Chrysalism: Reg Varney

Friday, 1 May 2026

So once again we return to that bawdy feel good tv comedy from the 1970's On The Buses

and reacted to by bxkid. And he's clearly taken to these vintage comedies as he has reacted

to many more episodes. And it's a great pleasure seeing someone watching these episodes

and enjoying them for the first time.

And this particular episode is one of my favourites and is set in the home of the Butlers

where they decide to let out one of their rooms to a female lodger who just happens to be

the new Nurse at the Bus Garage.

The trouble is that Arthur, played brilliantly by Michael Robbins, takes a fancy to the

new lodger, flirting with her in front of his frumpy wife Olive, played by Anna Karen.

More great episodes can be seen

at bxkid7

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

It's good to see that one of the many video reactors out there has taken a liking to one of

our classic tv comedy series 'On The Buses.'

The series ran from 1969 to 1973 and featured Reg Varney as Stan the bus driver alongside Jack

the Conductor played by Bob Grant, who both became a thorn in the side of the Bus Depot Inspector Blakey played by Stephen Lewis.

On The Buses also happens to be my all time favourite 1970's tv comedy, even over shows

like 'Fawlty Towers' and 'Love Thy Neighbour.' And if the two busmen weren't sciving off

from their work, then they were usually chasing after the Clippies, the female Conductors.

Of course we'll probably never see this kind of bawdy feel good comedy ever again as times have

sadly changed. And so in this episode above the two loveless family members Olive played by Anna

Karen and husband Arthur, brilliantly played by Michael Robbins, have problems with their

squeaky marital bed.

And the fun really begins when Stan returns home late from his shift, tucks himself up in bed

only to be woken up by the outrageous sound effects of a squeaky bed.

Thanks to our youtube reactor for posting this

and many other episodes.

bxkid7