Fawlty Towers: The best of Polly

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[@voodoochild1975az]

Connie was and is a criminally underrated talent in comedy. Not ONLY her brilliant performance as Polly, but never forget she was the cowriter with John. That places her in the absolute top tier of sitcom writers. Literally no one better at it.

[@kid--presentable]

Agreed

[@mja91352]

"Literally no one better": Literally one of the stupidest comments ever posted.

[@TheNameOfJesus]

@@mja91352 You used the same superlative to criticize someone else's superlative. You stooped to their level, how deliciously ironic. Thanks for brightening my day.

[@terrygoldsmith335]

Considering she she Co-wrote it but some of her lines are really 💩 crap.

[@johnmanning5568]

@@terrygoldsmith335her wittiest line is when Basil backed the horse “Dragonfly”. Basil was miming the name of the horse to Polly and he mimed the “fly” part of the word by pointing to his “flies” on his trousers. Polly immediately says “small?”.😂😂 I often wondered who thought of that line…John or Connie!

[@barryemery16]

Not only is Connie beautiful but her comedic timing was brilliant, it’s a shame that Fawlty Towers didn’t have the kind of run that Only Fools had, I suppose there’s only so much that a hotel comedy can offer but in my opinion this was John Cleese’s best work ever.

[@bloodgrss]

That was what they thought; new ideas were beginning to get thin; they had said it all...

[@dickJohnsonpeter]

@@bloodgrss Yea I do recall him saying something along those lines plus he was getting divorced from her which certainly made things difficult but still, running out of material is a poor excuse considering they could have kept doing what they were doing and it amounts to him saying he wasn't creative enough to keep it up. I expect it was much more complicated than just blaming the situation the show was based on. I don't buy that excuse, it didn't stop anyone else,there were a ton of shows that ran for a long time and if anyone could keep coming up with stuff it would be John Cleese. Nah it probably had more to do with his and Connie's divorce and 8t just being bad timing.

[@patagualianmostly7437]

@@dickJohnsonpeter Piffle. Running sitcoms beyond their sell-by date has NEVER worked. Yeah...there were "a ton of shows that run for a long time"....and they were CRAP.

[@pchurchill]

i think the marriage broke up too.. ??

[@motog4-75]

​@@patagualianmostly7437 like citizen khan. Ran for way too long. I couldn't stand watching it anymore. 1 series was enough.

[@colinfrance6926]

Connie, brilliant acting and she wrote it too. Never got the recognition she deserved.

[@OJB42]

Even after all these years, Fawlty Towers still causes a LOL!

[@777petew]

We knew Connie was American, but her performances made her one of us. So observational about British humour, and she carried it out wonderfully.

[@777petew]

Don't understand that comment

[@777petew]

Look up the term Nationalist for a start. Then please go away

[@minechef9628]

@@777petew wtf

[@sid2112]

@@minechef9628 I think the moose hit him on the head.

[@johnfellows2867]

Canadian actually.

[@jacktar9567]

let us not forget that John & Connie wrote this masterpiece together.....

[@user-jk8ur7sj3t]

Because she looks so much younger than him

[@silverkitty2503]

yes

[@kid--presentable]

Very underrated woman , besides her beauty she is very talented writer and comedy character

[@silverkitty2503]

yes

[@327365hp]

The two of them were genius together!

[@silverkitty2503]

YES!

[@plywoodcarjohnson5412]

What a lovely woman, still to this day making the world a better place. Cheers!

[@silverkitty2503]

YES!

[@theobolt250]

Seeing it back and learned a thing or two about acting over the years... stunning performances! That scene where they were talking to one person but looking at another... magical! Timing, inflection, mood, suggestiveness... it's all there in one fast fluent run which feels so natural... I was utterly confused myself!

[@bloodgrss]

And, Theo, done in front of a live crowd with only 4 1/2 days of rehearsal! Brilliant...

[@theobolt250]

@@bloodgrss WOW. 😲

[@tobyhullyer7907]

"Oh spiffing, absolutely spiffing!" Had me in tears🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@eccehomer8182]

What a show! Timeless. All the characters were magnificent. Connie Booth was first woman I ever had a crush on!

[@davepowell7168]

EH4CB ♥ 🎉 Me2 😁

[@imbecile126]

2:33 "you see how these misunderstandings occur". Absolute comedy perfection.

[@robertsmoot7640]

I simply loved Polly( Connie Booth).

[@michaelgilroy1277]

Polly/Connie Booth....was a stunning beauty.

[@SteveSmith-kf9on]

Always fancied her 👌🥰🇬🇧😍

[@silverkitty2503]

Yes everyone does /did

[@Dutch_bastard_23]

Polly is irresistible 💃🏻

[@silverkitty2503]

YES!

[@johnsmith-rs2vk]

I had the pleasure of serving JC . in a theatre Restaurant in the 70 's . Mr. Cleese , are you eating before the show ? YES ; soup & ANYTHING !

[@harineemosur6530]

Polly was my favourite in the show

[@bernhardplatzdasch408]

The writing and the cast of this show was absolutely ... spiffing (and I am German!).

[@monkeyintensity1]

Do the funny walk!!😋

[@bluebagger1262]

Don't mention the war !

[@777petew]

Yes Bernhard. I agree. What seems to be neglected in his abominable behaviour in the Germans episode was that he's previously been battered on the head by a Moose's head. He was taken to hospital, where in his concussed state he decided to escape. No way his rants could be reasoned and credible. I hope German people will laugh at him, and ignore his rantings. Great comedy.

[@davepowell7168]

Herman Goering provided the urban play area of my youth. I am eternally thankful for the butterflies which congregated on the buddleia during summer

[@silverkitty2503]

YES

[@melvyncox3361]

What a great actress and a great show!.

[@brianbommarito3376]

I hope Polly got to run the hotel at some point in the lore. She could do it so much better than Fawlty and not get as stressed out as he did. In fact, she’s practically the only reason it worked in the first place.

[@garyturner5739]

She did most of the times.

[@HLk-jb9nt]

I wish they could rewrite this again it was One of the best programs on TV ❤️❤️❤️❤️💯😘

[@georgejacob3162]

1:23. Basil pointing at Sybil to describe the word Dragon!

[@zennor_man]

Connie Booth... such an adorable woman.....

[@jasswear8911]

Connie is perfect 10.

[@Offmedication]

Polly I had the "hots" for way back when. I almost forgot about her and there she is!

[@justinherbert9146]

John has been married 4 times causing him tons of grief, money and legal fees -- how much less stressful physically, emotionally and financially would his life had been if he stayed married to Connie? Seeing Connie recently she has aged gracefully, bright, funny, talented, still so compelling and attractive. I bet it has crossed John's mind from time to time.

[@bloodgrss]

It has in the past, tho' his latest wife, and he, are very happy together. And he and Connie, and her current husband, still go all to dinner occasionally. Nice to know they remained friends; the second series was actually done AFTER they had been divorced! His third wife was his real nemesis...

[@davepowell7168]

Great spirit coming the lady 🎉

[@redlabel3977]

Classic comedy , never to be repeated 🎭

[@johnholliday5874]

The "Dragonfly" was my favorite bit of hers.

[@robertmac9057]

The incorrect guess of "flying tart" when Basil flapped his arms and pointed at Sybil. 🤣

[@James_Bowie]

She's a stunner.

[@TheBee87bee]

Polly is terrific!!!!!

[@am74343]

"They're being ironed..." 🤣🤣

[@davidjma7226]

I want to see you in reception with your hat and coat: Polly - 'will it fit you'? Classic

[@-Markus-]

Crazy beautiful.

[@LesStewartLPS]

Thanks for everything ❤😂🎉 #TalkingToPolly

[@dandecastro51]

With those looks, that brain (huge hand in the writing), and even could act, I never understood why she didn't contribute more to the genre...

[@PhilJonesIII]

Divorcing her husband was much more lucrative.

[@Hirnlego999]

Not everyone wants a life in front of the camera or even fame

[@efcpl]

Well she did. Just look at this clip. She contributed a lot. A comic genius.

[@gerardmackay8909]

@@PhilJonesIII old comment but I have to respond. Cleese was financially rinsed by several of his ex wives but NOT Connie Booth. She neither sought nor received a big financial settlement and they remain good friends to this day.

[@PhilJonesIII]

@@gerardmackay8909 Thanks for the correction. I had always understood Connie Booth to have been his Nemesis in that respect. Nice to know I share something with Cleese. Ex-wives have cost me two houses.

[@joodznaturelives607]

What a brilliant find.. Thank you 👍😊😂

[@shauncorless8965]

She s great ,and don't forget her right hook ask Mrs tibbs 😝

[@downundanow5569]

My favourite line of all time in Fawlty Towers. "They home!" My second favourite : "Basil!" When Manuel goes into the shed looking for the rat.

[@fluentpiffle]

“Is this a piece of your brain?”

[@bloodgrss]

@@fluentpiffle Yes; you might know, they almost cut that! Andrew Sachs (Manuel) convinced them to leave it in!

[@scriptsmith4081]

Polly yelling at Manuel, "You Dago dodo!" ranks among the all-time gems of political incorrectness.

[@filmsforsmartpeople3587]

The most beautiful woman i've ever seen in my life. ((Well, at least in the top 100)

[@beverridge]

0:45 are the 2 best parts

[@philipusher4282]

Immediately afterwards Basil answers the phone and says "Hello, Fawlty Titties"

[@johnerwin9024]

Yeah-a very good collection: THNX

[@gg00777]

Spiffing absolutely spiffing Hahahaha.

[@HLk-jb9nt]

Connie and john they where magic love the whole series and the actors actresses that perform on show

[@rubylace9963]

I love her!!

[@Cheezwizzz]

0:51 😍😍😍

[@dandecastro51]

Didn't God give you eyes? Yes, but I don't use them cuz it wears out the batteries. She's so beautiful!

[@hajosalz1621]

She is, but this line of her is a mistake. She wasn't around to hear the line from Mrs. Richards that she won't use her hearing aid, cause it runs the batteries out... But nonetheless I simply love Fawlty Towers. I got both series on DVD and must have seen them the 5th time now... in english of course, although I am german... "don't mention the war!" :-D

[@patagualianmostly7437]

@@hajosalz1621 Hi....Yes....But hey! Maybe the staff repeated the story of the batteries & hearing aid behind the scenes...as hotel staff do!

[@wordsmith52]

@@hajosalz1621 the word gets around without actually having to witness it yourself...

[@harrydocwalkerharrydocwalk5998]

Polly had a nice upper shelf!

[@samuelwilson2614]

I recently just new she was American 😭 I’m slow but her character is funny af😂

[@nigelbarlow6483]

beautiful woman I love an American that can pull off a British accent such a talented actress

[@johnfellows2867]

Canadian

[@nkt1]

@@johnfellows2867 Nope, born in Indianapolis, met Cleese while living in New York.

[@victorhernandez8723]

5:10 Nice comeback!

[@captainjohn7833]

Top Drawer old boy, top drawer! 🚬👓...

[@kathryncoles4206]

I worked in a hotel when I was in college, and I can tell you I was definitely like Polly.

[@ChayaT]

Brilliant actor

[@puirYorick]

Surely Connie's best bits were in Romance With A Double Bass.

[@paulgathercole2601]

At 45 seconds! POW👍😘

[@billmago7991]

Romance with a Double Bass.....yum

[@apl175]

6:53 is how my job in IT feels like.

[@peterpiper482]

No doubt about it! She had staying power!

[@admiralbenbow5083]

Always fancied Polly.

[@am74343]

"I'll ruin you. You'll never waitress in Torquay again!"

[@jamess5415]

Beautiful and funny, Jackie was a lucky fellow

[@philhodgkinson1460]

Basil moves so fast... has he a ferrari under his jacket.... Just Wonderful anyways...

[@allenho2778]

Connie was married to John Cleese when the show was on the air.

[@filipzawistowski4390]

Well, for the first season.

[@jonathanpapadax6064]

And they have one daughter and two grandchildren

[@laurenceseale]

God she was lovely!

[@karenlbellmont6560]

Oh!!! I love her. US citizen to a former US alum, just like Terry Gilliam, St. Paul, MN, for Monty Python.

[@karenlbellmont6560]

I mostly think my country is screwed up.

[@Marjopolo302]

Everyone fancied Polly, Caz Sybil was a dragon.

[@blackbird5634]

Connie Booth remains a crush! How lovely!!

[@BlueSmurf10]

Flying Tart!

[@dandecastro51]

The whole scene is priceless. "Small", was my fave guess :) Connie Booth was so beautiful, and a brilliant co-writer.

[@masterfarr8265]

that should've been on the sign in the intro

[@MrAschiff]

When Connie left acting, she became a psychotherapist.

[@robinclarke9978]

Working and married to lease, yes, I see!!

[@silverkitty2503]

yes

[@patrickbrown7491]

Always had a crush on Connie Booth, 'Polly'

[@stephenbolger8724]

🔥 🔥 🔥

[@grahamharper8114]

Watching the re runs as a boy, I had a crush on Polly.

[@thomashninan3825]

Well...spit it out 😂

[@patlaad617]

Polly 💚

[@gary1961]

I often pause the video at the 0:46 mark and consider the two main raisins ...... sorry, REASONS why I used to look forward to watching Fawlty Towers back in the mid 1970s.

[@lamby1074]

Don’t make them like this no more

[@patagualianmostly7437]

And why is that so? Because so many people would complain & whine.... Just looking for offence.

[@adamlea6339]

@@patagualianmostly7437 Yes, all the Daily Mail readers would be up in arms over the episode with Mrs Richards.

[@LesStewartLPS]

Done done done

[@user-us6mg9fv1m]

They don't make em like that noooooo more!

[@user-rk8rm7dl7v]

I wasnt the biggest fan of Fawlty Towers...but John Cleese's comic genius..Prunella Scales..and Connie Booth took it as far as they could.

[@Thursdaym2]

Polly...oh,................

[@edwinov]

7:09 Oh boy...

[@pinkpantherer]

What a babe,smashing headlamps

[@hollyylloh515]

Stay positive with Sherpa 😜😛😋😝🤪🤪😊😊☺️😏🤬☺️😊🤪😋

[@Mr1990hjc]

after 6:24 minutes in i believe he says "one down, 16 to go !" ?

[@cenations2000]

Two dead, 24 to go 😉

[@tompurnell4545]

Flying Turt Loco guy from Dr Who

[@tompurnell4545]

Singing Anniversary

[@johnniethepom2905]

5:04 Reminds me of my Ex mother in law . German and sour as . .

[@Jlipnicki]

She was great in this, occasionally Cleese went over the top. Very strange costumes though, did any staff in hotels in the 70s actually have maids dressed like that ?

[@davidjma7226]

Oh yes!

[@bloodgrss]

Yes-the smaller ones...

[@tobyhullyer7907]

Pause the video at 5:02🤣🤣

[@jackthompson1578]

I tell u she is my 70s wife if I was born back then 🤣

[@youtubepamelawells]

3:58 that’s not a hicky is it ?

[@Thelionpaladin]

It’s actually a curl of her hair

[@muhammadhasanyanuar2906]

Nirvana-Polly 🤣

[@christinehales4222]

Anyone in the UK see a lot of Basil in Rhod Gilbert 😆😆

[@RCT1963]

She had a Helen Mirren vibe about her

[@BudSchnelker]

0:51. Put those things away!

[@MrPoopnoddy]

No. Are you mad?

[@stephenbolger8724]

Bullets

[@generationless6942]

That's saying a mouthful

[@devongambill2301]

8

[@marklatimer7333]

Not the best bits of Polly that I remember fondly .