American Reacts to Rising Damp S01 E04

[@billy2rivers1]

It shows my age when I watched this in the 70s miss Jones looked like an old lady when I see it now she looks so young,where did a lifetime go and so fast.

[@HighHoeKermit]

That is so true! Although if you look at her in that David Walliams' "Big School" thing, the world suddenly comes back into focus! 😂

[@DeneF]

That is so very true. I'm 54 and thought she was an 'old bird' too (in yester years vernacular).

[@laurabedford5095]

Feel exactly the same , miss jones is even older in coronation street as Gail's mother .

[@nigeldonaldson1647]

RISING DAMP our best sit com, to this day, although I do also like- MAN ABOUT THE HOUSE

[@stevenbrindley2469]

Great reaction again EB. We were so blessed in the UK to have such great comedy way back then, great actors, actresses and writers. I saw these first time around in my late teens, now I'm nearly 60 !!

[@Muckylittleme]

That reminds me, Butterflies. Maybe EB can react tot hat sometime in the future.

[@logicalnetwork1611]

Leonard Rossiter was a once in a lifetime comedian of his era. He was such a great talent.

[@lextex3280]

I loved this series as a kid, still has me in stitches.

[@dougie4744]

Hello. you need to get all the episode's as this is the best example of the best of British comedy.

[@revbenf6870]

Don Warrington (Philip) is still on our screens all these years later in a hugely popular whodunnit series Death in Paradise (series 11 now) set in the Caribbean. Frances de la Tour (Miss Jones) is also still performing in lots of films/shows, and including Harry Potter along the way. Guess they got a good grounding...

[@ajivins1]

I last saw her in 'Mr Holmes' with Ian McKellern.

[@papalaz4444244]

I have a confession to make. Occasionally, when I am bored in a pub or club, I am prone to shout "What about a WALTZ THEN!" even though nobody will ever understand the reference LOL

[@xx_theartfuldodger_xx1105]

Something you can dance too!

[@allanmorrison7651]

🤣🤣

[@robertboyle2573]

I would, I always loved this episode.

[@rickybuhl3176]

17:02 The laughs aside - this, to me, is the "wood for the trees" that some can't/won't see in Rising Damp. To maintain that level of comedy whilst getting a solid point across is commendable, imo. Great commentary as always bud.

[@colinhughes916]

Love Rising Damp - Love EB Your Laughter is HILARIOUS 😂 From UK - Leonard Rossiter Legend

[@TurnFullCircle]

Timeless classic….watched the first time around …and still superb…so glad you are reviewing…..cheers

[@anthonyd4341]

There's a gentleness about this series that most American sitcoms can't seem to capture. The others accept that they're not going to change Rigby's archaic world view and have learnt to play along with it. Sort of like Archie Bunker in All in the Family.

[@Uvray]

The writing coupled with all their performances is just so good. I've seen them all so many times and I laugh every single time. But like I said to you when you first started with this show, you will come to love the characters - even Rigsby. The interaction between them is just superb. There's a great doc about the making of the show, Sadly both Leonard Rossiter (Rigsby) and Richard Beckinsale (Alan) are no longer with us but the love between the actors in real life is a beautiful thing. I am really enjoying the fact you're also enjoying it so much. There is also a Rising Damp movie by the way - but many of the scenes and jokes are the same - with a different actor playing Alan. Richard Beckinsale was actress Kate Beckinsale's father.

[@tripledistilled2822]

I just watched the documentary recently!

[@markscouler2534]

He needs to watch the blow up doll episode from only fools and horses lol

[@tripledistilled2822]

@@markscouler2534 I've never seen that?

[@markscouler2534]

@@tripledistilled2822 you need to watch that episode one of my favourites and funny as hell

[@luvuforeverjames]

@@markscouler2534 I remember that episode, funniest thing I've ever seen!

[@manicstreetpreacher200]

Apart from the episode where Rigsby goes without food for 48 hrs, this is my favourite episode. The moment Rigsby shouts out; 'What about a Waltz then' is comedy gold. Great writing and fantastic acting.

[@ajivins1]

'Things that go Bump-in-the-Night' for me.

[@allanmorrison7651]

@@ajivins1 agreed 👍

[@timothyking2248]

@@ajivins1pink carnations

[@patchthesinclair5896]

Some one must have suggested " The rise and fall of Reginald Perrin", more Rossiter!

[@roserado8228]

I must say it’s so enjoyable to share watching these comedians finest moments with you,your genuine enjoyment and appreciation is wonderful,watch the young ones,it’s a show that changed the landscape of British comedy,the first is the pilot after that,well I enjoyed it immensely.

[@logicalnetwork1611]

I agree. You have to watch THE YOUNG ONES, NEW STATESMAN and BOTTOM all starring the incredibly talented late great comedy genius RiK Mayall. Let me kmow what you think EB?

[@danieleyre8913]

I remember watching reruns of this on afternoon television after school when I was 13-15 years old in the early 1990s. At first I thought that it was a guilty pleasure of mine and that nobody amongst my wider peers was watching it. But after a while I found out that several other kids were also chuckling over it. Sure it was dated by about 20 years but the banter was still hilarious. It’s crazy watching it again now, 30 years on and with it now almost 50 years old and still finding it hilarious.

[@zedcharlie]

Rising damp way better than Reginald perrin in my view. You have to watch porridge too. Also stars the late Richard Beckinsale. (Alan in Rising damp) . He was in both about the same time just before his untimely death. It was a big shock in the UK at the time.

[@barfy75]

Eric Chappell - who wrote RD - also wrote Only When I Laugh (hospital set comedy) and Duty Free (Spanish holiday set comedy). Add them to the list! I agree with an earlier commenter though, Porridge first. 😊

[@peezebeuponyou3774]

Also wrote Home To Roost.

[@peezebeuponyou3774]

Also wrote Home To Roost and The Bounder.

[@alanmackie7012]

BBC comedy was miles ahead of ITV until they hired Eric.

[@johnmichaelwhalen1648]

Hi alan, Don't feel pressured into reacting to anything,do what you want when you want we still love you😉

[@robertward7382]

Saw the box set in a supermarket just after your last reaction video, bought it and now up to season 3 :-)

[@allanstewartmorrison2584]

So happy when this popped up cheers bud

[@atorthefightingeagle9813]

Would recommend the episode The Desperate Hours of Steptoe and Son with Leonard Rossiter as an escaped prisoner.

[@leehallam9365]

I'm really enjoying watching this again with you. It's a wonderful show. Perrin is great too, and very different, but I agree with you the interplay between characters is unbeatable.

[@anitahargreaves9526]

Rigsby having a seance is hilarious.

[@bikeanddogtripsvirtualcycling]

leonard Rossiter - one of the great scouse comedians. Lived about 2km from my childhood home

[@peezebeuponyou3774]

Much more than a comedian- a brilliant comedic and straight actor.

[@RexyCooper57]

Frances de la tour played miss Jones perfectly

[@susanashcroft2674]

Just what I needed EB, a great reaction to a brilliant show. Thanks.

[@Chris-vr1eb]

I've not seen this show for years. It's been great laughing along with you. Thanks!

[@patchthesinclair5896]

Watching with you gives this classic a new perspective, thank you!

[@markdavidson9100]

The actor playing Spooner appeared in the very first Doctor Who adventure, Charles was in a one in the 1970s, and is an Australian actor…love your reactions

[@acerrimmer9066]

so glad you stayed with rising damp thumbs up

[@johnmcphee6098]

Amazing show back in the day Leonard rossiter was a comic genius I just need to see him and laugh

[@RockyBobbieBuster]

It's amazing to see an American react too and to "get" British comedy, comedy like this is from a bygone era when people didn't get upset by the smallest thing.

[@mariaefelices6543]

One of the greats of British comedy ms ty elec beard xx

[@shiftyshamsk]

So good to see someone else enjoy this humour. I don't feel it should upset anyone. The insults to each other are bounced off with more insults. No harm in a bit of banter. My work colleagues dig at each other at work in a similar fashion. It passes the day quicker.

[@jamesclayton3388]

A great show, it had me laughing so much. These guys can act! Fantastic Mr Electric Beard, keep em coming!..

[@RockyBobbieBuster]

This and other 70s shows like "love thy neighbour" and "in sickness and in health" were making fun out of racism and how stupid it was therefore making the racist look bad

[@jessicapayne8622]

They wouldn’t allow these programmes on the telly any more. Everyone is sooo offended by everything and everyone one. Sad times

[@RockyBobbieBuster]

@@jessicapayne8622 Jessica I find your comment (may I say) the most offensive thing I've ever read ( and I hope you're not of colour) because God, Allah Buddha ehh I'm digging deeper,it's good to have a laugh?

[@jessicapayne8622]

@@RockyBobbieBuster you’re welcome!

[@RockyBobbieBuster]

@@jessicapayne8622 have a good night and be healthy

[@jessicapayne8622]

@@RockyBobbieBuster I bet you’re wearing a smashing blouse

[@scottharper6593]

You must watch The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, Leonard Rossiter is a very sadly missed comedy great Great reaction as always brother

[@ericg5791]

At some point,my friend. You should check out some of The Vicar of Dibley. It is a gently funny,warm-hearted sitcom.Sadly,most of the cast has since died in a few short years.and just today,another one passed away.Gary Waldhorn,who played the acerbic councillor David Horton

[@chuckynickolodean8420]

I can remember this series as a child, this is a Hilarious episode, Richard Beckinsale's daughter, Kate is in a film with Robert De Niro, called Everybody's Fine...

[@stephenfox8685]

Glad to see you still watching these, mate. Keep them coming.

[@markdavidson9100]

Amazing reaction, you are now as much of a legend as the shows you react to

[@tomfoolery9749]

I'm really enjoying rewatching this classic from my childhood. You couldn't remake this today as it does not chime with todays attitudes and thankfully we have moved on, but back in the early 70's it had only been about 20 years since HMS Windrush had brought British Caribbean people to Britain to help rebuild Britain after the war, many working in the NHS and our public transport. This was one of the TV shows that first put a black actor in British front rooms via their TV which played on but also gently challenged the stereotype of black people. This is TV at it's best, helping to change attitudes of the time. Don Warrington played Philip brilliantly, he is still working today as is Francis de la Tour (great name). In this eposode Rigsby refers to 'dropping a clanger', a clanger was a pastry foodstuff like a large sausage roll that farm workers would have taken to work for lunch, it was savoury meat one end with a fruit filling the other end wrapped in pastry, it was a two course meal in one that would sustain you through your working day, so dropping it would be a big mistake and no one wants to 'drop a clanger'.

[@rosaleencrabtree9471]

Thanks EB. I watch Rising Damp over and over again and every time I laugh. It was just funny at the time it was aired on TV and funnier the more times I watch it. It's stood the test of time and is still funny today. The writer was so clever, ahead of his time.

[@vashna3799]

The show really peaks in its 2nd & 3rd series.

[@stingray4real]

Leonard Rossiter played the Undertaker Mr Sowerberry in the movie musical 'Oliver'.

[@alanalexander4697]

Nice one EB! One of my fave eps..When he shouts out to the band "Whatabout a waltz then!?"Priceless😂😂😂 Cheers to you all the best

[@sporkfindus4777]

Nice to see Rigsby have the last word, shrug it all off, and go for chips with Alan

[@1954real]

And I thought I'd seen every episode. Thanks for reviewing this.

[@mrjohn.whereyoufrom]

Another great reaction video Mr Beard. Keep them coming. I never saw Rigsby as a rabid racist. Misinformed yes but not a racist. He would never let Philip have a room if he was and Rigsby has even opened his heart to Philip about his love for Ruth and other personal problems. Rigsby had old fashioned views in a fast changing world such as when he spotted Alan with an earring.

[@highpath4776]

But he did move Philip out into a shared room, so some prejudice in there, there is a difference I think between mistreatment and maltreatment

[@danieleyre8913]

I would say he was more prejudiced than racist.

[@smcp5044]

Richard Beckinsale with the hairdryer is Kate Beckinsales Dad, Underworld actress etc.

[@ukdnbmarsh]

this show set in the 70's and i can see a tin of Heinz Baked Beans on the shelf, they look exactly the same today

[@nicholasowens2351]

the set design to make it a broken down seedy victorian bedsit, was classic, and rigsby a perfect shifty character, who was always trying to climb the social ladder....briliant....

[@MerryOlSoulGigglesmith]

Steptoe & Son is another classic

[@VaderWhoop]

Imagine if he found any Alf Garnet stuff...Now that would be truly shocking (seen through today's viewpoint), or the black and white minstrel show that used to air on a late Sunday evening.

[@wesleyrodgers886]

Ahhhh Pickles in the tin bath Lmao

[@danieleyre8913]

Most of Steptoe and Son was wiped.

[@MerryOlSoulGigglesmith]

@@danieleyre8913 I have 8 seasons of it. That's plenty.

[@chuckynickolodean8420]

Another RD Episode where Rigsby's battle axe of a wife turns up is Great Expectations...

[@DeneF]

Rising Damp is so much better than Rise and Fall in my opinion but each to their own. Thanks Mr E.B.

[@kamon830]

Grew up watching Rising damp Brit comedy at its best

[@PALACEKAV]

Been looking forward to this,thanks man....

[@alansmithee8831]

Hello Alan. Just need some chip shop curry sauce with those scallops and chips. Where I am from you would ask for a teacake too, but many other places seem to think this has currents in, not just a bread cake. In Manchester it is a barm. Some folk go on about gravy or cheese sauce and even how fish cakes are called scones in Keighley. Then you might get the scone v scone pronunciation issue, that confusingly looks the same written down. Never mind, stick the kettle on and stuff thy cake hole.

[@tabitha4135]

Thanks they still put rising damp on here in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@damianleah6744]

Thanks again for a great review 😎🤣👏

[@turnerthemanc]

Yeah, the writing wouldnt survive now bit it was brilliant writing. Rigsby was thick and institutionalised with all his racial misconceptions but Philip was far superior. He got all the great comeback lines.

[@TheHandsomeman]

This was the second top show on British tv.

[@AZ-xm2oq]

Ritual in the Dark is a 1960 novel about Jack the Ripper by Colin Wilson.

[@brianrees3697]

I loved the show when it first came out, May I please recommend one of the UKs finest comedians that sadly past away a couple of weeks ago called Jethro he is very vert funny.

[@stephenhumphrey7935]

I just now realised you are called Eclectic Beard, due to my bad eyesight I thought you was called Electric Beard. 😅😅😅.

[@watchreadplayretro]

Magical. Thank you.

[@henryhartley9993]

Absolutely brilliant......

[@mikeplant9163]

try the one where Spooner the wrestler has a broken foot .it's one of my favorites. have you ever seen Steptoe and son? another classic.

[@allisterwhitehead]

Rising Damp - 'Things that go bump in the night' is one of the best episodes. If you like Rising Damp, it's unmissable.

[@anthonyhamilton8007]

I watched first time round!!!!but means more now I understand it🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Richie_]

Brilliant show that was.

[@tonywilkinson6895]

F,ing delightful.😄😂

[@pgmetcalf]

Enjoying this series

[@lukefisher2000]

All episodes are great but I look forward to your reaction to ‘Stand up and be counted’ episode it’s hilarious a certain English football team gets mentioned then too 😆😂

[@neil930]

All these years I still can't believe Richard Beckinsale is Kate Beckinsales father. Keep forgetting. She's a great actress too.

[@jjcustard6378]

Love it Love it Love it

[@mrvoodoo5498]

Love your vids, watching your stuff during the lockdowns was a great tonic. You come across as such an easy going +intelligent bloke, and if your ever get your arse over here to The UK come to Liverpool and we can take you to some great pubs and point you right direction for some great places to visit. Ps Leonid Rossiter (Rigsby) was from Liverpool and one of the best comedic talents this country has ever produced IMO in the same way Archie bunker exposed racist and sexist attitudes in theUS Rigby did similar here.My father had the pleasure of meeting Don Warrington (Phillip in Rising Damp) in a pub and said you could t wish to meet a more laid-back and witty man.

[@loophole1546]

This was brilliant watching an American watch old skool U.K. comedy. I was about 10 when this came out. I doubt any old un U.K. comedy was seen in America in those days, especially un PC stuff 😂 PS in those days in England there were literally no restaurants, most restaurants were extremely expensive and were a twice a year luxury for the working class unlike America

[@sood9876]

As I've said before, just wait and keep watching!

[@deadcatthinks6725]

I could go for a bag of chips now..

[@hookywookywithmalarkyman704]

Comedy long gone .

[@patttrick]

Fun fact Rigsbys brother lives in Acrington so do I

[@frozengamer3030]

He looks like a magician.

[@papalaz4444244]

Perrin isn't a traditional studio sitcom, it's definitely a slow burner. It's more like comedy drama serial which develops over time. This show is immediate and packed with jokes, so I can understand why it has instant appeal :)

[@danieleyre8913]

Reginald Perrin was very different to Rising Damp I agree. A lot more sophisticated and deep. But I cracked up over Perrin just the same.

[@billy2rivers1]

It all good mate .

[@highpath4776]

For other banter, but difficult to find, The Liver Birds , and Take Three Girls.

[@worthalook4870]

Love this Series - got the boxset

[@scottharper6593]

What you have to remember is this was made only 30 years after WW2

[@tmarritt]

He almost came across as likeable by the end of that. Almost.

[@brianmcneill1972]

All our yesterdays the next episode is a beauty as is reggie stick wae it!

[@natmanprime4295]

fantastic stuff!!!!

[@matroska_5625]

You know Kate Beckinsale, the hot British actress? The young white guy is her dad, here younger than she is now.

[@hamilton9479]

Still reckon Porridge and Yes Minister are by far the two best British Comedy series.

[@duncanmit5307]

👍💜👍😀

[@elaineshakeshaft2830]

Fantastic EB👌😂😂😂❤❤

[@irenabevans3411]

Try the series "Love Thy Neighbour" it runs in a similar vein on cultural differences just as hilarious

[@RogerRamos1993]

She was in fact 30 years old.

[@NickHewlettTHATCHIT]

Always Enjoy Your Thoughts, Fun & Laughter. EB💭🕺😂🙏 Just a thought you may enjoy. A short british comedy film made in 1967. Called. "The Plank" Starring, Tommy Cooper🤗 and Eric Sykes. 🤗 Very Famous over here🇬🇧 Especially for people of my age🤓

[@joyfulzero853]

For me Leonard Rossiter was at his peak in the "Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin"

[@paulgoodwin3642]

I liked him on steptoe and son where he and an old man escape from prison a hilarious episode.

[@stevesouthall4718]

@@paulgoodwin3642 yes that episode is absolutely hilarious can watch hundred times and still laugh my head off can't say much of comedy of today not funny at all in my humble opinion got to go back to the 60s and 70s for great comedy