(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!)
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]
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.
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.
I agree with that, too. I am agreeable today.
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)
I think they're utterly different, too. I just don't think the US version is lacking in heart.
t pulls out BBC Office DVDs
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.
30 Rock just lost me thanks to the Alec Baldwin voicemail rant at his daughter. I'm never going to be able to watch one of his goofy moments on this show or SNL and smile again.
when he bailed him out, somehow that touched me
I'm with you, erika. That was a sweet moment. One of the ones I meant when I said the touching moments are that much better because they sort of sneak up on you.
And, yeah, Cindy, lots of heart.
I don't expect to be comparing the two series when I watch the British Office anyway. I figured they'd just be... different. Top of my Netflix queue now.