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Dave Allen: on Life [DVD]

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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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  • Format: PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Universal Pictures
  • DVD Release Date: 1 Nov 2004
  • Run Time: 87 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00069MNR8
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 9,220 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Product Description

Dave Allen presents this selection of his favourite monologues, as he sits on a stool, partakes in several drams of whisky and holds forth on life's rich pageant. Includes twenty minutes of previously unseen material.

Product Description

ONE MAN, HIS STOOL AND HIS WHISKY GLASS THIS IS DAVE ALLEN AT HIS BEST.OVER ONE AND A HALF HOURS THIS SHOW INCLUDES OVER 20 MINS OF UNSEEN FOOTAGE.


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108 of 112 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars MISSING HIM ALREADY 14 Mar 2005
By A Customer
Format:DVD
If there is one thing that we should all have in common in this life, it is the love of laughter and the appreciation of those that induce it. Very few people that I have ever seen made me laugh more than Dave Allen, and it was with great sadness that I learned of his passing just a few days ago, particularly as I had only recently bought this DVD and had naturally expected to enjoy it in happier circumstances, and write this review without the use of past tense. But here goes: Dave Allen was unique in that he could perform both stand up and visual comedy with equal cutting edge genius and precision. He was the principal pioneer of what later became termed 'observation comedy', dissecting and poking fun at everyday human (and some non human) idiosyncracies, and basically reminding us that, given a balanced perspective and the natural fullness of time, humour can be found in pretty much anything. For examples of his excellent visual sketch work 'Vintage Dave Allen' is also recommended viewing, as this DVD focuses purely on stand up material. Whether the subject be telephones, timepieces, junk mail or walking the dog, the classic Dave Allen slant is as priceless as it unmissable. The world will be a far duller place without this true comedic legend.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
This video was extremely entertaining. The wry observations on life will strike a chord with the 40+ age group and older, and in particular with parents of teenagers. I laughed so much that my eyes streamed. It is a pity that there are so few videos of this very funny man. Even my teenage daughter was amused. The compilations, which include sketches, are in my opinion not nearly as good.
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49 of 54 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic 22 April 2005
Format:DVD
I remember growing up with Dave Allen comedy, and was not dissapointed to find that he is just as I remember on this DVD. The only thing that dissapoints me is that there is not more of his work on DVD!!! His outlook on life is great and had me laughing from beginning to end.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars Unable to play this DVD
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I know this is a great DVD because I have it on video. I wanted a DVD to play for Positive Ageing groups which I run monthly. Sadly I can't play this DVD. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Heather Donaldson
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Entertainment.
Love this DVD. Very funny man. Great dvd for an evening in. Not rude just very very funny. Highly recommended
Published 2 months ago by Natalie Trueman
5.0 out of 5 stars dave allen on life
I bought this as a christmas present which luckily i was able to see along with the recipient.As usual Dave Allen was brilliant we especially enjoyed hearing about the phone call... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Irene Roffe
5.0 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT!!
Dave Allen is great!! You can never get enough of his wit. They need to put out more DVD's; two are not enough.
Published 5 months ago by Kathie Kyriacou
5.0 out of 5 stars another gem in my Dave Allen collection
makes me wish that I'd taken notice of Dave Allen before he died. Awesome video and surprisingly uncommon!! I hope to buy more
Published 6 months ago by larker
5.0 out of 5 stars Dave is brilliant
Dave himself is brilliant but the DVD seems short, I couldnt find the extra footage or anything extra perhaps its just me but it seems a little overpriced for what it is.. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mr. Eric N. Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars received with thanks
i bought this as a gift and therefore can only say it was received very promptly thank you very much
Published 19 months ago by myrtle
5.0 out of 5 stars glorious
One of the excellent observations made by Graham McCann in his edited collection The Essential Dave Allen was that Dave Allen always drew his humour from a real lived life, so when... Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2010 by eringobragh
5.0 out of 5 stars dave allen what can I say brilliant
this dvd I would recommend ,it better than the best of dave allen If your a fan this is worth a buy
Published on 13 Feb 2010 by D. MC Donnell
5.0 out of 5 stars A genius at work
Firstly it is such a pity this DVD is no longer being produced as it is a much finer tribute to the legend that was Dave Allen than the "Best Of" that is available. Read more
Published on 17 Jan 2010 by Martin S
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