More wonderful news folks.
I just read on the Futon Critic site that NBC is going to take the wonderful British series "The Office" and develOp an American version for probably next season.
If I may just speak to NBC and the other networks for a moment:
*Ahem*
STOP IT! FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, STOP IT!
DO NOT AMERICANIZE ANY MORE BRITISH SHOWS!
COUPLING IS A FAILURE! IT DIDN'T WORK! WE'RE NOT BUYING IT!
COME UP WITH SOMETHING NEW INSTEAD OF COPYING ANOTHER'S IDEAS!
AND NOT FOR NOTHING, BUT WHY THE HELL CAN'T ANY OF YOU COME UP WITH A DECENT SITCOM FOR NATHAN LANE?
There, I feel better.
As you were.
;)
dawsongirl
10-21-2003, 02:05 AM
I hate NBC. They're that annoying kid in the class that copies off everyone's tests.
Pitooey
10-21-2003, 09:07 AM
Originally posted by TJL
More wonderful news folks.
I just read on the Futon Critic site that NBC is going to take the wonderful British series "The Office" and develOp an American version for probably next season.
If I may just speak to NBC and the other networks for a moment:
*Ahem*
STOP IT! FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, STOP IT!
DO NOT AMERICANIZE ANY MORE BRITISH SHOWS!
COUPLING IS A FAILURE! IT DIDN'T WORK! WE'RE NOT BUYING IT!
COME UP WITH SOMETHING NEW INSTEAD OF COPYING ANOTHER'S IDEAS!
AND NOT FOR NOTHING, BUT WHY THE HELL CAN'T ANY OF YOU COME UP WITH A DECENT SITCOM FOR NATHAN LANE?
There, I feel better.
As you were.
;) I haven't seen The Office yet but, it did look interesting. I just hope that if they bring it here to the good ole USA that it will be as good as Three's Company.
I do agree with you on COME UP WITH SOMETHING NEW INSTEAD OF COPYING ANOTHER'S IDEAS!
Life is so full of ideas......... :)
peter may
10-21-2003, 09:22 AM
well as popular as The Office is here in the UK (I have no idea why it is???) at least you dont get to see Ricky Gervais as a cast member.:mad: I cant stand him!
Sitcomwriter
10-21-2003, 06:29 PM
Originally posted by TJL
AND NOT FOR NOTHING, BUT WHY THE HELL CAN'T ANY OF YOU COME UP WITH A DECENT SITCOM FOR NATHAN LANE?
There, I feel better.
As you were.
;)
Oh great.Now, because of that comment, We're going to see "And Nathan Lane as David Brent" ;).I love the British show and some Britcom-to-Sitcoms have worked in the past (Three's Company, All In The Family) but some of the more reason ones (Coupling, As If) have failed miserably.Personally I'm going to give it a shot.It can't be any worse than Coupling, Can it? Besides, If they keep the theme song and keep the jokes very subtle (like the British Version), We might have a decent show.
As for the Perfect David Brent, I'm thinking either Oliver Platt (the closest thing we have to Ricky Gervais.He actually played a David Brent-ish character on last season's short-lived "Queens Supreme) or just have Ricky Gervais (star of the British series) return IMO.
Chocoholic
10-21-2003, 07:25 PM
I agree. We need new material.
Originally posted by Sitcomwriter
Personally I'm going to give it a shot.It can't be any worse than Coupling, Can it? Besides, If they keep the theme song and keep the jokes very subtle (like the British Version), We might have a decent show.
As for the Perfect David Brent, I'm thinking either Oliver Platt (the closest thing we have to Ricky Gervais.
Actually, since I've had a chance to calm down, there could be a possibility that this will not suck. I think the U.S. could copy the sublte wit of "Office."
But I just don't see how this kind of show will fit into NBC's comedy lineup. It's not a line-line-joke sitcom in the classic sense, so I just don't think folks will warm up to it.
I think it would be better suited for HBO.
I do like the Oliver Platt idea though.
Thank you Sitcomwriter! You have restored my faith again!
;)
PZelda
10-21-2003, 11:36 PM
Well...Three's Company was a takeoff on a British comedy, and it was hugely popular over here...And the VERY VERY popular "Trading Spaces" TV show is based on Britain's "Changing Rooms" I think...
It can work in certain situations, but not always. So, I agree with you there. They need to stop stealing ideas from the UK! :rolleyes:
BTW, have you noticed there's about 13462346264 spinoffs of "Trading Spaces" now? It's sickening, really. :barf:
bigfoot88
12-16-2006, 03:15 AM
O boy.. Well someone was wrong. :P
O boy.. Well someone was wrong. :P
And I am glad I was wrong. i admit it.