He was a genious :-) Have you seen "Dave Allen at peace" with Aiden Gillan in the staring role? It is very good.

There are a few US comedies and comedians that I find funny but, generally, I struggle with some of the US humour too. I think it may be a cultural thing.

In the restaurant I asked the waitress for a lobster tail. "Certainly, sir," she replied. "Once upon a time there was this very handsome lobster..."