Didn't like Are You Being Served at all.
Just reminded me of all the things I didn't like first time round. Any little bits of decent comedy squashed, bashed and bludgeoned into submission by naff gay jokes and any mention of pussy.
Porridge was completely miscast. Kevin Bishop totally lacked the comedic skills and timing of Ronnie Barker and just came across as totally unformed and wishy-washy.
I did laugh a few times, but it was a tad pointless I feel.
On to Steptoe and Til Death Us Do Part then next, see what they bring.
Just watching Porridge,Not many laughs at all and they've put that canned laughter on top.Didn't like AYBS the first time round so didn't bother watching it, we have sky + Porridge but don't hold out a lot of hope.
Yeah, some nice touches and I liked the old lag character and the nasty Mr. Big, but it was young Fletcher that let it down for me. Lacked all the skills of the late, great Ronnie Barker.Didn't mind Are You Being Served as a one off but I hope they avoid the temptation of bringing it back full time. Pretty sure that will be the plan with most of these.
Quite liked Porridge. Was a good idea to make it Fletch's grandson and not try to just remake in the way they did AYBS. Nice nod to Ronnie Baker and Richard Beckensdale.
That's the problem isn't it really, same with the revival of Open All Hours. He was so good that no matter what you do you can't really fill that gap.Lacked all the skills of the late, great Ronnie Barker.
Same reason I don't think you could have another Rigsby or Basil Fawlty.That's the problem isn't it really, same with the revival of Open All Hours. He was so good that no matter what you do you can't really fill that gap.
Hey, how can you mention American shows without mentioning Seinfeld and Frasier!!!Just reading the previous posts. Love Thy Neighbour was a massive show during the sixties/seventies that on reflection was pretty crap.
I used to love The Young One's , Citizen Smith and Bread, all of which would be dated now.
People have spoken about British Comedy being the envy of the world, that is probably a dated concept now. Friends, Big Bang Theory, Family Guy, Modern Family are much better than anything that we can produce today. I can not think of anything since the Young One's that was ground breaking and funny.
I remember looking forward to Christmas specials of shows, but now we get garbage and re runs
Mrs Brown's Boys is utter trash as is Miranda
Struggled with them although I did like Cheers and TaxiHey, how can you mention American shows without mentioning Seinfeld and Frasier!!!
I think that still holds true in a way. Thanks in large part to the BBC and C4 via the license fee we tend to make shows they wouldn't get made elsewhere. They are prepared to take a risk.People have spoken about British Comedy being the envy of the world, that is probably a dated concept now.
The reboot was actually written by Clement & La Frenais which is why it was OK. Amazing really as those guys are 78 & 80 respectively, respect!I really enjoyed Porridge. I would watch it if they remade the series.
Just reading the previous posts. Love Thy Neighbour was a massive show during the sixties/seventies that on reflection was pretty crap.
I used to love The Young One's , Citizen Smith and Bread, all of which would be dated now.
People have spoken about British Comedy being the envy of the world, that is probably a dated concept now. Friends, Big Bang Theory, Family Guy, Modern Family are much better than anything that we can produce today. I can not think of anything since the Young One's that was ground breaking and funny.
I remember looking forward to Christmas specials of shows, but now we get garbage and re runs
Mrs Brown's Boys is utter trash as is Miranda
Frasier was one of the funniest shows of all time. Perfect casting, brilliant writing, incredible acting. I also thought Roz (Peri Gilpin) was incredibly hot.Hey, how can you mention American shows without mentioning Seinfeld and Frasier!!!
I'm about halfway through rewatching King of the Hill after I picked them up when they were a fiver a series on iTunes. Even better than I remember them, well worth a watch.I have struggled to get into many American Sitcoms, I think Family Guy is about the only thing I like. It is the whole forced laughter stuff.
Try "Curb your Enthusiasm" if you can, one of my top 5 comedies.I have struggled to get into many American Sitcoms, I think Family Guy is about the only thing I like. It is the whole forced laughter stuff.
That's exactly how I felt too.Thought Porridge was ok but wouldn't want to see a series best left alone.
Yes! That was it. I really liked the original. I'm not sure about a remake though.
Just watched the Til Death Us Do Part.
A little dated (it is a 69's original script), but I really enjoyed it and Simon Day did a very good job of portraying Alf.
Is it Iplayer Otis?
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Isn't it strange how we all differ over a range of stuff? Like I used to love the original TDUDP...but didn't enjoy last night - it took ages before he was properly ranting & even then it wasn't a patch on WM.Just watched the Til Death Us Do Part.
A little dated (it is a 69's original script), but I really enjoyed it and Simon Day did a very good job of portraying Alf.
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Found it a bit odd. Not that it was bad and as you say Simon Day did a good job but he's not Warren Mitchell and nobody else is going to be. Wasn't keen on the way they did it like a play either.A little dated (it is a 69's original script), but I really enjoyed it and Simon Day did a very good job of portraying Alf.
Yeah, I liked it.Isn't it strange how we all differ over a range of stuff? Like I used to love the original TDUDP...but didn't enjoy last night - it took ages before he was properly ranting & even then it wasn't a patch on WM.
Thought AYBS was pretty good, & Porridge was definitely the best so far...but a series might no cut the mustard.
...onwards & upwards PUSB
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