i still have the interview on cassette 😀

[@bobbycheeseman]

How to do KZbin. Beautifully organic chat, nicely produced, unique perspective. Love it.

[@charlesoliver2838]

That was excellent Stephen thanks.

[@paulwalker1793]

Love Dennis. Lovely man. Was a great player and a world champion..👍