OT - Favorite Comedies

gregebowman · #1 March 15th, 2004, 10:11 PM

Hmm, I was thinking more of movies when I started this, but there are a great number of tv shows over the years that are great also, and should be mentioned. I grew up watching a lot of the stuff that's now on TV Land or Nick At Nite. Beverly Hillbillies is still outstanding in my book, and to a lesser degree I Dream of Jeanie. But for those who prefer more modern shows, Married With Children, Simpsons and King of the Hill are pretty good. Someone mentioned Red Dwarf, and I'd have to say that's my all-time favorite comedy. There may be more recent and funnier shows, but I don't get a chance to watch much tv, between the missus watching SoapNet and playing SEIV.

David E. Gervais · #2 March 16th, 2004, 12:55 AM

hmmm, Favorite comedies eh?,..

Movies:

Monty Python and the Holy Grail
The Princess Bride
Cadyshack
L.A. Story
Naked Gun
Edit: I just had to add "The Court Jester" to this list.

TV Shows:

Monty Python
Benny Hill
M.A.S.H.
Barney Miller
The Carol Burnett Show

Yes I know I'm an old fart, but you youngsters have no idea what you missed. Today's comedy movies and shows are but a pale reflection of the good old days.

nuf said, Cheers!

[ March 15, 2004, 22:57: Message edited by: David E. Gervais ]

gregebowman · #3 March 16th, 2004, 04:40 PM

Oh, I don't know about that. I think we're about the same age, David, but I couldn't really get into Carol Burnett or Barney Miller. I watched them, but they were ok. Not belly busters, as far as I"m concerned. Monty Python is also ok, but I haven't really seen a lot of them to get an appreciation of the series. Although I do like the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail. I always saw the edited Benny Hill on late night tv. Maybe if I could see the unedited Versions of his shows. One show that I couldn't stand was Steinfield. Just couldn't get into it.

Wardad · #4 March 16th, 2004, 05:00 PM

See No Evil, Hear No Evil
Pryor and Wilder

This was hilarious.
I had to share tape with my neighbors.
He is legally blind (programmer for the IRS) and she is deaf.
It took them over 4 hours to experience the film together.
They kept pausing it to do the Helen Keller talk with each other.

solops · #5 March 16th, 2004, 05:46 PM

Get Smart
Carol Burnett
Hogan's Heroes
Evil Roy Slade

Blazing Saddles
Animal House
The Jerk
Monty Python and the Holy Grail

[ March 16, 2004, 15:47: Message edited by: solops ]

Caduceus · #6 March 17th, 2004, 02:42 AM

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Originally posted by gregebowman:
One show that I couldn't stand was Steinfield. Just couldn't get into it.

Thank goodness I am not alone in the universe. I found occasional bits amusing, but hated the characters. I know that was the point, but they were so reprehensible. I was glad they met the end that they did.

One of my favorite movies has got to be Ghostbusters. I can watch that one over and over again.

Wildcard
"You're telling me some moldy Babylonian god is going to descend on Central Park West and start tearing up the city? I've got to get my own lawyer."
"Sumerian, not Babylonian."
"Big difference."

[ March 17, 2004, 00:43: Message edited by: wildcard06 ]

hicksz · #7 March 17th, 2004, 05:26 AM

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Second City Television!!! What a great series that was!!!! It was like Saturday Nite Live for Canadians. Well, at least they had about as many stars; John Candy, Eugene Levy, Rick Moranis, etc...

That was one of my Favorites of all time. I wish it was still on in my area....

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