I started watching Dave Allen when I was 14. My father and I would sit and watch his show “Dave Allen At Large” on the Chicago PBS station. They would play 2 Episodes back to back After Monty Python. The Show had a few sketches but mainly it was Dave sitting there telling jokes. He had an amazing turn of phrase and was a genius storyteller. I recently did a search online to see if I could buy his show on DVD and I’m happy to say it’s available!
For those unfamiliar with his work…
He used to end every show with “Goodnight… and may your God go with you.” A sweet sentiment to end a comedy show. and You could tell that no matter how hard he skewered any particular person or group or idea, he had love in his heart. He influenced me a great deal and I hope this element of his personality manages to squeak through in how I work.
