Billy is, without doubt, the best storyteller...ever

@Badgersj

2 жыл бұрын

Oh no, I totally agree with you he's in the first rank - but alongside Dave Allen surely!

@rnw2739

2 жыл бұрын

Not by a long chalk.

@Cruithneach

2 жыл бұрын

@@rnw2739 Whom would you suggest is?

@rnw2739

2 жыл бұрын

@@Cruithneach I would never have the audacity to label someone the 'greatest ever' anything, but here's a few who were better storytellers than him in my opinion, Peter Cook, Peter Ustinov, Kenneth Williams....there's three for a start.

@Cruithneach

2 жыл бұрын

@@rnw2739 Interesting that you should mention Cooky, since, according to Harry Thompson, during his infamous bouts of intoxication, he would often contact Mr Conolly seeking ideas for anecdotes. It was, after all, Billy who supplied the "player of the pink oboe" line. Nevertheless, while I'm not necessarily the biggest Kenneth Williams fan - he could be an obnoxious snob - the three you've quoted were certainly deft raconteurs

Nobody has made me laugh as hard as Billy over the years. A pure genius

I'm so happy you love The Big Yin. He's a household name in Scotland and a national treasure.

@TheCornishCockney

2 жыл бұрын

He’s actually British !! Only pulling your plonker.

@gabbymcclymont4167

2 жыл бұрын

The Big Yen is a legend.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 not kidding.

@elenaescocia2479

6 ай бұрын

@@TheCornishCockneyThe English only claim something that’s Scottish as British when it’s brilliant!

@TheCornishCockney

6 ай бұрын

I was being ironic.@@elenaescocia2479

@user-em3vl6li5w

3 ай бұрын

Scottish, British who cares. Can’t we just look at his comedy.

Old lady on the bus gave me a sore throat I laughed so much. Saw him live at the Hammersmith odeon (Apollo) many years ago and people were actually rolling in the aisles they were laughing so much,and once he has you,he’s relentless until you beg for a chance to breathe. I left there exhausted. He is the daddy of stand up and one of the best story tellers of them all.

@ghengissmith8948

2 жыл бұрын

no you didn't you liar

@ghengissmith8948

2 жыл бұрын

no you didn't you liar

@angiet6500

2 жыл бұрын

@@ghengissmith8948 Why do you say that, have you ever seen him perform live? I saw him myself many years ago also at the Hammersmith Odeon, London probably in the 70s or 80s. I took my friend for her Birthday as being Scottish she was a huge Billy Connolly fan and I can assure you that we were both laughing so much the tears were running down our faces and we were begging him to stop as we laughed so much our sides were hurting, as was the whole audience. I don't think I've ever laughed so much in my life. It was a night never to forget, it's a pity you didn't try the same experience it may have put some joy and light into your life.

@garrybeech9536

2 жыл бұрын

Old woman on a bus is my fave. Also, I like don't drink the water in Ibiza. Boomer will love the fart 😂😂😂

@Outnumberedbykidsandcats

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah me too - I would guess around 1998 and by the time it was intermission I needed the break as I couldn’t breathe and my sides hurt

My Dad used to frequent a pub in Scotland called 'The Clachan' (The Stones in English) in a place called Drymen (pronounced Drimmin - NOT Dry Men!) before other career factors took Billy to America. He was a 'local' or bar regular, and just a humble guy. I got to go fishing with him when I was aged 12, and on the way home, we stopped in a small village to get 'fish 'n chips.' My Dad gave me the money and sent me to order the food for the adults. Billy came in to check that I was okay, and the place erupted when they realised who it was. Can you imagine how that felt as a 12 year old to have Billy Connolly checking in? The man is a hero, and I will always value that beyond other examples.

@ThePanicman66

2 жыл бұрын

What a great story…thanks for sharing 👍👍

@charlieboyok

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah he was a victim of sex abuse so that why he was a caring person making sure the kid was safe 😳

@sandrawilson1520

2 жыл бұрын

Bull💩

@Jeannelawes

2 жыл бұрын

@@sandrawilson1520 No its not! he was

@CowmanUK

Жыл бұрын

@@sandrawilson1520 Why do you think it's BS? You seem to be of the belief that nobody famous has ever met or spent time with anyone not famous, and so if someone who has met a celebrity tells their story you go straight to disbelieving them.

Incontinence Pants is one of Billy's funniest routines. I doubt you would get through it alive.🤣

@sandrawilson1520

2 жыл бұрын

Have to say “fart in a spacesuit” trumps that!! 😂😂 see what I did there 😉

@Jannie-

2 жыл бұрын

100% agree Slayer . That was hilarious! 😂

One of Billy's best stories is when he and his family went on holiday to Ibiza I actually fell off couch rolling about laughing

I love Billy Connelly so much! You’d die laughing at his colonoscopy stories! 😂

Sir Billy Connolly is an absolute national treasure . Delve into this rabbit hole which is deep and you may require medical assistance 🤣🤣 . His life journey and career is an amazing story . He started work as a welder in a Glasgow ship yard and now lives in Florida , tragically suffering from Parkinsons disease now so no longer performing live . Great banjo player too .

@YMC1955

2 жыл бұрын

.... Brilliant comedian, best ever, but also a good actor

@janolaful

2 жыл бұрын

@@YMC1955 the man who sued God his hilarious

I've seen Billy several times in Australia he is a very funny man. I once took my girlfriends mother who was bit of a prude. She had an accident because she was laughing so much.

old lady on a bus is a MUST SEE. that one still kills me even though i must have seen it 50 times lol. for fart related humour from him try "colonoscopy". or micky flanagans bit "delhi belly" you'd love that one!!

I once saw billy Connolly live and half way through I was hoping he’d stop because my ribs and jaw were so sore from laughing.

An audience with billy connolly is hilarious from start to finish 🤣

I honestly had an asthma attack while watching you leap out of the chair at the 'flourish' bit 🤣😵

I think it was Gene Wilder that said "you could write the wittiest play with the funniest jokes and someone will fart or trip up and get the biggest laugh"

Fart jokes are literally the pinnacle of sophisticated humour! 🤣👌

The most famous man from my country a true legend and loved by the masses all over the world and it’s such a shame to see how he is now it brings a tear to my eyes thanks for the memories 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😢

That was great.I completely identify with falling apart (struggling to breathe,sides hurting etc. while watching "The Big Yin.")Michael Parkinson (a friend of Billy who interviewed him many times on TV in the UK) said "watching Billy I've actually had to leave the Theatre because I thought I might die." Billy is part of Scottish culture;his longevity,his comedic brilliance,the decades of material,his influence on other Comedians....He's a Giant.

Best stand up comedian ever, bar none! The man is a genius!

"It didn't stop....it didn't stop" I'm howling laughing because no, it carries on and on and ends with a flourish, Oh God...you're in for a treat.

The greatest observational comedian ever this man spawned a generation and a new era of comedy I've seen sir Billy Connolly numerous times and he has you eating out of his hands for 2 hours and that is a truly a great natural gift

The legend that is Billy . Fabulous 😂😎

Hahah brilliant reaction mate, I can’t recommend Billy enough. He is a true legend of stand up and one of if not the best story teller comedian ever. Even if you can’t post reactions, I suggest checking out his 40+ years of stand up and interviews. Himself and Robin Williams (they were good friends) just took over interviews on talk shows. He done a few series a while back which you should check out yourself, he called them “Billy Connellys world tour of “ and he done Scotland, England Ireland and wales, and Australia. He actually filmed himself travelling around the country finding out about them and inserting stand up clips from the local shows he done in that area. Mini documentary with stand up. All of them are amazing.

@angiet6500

2 жыл бұрын

bigos, that was a great TV series, I assume yo mean the one when he travelled around on his Harley Davidson motorbike. It was a pleasure to watch, he gave so much fascinating detail on the UK on all his travels interjected with some of his comedy sketches. He also stopped to talk to the locals and have a pint with them in pubs along the way, he was so friendly to everyone.

@TheKalzune

2 жыл бұрын

Billy Connelly use to own a castle in the next valley over from my home town in Scotland, I met him a few times. One Highland games day he turned up in the village with Robin Williams and Billy Crystal.

I rarely comment but had to on this one! I saw this back in the day when it broadcast on HBO the year it was made. It is titled "Whoopie Goldberg presents Billy Connolly" from the early 80's. It was his first performance in the US as I understand. Whoopie's opening joke was pretty fantastic as well. It is very hard to find a decent copy of the entire show, but it is out there if you look, and it is WELL worth the effort.

It's worth checking out his wildebeest story. It's a work of genius.

@obijon7441

2 жыл бұрын

One of Billy's best for sure.👍

@oprose2000

2 жыл бұрын

I can't even say the names without thinking about that story...

@daphnethurlow5388

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is..please watch it!!

“Don’t inhale, you’ll get cancer!” Billy is a legend.

I just nearly choked to death. Watching you watching Billy was the icing on the cake. 😂😂

This video has just made my Saturday night. I love hearing people laugh.

@Macbeth99

2 жыл бұрын

Why is it SO infectious 🤣

@ScottishDeeSideEye

2 жыл бұрын

@@Macbeth99 I've no idea to be honest. It's just such a delight to me to hear others laugh loud. 😁💖

@Macbeth99

2 жыл бұрын

@@ScottishDeeSideEye Me too, I can laugh at friends laughing without having a clue what they are laughing about. It's lovely 😊

Billy is probably my favourite comedian of all time. Pure genius

Brilliant, natural, authentic reaction. A pleasure to laugh along with you!

Billy is so funny. He makes me cry. A good one to watch is "An Audience With Billy"

Yes, definitely watch, the colonoscopy! You'll really enjoy that one. Cheers. 👍

Billy Conolly's Last Supper a skit from the 70s, is undoubtedly brilliant.

You are officially bonkers my friend. You and the Queen are welcome in the UK anytime lol

Hi from Australia, it's so great to see someone lovin'Billy like I do brilliant.

Always good to see someone appreciate Billy Connolly, seen him live a couple of times in the 90's. Pity they don't seem to have his vindaloo one on here.

His storytelling is legendary.

This clip is from his first gig in new york. Before this excerpt, he talks about flying concord and flight safety demos. It is without doubt the funniest thing i ever heard.

The only comedian that takes you on an increasingly hilarious ride, that even HE doesn't know where its going to go. Unique talent. Living Legend

Billy is ace! I saw him live once and cried laughing the whole way through.

Handy tip watching Billy: ensure you've been to the bathroom and there is nothing breakable around - minimum 5m radius. Also, cushions on the floor for when you fall out of your chair in hysterics🤣. BTW, this video introduced Billy to the US & I think the late great Robin Williams is in the audience....pissing himself laughing. You like fart gags?...Billy's 'Ibiza' routine with the man-in-need-of-a-fart-trying-to-leave -the room walk will finish you off!🤣🤣🤣. And then, there's the Incontinence Knickers one...oh boy.....

Two birds with one stone- almost a million views deserves a fair reward like Patreon or others.

@KingBoomer

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll prolly be setting up things soon. Patreon, Instagram, etc.

The after effects of barbecued goose, soy sauce, ginger and spring onions. 😂👍

You have no idea how easy you have it watching on KZread!! The fact that you can't pause it to catch your breath is luxury. Imagine watching it live-no option to catch your breath or compose yourself before he hits you with the next line. It was relentless watching a show like this for 2hours solid. Your jaws and stomach would be in pain for days afterwards!!

@KingBoomer

2 жыл бұрын

Lol you’re absolutely right my friend

Billy’s stories about body functions and medical tests are so great.

I've seen the Dwarf on a bus sketch on at least 12 other reaction channels. I'm always up for watching it again.

Mate, your laugh is the bollocks!!! Gets me cracking up x

Billy sadly has Parkinson's Disease and no longer performs, but he is still _immensely_ loved here in the UK. He was Michael Parkinson's* all-time favourite chat-show guest and Billy appeared alongside Michael many times if you want to hear him just chatting and still being absolutely hilarious. Parkinson (affectionately known here as 'Parky') was - from 1971-2007 - our leading chat show host, pre-GN, and interviewed over 2,000 international stars. It's worth rooting out on YT the clip of his nadir - Meg Ryan - it's an _excruciating_ interview, and Parky quite openly rated it as his least favourite interview of all time. Also, if you've not already started on Dave Allen, you really should!

I went to see Billy at the symphony hall in Birmingham he is without doubt the best comedian I have ever seen.

Great reaction. That is really weird dwarf on a bus was blocked because lots of other reactors have posted it without a problem.

@KingBoomer

2 жыл бұрын

It is weird. I uploaded it and the message under the blocked in all territories part said it will not be visible to anyone. Very weird.

@jeffstevens4262

2 жыл бұрын

That was my initial reaction when I heard KB say it wasn't available. I've watched quite a few reactors watch it too. WTF is that all about?

@jonbolton3376

2 жыл бұрын

Well King i'm just glad this one at least got cleared okay and i got to see my favourite Muppet enjoy it (twice) because i just re-watched it.

Your reaction to this is so ace, I keep coming back to it when I’m feeling a bit down and you lose it at the ‘sort of flourish’ 😂❤️

I had to rewatch the last couple of minutes because when he did that noise after changing positions I completely lost it at your reaction 😂

Your reactions are fantastic. You have such a good sense of humour and can appreciate so much of the madness. Fart jokes are often the best, as even the word fart is funny and we can all identify with the full range of fart sounds and their odious consequences.

@pauljordan4452

Жыл бұрын

Farts are the first ever source of humour.

Billy is not just a national treasure he is a world treasure one of a kind the best there ever was

You must look up Billy Conolly tap water. You may not stop laughing for days at that one. One of my all time favourites.

Your reaction was the best! I creased up just watching you laughing at him

Billy’s sketch on his colonoscopy is brilliant,also Micky Flanagans Delhi belly. Both are toilet humour.

The reason farts smell is so deaf people can enjoy them too

Yes, he was in both those films you quoted, you will be impressed that he was also the only person to die in a Muppet film!

Billy is a very accomplished actor. One film I would recommend, no idea as to availability in your region, but it's an absolute delightful gem, directed in a very naturalistic style reminiscent of a hugely popular comedy-drama called "Outnumbered". The film is "What We Did on Our Holiday", a 2014 British comedy-drama film written and directed by Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin.

Ignore the others you are the BEST reaction video on youtube

If I've gotten this right, I think this was one of Billy's first appearances to an American audience, introduced on to the stage by Whoopi Goldberg, probably in the late '70's...?

@EnglishLad

2 жыл бұрын

I have the DVD of this standup routine and you're not far out. 1982.

@jeffstevens4262

2 жыл бұрын

@@EnglishLad Thanks Callum.

Billy Connolly dwarf on a bus. First time I watched it I nearly sh-t myself.

Your laughter is so damn contagious. I laugh until I can't get a breath.

Billy is always funny! He's beyond brilliant!

There's a whole show he did here, an audience with Billy Conolly. It's an oldy, but fckn next level hilarious.

I have been on a plane with Billy. Well, on the same plane as Billy. It was only a 90 minute connecting flight so it wasn't a very big plane 100-150 passengers. As we're about to leave the gate and taxi to the runway he stands up and says "I can hear you all mumbling and wondering if it is me and I can now reveal it is me. I'm on my way back from a long flight from Australia, and not to be rude but if you want a picture or an autograph come get it now, you have 5 minutes before I tell you all to fook off and leave me in peace. In return I'll buy everyone a drink. Just leave me the fook alone." Hahaha. But he was a very charming guy. There was a mix up in our tickets so when checking in they had to cancel our tickets and re-issue new ones so my 12 year old son got separated from me and my Grandmother. He ended up being sat next to Billy and I was sitting just behind them and my grandmother a few rows back. Billy asked if I wanted to swap with him but I said it was fine and to give the boy a slap if he gives you any shit. lol. But he was a genuine nice guy. He chatted constantly to me and my lad about general day to day things. In all honesty he was the one talking to us .. He was just so full of questions he wanted to know everything, where we lived what we did, where we grew up, the games we played, food, drink, hobbies. That's what comedians do I suppose gather stories from people and turn them into jokes ...

Growing up watching Billy he basically tried to kill us laughing 😂😂😂

I'd love it if you could review Billy Connolly's colonoscopy. I nearly passed out with laughter at it. Love your channel💕

"Dwarf-on-a-bus" is the funniest story ever, lol! I heard him tell it at a live gig.He's known in Scotland as The Big Yin.....yin means one. He's been in a lot of movies, including the last of the Hobbit trilogy, and some British-made non-adventures. Very talented actor.

@transponderful

2 жыл бұрын

i've heard funnier believe me.

@adencrag7155

2 жыл бұрын

@@transponderful Nah.

Greetings from a Brit in Japan. I'm watching here regularly and hoping you can inject the spirit of English...and British football into American sports! You're a funny guy and I hope you continue for a long time!

Hahaha 🤣 Loved the beginning. Some of us like hearing you talking about things. It’s a reaction video after all.

I was gone with you on that one and I haven’t laughed in a while. Thanks. Andy UK

Don't know which is best , The story or your reaction . Tears in my eyes from both !

Id have taken a stroll in the WC direction till the storm passed .. Billy is hilarious .

If you like fart jokes and Billy Connolly you seriously need to try “don’t drink the water in Ibiza”

@paulwilliams4156

2 жыл бұрын

I was hoping someone would recommend this. Classic 😂

@pauljordan4452

Жыл бұрын

@@paulwilliams4156 It begs the question. Nobody took loperamide.

@paulwilliams4156

Жыл бұрын

@@pauljordan4452 Not sure it was available OTC back then, but I see your point.😆

If you watch the full thing...you will see Robin Williams in the audience....and he is on the floor laughing....anybody that makes robin laugh that hard....is a genius!

Mate, that was brilliant 🤩 LOVED your reaction! 🤣🤣🤣

No one better than Billy ..... just no one.

billy connolly and victoria wood are my all time faves

Billy is The Greatest..I love him..soooo funny

Amazing watching you enjoy the big yin. You should try get some of his much earlier stuff and an audience with billy but be prepared to maybe losing your breath and tears. 😂😂😂😂 Love him soo much.

Billy Connolly is the king of the fart jokes, you need to watch the video about his food poisoning on holiday and the "types of farts" video

I read the other day that insects fart 😄 "Don't inhale you'll get cancer" 🤣🤣🤣

I don`t know if you will be able to put this on your channel but you really must see An Audience with Billy Connolly. It contains an incontinence pants sketch. So funny. It relates to the adverts in newspapers where all kinds of useless items are for sale. It has a celebrity audience who fall about laughing. An American who understands Brit humour is a real gem. Love both you and your girlfriend`s reacts❤

Jim Jeffries talking about Oscar Pistorious is hilarious…..😂😂

You have to watch the old lady on a bus it is hysterical

The sketch about his Ibiza Holiday is also good.

This video is from a set "Whoopi Goldberg presents" (took me forever to find it). As far as I know, this may have been one of his first sets in the US. This was my first time seeing him and saw it for the first time back in the early 90s and still to this day is one of my most favorite sets. His set is about 30 min or so and is complete magic and genius.

Legend. We love billy 💙

Hi Billy Was also in a Scottish Folk band called The Humblebums and he used to work on the docks in Glasgow

Love the start of the video, that is exactly how I feel about those people who complain about reactors "reacting" to a video. Even if I've seen what you're reacting to several times before I watch it for how you respond to it which surely is the point. The original video is out there if you really must watch it undisturbed.

@welshgit

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, my thoughts too... I recently saw a comment on one of Boomers videos telling him to stop talking and just play the video. It may be that one he was responding to!

@MillsyLM

2 жыл бұрын

@@welshgit hope it was 😂 love the sarcastic attitude towards it

And the Billy Connolly DON'T DRINK TAP WATER IN IBIZA! includes a lot of farting too 😄

Consistently comes top of polls for Britain's favourite comedian

The squeaking noise from your chair just makes the sound effect from Billy even funnier.

He was a guest of Whoopie Goldberg here back in the 80's. You need to watch the whole of Billie's gig all of it was hilarious!

Fair play to the fella, I flew Cathay Pacific to Australia from the UK about 25 years ago and the food was absolutely flippin' fantastic, and I was in economy.......

As usual, laughter tears here ! King Boomer, you're reaction is a joy to watch and your laugh infectious. I have just watched said video and cried with laughter again 😂 For anyone wanting to see said video just type in...Billy Connolly - Dwarf on a bus - Live in London 2010 and enjoy 😂😂😂

The English are often seen as educated and refined by our overseas bothers but when we do crude jokes we excel at them, Billy Connelly is one of our best comedians from the last millennium.

@HMFC19052012

2 жыл бұрын

Billy Connolly isn't English

@EnglishLad

2 жыл бұрын

@@HMFC19052012 Beat me to it. He's Scottish. You can call him British, but he is most certainly NOT English.

@belindakennedy5828

2 жыл бұрын

How dare you😂love from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@highbeltjp

Ай бұрын

Had the pleasure of seeing him live twice funny as fuck

Don’t you just love laughing until the stars come out?