Is USA TV Far Superior To UK TV?

[mr 420]

Originally Posted by Inspector Abberline

I thought he was embarrassingly camp,I have expected Duncan Norvelle to rush in and shout Chase Me,a sad day for British comedy.

Duncan Norvelle, now there's a blast from the past. I remember that lame "chase me" routine. Only you could come up with that, Ron.

I dont suppose you remember the TV comedy show he used to be on? The premise was they did their routine in front of a punter and had to make them laugh under a certain time. That's what I remember him from. The time line was the early eighties and it was on ITV at tea time.

[Inspector Abberline]

Originally Posted by mr 420

Duncan Norvelle, now there's a blast from the past. I remember that lame "chase me" routine. Only you could come up with that, Ron.

I dont suppose you remember the TV comedy show he used to be on? The premise was they did their routine in front of a punter and had to make them laugh under a certain time. That's what I remember him from. The time line was the early eighties and it was on ITV at tea time.

He seems to of been on most shows during the 80's,

Celebrity Squares (TV Series)
Himself
- Episode #5.11 (1993) ... Himself
- Episode #5.2 (1993) ... Himself
1984-1989 Blankety Blank (TV Series)
Himself
- Episode #12.1 (1989) ... Himself
- Episode #10.21 (1988) ... Himself
- Episode #10.8 (1987) ... Himself
- Episode #9.22 (1987) ... Himself
- Episode #9.17 (1987) ... Himself
Show all 9 episodes
1988 A Question of Entertainment (TV Series)
Himself
- Episode #1.12 (1988) ... Himself
1987 Live from Her Majesty's (TV Series)
Himself
- Episode #5.1 (1987) ... Himself
1987 3-2-1 (TV Series)
Himself - Guest Star
- Episode #10.4 (1987) ... Himself - Guest Star
1985 The Keith Harris Show (TV Series)
- Episode #2.6 (1985)
1985 The Bob Monkhouse Show (TV Series)
Himself
- Episode #2.9 (1985) ... Himself
1984 Surprise Surprise! (TV Series)
Himself
- Episode #2.5 (1984) ... Himself
1984 Mates and Music (TV Series)
Himself
- Episode #1.1 (1984) ... Himself
1983 Punchlines! (TV Series)

I was more a Roger De Courcey and Nookie Bear fan myself,nothing odd bout that.

[gag]

Originally Posted by Inspector Abberline

He seems to of been on most shows during the 80's,

Celebrity Squares (TV Series)
Himself
- Episode #5.11 (1993) ... Himself
- Episode #5.2 (1993) ... Himself
1984-1989 Blankety Blank (TV Series)
Himself
- Episode #12.1 (1989) ... Himself
- Episode #10.21 (1988) ... Himself
- Episode #10.8 (1987) ... Himself
- Episode #9.22 (1987) ... Himself
- Episode #9.17 (1987) ... Himself
Show all 9 episodes
1988 A Question of Entertainment (TV Series)
Himself
- Episode #1.12 (1988) ... Himself
1987 Live from Her Majesty's (TV Series)
Himself
- Episode #5.1 (1987) ... Himself
1987 3-2-1 (TV Series)
Himself - Guest Star
- Episode #10.4 (1987) ... Himself - Guest Star
1985 The Keith Harris Show (TV Series)
- Episode #2.6 (1985)
1985 The Bob Monkhouse Show (TV Series)
Himself
- Episode #2.9 (1985) ... Himself
1984 Surprise Surprise! (TV Series)
Himself
- Episode #2.5 (1984) ... Himself
1984 Mates and Music (TV Series)
Himself
- Episode #1.1 (1984) ... Himself
1983 Punchlines! (TV Series)

I was more a Roger De Courcey and Nookie Bear fan myself,nothing odd bout that.

Sorry to upset you but nookie Bear wasnt real.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by gag

Sorry to upset you but nookie Bear wasnt real.

What was it? CGI or something?

[gag]

Originally Posted by mr 420

I'm a massive fan of Ideal starring Johny Vegas. It ran for six series and was always fresh and entertaining with some extremely memorable characters.

The Young Ones deserves to be mentioned due to its place in alternative comedy history. Oh, and it was funny as f&@k!

Young ones and Bottom are like Monty python, doesnt matter how many times you watch them, you never get bored and just as funny 6/7th time round.

[gag]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

What was it? CGI or something?

He was a pervert always liked his owners hand stuck up his backside.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Inspector Abberline

I don't think the problem is that the UK does not make great sitcoms,its just that US can have a season which will can run for 24 episodes and still be consistently good,where as a lot of British comedies loose steam after one series,which is why best British ones usually only last three series.

24 episodes of a US series is the same as all four series of Black Adder put together and double Fawlty Towers.

Does make you wonder why our writers can't sustain a comedy series for several series. Only Fools and Horses, Vicar of Dibley (which i've never watched), Birds of a Feather, Keeping up Appearances, Allo Allo and My Family seem to be the exception to the rule.

[mr 420]

Originally Posted by Inspector Abberline

He seems to of been on most shows during the 80's,

Celebrity Squares (TV Series)
Himself
- Episode #5.11 (1993) ... Himself
- Episode #5.2 (1993) ... Himself
1984-1989 Blankety Blank (TV Series)
Himself
- Episode #12.1 (1989) ... Himself
- Episode #10.21 (1988) ... Himself
- Episode #10.8 (1987) ... Himself
- Episode #9.22 (1987) ... Himself
- Episode #9.17 (1987) ... Himself
Show all 9 episodes
1988 A Question of Entertainment (TV Series)
Himself
- Episode #1.12 (1988) ... Himself
1987 Live from Her Majesty's (TV Series)
Himself
- Episode #5.1 (1987) ... Himself
1987 3-2-1 (TV Series)
Himself - Guest Star
- Episode #10.4 (1987) ... Himself - Guest Star
1985 The Keith Harris Show (TV Series)
- Episode #2.6 (1985)
1985 The Bob Monkhouse Show (TV Series)
Himself
- Episode #2.9 (1985) ... Himself
1984 Surprise Surprise! (TV Series)
Himself
- Episode #2.5 (1984) ... Himself
1984 Mates and Music (TV Series)
Himself
- Episode #1.1 (1984) ... Himself
1983 Punchlines! (TV Series)

I was more a Roger De Courcey and Nookie Bear fan myself,nothing odd bout that.

Punchlines! That was the bugger.

[gag]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

24 episodes of a US series is the same as all four series of Black Adder put together and double Fawlty Towers.

Does make you wonder why our writers can't sustain a comedy series for several series. Only Fools and Horses, Vicar of Dibley (which i've never watched), Birds of a Feather, Keeping up Appearances, Allo Allo and My Family seem to be the exception to the rule.

Only fools and horses only one i watched, rest didn't take to or didnt interest me. From the second list of tv shows.
Oh and dont forget Father ted, their would have at least been some more series, even if it was one more.
but saldy Dermot Morgan wemt to join the man upstairs R I P.

[mr 420]

I really enjoyed the three seasons of The Mighty Boosh. Surreal silliness at its best.