He would have a stool, and a glass of 'something' to drink. I recall he had a half-finger missing. He would smoke throughout his performance, lighting up several times.
His joke would not be tolerated now by the PC brigade. Despite his closing "May your God go with you", or something like that.
He was dry, cutting, and had a cheeky knowing smile.
Sorry I could not get the link to work on my laptop, but it is poorly, and I'm about to do a scan on it to find out its illness.
Take care.
?
2010-09-01 16:29:01 UTC
I do remember Dave Allen, he was a great laugh, it was always a joy to watch him on the television cracking jokes, mostly religious ones, all those sketches that they did as well. He always sat on his high chair, cigarette in one one hand and a glass of whisky in the other hand. It was only when I read about his death that I discovered the the drink was not whisky at all, but just a light coloured non alcohol drink.
?
2010-09-01 14:59:51 UTC
Yes I remember him fondly.
Irreverent, cheeky and fearless. We don't have a Dave Allen anymore.
Thank you for the web post. Brought back memories of what is was like to laugh without swear
words.
Thats Mr C 2 U
2010-09-01 13:28:17 UTC
He was the only entertainer banned on the BBC for 3 months after taking the POPE down.
His best joke that got him banned was,
Why was Jesus crucified and not get the electric chair?
Because its easier for catholics to do this, makes sign of cross, than
shakes body like getting electrocuted, brought the house down and lit up the BBC telephone switchboard, two days later he was banned for 3 months.
Good one Dave, stick it to em.
Stella
2010-09-01 07:14:42 UTC
Yes, a brilliant comedian ....always remembered at my house. Dave died in his sleep, aged about 70, in 2005. RIP.
?
2010-09-01 16:01:14 UTC
Dave was a unique comedian, he had the ability to make us laugh ,when he held a straight face , yes i miss this geniouse
Andi C
2010-09-01 16:23:12 UTC
I loved the Dave Allen show, he was brilliant.
Suzianne
2010-09-01 12:44:14 UTC
I miss Dave Allen. He was a great entertainer. I wish we could get DVD's of his programs.
?
2010-09-01 09:24:31 UTC
Yes! a great, funny man, a pleasure to watch, and like the truly greats dig not need bad language to get a gag across?...
Scouse
2010-09-02 20:26:15 UTC
Oh yes i really enjoyed his act although later on it became less funny< i had to prepare myself to be offended somewhere and some time during the act but laughed for all that
?
2010-09-01 19:14:03 UTC
Only Steve Allen ( I am in the U.S.) Do you still have to pay for a TV license in England?
Duffer
2010-09-01 07:24:25 UTC
A great talent. We need another like him now to lampoon all those who take themselves too seriously. What he would make of the current priestly obsessions of child abuse and homosexuality one can only hazard a guess.
porker70
2010-09-01 20:26:45 UTC
Yes I remember him very well and really looked forward to his shows, will there ever be someone as good as him again I wonder
anonymous
2010-09-01 08:45:08 UTC
Yes I remember him very well, he was a witty and clean comedian, pity his kind are no longer with us.
?
2010-09-01 14:31:35 UTC
A VERY funny man - loved all his programmes on television.
marcus VI
2010-09-01 18:38:14 UTC
Yes, a very talented and witty man !
?
2010-09-01 04:20:41 UTC
yes he was brilliant one of the top comedy acts in the uk hillarious
Joan
2010-09-01 07:51:25 UTC
I certainly remember him but to be honest, he wasn't one of my favourites.
DeeJay
2010-09-01 05:11:41 UTC
I have not known of him. My husband and I enjoyed watching and laughing.
DeeJay.
adriboff
2010-09-01 05:19:47 UTC
yes my mum loved him to. he seemed a nice guy to me!
Summer Rain
2010-09-01 06:35:54 UTC
Ido very well...he was brilliant....whatever happened to him?????
anonymous
2010-09-01 11:56:26 UTC
yes he was good
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