I've recently purchased a couple seasons of All in the Family and the Jeffersons. Up until then I'd never seen either shows, and while the political and social humor is dated a little, it was one of the funniest things I've watched in a long time.
Instead of having the abrasive racial, and political tones of South Park, Mind of Mencia, or Dave Chappelle I'm looking for a show with social and political humor that's has a little more multi-layered context. Does a show like that currently exist? Or how can I suggest that to a TV studio? Right now, I think America needs another Archie Bunker.
2007-08-13 10:10:25 · 3 answers · asked by Jon 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television ➔ Comedy
Additionally, the only show I can think of that comes even remotely close is the animated show, 'The Boondocks' on Adult Swim.
2007-08-13 10:13:01 · update #1
Peter Griffin from family guy is so Archie Bunker - and they get away with it today because he's animated.
The Office - if you can buy into the concept is also extremely funny.
2007-08-13 10:20:54 · answer #1 · answered by GromitFan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are no shows of the quality and political incorrectness of the Jeffersons or All. Norman Lear was a comedic genius, but the USA's values shifted and no one can laugh at themselves anymore. If those shows were on, he would probably be sued.
2007-08-13 17:31:23 · answer #2 · answered by James M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'am glad you like those shows , they are repeats ,and yes how I wish they would make moe comedy like that instead of all these "Reality Shows" , I seen enough of them . They need to have more comedy.Try "Reba' she is comedy , Reba as in Reba MCInytre
2007-08-13 17:14:39 · answer #3 · answered by dolores h 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋