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TMC · 12-12-2023, 04:58 AM

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American television networks remaking British sitcoms is not a new strategy. Sometimes, like in the case of The Office, it can work out better than expected. In the case of The IT Crowd, it went horribly wrong. The original IT Crowd is immensely popular both in the US and UK, and for good reason. The American reboot of The IT Crowd missed the mark on almost every level. So much so the network decided to turn off The IT Crowd without turning them back on.

TMC · 07-06-2025, 06:31 PM

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Have you ever wondered why re-makes of some excellent British sitcoms flopped in America? In this series of videos, we’ll explore top-rated British shows whose re-makes didn’t quite hit the mark across the pond. So, grab a cuppa, sit back, and discover these transatlantic misses!

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Numerous cherished UK television sitcoms have been adapted for American audiences, often with disappointing results. This video will examine some of the top-rated UK sitcoms that experienced unsuccessful American re-makes, including a long-running favourite that delighted audiences in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Spiny Norman · 07-07-2025, 04:56 AM

I don't know, it's just my opinion, but if you only post here to get more clicks for your youtube account that feels like a waste of time to me.
I prefer real posts.

TMC · 04-19-2026, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Yong Fang

The remake of Fawlty Towere failed twice in the USA, once with Bea Arthur in something called "Amanda's Place" and John Larouquette in another show (Payne?). I sampled both on YouTube and both shows were awful.

It Was a Thing on TV: Episode 623--Snavely

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The time has finally come to answer a question this podcast has posed for some time--What's a Snavely? First, it's the first attempt to bring Fawlty Towers to this side of the Atlantic. Second, it's a hotel. Third, it's the surname of the owners. Fourth, it's the seventh installment for Pilot Month 2026 and the 623rd episode of this podcast.

Spiny Norman · 04-20-2026, 02:33 PM

Still hungry for attention I see?

Snavely's been on youtube for years now, this isn't news.

See my previous post.

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04-20-2026, 02:33 PM	#35
Spiny Norman Imaginary Hedgehog Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 04, 2014 Posts: 260	Still hungry for attention I see? Snavely's been on youtube for years now, this isn't news. See my previous post.