I was born in '78 - and I have never seen an episode of any of those programs here in the UK. I've not gone and hunted them out, but nor have I stumbled across them.
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This guy must have been born in the eighties
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I was born in '78 - and I have never seen an episode of any of those programs here in the UK. I've not gone and hunted them out, but nor have I stumbled across them.
Only Fools and Horses at 42? Come on, that was the greatest television comedy series ever and I doubt I'm the only one to think that. The only ones to come close are Fawlty Towers or Monty Python.
No way would I put some of the modern American dross that seems to be plaguing TV at the moment above it.
No way would I put some of the modern American dross that seems to be plaguing TV at the moment above it.
dude, omg, like wtf?
nuff said -- closing thread.
Was born in 78 as well. I know at least France/Germany and South/Central America got many of them (still do), though, even in the US you'd have to ditch school or stay up until 1am to catch them (the reruns, of course. Most of their actors/actresses were long dead by our time). But even those that didn't grow up with them or watch them religiously, knew what they were. There is no question they set the stage and established what (comedy) television would be in the future.
nuff said -- closing thread.
Was born in 78 as well. I know at least France/Germany and South/Central America got many of them (still do), though, even in the US you'd have to ditch school or stay up until 1am to catch them (the reruns, of course. Most of their actors/actresses were long dead by our time). But even those that didn't grow up with them or watch them religiously, knew what they were. There is no question they set the stage and established what (comedy) television would be in the future.
Seeing as how this is a British list, I'm surprised that no DIY or Jamie Oliver made it onto the list.
Top Gear didn't make it?
Top Gear didn't make it?
Simpsons = Overrated.
Every good show has its good seasons, and for the Simpsons, which was a good show, those years came a decade ago, and there weren't too many of them, either.
Every good show has its good seasons, and for the Simpsons, which was a good show, those years came a decade ago, and there weren't too many of them, either.
Well they are good but certainly not within the top 10 TV shows of all time that's for sure.
My liege ~ I will instantaneously run down to the offices of said magazine and berate them until they place a more acceptable list for all
"Will no one rid me of this meddlesome critic??"
I cut off my provider 4 weeks ago, and hate commercial television, but even I know that Barney Miller and House should both be on the list.
Oh and where is Jeeves and Wooster? That was a fantastic conversion to TV from the book(s). Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry really are great actors.
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The office (american) deserves to get mentioned, no entourage, no Top Gear, and I agree AD should be top 5...
This needs to go to the FAIL thread.
This needs to go to the FAIL thread.
How on earth did they come up this list of 50 t.v. shows.
Was it based on any real numbers? Were these polled buy the magazines readers, before hand?
Or was this something, one of the writhers just came up with on his own.
Thats what it sounds like to me.
I know the British and the American's don't always, have the same taste. I don't care what Country your from. Buffy the vampire killer would never deserve such a honer, as number 2.
Buy the way, One british t.v show that I have seen, on more than a one occasion. Was, Are you being served.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Are_You_Being_Served?
Which I thought was very funny and would, in my opinion deserve a spot on that list.
Was it based on any real numbers? Were these polled buy the magazines readers, before hand?
Or was this something, one of the writhers just came up with on his own.
Thats what it sounds like to me.
I know the British and the American's don't always, have the same taste. I don't care what Country your from. Buffy the vampire killer would never deserve such a honer, as number 2.
Buy the way, One british t.v show that I have seen, on more than a one occasion. Was, Are you being served.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Are_You_Being_Served?
Which I thought was very funny and would, in my opinion deserve a spot on that list.
Wait, how can you not love 24? or West Wing or The Sopranos.
I would like to add, Mcgyver, Full House, Perfect Strangers, The Cosby Show, Newhart, Coach, and Whos The Boss.
Honorable mention goes to Saved By The Bell.
It would top a list of bizarre shows, followed by Jam, Spaced, Brass Eye and Fosters Home for Imaginary Friends...
I agree, it's a ****ing classic.
Where's This Morning With Richard not Judy I ask?
Buffy should be on the list though along with firefly, I must admit to being a *massive* Joss Whedon fan
Spaced wasn't just good, it bought a whole new type of comedy to the British public. To place it only 10th is a disgrace.