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heather78 · 01-11-2001, 12:48 AM

Does anyone like the brit sitcoms? I love "Keeping up appearances" It's so funny. But i can't stand "Are you being served" I also like mr bean.

Cokies · 01-11-2001, 01:57 AM

There's only two words you have to say in association with britcoms, 'Absolutely Fabulous'. That show is so funny, if you have'nt seen it, buy the videos off amazon or something. You might be lucky enough to see an episode on Comedy Central. I highly recommend it!

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"It was just like Saturday Night Fever, except it was a Friday."

Ian · 01-11-2001, 02:09 AM

I never cared much for "Absolutley Fabulous", But I did enjoy "Fawlty Towers" and "Father Ted".

In the U.S. you can watch these and many other "Britcoms" on BBC America! I dont think all cable companies carry this channel, but most satelite and Digital Cable carriers do.

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Stanley Roper: I'm sorry Jack

Jack Tripper: Oh, thats ok, what did you do?

Roper: Me? Nothing, I just thought I saw something that wasnt normal, because it was normal, but, now I can see it aint normal, so, everything's back to normal again.

Jack: oh, well, I'm glad for you.

01-11-2001, 01:04 PM

Don't forget "Benny Hill!"

Also, while were on the subject, has anyone ever seen any britcom that the U.S. later turned into one of their own? For example:

"'Til Death Us Do Part"->"All in the Family"

"Man About the House"->"Three's Company"

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Felix: "Responsibility" is my middle name, Mister!

Oscar: And "Pest" is your FIRST name, Mister!

heather78 · 01-11-2001, 04:00 PM

yeah, i totally forgot about fawlty towers what a great show! "Manwel what are you doing?"lol
i also loved absolutly fabulous

Jay · 01-11-2001, 11:48 PM

Keeping Up Appearances is a hoot! Hyacinthe is hysterical in that show. She played a detective on a drama series but I couldn't get into it. I also loved the red-headed actress who played Mrs. Roper in Man about the House.

factsoflife · 02-03-2001, 09:11 PM

i love absolutley fabulous... and i am ashamed to admit this but i even like waiting for god!!!

03-20-2001, 08:04 AM

You've all forgotten Red Dwarf!!! How could you? It's the best and not too mention one of the highest rating shows in BBC history. It's unique as a sci-fi comedy and KILLS anything the americans could do in that genre (eg Third Rock from the Sun). In fact, most british sitcoms beat ANY American sitcom. American sitcoms are basically all the same. Pretty much all revolve around the home or office. British sitcoms often have a little more intelligence with their comedy (eg Mr Bean, The Young Ones) and don't just throw out the same old lines and always do the same boring things. The british ones are innovative, cutting edge and their gags are often GENUINE gags not some Frasier smart ass remark or Bill Cosby and his wife are finally alone or some rubbish. Watch more BBC TV and request your local stations to bring back Red Dwarf, The Young Ones, Blackadder, Mr Bean etc if they don't run it!

Purple Velvet Bohemian · 03-20-2001, 06:41 PM

While I love Britcoms, I don't think "they kill" American sitcoms. I happen to love the good old American sitcom, and think that while lots of American shows are stupid, and contrived, there are lots of them that are really funny, and well done. I have seen many Britcoms that I didn't like as well, besides the fact that American censors wouldn't allow a lot of what goes on British TV. There is definately a different mind set in Britain.

MARFAR104 · 04-07-2001, 06:55 PM

"TO THE MANOR BORN" WAS VERY FUNNY! I HAVEN'T SEEN IT FOR A FEW YEARS THOUGH! WISH THEY'D BRING IT BACK ON! ON PBS.

factsoflife · 04-20-2001, 01:02 AM

great news all, AB FAB is back! Comedy Central has confirmed that they will air six new episodes of ABSOLUTLEY FABOULOUS this November! Patsy, Edina and Saffie will all be back with a whole new character to be played by the same women that played bubbles.. did i dream this up or is it actually happening?

Ian · 04-21-2001, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Smeghead:
You've all forgotten Red Dwarf!!! !

Damn, how did I forget that. Definatly the best sci-fi comedy of all time!

LdyofLake4 · 05-25-2001, 04:00 AM

Listen very carefully I shall say this only once...I love 'Allo 'Allo!

heather78 · 05-26-2001, 11:58 PM

i have to disagree about red dwarf it is my most hated britcom next to blackadder and are u being served

Sean Snow · 05-27-2001, 11:13 AM

"George and Mildred" -> "The Ropers"
"Robyn's Nest" -> "Three's A Crowd"

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Jack: I'm surprised at you. Where would all the great women of history be if they thought like that!? Look at Joan of Ark and wht she accomplished. And, and Florence Nightengale and Madam Curry.

Chrissy: And Lucretia Borzok.

Janet: She posioned people.

Chrissy: Yeah, but she was very goo at it.
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The You Can Do It Cheer

Chrissy: You Can Do It,
You Can Do It.
You Can, You Can
You Can Do It,
You Can Do It,
You Can, You Can.
Hick-a-chick-a boom,
Hick-a-chick-a ba,
We want a touch down,
ra, ra, ra
Osti Wee-wee,
Osti Wa,
I don't know the rest,
so ha, ha , ha!

Jack: Chrissy, Chrissy
Chew, chew
ra, ra, ra

Above are both from the Three's Company Episode
"Janet's Promotion"

01-11-2001, 12:48 AM	#1
heather78 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 14, 2000 Location: canada Posts: 80	British Sitcoms Does anyone like the brit sitcoms? I love "Keeping up appearances" It's so funny. But i can't stand "Are you being served" I also like mr bean.

01-11-2001, 01:04 PM	#4
PomeranzFan1 Guest Posts: n/a	Don't forget "Benny Hill!" Also, while were on the subject, has anyone ever seen any britcom that the U.S. later turned into one of their own? For example: "'Til Death Us Do Part"->"All in the Family" "Man About the House"->"Three's Company" ------------------ Felix: "Responsibility" is my middle name, Mister! Oscar: And "Pest" is your FIRST name, Mister!
PomeranzFan1 Guest Posts: n/a

03-20-2001, 08:04 AM	#8
Smeghead Guest Posts: n/a	You've all forgotten Red Dwarf!!! How could you? It's the best and not too mention one of the highest rating shows in BBC history. It's unique as a sci-fi comedy and KILLS anything the americans could do in that genre (eg Third Rock from the Sun). In fact, most british sitcoms beat ANY American sitcom. American sitcoms are basically all the same. Pretty much all revolve around the home or office. British sitcoms often have a little more intelligence with their comedy (eg Mr Bean, The Young Ones) and don't just throw out the same old lines and always do the same boring things. The british ones are innovative, cutting edge and their gags are often GENUINE gags not some Frasier smart ass remark or Bill Cosby and his wife are finally alone or some rubbish. Watch more BBC TV and request your local stations to bring back Red Dwarf, The Young Ones, Blackadder, Mr Bean etc if they don't run it!
Smeghead Guest Posts: n/a

01-11-2001, 01:57 AM	#2
Cokies Head Goonie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 28, 2000 Location: Benicia, CA USA Posts: 1,719	There's only two words you have to say in association with britcoms, 'Absolutely Fabulous'. That show is so funny, if you have'nt seen it, buy the videos off amazon or something. You might be lucky enough to see an episode on Comedy Central. I highly recommend it! ------------------ "It was just like Saturday Night Fever, except it was a Friday."

01-11-2001, 02:09 AM	#3
Ian Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2000 Posts: 1,235	I never cared much for "Absolutley Fabulous", But I did enjoy "Fawlty Towers" and "Father Ted". In the U.S. you can watch these and many other "Britcoms" on BBC America! I dont think all cable companies carry this channel, but most satelite and Digital Cable carriers do. ------------------ Stanley Roper: I'm sorry Jack Jack Tripper: Oh, thats ok, what did you do? Roper: Me? Nothing, I just thought I saw something that wasnt normal, because it was normal, but, now I can see it aint normal, so, everything's back to normal again. Jack: oh, well, I'm glad for you.

01-11-2001, 04:00 PM	#5
heather78 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 14, 2000 Location: canada Posts: 80	yeah, i totally forgot about fawlty towers what a great show! "Manwel what are you doing?"lol i also loved absolutly fabulous

01-11-2001, 11:48 PM	#6
Jay Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 06, 2001 Posts: 5	Keeping Up Appearances is a hoot! Hyacinthe is hysterical in that show. She played a detective on a drama series but I couldn't get into it. I also loved the red-headed actress who played Mrs. Roper in Man about the House.

02-03-2001, 09:11 PM	#7
factsoflife Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 11, 2000 Posts: 8,744	i love absolutley fabulous... and i am ashamed to admit this but i even like waiting for god!!!

03-20-2001, 06:41 PM	#9
Purple Velvet Bohemian Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 01, 2001 Location: Flint, Michigan USA Posts: 75	While I love Britcoms, I don't think "they kill" American sitcoms. I happen to love the good old American sitcom, and think that while lots of American shows are stupid, and contrived, there are lots of them that are really funny, and well done. I have seen many Britcoms that I didn't like as well, besides the fact that American censors wouldn't allow a lot of what goes on British TV. There is definately a different mind set in Britain.

04-07-2001, 06:55 PM	#10
MARFAR104 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 07, 2001 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 153	"TO THE MANOR BORN" WAS VERY FUNNY! I HAVEN'T SEEN IT FOR A FEW YEARS THOUGH! WISH THEY'D BRING IT BACK ON! ON PBS.

04-20-2001, 01:02 AM	#11
factsoflife Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 11, 2000 Posts: 8,744	great news all, AB FAB is back! Comedy Central has confirmed that they will air six new episodes of ABSOLUTLEY FABOULOUS this November! Patsy, Edina and Saffie will all be back with a whole new character to be played by the same women that played bubbles.. did i dream this up or is it actually happening?

05-25-2001, 04:00 AM	#13
LdyofLake4 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 25, 2001 Posts: 12	Listen very carefully I shall say this only once...I love 'Allo 'Allo!

05-26-2001, 11:58 PM	#14
heather78 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 14, 2000 Location: canada Posts: 80	i have to disagree about red dwarf it is my most hated britcom next to blackadder and are u being served

05-27-2001, 11:13 AM	#15
Sean Snow moo Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,408	"George and Mildred" -> "The Ropers" "Robyn's Nest" -> "Three's A Crowd" ------------------ Jack: I'm surprised at you. Where would all the great women of history be if they thought like that!? Look at Joan of Ark and wht she accomplished. And, and Florence Nightengale and Madam Curry. Chrissy: And Lucretia Borzok. Janet: She posioned people. Chrissy: Yeah, but she was very goo at it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The You Can Do It Cheer Chrissy: You Can Do It, You Can Do It. You Can, You Can You Can Do It, You Can Do It, You Can, You Can. Hick-a-chick-a boom, Hick-a-chick-a ba, We want a touch down, ra, ra, ra Osti Wee-wee, Osti Wa, I don't know the rest, so ha, ha , ha! Jack: Chrissy, Chrissy Chew, chew ra, ra, ra Above are both from the Three's Company Episode "Janet's Promotion"