what comedy do you like american stuff like freinds and frasier or yer gd old british comedy like only fools and horses,on the busses,the carry on films.
2006-08-10 03:20:50 · 23 answers · asked by stoke 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
As a Brit married to an American, it's an interesting question to me. I think it's impossible to draw a line on the basis of geography. I think British comedy was ahead of the game in terms of multi-emotional comedy for many years - Steptoe & Son was balanced on the edge of tragedy and comedy, and as you mention, Only Fools and Horses, over its course, gave a real, multilayered story. So did Porridge, come to that. By comparison, things like Sandford & Son, I Love Lucy et al look comparitively shallow and like a gag-vehicle. But then the tables were turned and evened, when for instance, the US discovered the art of multilayered characters in shows like Cheers and Taxi and MASH. Character comedy became unpopular in the UK for a while during this US ascendancy - so we ended up with Benny Hill, the Carry Ons and so on.
These days, character comedy is pretty much on a par in both countries - Mad About You will stand with the best of them, as will My Family and Goodnight Sweetheart. The Simpsons is less character-driven but the quality and density of the gags continues to keep it fresh. Little Britain represents a return to the days - and standards - of Dick Emery, such as they were.
So ultimately, this has been a long-winded way of saying "give me characters, and the comedy will come. Give me 'funny' scenarios with cardboard characters, and I'll switch off. The US and the UK are pretty much neck-and-neck in making me laugh, and I don't think either of them has a chance of clinching it exclusively.'
2006-08-10 03:49:20 · answer #1 · answered by mdfalco71 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Up till 3 weeks in the past i might of mentioned British each and each of ways! yet then i got here across dwelling house.... So now i'm equivalent. My 2 primary comedies are dwelling house (American) and eco-friendly Wing (British), and that i surely will not be able to decide on between them. Sorry Have a intense high quality day
2016-11-04 06:58:22 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm an American. My overall favorite comedic actor was Peter Sellers. My favorite stand-up comic was Richard Pryor. Dave Allen, from Ireland, was also a major favorite humorist of mine. The Monty Python movies had their moments, but I generally wasn't a fan. Overall, I think the British tv shows have more substance. I once thought that shows like Three's Company were much better than what the Brits offered until I found out that those shows were real for real copies of British shows.
2013-11-18 17:24:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Carry On films were brilliant.
I tend to prefer British comedy over American comedy.
My favourite programmes are The Mighty Boosh, Black Books, League of Gentlemen, Blackadder.
2006-08-10 03:31:15 · answer #4 · answered by pynkbyrd 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have never seen any British comedy but I don't like friends or Frasier I like surviver and big brother thing like that CSI Law and order so I pick British comedy it has to be better.
2006-08-10 03:27:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The beauty of 2006 is that the selection can change with the mood! Not necessary to choose one over the other! I'd suspect that English would prefer English & Americans would prefer American but we also CAN enjoy each others!! The Young Ones comes to mind from the Thames & 2.5 Men seems to be one of the best new ones from the USA. My Name Is Earl is also one of my favorite new USA shows. But if it's on at the same time as The Office, we can flip back & forth during commercials or record it!
2006-08-10 03:43:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A mix of both, actually. I prefer intellectual or absurdist comedy to sophomoric.
Likes: Monty Python, Douglas Adams, Terry Pratchett, Rowan and Martin, Hee Haw, Robin Williams (standup, and early movies), Richard Pryor, Jay & Silent Bob
Dislikes: Adam Sandler, Wil Farrell (though I am going to see Talladega Nights), Howard Stern, Opie & Anthony, etc.
2006-08-10 03:32:05 · answer #7 · answered by hogan.enterprises 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
British comedy is the best. American comedy is too tame for me.
When Richard Pryor had a weekly show the cenors had him cancelled after 5 airings, because he too crude to their taste. worst mistake ever.
2006-08-10 05:40:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well both
americans have their own way
they tend to be leeway and joke abt anything and evrything
i loved frasier and whose line is it anyway
weras british comedy can make u truly laugh
they r a bit too witty at times
i used to like comedy inc
2006-08-10 03:29:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would have to go with the good ol' USA but no one in the entire united states watches Frasier. We watch good comedy like Family Guy, Simpson...etc
2006-08-10 03:25:43 · answer #10 · answered by zach g 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋