GC--I felt the same way for the same reason and really disliked season one. By the time season two rolled around, the producers put their own stamp on it and it is now a damn good show. It has similarities to the UK version, but it is now a distinct creation. You gotta love a show where many of the characters are played by the writers--and really well, too.
Everybody dies, Tracey. Someone's carrying a bullet for you right now, doesn't even know it. The trick is to die of old age before it finds you.
Mal ,'The Message'
Experimental TV: Comedy
This thread is part of an experiment to determine Buffistas' interest in television discussion. It will close on June 1st, 2007, after which there will be a brief skirmish to sort out what we want to do next. This thread is for discussion of all comedy, regardless of airing station. [NAFDA]
Scrappy - Apr 20, 2007 11:24:31 am PDT #83 of 447
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
Jessica - Apr 20, 2007 11:26:17 am PDT #84 of 447
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
Have you seen episodes from seasons 2 and 3 of the US version?
I have, and I agree with GC on this one -- the US show is fine, but it's not Great in the same way that the UK one was. It's an above-average American sitcom, but it's still...an American sitcom. If the shows didn't have the same name, they'd be impossible to compare, because they're such different critters.
I can't think of many scenes anywhere in television that can compete with Tim taking his mic off in the S2 finale. It's one of those perfect moments.
Jessica - Apr 20, 2007 11:28:40 am PDT #85 of 447
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
(And I'm now running through all of my other favorite moments from the show in my head, which means I need to hear "Free Love Freeway" RIGHT NOW. Thank goodness for YouTube!)
Hayden - Apr 20, 2007 11:33:22 am PDT #86 of 447
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
I can't think of many scenes anywhere in television that can compete with Tim taking his mic off in the S2 finale. It's one of those perfect moments.
I'm with Jessica on all of this.
Scrappy - Apr 20, 2007 11:42:11 am PDT #87 of 447
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
I agree. The original is a work of art and the USian version is a sitcom. But it's a very GOOD sitcom, and there aren't really that many out there right now.
Hayden - Apr 20, 2007 11:55:09 am PDT #88 of 447
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
I agree with that, too. I am agreeable today.
erikaj - Apr 20, 2007 11:58:33 am PDT #89 of 447
Always Anti-fascist!
No. And believe me, I was not looking for another show. Cause they're all Not-The-Wire, and thus, fall short of greatness every day. But this one snuck up me. But I won't ever say "Jam" as a name. Ever. Ooh, Corwood got laid last night...how's the other guy holding up? (/gratuitous, though sanitized, Wirefiend banter)
Topic!Cindy - Apr 20, 2007 12:13:27 pm PDT #90 of 447
What is even happening?
I think they're utterly different, too. I just don't think the US version is lacking in heart.
Glamcookie - Apr 20, 2007 12:36:21 pm PDT #91 of 447
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
t pulls out BBC Office DVDs
erikaj - Apr 20, 2007 12:41:48 pm PDT #92 of 447
Always Anti-fascist!
Like I said, was completely expecting Jim to let party-crasher Michael finish the Parton part, and possibly make some smart-ass applause...when he bailed him out, somehow that touched me. And I don't really mean porn, though I'm beginning to crush on him.