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By *ingjay OP   Man
over a year ago

exeter

So me friend said she was cutting me off to go watch a 2 and a half men, for me as a person who doesn't really watch much tv , but I do know enough about it. But when will these American sitcoms stop being made and does anyone actually find them funny?? I just dont get them, I find the comedy lame, the humour non existant, they're always a bit slap stick, - but maybe they have improved can't say I have any desire to find out but from what I know from being in a relationship and made to watch these ........ 'Programs' I don't get why on earth do people bother?

To name few (and this is just a pop quiz for myself really)

Will and Grace

Big bang theory

2 and a half men

Fraiser -used to watch it some were good!

Friends

Everybody loves Raymond

2 broke girls

How I met your mother

Malcom in the middle

Ugly betty -Fuck sake made to watch that piece of crap

Minds a blank at this time of night but I know there's 40+ more

Fyi fresh Prince was awesome!

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"So me friend said she was cutting me off to go watch a 2 and a half men, for me as a person who doesn't really watch much tv , but I do know enough about it. But when will these American sitcoms stop being made and does anyone actually find them funny?? I just dont get them, I find the comedy lame, the humour non existant, they're always a bit slap stick, - but maybe they have improved can't say I have any desire to find out but from what I know from being in a relationship and made to watch these ........ 'Programs' I don't get why on earth do people bother?

To name few (and this is just a pop quiz for myself really)

Will and Grace - yes

Big bang theory - yes and I laugh out loud

2 and a half men - it's been going on too long

Fraiser -used to watch it some were good! - yes and I still laugh at the repeats

Friends - yes but only watch repeats occasionally

Everybody loves Raymond - no

2 broke girls - the odd one but I don't like the formula

How I met your mother - yes and can't wait to see the denouement

Malcom in the middle - lved this

Ugly betty -Fuck sake made to watch that piece of crap - I enjoyed it

Minds a blank at this time of night but I know there's 40+ more

Fyi fresh Prince was awesome!

"

To the above I'd add Modern Families.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Only seen Friends and Fresh Prince

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By *ighland_RoseCouple
over a year ago

Brigadoon

When will these American sitcoms stop being made? Well the answer to that is obvious, when millions of people realise they should have been paying attention to one person who barely even watches TV and completely change their _iews on what they think is funny.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"So me friend said she was cutting me off to go watch a 2 and a half men, for me as a person who doesn't really watch much tv , but I do know enough about it. But when will these American sitcoms stop being made and does anyone actually find them funny?? I just dont get them, I find the comedy lame, the humour non existant, they're always a bit slap stick, - but maybe they have improved can't say I have any desire to find out but from what I know from being in a relationship and made to watch these ........ 'Programs' I don't get why on earth do people bother?

To name few (and this is just a pop quiz for myself really)

Will and Grace

Big bang theory

2 and a half men

Fraiser -used to watch it some were good!

Friends

Everybody loves Raymond

2 broke girls

How I met your mother

Malcom in the middle

Ugly betty -Fuck sake made to watch that piece of crap

Minds a blank at this time of night but I know there's 40+ more

Fyi fresh Prince was awesome!

"

American fisting sitcoms?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"So me friend said she was cutting me off to go watch a 2 and a half men, for me as a person who doesn't really watch much tv , but I do know enough about it. But when will these American sitcoms stop being made and does anyone actually find them funny?? I just dont get them, I find the comedy lame, the humour non existant, they're always a bit slap stick, - but maybe they have improved can't say I have any desire to find out but from what I know from being in a relationship and made to watch these ........ 'Programs' I don't get why on earth do people bother?

To name few (and this is just a pop quiz for myself really)

Will and Grace

Big bang theory

2 and a half men

Fraiser -used to watch it some were good!

Friends

Everybody loves Raymond

2 broke girls

How I met your mother

Malcom in the middle

Ugly betty -Fuck sake made to watch that piece of crap

Minds a blank at this time of night but I know there's 40+ more

Fyi fresh Prince was awesome!

American fisting sitcoms?"

Isnt that called WWF ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Everybody hates Chris

Malcolm in the middle

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By *ingjay OP   Man
over a year ago

exeter


"When will these American sitcoms stop being made? Well the answer to that is obvious, when millions of people realise they should have been paying attention to one person who barely even watches TV and completely change their _iews on what they think is funny."

What a stupid answer, yet again proof some people never grow up! Obviously one of the band wagon posters who cannot fathom having their own opinion on anything and will only ever agree or form an opinion based in what every other person on fab agrees on, I dint find em funny so what? Don't cone on a thread just trashing the op just for the helm if it, that's just bullying, darn right unessecary, and to be fair to your fine self probably the way the thread will go...... Let's get the band wagon started..... Anyone else wanna trash my opinion?? I dint mind it's the way of the fab forums......

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By *bony in IvoryCouple
over a year ago

Black&White Utopia

Was one i remember many moons ago called "soap" anyone remember it?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"When will these American sitcoms stop being made? Well the answer to that is obvious, when millions of people realise they should have been paying attention to one person who barely even watches TV and completely change their _iews on what they think is funny.

What a stupid answer, yet again proof some people never grow up! Obviously one of the band wagon posters who cannot fathom having their own opinion on anything and will only ever agree or form an opinion based in what every other person on fab agrees on, I dint find em funny so what? Don't cone on a thread just trashing the op just for the helm if it, that's just bullying, darn right unessecary, and to be fair to your fine self probably the way the thread will go...... Let's get the band wagon started..... Anyone else wanna trash my opinion?? I dint mind it's the way of the fab forums......"

Too much coffee?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Your a very angry person, you have had a few of these threads now.

Are you that mad bird who was so unpopular she had to troll herself and has just been sentenced to 20 months in jail?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"When will these American sitcoms stop being made? Well the answer to that is obvious, when millions of people realise they should have been paying attention to one person who barely even watches TV and completely change their _iews on what they think is funny.

What a stupid answer, yet again proof some people never grow up! Obviously one of the band wagon posters who cannot fathom having their own opinion on anything and will only ever agree or form an opinion based in what every other person on fab agrees on, I dint find em funny so what? Don't cone on a thread just trashing the op just for the helm if it, that's just bullying, darn right unessecary, and to be fair to your fine self probably the way the thread will go...... Let's get the band wagon started..... Anyone else wanna trash my opinion?? I dint mind it's the way of the fab forums......"

Someone disagreeing with you is not bullying. They were not trashing your opinion, simply making a point. You were much more offensive in your response.

No doubt I am childish too and this is a stupid response. Fine by me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is why i wont sell Stella in my pubs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"This is why i wont sell Stella in my pubs "

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By *ScotsmanMan
over a year ago

ayrshire

is it too late to do jazz hands?...im doin it anyway just to see it feels..this is the only way i can think to illustrate

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By *ighland_RoseCouple
over a year ago

Brigadoon


"When will these American sitcoms stop being made? Well the answer to that is obvious, when millions of people realise they should have been paying attention to one person who barely even watches TV and completely change their _iews on what they think is funny.

What a stupid answer, yet again proof some people never grow up! Obviously one of the band wagon posters who cannot fathom having their own opinion on anything and will only ever agree or form an opinion based in what every other person on fab agrees on, I dint find em funny so what? Don't cone on a thread just trashing the op just for the helm if it, that's just bullying, darn right unessecary, and to be fair to your fine self probably the way the thread will go...... Let's get the band wagon started..... Anyone else wanna trash my opinion?? I dint mind it's the way of the fab forums......"

I thought you thought everyone on fab agreed with everyone else...well i don't agree with you, grow up and deal with it, after all you asked for people's opinions. Or did you mean only opinions that agreed with yours?

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

I like quite a lot of American sitcoms. They can often be witty and well written.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I like quite a lot of American sitcoms. They can often be witty and well written. "

Frasier being on the top surely?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I like quite a lot of American sitcoms. They can often be witty and well written.

Frasier being on the top surely?"

Nahh Mork n Mindy hands down

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By *obnessMan
over a year ago

york

I remember soap. I thought it was good. But memory is deceptive. I thought rowan and martin's laugh in was funny tillpython happened. I love big bang theory. Not sure where duck dynasty fits but i love that too. Sorry. I expressed my opinion which is in conflict with the op.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I like quite a lot of American sitcoms. They can often be witty and well written.

Frasier being on the top surely?

Nahh Mork n Mindy hands down "

Aahhh see I forgot that one! I'm such an idiot!

Is it ever repeated anywhere??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I like quite a lot of American sitcoms. They can often be witty and well written.

Frasier being on the top surely?

Nahh Mork n Mindy hands down

Aahhh see I forgot that one! I'm such an idiot!

Is it ever repeated anywhere??"

I dont watch Telly anymore so couldnt say but you could always try yoohootube

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By *ighland_RoseCouple
over a year ago

Brigadoon


"I remember soap. I thought it was good. But memory is deceptive. I thought rowan and martin's laugh in was funny tillpython happened. I love big bang theory. Not sure where duck dynasty fits but i love that too. Sorry. I expressed my opinion which is in conflict with the op. "

I loved "Soap", but I was only 12 at the time so I can't say if I would have loved it so much as an adult, but maybe I would have enjoyed it more as there would have been adult elements I didn't understand.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I remember soap. I thought it was good. But memory is deceptive. I thought rowan and martin's laugh in was funny tillpython happened. I love big bang theory. Not sure where duck dynasty fits but i love that too. Sorry. I expressed my opinion which is in conflict with the op.

I loved "Soap", but I was only 12 at the time so I can't say if I would have loved it so much as an adult, but maybe I would have enjoyed it more as there would have been adult elements I didn't understand."

Soap was excellent. I also liked the spin off Benson. He was the butler in soap. Benson Dubois was his name. Christ knows how I've remembered that after all these years.

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By *ighland_RoseCouple
over a year ago

Brigadoon


"I remember soap. I thought it was good. But memory is deceptive. I thought rowan and martin's laugh in was funny tillpython happened. I love big bang theory. Not sure where duck dynasty fits but i love that too. Sorry. I expressed my opinion which is in conflict with the op.

I loved "Soap", but I was only 12 at the time so I can't say if I would have loved it so much as an adult, but maybe I would have enjoyed it more as there would have been adult elements I didn't understand.

Soap was excellent. I also liked the spin off Benson. He was the butler in soap. Benson Dubois was his name. Christ knows how I've remembered that after all these years.

"

You've just jogged my memory, I remember Benson and it was really good but I had forgotten it was a spin off from Soap.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I remember soap. I thought it was good. But memory is deceptive. I thought rowan and martin's laugh in was funny tillpython happened. I love big bang theory. Not sure where duck dynasty fits but i love that too. Sorry. I expressed my opinion which is in conflict with the op.

I loved "Soap", but I was only 12 at the time so I can't say if I would have loved it so much as an adult, but maybe I would have enjoyed it more as there would have been adult elements I didn't understand.

Soap was excellent. I also liked the spin off Benson. He was the butler in soap. Benson Dubois was his name. Christ knows how I've remembered that after all these years.

You've just jogged my memory, I remember Benson and it was really good but I had forgotten it was a spin off from Soap."

I'm humming the theme tune now. It must have made a lasting impression on me.

Do do

Do do de do do

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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago

Hull

To the OP. Comedy is like everything else, it is subjective. That is, what you don't like may well appeal to others and vice versa.

US sitcoms have always been written using teams of writers, whereas UK sitcoms have traditionally been written by one or two scriptwriters. Yes, some modern US series do seem lacklustre but times change and so too do TV channels to meet demands. Plus, the US styles of humour can differ greatly from us over here! Of course, if you don't like an American programme, you can always switch it off; nobody is forcing you to watch it!

As for the response you got, you have to consider any replies as subjective too. Opinions from different people vary; you have to recognise and accept that! If you can't, it is quite simple ..... don't post

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By *iewMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn


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Don't cone on a thread just trashing the op just for the helm if it, that's just bullying, darn right unessecary, and to be fair to your fine self probably the way the thread will go...... Let's get the band wagon started..... Anyone else wanna trash my opinion?? I dint mind it's the way of the fab forums......"

I only looked at this thread because you referenced it in your other post. I agree with some points in the other post, but this one, you look real foolish.

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By *yphoon1Man
over a year ago


"I like quite a lot of American sitcoms. They can often be witty and well written.

Frasier being on the top surely?

Nahh Mork n Mindy hands down "

Nanu nanu!

That takes me back

Big Bang Theory is the new Friends, neither of which I was into, although Friends seemed to have more warmth.

If I see one more piece of promo material in HMV with Sheldon on the front then I will scream. Im sure the actor is a very nice guy (friends with Rhianna aparantly) but this mass marketing of TBBT is all consuming. Gerk chic gone mad for the sake of profit.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cheers !!...

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By *andS66Couple
over a year ago

Derby

Too scared to express my opinion just in case the OP has a go at me for not sharing his _iews. Oops! That kind of gave my opinion away! Although I won't share my opinion of the OP's scathing personal retorts to some people who don't share his opinion.

Personal Retorts Are Tiring.

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

I can't believe no one has mentioned the Phil Silver's Show as being a top American comedy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

absolutely loved friends and now huge fan of big bang, many i just don't get or find funny though, as someone else said comedy is very subjective we all find differing things funny, i struggle with quite a few British comedies i just do not get what is funny at all, take Miranda for example, i have tried with it but it didn't even raise a smile never mind a laugh yet others think it hilarious

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By *ighland_RoseCouple
over a year ago

Brigadoon


"I can't believe no one has mentioned the Phil Silver's Show as being a top American comedy. "

You are absolutely right Tina, and I'm not just agreeing with you in the hopes of a leg over!

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By *rumCoupleCouple
over a year ago

birmingham

Anyone ever see "Dream On" ? It was quite racy (real nudity and swearing) as it was a cable show.

And very funny.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well I really liked Friends and Enjoy Two and a Half Men too. The rest I can take or leave to be honest

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts


"I can't believe no one has mentioned the Phil Silver's Show as being a top American comedy.

You are absolutely right Tina, and I'm not just agreeing with you in the hopes of a leg over!"

Well you are a lady of distinction

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I can't believe no one has mentioned the Phil Silver's Show as being a top American comedy. "

I used to watch all the old ones, really enjoyed Bilko. When I was single and on shifts I got into a lot of the American shows as they were shown at odd hours. Some of my favourites were

Soap

Benson

Lavern & Shirly

Cheers

Frasier

Some of the more recent ones have been ok as well.

My name is earl

Modern family

Arrested development I thought was excellent.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I like quite a lot of American sitcoms. They can often be witty and well written. "

Yep, I love them.

Being angry about shows that make us smile...only in the forums!

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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire


"Was one i remember many moons ago called "soap" anyone remember it? "

I loved that one

was the golden girls one?

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts


"Was one i remember many moons ago called "soap" anyone remember it?

I loved that one

was the golden girls one?"

Yes, Friday night channel 4 9PM, just before Roseanne.

Picture, it, Sicily, 1934.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"This is why i wont sell Stella in my pubs "

Lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"So me friend said she was cutting me off to go watch a 2 and a half men, for me as a person who doesn't really watch much tv , but I do know enough about it. But when will these American sitcoms stop being made and does anyone actually find them funny?? I just dont get them, I find the comedy lame, the humour non existant, they're always a bit slap stick, - but maybe they have improved can't say I have any desire to find out but from what I know from being in a relationship and made to watch these ........ 'Programs' I don't get why on earth do people bother?

To name few (and this is just a pop quiz for myself really)

Will and Grace

Big bang theory

2 and a half men

Fraiser -used to watch it some were good!

Friends

Everybody loves Raymond

2 broke girls

How I met your mother

Malcom in the middle

Ugly betty -Fuck sake made to watch that piece of crap

Minds a blank at this time of night but I know there's 40+ more

Fyi fresh Prince was awesome!

American fisting sitcoms?"

Cheers!

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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville

Some American Sitcoms are quite good, the only one I cannot abide is Friends.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't get American humour, I have never watched any American sit com and laughed, and they should be shot for what they did to The Office

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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville


"I don't get American humour, I have never watched any American sit com and laughed, and they should be shot for what they did to The Office "
Now that I agree with!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Edd the talking Horse has to be up there with the Greats

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Edd the talking Horse has to be up there with the Greats "
Mr Ed to you!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like Friends and Cheers was quite good also. I think american humour has improved over the years, they dont seem to preach morals so much these days, the corny lines at the end of the early shows used to make me want to chuck up lol.

Also really pleased they dont tend to go overboard with applause and whistles just because an actor walks on stage, maybe that was a real achievment for americans in those days....actually being able to walk on stage

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By *otlovefun42Couple
over a year ago

Costa Blanca Spain...


"Anyone ever see "Dream On" ? It was quite racy (real nudity and swearing) as it was a cable show.

And very funny."

Yes. About the guy who spent his childhood glued to a TV screen watching old movies, then mentally relived every situation of his adult life as an old movie clip.

A bit Walter Mitty ish as I remember.

Loved "Soap" as well.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I remember Soap. BrillianT!

Also MASH.

I really like Everybody loves Raymond!

Susan

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By *ENDAROOSCouple
over a year ago

South West London / Surrey


"When will these American sitcoms stop being made? Well the answer to that is obvious, when millions of people realise they should have been paying attention to one person who barely even watches TV and completely change their _iews on what they think is funny.

What a stupid answer, yet again proof some people never grow up! Obviously one of the band wagon posters who cannot fathom having their own opinion on anything and will only ever agree or form an opinion based in what every other person on fab agrees on, I dint find em funny so what? Don't cone on a thread just trashing the op just for the helm if it, that's just bullying, darn right unessecary, and to be fair to your fine self probably the way the thread will go...... Let's get the band wagon started..... Anyone else wanna trash my opinion?? I dint mind it's the way of the fab forums......"

and breathe........

They were simply stating their opinion just like you were.

Some people find them funny and others don't..

Personally I like some of then like 2 and half men and Mike & Molly but can't bear others.

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By *ENDAROOSCouple
over a year ago

South West London / Surrey


"I can't believe no one has mentioned the Phil Silver's Show as being a top American comedy.

I used to watch all the old ones, really enjoyed Bilko. When I was single and on shifts I got into a lot of the American shows as they were shown at odd hours. Some of my favourites were

Soap

Benson

Lavern & Shirly

Cheers

Frasier

Some of the more recent ones have been ok as well.

My name is earl

Modern family

Arrested development I thought was excellent.

"

Loved My name is Earl with his karma list....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hubby says he liked....Addams Family

Munsters

Mr. Ed

Beverly Hillbillies, Green Acers, Dick van dyke show.......

But he is strange!

Susan

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hubby says he liked....Addams Family

Munsters

Mr. Ed

Beverly Hillbillies, Green Acers, Dick van dyke show.......

But he is strange!

Susan"

Oh I dunno seems grounded to me

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle


"Was one i remember many moons ago called "soap" anyone remember it? "

I think Billy Crystal was in Soap

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

SOAP....I liked the guy with the dummy!

lol

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By *ighland_RoseCouple
over a year ago

Brigadoon


"Hubby says he liked....Addams Family

Munsters

Mr. Ed

Beverly Hillbillies, Green Acers, Dick van dyke show.......

But he is strange!

Susan"

The trilogy - Green Acres, The Beverley Hillbillies and Petticoat Junction were three of my favourites as a child.

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By *ighland_RoseCouple
over a year ago

Brigadoon


"I can't believe no one has mentioned the Phil Silver's Show as being a top American comedy.

I used to watch all the old ones, really enjoyed Bilko. When I was single and on shifts I got into a lot of the American shows as they were shown at odd hours. Some of my favourites were

Soap

Benson

Lavern & Shirly

Cheers

Frasier

Some of the more recent ones have been ok as well.

My name is earl

Modern family

Arrested development I thought was excellent.

Loved My name is Earl with his karma list.... "

Have you seen "Raising Hope"? It's made by the same people and sometimes has some of the "Earl" characters in it.

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

The Beverley Hillbillies and the Munsters were rotated on Channel 4 at the 5-6 slots on a Monday night and I used to really like them, whilst waiting for my mum to do us all tea. It never helped me get my homework done, but,

'Up came a bubbling crude...'

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

F troop

Hogans heroes

Happy days

Mork and Mindy

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By *onyneMan
over a year ago

Newcastle

There are some great ones that don't seem to have been mentioned unless I didn't notice them being posted...The mighty 'Seinfeld' and 'Arrested Development' spring to mind

The Louis c.k. one is quite interestingly done but can be patchy

They differ from the British ones in loads of ways...tend to have up to 25 episodes a series as opposed to [usually] 6 or so in Britain. Allows for greater threads in story lines and development of characters. Tend to be written by larger teams because of this. Sometimes that works but not always.

Hope everyone is enjoying the site and is keeping well

Tony

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I can't believe no one has mentioned the Phil Silver's Show as being a top American comedy.

I used to watch all the old ones, really enjoyed Bilko. When I was single and on shifts I got into a lot of the American shows as they were shown at odd hours. Some of my favourites were

Soap

Benson

Lavern & Shirly

Cheers

Frasier

Some of the more recent ones have been ok as well.

My name is earl

Modern family

Arrested development I thought was excellent.

Loved My name is Earl with his karma list....

Have you seen "Raising Hope"? It's made by the same people and sometimes has some of the "Earl" characters in it."

Not heard of that one. Any good ?

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By *onyneMan
over a year ago

Newcastle

You are right about The Phil Silvers Show [Sgt Biko to some] total classic...reminds me that Top Cat hasn't been on for ages either!

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By *ighland_RoseCouple
over a year ago

Brigadoon


"I can't believe no one has mentioned the Phil Silver's Show as being a top American comedy.

I used to watch all the old ones, really enjoyed Bilko. When I was single and on shifts I got into a lot of the American shows as they were shown at odd hours. Some of my favourites were

Soap

Benson

Lavern & Shirly

Cheers

Frasier

Some of the more recent ones have been ok as well.

My name is earl

Modern family

Arrested development I thought was excellent.

Loved My name is Earl with his karma list....

Have you seen "Raising Hope"? It's made by the same people and sometimes has some of the "Earl" characters in it.

Not heard of that one. Any good ?

"

If you like My Name is Earl you'd probably like Raising Hope. I think it's a great show.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

30 Rock,Curb your enthusiasm and Arrested development are all excellent US sitcoms. As I just mentioned excellent there is of course The Simpsons. Oh yes I nearly forgot Seinfeld.

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By *aucy3Couple
over a year ago

glasgow

Married with children,

Comedy gold.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

Don't cone on a thread just trashing the op just for the helm if it, that's just bullying, darn right unessecary, and to be fair to your fine self probably the way the thread will go...... Let's get the band wagon started..... Anyone else wanna trash my opinion?? I dint mind it's the way of the fab forums......

I only looked at this thread because you referenced it in your other post. I agree with some points in the other post, but this one, you look real foolish.

"

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I generally cant stand US Sitcoms. I think theyre written for children, and if their parents watch, great. Really stilted, predictable, mundane attempts at being funny. I do think the problem is that they are written for families in the main. Ive sat with american friends and failed to understand how they are entertained, let alone find them funny. I dont get much of British tv, as again it seems written for children and dumbed down to the extreme. Happy to have lived without tv for a while, though currently have one.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"30 Rock,Curb your enthusiasm and Arrested development are all excellent US sitcoms. "

finally got to some of the ones I really like that never get the attention they deserve over here..... I am a huge fan of 30 Rock!... me loves Tina Fey!!!

a few more I would add to that list...

Entourage

Its always sunny in Philadelphia

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Was one i remember many moons ago called "soap" anyone remember it? "

Just about. And i liked that other one married with children

X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"30 Rock,Curb your enthusiasm and Arrested development are all excellent US sitcoms. As I just mentioned excellent there is of course The Simpsons. Oh yes I nearly forgot Seinfeld."

30 rock is brilliant and arrested development the same.

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By *na23655Couple
over a year ago

Sutton

Quite like

Dads

Mom

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By *radleyandRavenCouple
over a year ago

Herts

I don't watch much TV as it is but I can't say there's been many British sitcoms I like either... The Big Bang Theory, Red Dwarf, The Inbetweeners and The IT Crowd are the only programmes I can honestly say I've ever got into and really enjoyed.

- Amy. x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

F Troop and Newhart were also favs!

Susan

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

At least with American humour they dub canned laughter over it to highlight when it's supposed to be funny.

This also saves you wasting energy laughing at stuff that isn't actually funny.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Big bang theory is brill but I share your _iews on the rest.

British humour is the best anyway.

Room 101 had a german comedian on it last week n i just didn't laugh at all. N everyone there politely laughed.

Ha

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By *otlovefun42Couple
over a year ago

Costa Blanca Spain...


"F Troop and Newhart were also favs!

Susan"

Although I wasn't too keen on the sitcom Bob Newhart, or was it Newheart? Just had to be one of the greatest American comedians ever.

His Walter Raleigh discovering tobacco, and trainee bus driver sketch's were brilliant. I know the Raleigh one is on youtube well worth a look.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"F Troop and Newhart were also favs!

Susan"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Modern Family and Big Bang Theory for me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I remember soap. I thought it was good. But memory is deceptive. I thought rowan and martin's laugh in was funny tillpython happened. I love big bang theory. Not sure where duck dynasty fits but i love that too. Sorry. I expressed my opinion which is in conflict with the op.

I loved "Soap", but I was only 12 at the time so I can't say if I would have loved it so much as an adult, but maybe I would have enjoyed it more as there would have been adult elements I didn't understand."

Confused? You will be.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Both hilarious.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"When will these American sitcoms stop being made? Well the answer to that is obvious, when millions of people realise they should have been paying attention to one person who barely even watches TV and completely change their _iews on what they think is funny.

What a stupid answer, yet again proof some people never grow up! Obviously one of the band wagon posters who cannot fathom having their own opinion on anything and will only ever agree or form an opinion based in what every other person on fab agrees on, I dint find em funny so what? Don't cone on a thread just trashing the op just for the helm if it, that's just bullying, darn right unessecary, and to be fair to your fine self probably the way the thread will go...... Let's get the band wagon started..... Anyone else wanna trash my opinion?? I dint mind it's the way of the fab forums......

Someone disagreeing with you is not bullying. They were not trashing your opinion, simply making a point. You were much more offensive in your response.

No doubt I am childish too and this is a stupid response. Fine by me."

I think your getting a bit paranoid, not everyone (if any) agree with your sweeping statement, so you go on the attack, just read the reply' sand take a chill pill

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I can't believe no one has mentioned the Phil Silver's Show as being a top American comedy. "
hows about Taxi!!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

American sitcoms, American TV has been outdoing British television for decades.

The BBC etc has tried and failed miserably in any proper critics eye.

Sorry, but harking back to the golden age of the British sitcom is just stupid

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts


"I can't believe no one has mentioned the Phil Silver's Show as being a top American comedy. hows about Taxi!!!!!"

Tuesday night, half 7 ITV and I used to yawn watching it. Still, my dad watched it.

There has been some good stuff on BBC1 - Outnumbered, Mrs Brown's Boys, Miranda to name a few. I'm not a huge fan of one of those, but it is well written and structured, I just don't find the casting that good, which sort of defeats the point. The BBC comedy budget seems to be going into panel shows and live comedy. However, going back to American comedies,

What was best? Addams Family or The Munsters?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I can't believe no one has mentioned the Phil Silver's Show as being a top American comedy. hows about Taxi!!!!!

Tuesday night, half 7 ITV and I used to yawn watching it. Still, my dad watched it.

There has been some good stuff on BBC1 - Outnumbered, Mrs Brown's Boys, Miranda to name a few. I'm not a huge fan of one of those, but it is well written and structured, I just don't find the casting that good, which sort of defeats the point. The BBC comedy budget seems to be going into panel shows and live comedy. However, going back to American comedies,

What was best? Addams Family or The Munsters? "

the adams family, because morticia and gomez were swingers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They just started showing Everybody loves Raymond...AGAIN!

How many times will they repeat this show?

Susan

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Seinfeld was good.

Frasier was good.

Cheers was good.

Larry Sanders was good.

If we can count Curb your Enthusiasm as a sitcom, that was good.

King of Queens was good.

The rest are kind of lame, but us Brits have a different sense of humour to many in the world.

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