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Must we always focus on the Holy Grail?

What about the Flying Circus? Much better skits there (Viking Spam Sketch, Spanish Inquisition Sketch, Argument Clinic, Ministry of Silly Walks, the Idiot Olympics, and all their great stuff about the British Military.)

Or maybe the Meaning of Life?
They made much more movies than Holy Grail.

The Life of Brian is certainly the most subversive of their movies, and it has just as many quotable lines. That whole scene about saying "Jehovah" and the one where the followers argue over whether to follow the gourd or the shoe are brilliant. And I love the line "and that's nobody's fault, not even the Romans."

Spanish Inquisition Sketch

NO ONE EXPECTS THE SPANISH INQUISITION!

Ah, but you see, The website I found only had good clips from the Holy Grail, so there :-P

I love Life of brian, but meaning of life is not as good 'cept the evry begining with the accountants hardy har.
I have the best of Vol 1-3 in Flying Circus,...

"I never wanted to this job you know........I wanted to be......A LUMBERJACK!"

Ah, but you see, The website I found only had good clips from the Holy Grail, so there :-P

I love Life of brian, but meaning of life is not as good 'cept the evry begining with the accountants hardy har.
I have the best of Vol 1-3 in Flying Circus,...

"I never wanted to this job you know........I wanted to be......A LUMBERJACK!"

Or maybe the Meaning of Life?
They made much more movies than Holy Grail.




SPLINTER!!!!!

Must we always focus on the Holy Grail?

What about the Flying Circus? Much better skits there (Viking Spam Sketch, Spanish Inquisition Sketch, Argument Clinic, Ministry of Silly Walks, the Idiot Olympics, and all their great stuff about the British Military.)

Or maybe the Meaning of Life?
They made much more movies than Holy Grail.

Well, they made 3 more movies than the Holy Grail anyway. And one was just a compilation of sketches from the tv show. Huurrm.. anyway.

They are the greatest comedy group ever, it's really that simple.

YEY, DGNT's sister agrees with me.

How come it's such a big cult thing in America? Over here, its just part of our heritage. Its just part of being essentially English. Like afternoon tea and self-deprecation. I love it.

How come it's such a big cult thing in America? Over here, its just part of our heritage. Its just part of being essentially English. Like afternoon tea and self-deprecation. I love it.That's exactly why it's a big thing in the US--it's not part of our heritage. Depending on your age and on the PBS content of your local area, the average american boy probably had at least one of a number of obsessions--Monty Python, Dr. Who, Fawlty Towers, Benny Hill, and maybe Dark Shadows. It's so unlike anything that the US produced at the same time that we've become obsessed with it.

How come it's such a big cult thing in America? Over here, its just part of our heritage. Its just part of being essentially English. Like afternoon tea and self-deprecation. I love it.That's exactly why it's a big thing in the US--it's not part of our heritage. Depending on your age and on the PBS content of your local area, the average american boy probably had at least one of a number of obsessions--Monty Python, Dr. Who, Fawlty Towers, Benny Hill, and maybe Dark Shadows. It's so unlike anything that the US produced at the same time that we've become obsessed with it.

Hurrah! Well, I can reccomend some other amusing comedies that America might enjoy. Black Books is a current favorite comedy series, as is Little Britain. Although I recommend that for real anglophiles only, because it relies so much on understanding the British Character, and all the little insecurities we hold. Like Fat Fighters. And The Only Gay in The Village. Its also narrated by Tom Baker of Dr Who fame. :D

How come it's such a big cult thing in America? Over here, its just part of our heritage. Its just part of being essentially English. Like afternoon tea and self-deprecation. I love it.That's exactly why it's a big thing in the US--it's not part of our heritage. Depending on your age and on the PBS content of your local area, the average american boy probably had at least one of a number of obsessions--Monty Python, Dr. Who, Fawlty Towers, Benny Hill, and maybe Dark Shadows. It's so unlike anything that the US produced at the same time that we've become obsessed with it.


Obsessed? Put down the bottle honey and step away.

http://www.poliisi.iki.fi/pub/fun/sounds/Monty_Python/

you dont bother me u english pigdogs!

I fart in your general direction!

your mother was a hampster and your father smelt of elderberries!

ha ha ha classic sketch.

-GL

http://www.poliisi.iki.fi/pub/fun/sounds/Monty_Python/

you dont bother me u english pigdogs!

I fart in your general direction!

your mother was a hampster and your father smelt of elderberries!

ha ha ha classic sketch.

-GL


Fart jokes? Oh please, those were never funny.

http://www.poliisi.iki.fi/pub/fun/sounds/Monty_Python/

you dont bother me u english pigdogs!

I fart in your general direction!

your mother was a hampster and your father smelt of elderberries!

ha ha ha classic sketch.

-GL


Fart jokes? Oh please, those were never funny.

Oh come on, dick and fart jokes are ALWAYS funny. And Bum jokes (if you're British). Bum never fails to crack me up. Bum. hehehehe

Hurrah! Well, I can reccomend some other amusing comedies that America might enjoy. Black Books is a current favorite comedy series, as is Little Britain. Although I recommend that for real anglophiles only, because it relies so much on understanding the British Character, and all the little insecurities we hold. Like Fat Fighters. And The Only Gay in The Village. Its also narrated by Tom Baker of Dr Who fame. :DI've never heard of those, but I'm a huge fan of both Father Ted and Coupling--Coupling may be the best tv show I've seen in the last 5 years easy.

What have the Romans ever done for us?

What have the Romans ever done for us?

Brought peace? :lol:

The Life of Brian is the greatest film ever made (don't argue, just agree).

Actually I recall the script being published on the internet. Besides, I don't need such things cause I basically know the film beginning to end (and yes I have a job :) )

What have the Romans ever done for us?

Brought peace? :lol:

The Life of Brian is the greatest film ever made (don't argue, just agree).

Actually I recall the script being published on the internet. Besides, I don't need such things cause I basically know the film beginning to end (and yes I have a job :) )

I'll give it best comedy ever made.

Hurrah! Well, I can reccomend some other amusing comedies that America might enjoy. Black Books is a current favorite comedy series, as is Little Britain. Although I recommend that for real anglophiles only, because it relies so much on understanding the British Character, and all the little insecurities we hold. Like Fat Fighters. And The Only Gay in The Village. Its also narrated by Tom Baker of Dr Who fame. :DI've never heard of those, but I'm a huge fan of both Father Ted and Coupling--Coupling may be the best tv show I've seen in the last 5 years easy.

Coupling has some good moments (that really amusing scottish (?) guy). But it drags. Father Ted- thats awesome. Black Books is in the same vein of humour. Its set in a bookshop owned by a drunken, swearing Irishman (Bernard), and his hairy, lovely and much bullied helper, Manny. And their drunken friend, Fran. It mainly revolves around getting drunk.

I hear the Office is big in America? I love that show. Also, I heard they were making an American version. Would that work? I work on stereotypes here, but the Office is hilarious because of subtle, painful insecurities. Would an American version allow that subtlety to come through?

The main difference between American comedy and British is that American is written by teams of writers (in general) and British comedy is written by one writer, or a partnershio, or maybe three people. One British sitcom, My Family, is written by teams of writers, and though its funny, its nothing groundbreaking. Its got a very American style. Also , British Comedies never tend to run for as long, which is why I think they become cult more easily.

but I'm a huge fan of both Father Ted and Coupling--Coupling may be the best tv show I've seen in the last 5 years easy.

Oh dear! A little lesson in comedy for you. Father Ted = Very funny. Coupling = modern British sh*tcom

Coupling has some good moments (that really amusing scottish (?) guy). But it drags. Father Ted- thats awesome. Black Books is in the same vein of humour. Its set in a bookshop owned by a drunken, swearing Irishman (Bernard), and his hairy, lovely and much bullied helper, Manny. And their drunken friend, Fran. It mainly revolves around getting drunk.If you're talking about Jeff from Coupling, my girlfriend assures me he's Welsh. It does drag at times, I admit, but it's so much more willing to be daring about sex than anything on US television that I forgive it that.

I hear the Office is big in America? I love that show. Also, I heard they were making an American version. Would that work? I work on stereotypes here, but the Office is hilarious because of subtle, painful insecurities. Would an American version allow that subtlety to come through?I've heard that as well, but since I don't have BBC America, I've never seen it--I saw Coupling at a friend's house and got the dvds for Xmas. And if the US versions of Coupling and Ab Fab are any indication, The Office will fail miserably as well. It's a shame, too, because both of the previous shows would have done well in the US had they just held onto what made them wonderful in the original.

The main difference between American comedy and British is that American is written by teams of writers (in general) and British comedy is written by one writer, or a partnershio, or maybe three people. One British sitcom, My Family, is written by teams of writers, and though its funny, its nothing groundbreaking. Its got a very American style. Also , British Comedies never tend to run for as long, which is why I think they become cult more easily.I think you're dead on there--my girlfriend has spent significant time in Britain in the past and has said the same thing.

but I'm a huge fan of both Father Ted and Coupling--Coupling may be the best tv show I've seen in the last 5 years easy.

Oh dear! A little lesson in comedy for you. Father Ted = Very funny. Coupling = modern British sh*tcom


Hehe. I would definately say it wasn't the best tv show for 5 years. You need to come over here and watch the BBC. Also know as 'Britains Secular Church'. And the bastard conservatives are trying to privatise it. Sinners.

Little Britain. Although I recommend that for real anglophiles only, because it relies so much on understanding the British Character, and all the little insecurities we hold. Like Fat Fighters. And The Only Gay in The Village.

Umm... are you sure about that?? I think you're the only person who watches it who would consider it reflecting nothing except exaggerated and slightly grotesque (though rather funny) comic stereotypes.

but I'm a huge fan of both Father Ted and Coupling--Coupling may be the best tv show I've seen in the last 5 years easy.

Oh dear! A little lesson in comedy for you. Father Ted = Very funny. Coupling = modern British sh*tcom


Hehe. I would definately say it wasn't the best tv show for 5 years. You need to come over here and watch the BBC. Also know as 'Britains Secular Church'. And the bastard conservatives are trying to privatise it. Sinners.Hey--I've been having to deal with "Survivor", "American Idol" and "The Littlest Groom" for the last few years. Coupling is a godsend compared to that dreck.

Coupling has some good moments (that really amusing scottish (?) guy). But it drags. Father Ted- thats awesome. Black Books is in the same vein of humour. Its set in a bookshop owned by a drunken, swearing Irishman (Bernard), and his hairy, lovely and much bullied helper, Manny. And their drunken friend, Fran. It mainly revolves around getting drunk.If you're talking about Jeff from Coupling, my girlfriend assures me he's Welsh. It does drag at times, I admit, but it's so much more willing to be daring about sex than anything on US television that I forgive it that.

Thats right. Welsh. Its been ages since I watched it, and I'm not that big a fan. I do love welsh accents, though. My current date is Welsh. And I could listen to him talk for months.

As for the sex- yeah, most American comedies seen to shun away from them. For such a sexually repressed nation, Britain does love its sex comedies. Probably because we're sexually repressed. There was a recetn BBC series called 'Grumpy Old Men'. That was one of the funniest things I've ever seen. As for sex-related shows, try and see Bo Selecta. Its truely foul, immature and depraved. I love it. :D It focuses on a celebrity stalker and wierd, wierd celebrity impersonations. Including Christina Aguilera as a Scouse Hooker. "I'm Christina Aguilera, and I'm dead deeeerrrrty. Alsatians, the lot..."



I hear the Office is big in America? I love that show. Also, I heard they were making an American version. Would that work? I work on stereotypes here, but the Office is hilarious because of subtle, painful insecurities. Would an American version allow that subtlety to come through?I've heard that as well, but since I don't have BBC America, I've never seen it--I saw Coupling at a friend's house and got the dvds for Xmas. And if the US versions of Coupling and Ab Fab are any indication, The Office will fail miserably as well. It's a shame, too, because both of the previous shows would have done well in the US had they just held onto what made them wonderful in the original.

you need the BBC in your life. But yeah, you haven't got a great flavour of British Comedy. The more obscure, the better. Ab Fab relied on the actresses who played them, of course, so unless you found someone with the same charisma, it wouldn't work. Its also very London-centric, too.


The main difference between American comedy and British is that American is written by teams of writers (in general) and British comedy is written by one writer, or a partnershio, or maybe three people. One British sitcom, My Family, is written by teams of writers, and though its funny, its nothing groundbreaking. Its got a very American style. Also , British Comedies never tend to run for as long, which is why I think they become cult more easily.I think you're dead on there--my girlfriend has spent significant time in Britain in the past and has said the same thing.

Yeah. You seem a dedicated anglophile. Come stay here, the BBC rocks- sooooo many channels now, too, all free. Britain has 5 totally free, advertless radio stations, plus hundreds of free local, advert-free stations. All thanks to the BBC. Its a truely awesome organisation.

Yeah. You seem a dedicated anglophile. Come stay here, the BBC rocks- sooooo many channels now, too, all free. Britain has 5 totally free, advertless radio stations, plus hundreds of free local, advert-free stations. All thanks to the BBC. Its a truely awesome organisation.

Hang on, wait a minute. The BBC is good in some ways, but not in comedy right now. Modern comedy is being held back by the BBC being unadventurous and cheap-minded. After Michael Grade takes over things may change (he "discovered" Reeves & Mortimer on channel 4 after all) but the way things are at the moment comedy is still nigh on impossible to do well.

What have the Romans ever done for us?
5 minutes later...

ok ok so apart from aqueducts, form of government, food, liberal speech, free medical care & the collosium, what have the romans ever done for us eh?

It's because america just simply wasn't insane enough or clever enough (they were all at oxford you know) to come up with something so funny & fresh, my all time favourite sketches have to be "The parrot Sketch" & "The World funniest joke" when it is used in ww2 & all the germans die layghing

What have the Romans ever done for us?
5 minutes later...

ok ok so apart from aqueducts, form of government, food, liberal speech, free medical care & the collosium, what have the romans ever done for us eh?

It's because america just simply wasn't insane enough or clever enough (they were all at oxford you know) to come up with something so funny & fresh, my all time favourite sketches have to be "The parrot Sketch" & "The World funniest joke" when it is used in ww2 & all the germans die layghing

I dunno, its something to do with self-deprecation. And 50s repression that still hangs over us. As well as being intelligent and slightly bizarre. Loads of great British comedians came from Cambridge or Oxford. Rowan Atkinson, for example. Also, loads of the wierdest comedians in Britain are very intelligent. Harry Hill is a qualified medical doctor.

Yeah. You seem a dedicated anglophile. Come stay here, the BBC rocks- sooooo many channels now, too, all free. Britain has 5 totally free, advertless radio stations, plus hundreds of free local, advert-free stations. All thanks to the BBC. Its a truely awesome organisation.

Hang on, wait a minute. The BBC is good in some ways, but not in comedy right now. Modern comedy is being held back by the BBC being unadventurous and cheap-minded. After Michael Grade takes over things may change (he "discovered" Reeves & Mortimer on channel 4 after all) but the way things are at the moment comedy is still nigh on impossible to do well.

I didn't say it was awesome for comedy. its better than ITV, worse than Channel 4. But as an organisation, its the dogs b*llocks.

Yeah. You seem a dedicated anglophile. Come stay here, the BBC rocks- sooooo many channels now, too, all free. Britain has 5 totally free, advertless radio stations, plus hundreds of free local, advert-free stations. All thanks to the BBC. Its a truely awesome organisation.

Hang on, wait a minute. The BBC is good in some ways, but not in comedy right now. Modern comedy is being held back by the BBC being unadventurous and cheap-minded. After Michael Grade takes over things may change (he "discovered" Reeves & Mortimer on channel 4 after all) but the way things are at the moment comedy is still nigh on impossible to do well.

Yeah, but comedy is suffering everywhere, not just over in Britain. Here in America we've been on this ridiculous "reality-TV" kick for the past couple of years, and it's gotten so bad that the networks are more or less abandoning all other genres in order to jump on the bandwagon. I can count on one hand the number of good dramas or comedies on American TV these days. I'm not keen on what the BBC is doing wrong over there, but it's not any better over here either. It seems like comedy as a television genre is dying.

Yeah. You seem a dedicated anglophile. Come stay here, the BBC rocks- sooooo many channels now, too, all free. Britain has 5 totally free, advertless radio stations, plus hundreds of free local, advert-free stations. All thanks to the BBC. Its a truely awesome organisation.

Hang on, wait a minute. The BBC is good in some ways, but not in comedy right now. Modern comedy is being held back by the BBC being unadventurous and cheap-minded. After Michael Grade takes over things may change (he "discovered" Reeves & Mortimer on channel 4 after all) but the way things are at the moment comedy is still nigh on impossible to do well.

Yeah, but comedy is suffering everywhere, not just over in Britain. Here in America we've been on this ridiculous "reality-TV" kick for the past couple of years, and it's gotten so bad that the networks are more or less abandoning all other genres in order to jump on the bandwagon. I can count on one hand the number of good dramas or comedies on American TV these days. I'm not keen on what the BBC is doing wrong over there, but it's not any better over here either. It seems like comedy as a television genre is dying.

The BBC is dumbing down 1 and 2. What used to be awesome was that after watching something you liked on it, you'd carry on watching something you thought you didn't care about, but would then find you lvoed. Nature Documentaries, Science programming, a huge range of cultural shows. Hopefully Michael Grade will bring that back. As for reality tv- I hate that sh*t.

Yeah, but comedy is suffering everywhere, not just over in Britain. Here in America we've been on this ridiculous "reality-TV" kick for the past couple of years, and it's gotten so bad that the networks are more or less abandoning all other genres in order to jump on the bandwagon. I can count on one hand the number of good dramas or comedies on American TV these days. I'm not keen on what the BBC is doing wrong over there, but it's not any better over here either. It seems like comedy as a television genre is dying.What would you say was the most recent good US comedy? (Warning--if you say "Everybody Loves Raymond," I will hunt you down and hurt you--seriously) I mean, I avoid tv like the plague recently, but I haven't seen a good comedy since the early days of the Drew Carey show, and even that's iffy. What's good in your opinion?

Yeah, but comedy is suffering everywhere, not just over in Britain. Here in America we've been on this ridiculous "reality-TV" kick for the past couple of years, and it's gotten so bad that the networks are more or less abandoning all other genres in order to jump on the bandwagon. I can count on one hand the number of good dramas or comedies on American TV these days. I'm not keen on what the BBC is doing wrong over there, but it's not any better over here either. It seems like comedy as a television genre is dying.What would you say was the most recent good US comedy? (Warning--if you say "Everybody Loves Raymond," I will hunt you down and hurt you--seriously) I mean, I avoid tv like the plague recently, but I haven't seen a good comedy since the early days of the Drew Carey show, and even that's iffy. What's good in your opinion?

The most recent?

Um, I'd say Fox's show Arrested Development, but that's like 114th out of 130 shows for ratings, so unfortunately, that's going to probably die soon. It's a shame, because it's a brilliantly funny show, but it's not episodic. The stories branch over several episodes, so it's hard for someone to pick up in the middle of the season. I think that's why it's going to get canned, unfortunately.

I'd say the final season of Seinfeld was the last good season of a comedy series. I'd agree that the first few seasons of Drew Carey Show were great, but it took a nosedive.

Yeah, but comedy is suffering everywhere, not just over in Britain. Here in America we've been on this ridiculous "reality-TV" kick for the past couple of years, and it's gotten so bad that the networks are more or less abandoning all other genres in order to jump on the bandwagon. I can count on one hand the number of good dramas or comedies on American TV these days. I'm not keen on what the BBC is doing wrong over there, but it's not any better over here either. It seems like comedy as a television genre is dying.

Damn, that's a depressing but quite believable situation. I will remain positive, and hope that the networks will realise that the public aren't really interested these days. The problem is it's the kids. Kids should be banned from owning mobile phones. It's these sh*tty "Text in your vote!" type reality shows that make the money, as you say. Damn them!

Yeah--I haven't seen Arrested Develoment and no one has been talking it up, so I haven't made the effort. I might give it a shot. But you see my point--nothing has really been much good for a while, right?

See, we don't get these shows. I think we need a lot more stand-up on our tvs.

And ITV- I've thought of a good show on there- Harry Hills TV Burp.

Yeah, but comedy is suffering everywhere, not just over in Britain. Here in America we've been on this ridiculous "reality-TV" kick for the past couple of years, and it's gotten so bad that the networks are more or less abandoning all other genres in order to jump on the bandwagon. I can count on one hand the number of good dramas or comedies on American TV these days. I'm not keen on what the BBC is doing wrong over there, but it's not any better over here either. It seems like comedy as a television genre is dying.

Damn, that's a depressing but quite believable situation. I will remain positive, and hope that the networks will realise that the public aren't really interested these days. The problem is it's the kids. Kids should be banned from owning mobile phones. It's these sh*tty "Text in your vote!" type reality shows that make the money, as you say. Damn them!They're cheaper to make, at least in the US--they don't have to pay union wages to the contestants, and if they film them offshore, their cast costs are lower as well. I hate them as well--as I hate Montagues. :lol:

The only recent American comedies i've liked that weren't animated are Frasier and Friends, and i know neither of them are current anymore. Not that we get a good choice of American comedy over here. Oh, Scrubs is pretty good too..

Yeah--I haven't seen Arrested Develoment and no one has been talking it up, so I haven't made the effort. I might give it a shot. But you see my point--nothing has really been much good for a while, right?

It's brilliant. You really should see it. It's on on Sunday nights on Fox, I think at 9pm or 9:30pm. It has alot of recognizable people, including David Cross, Liza Minelli (believe it or not, she's great), and Henry Winkler, and it's narrated by Ron Howard. I highly recommend seeing it before it probably gets cancelled.

The only recent American comedies i've liked that weren't animated are Frasier and Friends, and i know neither of them are current anymore. Not that we get a good choice of American comedy over here. Oh, Scrubs is pretty good too..Animation is where it's at right now. We had the Family Guy a couple f years ago, and rumor is that it will be revived for next season. And Aqua Teen Hunger Force and Sealab 2021 are some of the funniest shit I've ever seen.

The only recent American comedies i've liked that weren't animated are Frasier and Friends, and i know neither of them are current anymore. Not that we get a good choice of American comedy over here. Oh, Scrubs is pretty good too..

Fraiser and Friends are both ending this season. I never really got into Scrubs, but I can see how people like it. It is one of the only really uniquely funny shows on TV now. Honest to God, I only watch network TV twice a week now. Thursdays to watch CSI, and Sundays to watch Arrested Development.

The only recent American comedies i've liked that weren't animated are Frasier and Friends, and i know neither of them are current anymore. Not that we get a good choice of American comedy over here. Oh, Scrubs is pretty good too..Animation is where it's at right now. We had the Family Guy a couple f years ago, and rumor is that it will be revived for next season. And Aqua Teen Hunger Force and Sealab 2021 are some of the funniest shit I've ever seen.

Both Family Guy and Futurama are going to be coming out with new episodes soon.

Animation is where it's at right now. We had the Family Guy a couple f years ago, and rumor is that it will be revived for next season. And Aqua Teen Hunger Force and Sealab 2021 are some of the funniest shit I've ever seen.

That's been confirmed by the way, Family Guy is coming back..! Yaaay! 8)

I've heard quite a bit about this Aqua Teen thang, i'll have to check out the Cartoon Network again..

Scrubs did rock.

I like early 90s Brit comedy, in the same vein as the music that was around. Viv and Bob, in particular. I love shooting stars.

Fraiser and Friends are both ending this season. I never really got into Scrubs, but I can see how people like it. It is one of the only really uniquely funny shows on TV now. Honest to God, I only watch network TV twice a week now. Thursdays to watch CSI, and Sundays to watch Arrested Development.

TV ratings are just dropping lower and lower at the moment (in the UK) and i hardly watch any TV at the moment. What's more i don't really miss it. I'm hoping that losing the viewers will convince TV execs that they are going about things the wrong way, but we shall see.

CSI is fun! Dunno about Arrested Development. Hope it's better than the band. :)

Fraiser and Friends are both ending this season. I never really got into Scrubs, but I can see how people like it. It is one of the only really uniquely funny shows on TV now. Honest to God, I only watch network TV twice a week now. Thursdays to watch CSI, and Sundays to watch Arrested Development.

TV ratings are just dropping lower and lower at the moment (in the UK) and i hardly watch any TV at the moment. What's more i don't really miss it. I'm hoping that losing the viewers will convince TV execs that they are going about things the wrong way, but we shall see.

CSI is fun! Dunno about Arrested Development. Hope it's better than the band. :)

Arrested Development, the band, was great! How can you not like them? And the show is brilliant, but it's not getting any attention. Everyone should see it. It's on Fox here in America.

Animation is where it's at right now. We had the Family Guy a couple f years ago, and rumor is that it will be revived for next season. And Aqua Teen Hunger Force and Sealab 2021 are some of the funniest shit I've ever seen.

That's been confirmed by the way, Family Guy is coming back..! Yaaay! 8)

I've heard quite a bit about this Aqua Teen thang, i'll have to check out the Cartoon Network again..It is easily the strangest thing I have seen in years. The first time I saw it I literally sat in front of the tv with my jaw hanging down for ten minutes trying to figure out just what the hell was going on. It's incredible.

It's because america just simply wasn't insane enough or clever enough (they were all at oxford you know)

Actually, they weren't all British. Terry Gilliam is an American. Granted, he didn't do much acting until John Cleese left, but he was the animator. Besides, he and Cleese have had the most succesful post-Python careers of all of them. Eric Idle does children's books. Terry Jones does some directing now and then as well, and Michael Palin I think is an author. Graham Chapman, well he's buggered off. And of course, don't forget the 'seventh' Python, Carol Cleveland.

Arrested Development, the band, was great! How can you not like them? And the show is brilliant, but it's not getting any attention. Everyone should see it. It's on Fox here in America.

Ah, they were a one-album wonder. Yeah, it was a good album though. I'll see if i can find AD anywhere on satellite then, cheers!

It's because america just simply wasn't insane enough or clever enough (they were all at oxford you know)

Actually, they weren't all British. Terry Gilliam is an American. Granted, he didn't do much acting until John Cleese left, but he was the animator. Besides, he and Cleese have had the most succesful post-Python careers of all of them. Eric Idle does children's books. Terry Jones does some directing now and then as well, and Michael Palin I think is an author. Graham Chapman, well he's buggered off. And of course, don't forget the 'seventh' Python, Carol Cleveland.

yes granted that, graham champman's dead & Micheal Palin is an author & explorer, he has travelled most of the world for BBC & done very very interesting documenteries about it

It's because america just simply wasn't insane enough or clever enough (they were all at oxford you know)

Actually, they weren't all British. Terry Gilliam is an American. Granted, he didn't do much acting until John Cleese left, but he was the animator. Besides, he and Cleese have had the most succesful post-Python careers of all of them. Eric Idle does children's books. Terry Jones does some directing now and then as well, and Michael Palin I think is an author. Graham Chapman, well he's buggered off. And of course, don't forget the 'seventh' Python, Carol Cleveland.

yes granted that, graham champman's dead & Micheal Palin is an author & explorer, he has travelled most of the world for BBC & done very very interesting documenteries about it

Terry Jones has just been on BBC two with a history series about Mediaeval Lives. He's a trained historian. Eric Idle has done more than you'd think, suprisingly. And yeah, Palin has been very busy, very successful. I love his 'Round the World' series.

Actually, they weren't all British. Terry Gilliam is an American. Granted, he didn't do much acting until John Cleese left, but he was the animator. Besides, he and Cleese have had the most succesful post-Python careers of all of them. Eric Idle does children's books. Terry Jones does some directing now and then as well, and Michael Palin I think is an author. Graham Chapman, well he's buggered off. And of course, don't forget the 'seventh' Python, Carol Cleveland.

I saw Carol Cleveland in Russell Square in London last year and as she was my first love in life back when i was 8 or so, i felt compelled to follow her around for as long as i could. About 45 mins later i just felt bad though, i guess i'm not cut out to be a stalker.

Have you seen black books? Thats quite funny.

Still not up to the genius that is Monty Python (holy grail wins for me)

The old sitcoms are the best though. Fools and horses, Fawlty towers, Black Adder, Yes Minister etc...

Oh, we used to be such a funny nation.

-GL

Have you seen black books? Thats quite funny.

Still not up to the genius that is Monty Python (holy grail wins for me)

The old sitcoms are the best though. Fools and horses, Fawlty towers, Black Adder, Yes Minister etc...

Oh, we used to be such a funny nation.

-GL

What happened though?

And you can add Allo Allo to the list.

Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister are the funniest sitcoms ever (Monty Python isn't a sitcom) followed closely by Blackadder (3rd and 4th seasons), Fawlty Towers, The Brittas Empire, Keeping up Appearances...
the list goes on.

What would you say was the most recent good US comedy? (Warning--if you say "Everybody Loves Raymond," I will hunt you down and hurt you--seriously) I mean, I avoid tv like the plague recently, but I haven't seen a good comedy since the early days of the Drew Carey show, and even that's iffy. What's good in your opinion?
Wonderfalls was the newest and greatest, unfortunately FOX Broadcasting Network is a joke. They put out Wonderfalls, which has a young woman doing nice things for people because inanimate objects tell her to but she hates every minute of it, then cancel after 4 episodes. Then they air crap like The Swan, where they make up ugly women, give them plastic surgery, liposuction and dental work then have them enter a pageant...sick huh? "Make me into a barbie doll so that I can be an idol to all those anorexic/bulimic girls out there, saying that Dreams really do come true" :roll:

The Simpsons is and will always remain my favorite US comedy. I liked Ally McBeal too (The producer from Ally McBeal also Produced Wonderfalls)...British Comedy far outstrips any US comedy....Monty Python (John Cleese is a God!!), Benny Hill, Fawlty Towers, Are You Being Served?, Ab Fab, and *LOL* Changing Rooms!

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Sorry, dont know what came over me...

Both Family Guy and Futurama are going to be coming out with new episodes soon.

I heard that Futurama has been cancelled permanently. So has Arrested Development, Cracking up and Wonderfalls....Just a theory...FOX becomes "FOX Reality Crap Network"

I cant believe that I have just read 3 pages of posts and nobody mentioned the following most famous Monty Python catchphrase of all:

Said in a high squeaky voice:

"He's not the Messiah! He's a very naughty boy!"

Yes I like Monty (except those godawful animation bits) and Blackadder, The Brittas Empire, Red Dwarf, The Simpsons, The New Statesman, Father Ted and Black Books.

Today, depending on my mood I might like Black Books the best, but tomorrow I could change it to Red Dwarf! It all depends on what mood you are in.

I never wanted to work in an office,
I wanted to be a lumberjack!

:twisted:

I can't remember it Verbatim but I love the begining scene of Holy Grail with the guys at the Castle talking to Arthur about the coconuts...also the Brave Sir Robin song...yeah those are my favorites

ARTHUR: Whoa there!
[clop clop]
GUARD #1: Halt! Who goes there?
ARTHUR: It is I, Arthur, son of Uther Pendragon, from the castle
of Camelot. King of the Britons, defeator of the Saxons,
sovereign of all England!
GUARD #1: Pull the other one!
ARTHUR: I am. And this my trusty servant Patsy. We have
ridden the length and breadth of the land in search of knights
who will join me in my court of Camelot. I must speak with your
lord and master.
GUARD #1: What, ridden on a horse?
ARTHUR: Yes!
GUARD #1: You're using coconuts!
ARTHUR: What?
GUARD #1: You've got two empty halves of coconut and you're
bangin' 'em together.
ARTHUR: So? We have ridden since the snows of winter covered
this land, through the kingdom of Mercea, through--
GUARD #1: Where'd you get the coconut?
ARTHUR: We found them.
GUARD #1: Found them? In Mercea? The coconut's tropical!
ARTHUR: What do you mean?
GUARD #1: Well, this is a temperate zone.
ARTHUR: The swallow may fly south with the sun or the house
martin or the plumber may seek warmer climes in winter yet these
are not strangers to our land.
GUARD #1: Are you suggesting coconuts are migratory?
ARTHUR: Not at all, they could be carried.
GUARD #1: What -- a swallow carrying a coconut?
ARTHUR: It could grip it by the husk!
GUARD #1: It's not a question of where he grips it! It's a
simple question of weight ratios! A five ounce bird could not
carry a 1 pound coconut.

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http://www.serve.com/bonzai/monty/films/MontyPythonandtheHolyGrail