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Orville Kruger · 06-20-2004, 06:44 PM

LOVED this show!
John Cleese was genius.

great stuff

Chambers · 06-20-2004, 07:15 PM

I ADORE THAT SHOW!

Alicia Blair · 10-31-2004, 04:29 AM

^Same here.I thought it was really funny.Especially when Basil (John Cleese) got really worked up!

I am Him · 11-08-2004, 11:18 AM

I liked the episode where Basil was trying to prove this guy had a girl in his room.

EdwardHitler · 11-12-2004, 04:48 PM

It's typically at the top of the list of best BritComs, or SitComs in general, highly regarded by critics of such things, a real masterpiece. As most know, it's based upon the real experience of the Python's staying at a hotel, Glen Eagles I think, which was run by a person who was the basis for the Basil character.
I love the one where the guy dies overnight, Basil suspects it was a bad kipper, and they end up moving the body all over.

cindysong · 03-14-2005, 12:32 PM

Not that many episodes, but maybe the funniest stuff ever!

Cleese is terrific. I just noted while watching The Omen the other night that I saw the actor who plays the stupid American who pays Basil to keep the kitchen open. What an Arsehole.

EdwardHitler · 03-14-2005, 01:58 PM

Yea, he is perfect in that role, love how Basil tries to make it appear that Terry is still in the kitchen, oh man, great stuff

Superstar · 03-14-2005, 03:52 PM

This was a great show

moeee · 05-08-2005, 11:54 PM

i agree great show indeed.

rangers689 · 05-09-2005, 07:21 AM

considering they only made 12 episodes one of the best brit comedeys ever penned,was written by John Cleese and Connie Booth (Polly the maid in the show) they were married at the time then they split up i believe thats why we never got any more episodes

senor boogie woogi · 05-19-2005, 05:44 AM

The ******* American from the episode "Waldorf Salad" was played by Bruce Boa. (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0090124/) When I first saw the guy on Fawlty Towers, I was wondering where I saw him before. Then I realized that he was the Colonel in Full Metal Jacket.

I do not know what Mr. Boa was like in real life, but he played ******* very well.

Senor

EdwardHitler · 11-16-2005, 04:19 PM

Yep, a desert island collection for sure, I don't know how many times I've watched it but it doesn't get old, brilliant!!!
Just thinking that it's arounf 30 years old now, wow, time does fly, huh!?!?

imthe80s · 02-06-2006, 09:50 PM

The 'Waldorf Salad' episode is my favorite.
I remember when I first saw it, I laughed so hard it hurt.

Great show! John Cleese is awesome!!

honey 91 · 09-30-2006, 07:39 PM

I love this show, have it on video, I love The Germans episode with the 'German Walk'. Though I watched it recently and noticed how insulting it could be to people! The series is laugh a minute stuff!

TMC · 12-23-2023, 08:42 PM

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It's series 2 and we're opening with a true classic. Can farce work on TV? Is it as good as you remember it? Come with us as we check in for a couple of weeks at Fawlty Towers.

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It's part 2 of our look at classic seventies sitcom Fawlty Towers. Here we look at the careers of Andrew Sachs and Prunella Scales as well as finding out what became of Basil the Rat.

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For this bonus episode we're teaming up with SADDO Podcast to talk about the first American attempt to remake Fawlty Towers, Snavely, starring Betty White and Harvey Korman.

06-20-2004, 06:44 PM	#1
Orville Kruger Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 16, 2004 Posts: 151	Fawlty Towers LOVED this show! John Cleese was genius. great stuff

06-20-2004, 07:15 PM	#2
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10-31-2004, 04:29 AM	#3
Alicia Blair Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 28, 2004 Location: Here on Earth Posts: 70	^Same here.I thought it was really funny.Especially when Basil (John Cleese) got really worked up!
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03-14-2005, 12:32 PM	#6
cindysong Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 21, 2005 Location: Woody Guthrie's birth state Posts: 30	Fawlty Not that many episodes, but maybe the funniest stuff ever! Cleese is terrific. I just noted while watching The Omen the other night that I saw the actor who plays the stupid American who pays Basil to keep the kitchen open. What an Arsehole.

05-09-2005, 07:21 AM	#10
rangers689 Sweaty Sock Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 10, 2001 Location: London Posts: 222	considering they only made 12 episodes one of the best brit comedeys ever penned,was written by John Cleese and Connie Booth (Polly the maid in the show) they were married at the time then they split up i believe thats why we never got any more episodes
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11-08-2004, 11:18 AM	#4
I am Him Six Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2003 Posts: 1,529	I liked the episode where Basil was trying to prove this guy had a girl in his room.

11-12-2004, 04:48 PM	#5
EdwardHitler Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 12, 2004 Posts: 64	It's typically at the top of the list of best BritComs, or SitComs in general, highly regarded by critics of such things, a real masterpiece. As most know, it's based upon the real experience of the Python's staying at a hotel, Glen Eagles I think, which was run by a person who was the basis for the Basil character. I love the one where the guy dies overnight, Basil suspects it was a bad kipper, and they end up moving the body all over.

03-14-2005, 01:58 PM	#7
EdwardHitler Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 12, 2004 Posts: 64	Yea, he is perfect in that role, love how Basil tries to make it appear that Terry is still in the kitchen, oh man, great stuff

03-14-2005, 03:52 PM	#8
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	This was a great show

05-08-2005, 11:54 PM	#9
moeee Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 31, 2003 Posts: 40,094	i agree great show indeed.

05-19-2005, 05:44 AM	#11
senor boogie woogi Banned Banned!! Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Posts: 107	The ***** American from the episode "Waldorf Salad" was played by Bruce Boa. (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0090124/) When I first saw the guy on Fawlty Towers, I was wondering where I saw him before. Then I realized that he was the Colonel in Full Metal Jacket. I do not know what Mr. Boa was like in real life, but he played ***** very well. Senor

11-16-2005, 04:19 PM	#12
EdwardHitler Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 12, 2004 Posts: 64	Yep, a desert island collection for sure, I don't know how many times I've watched it but it doesn't get old, brilliant!!! Just thinking that it's arounf 30 years old now, wow, time does fly, huh!?!?

02-06-2006, 09:50 PM	#13
imthe80s pleasantly goofy Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 05, 2006 Location: the Blue Ridge mountains Posts: 30	The 'Waldorf Salad' episode is my favorite. I remember when I first saw it, I laughed so hard it hurt. Great show! John Cleese is awesome!!

09-30-2006, 07:39 PM	#14
honey 91 Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Sep 30, 2006 Posts: 3	I love this show, have it on video, I love The Germans episode with the 'German Walk'. Though I watched it recently and noticed how insulting it could be to people! The series is laugh a minute stuff!
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