The thing I always find astonishing with this sketch is the words barely change, just the order. To me that makes it even more impressive to remember the lines
Ronnie Barker showing off his linguistic talents , they each had their own segments in the show as well as appearing together for sketches . He was usually behind a desk for his tongue twisters but not always , the Cockney sermon being another .
"I didn't see his friend there..." As well as the sketches they performed together, each of the Two Ronnies' shows would feature one sketch in which Ronnie Barker would appear alone (usually involving lots of clever word play), and one sketch in which Ronnie Corbett would appear alone (typically sat in a chair delivering a supposedly anecdotal monologue). I'm sure if you searched for "Ronnie Corbett monologue" you could probably find a few on RUclips. Each show would also include some kind of musical parody number, lampooning everything from glam rock to brass bands to C&W.
By far the best double act since Laurel and Hardy. Ronnie Barker was a comedy writing genius who used a pen name to send sketches to the BBC and many were used unknowing to the BBC that they were penned by Ronnie👍
I think the reason Ronnie Corbett wasn’t playing the bartender in this sketch is because the character doesn’t really have much to do in the sketch apart from giving Ronnie Barker more drinks.
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The two Ronnies, was a show for both of them, but they did do some sketches on their own too, as part of the show, like this one. They also had their own shows doing other comedy.
25ml or 30ml is a shot, normally when say large it's like double, so know dispense in those to keep track and safety as it's like unit of the stronger spirits Canary Melon is what you saw
You're thinking of sobriety or being tea-total... There's also colloquialisms like lightweight or abstainer, non-drinker or here's one you'll know - a prohibitionist...
@@smythharris2635 tea total refers to a preference for tea over alcohol. Americanisation as usual lost the origin and it's meaning... _The phrase “tea total” originated in 19th-century England as a term to describe complete abstinence from alcohol_ I'm interested to know what you think teetotal originated from?
Ronnie Barker was a linguistically genius! The skill here was remembering the final order, to match with the props they had behind the bar!
The thing I always find astonishing with this sketch is the words barely change, just the order. To me that makes it even more impressive to remember the lines
Couldn't put it better than that myself. He was "nudge nudge, wink wink" without ever being smutty
I loved the quiet tolerance of the actor playing the barman..in perfect synch with the narrative without being obtrusive
Go even further back - Hancock:the blood donor. "I'm not walking round with an empty arm"
Ronnie Barker showing off his linguistic talents , they each had their own segments in the show as well as appearing together for sketches . He was usually behind a desk for his tongue twisters but not always , the Cockney sermon being another .
"I didn't see his friend there..."
As well as the sketches they performed together, each of the Two Ronnies' shows would feature one sketch in which Ronnie Barker would appear alone (usually involving lots of clever word play), and one sketch in which Ronnie Corbett would appear alone (typically sat in a chair delivering a supposedly anecdotal monologue). I'm sure if you searched for "Ronnie Corbett monologue" you could probably find a few on RUclips.
Each show would also include some kind of musical parody number, lampooning everything from glam rock to brass bands to C&W.
The shows would also always start and finish with a series of one-liners in the form of imaginary news headlines.
Barman is the Oxo cube dad.
I think he was in The Newcomers too
yes spot on, Linda Bellingham (sadly passed on) played his wife in the ad.
I'm so old, I remember Katie the Oxo lady from the 60s
Michael Redfern.
@@billspencer9430 R.I.P.
By far the best double act since Laurel and Hardy. Ronnie Barker was a comedy writing genius who used a pen name to send sketches to the BBC and many were used unknowing to the BBC that they were penned by Ronnie👍
Ronnie barker remembering the script?. Thats his years in theatre showing through. 😊😊😊😊
never had a round of drinks, you've lived a life...
Two Ronnies are legends ! They are so good :)))
this 1 Ronnie wasn't too bad either! ;)
This type of comedy will last for ever !!! Clever, clean, well written and probably done in one take knowing Ronnie Barker.
Been around the block. 🎉🎉 😮
Jodie did not look impressed 🤔
❤ from Northeast England ❤️
Have you done any Catherine Tate? The Offensive Translator is … well see for yourself.
A round is also known as a shout! It’s your shout mate… it’s your turn to get drinks fir the team.
I never heard shout before
@@mlee6050 Yep, it's definitely your shout. Possibly originating from literally having to shout to make yourself heard in a loud pub.
'One day I'll maybe be as good as you'
'I think that's maybe too lofty for you'
How controlling!!!
Blink 3 times if you need help or order a pizza.
Gerald Wiley was ronnie barker pen name for scripts writing , He did this to have
His work judge on its own merits,
Nick is celibate when it comes to alcohol. Oddly I'm teetotal when it comes to ladies. Signed Dracula.
There is a variety of Honeydew melon which is yellow and looks just like a large lemon.
Not sure if you’ve seen the mastermind sketch, totally amazing
I think the reason Ronnie Corbett wasn’t playing the bartender in this sketch is because the character doesn’t really have much to do in the sketch apart from giving Ronnie Barker more drinks.
As it starts with a reference to cricket, I think you should try the Two Ronnies ‘Name Droppers’
If you liked this you will love "Dinner for One with Freddie Frinton and May Warden" it was filmed in 1963 in black and white, and is as funny today as it ever was. Please react to it. I promise you won't be disappointed.
Junk food ... very appropriate.
Enormous lemons long predate frozen blackberries, in a time when dates weren't kept in diaries.
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The two Ronnies, was a show for both of them, but they did do some sketches on their own too, as part of the show, like this one. They also had their own shows doing other comedy.
Oh I thought other Ronnie was in back waiting on the drink
Sober may be the word you're looking for.
Do the two ronnies Australian skit- it's hilarious
Or Monty Python's Bruces etc.
Watch Stephen Fry explain difference between US and British humour!!! Fascinating
It's the slow determination of the order yet it's understandable
It's a honeydew MELON, not a huge lemon
25ml or 30ml is a shot, normally when say large it's like double, so know dispense in those to keep track and safety as it's like unit of the stronger spirits
Canary Melon is what you saw
You should watch their take on the Musical ‘Singing In Rain’.
Morecambe and Wise?
Yes that's definitely Morcombe and Wise
Sober is the word you’re looking for.
Or teetotal
I think the word you were looking for was possibly teetotal? Which is a really weird word now I think about it.
Some great sketches from them were when they were two working men in the pub, RB always finishing RC’s sentences
It's meant to imply total with a capital T, as in complete abstinence.
I think this sketch is from more like 50 years ago.
80's
@@charliegeorge9393 It was 1976.
You're thinking of sobriety or being tea-total... There's also colloquialisms like lightweight or abstainer, non-drinker or here's one you'll know - a prohibitionist...
Teetotal
@@smythharris2635 tea total refers to a preference for tea over alcohol. Americanisation as usual lost the origin and it's meaning...
_The phrase “tea total” originated in 19th-century England as a term to describe complete abstinence from alcohol_
I'm interested to know what you think teetotal originated from?
Iteration.
Coke was a type of fire lighter
It's not an actual fire lighter but a form of modified coal.
Nick, I think sobriety might be the word you're looking for? As for 'straight edge' CM Punk is back in WWE, what a tool he is... 🙂