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bazza
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
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 Posted - 11/04/2004 : 08:48:52
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What would you vote for as the best TV comedy?
The Office.
The best comedy programme EVER. I also know that there are at least 3 other fans on here!
Employee of the month is a good example of how somebody can be both a winner and a loser at the same time. |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7438 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2004 : 08:59:13
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Call me crazy if you want, but they're playing "Whoopi" on French TV, and I enjoy it. Very weird cause I absolutely hate Whoopi Goldberg and every movie she's been in. But this show is really funny. From what I understand, it only lasted 1 season? Oh well.
Denis
"If you do 7-Up, you can't ever do Coke or Pepsi. You've got to hold out for the best deal possible. It's about me being a smart businesswoman as well as a musician." - Jessica Simpson |
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2004 : 09:37:09
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I recently downloaded the six episodes of "Human Remains" from usenet. Very good stuff in the pseudo-documentary style of The Office (I think they both debuted in 2000). Both shows have scenes to make a sane person cringe.
Hard for me to say if either of these shows is "best," but they're both great. Historically there are too many shows to list, from "All in the Family" on up. |
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TarTar
* Dog in the Sand *
1965 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2004 : 09:42:08
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Freaks and Geeks is up there, though that wasn't just comedy, but with characters like Bill and Ken, it's hilarious.
Inna zany combination of Wayne's Pet Youngin'! |
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toeknee
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
281 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2004 : 09:58:10
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 11/04/2004 : 11:11:20
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I love Marian and Geoff, Spaced, Black Books... all quality stuff.
"You ever seen a man say goodbye to a shoe?"
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
3988 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2004 : 11:19:17
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Arrested Development and Scrubs are my favorites.
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Adam
= Cult of Ray =
USA
505 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2004 : 11:30:31
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I agree with you Romona, Arrested Development is great. When does the new season start? I also enjoy Curb Your Enthusasm (sp).
Free the Heel! |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11674 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2004 : 11:43:58
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I second the Office as one of the funniest newer shows, though all time favourite show goes to The Simpsons followed by Family Guy.
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2004 : 11:46:47
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Oh yeah, the Simpsons. Duh. Of course I go for the Simpsons.
"You ever seen a man say goodbye to a shoe?"
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Coldheartofstone
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
2025 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2004 : 12:07:17
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I go for the Simpson's and Arrested Development. Oh yeah..
He is in the music business, he is calling you DUDE! |
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
3988 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2004 : 12:26:36
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I think Arrested Development starts on Sunday.
http://www.fox.com/arresteddev/
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2004 : 12:58:39
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Originally posted by Cheeseman1000
I love Marian and Geoff
Yes! Rob Brydon from Human Remains! Guy's a genius. |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7438 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2004 : 13:22:02
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Damn! I forgot Son Of The Beach! I love it.
Denis
"If you do 7-Up, you can't ever do Coke or Pepsi. You've got to hold out for the best deal possible. It's about me being a smart businesswoman as well as a musician." - Jessica Simpson |
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soundofataris
= Cult of Ray =
USA
715 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2004 : 13:34:21
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Fox News. It cracks me up
the sound of ataris kills me and my friends
'cause we know that we'll never go back there again
sometimes we play playstation
but it's not the same |
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soundofataris
= Cult of Ray =
USA
715 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2004 : 13:43:45
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| Sealab 2021 and Aqua Teen Hunger Force are real winners too. And we mustn't forget the gone but not forgotten Upright Citizen's Brigade. That show was the tits. If you're ever in NYC you should really stop by their theatre and see a show, specifically A.S.S.C.A.T. |
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
2673 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2004 : 14:24:08
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Futurama.
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But whenever, as scholars sometimes do, I turned my back on books, declaring them to be the graveyards of the language, and sought contact with the simple folk, I encountered the little cannibals who lived in our building, and after brief association with them, felt very glad to get back to my reading in one piece.
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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
4496 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2004 : 15:16:57
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#1 for me - Jon Stewart and the Daily Show.
I also really enjoyed the Office and older Ali G (new HBO series is way too short). South Park and Simpsons too. =)
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bazza
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1439 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2004 : 04:32:29
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Father Ted definitely deserves a mention too. Priceless stuff - not sure if it has ever been shown over in the US / Canada though.
Employee of the month is a good example of how somebody can be both a winner and a loser at the same time. |
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The Holiday Son
= Quote Accumulator =
France
1995 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2004 : 05:50:38
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2004 : 09:47:02
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Has no one mentioned Seinfeld? NO ONE!?!?! Best show ever. I also love with devout passion:
Simpsons
Family Guy
The Office
I don't know if it is considered a "comedy" per se, but a recent obsession of mine is "Gilmore Girls". I'm addicted. I think it's funny. And Lorelai and Rory are hot. |
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
5305 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2004 : 09:50:03
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Seinfield is my favorite too speedym...i just didn't consider it b/c it's in syndication... but that show is so funny... aren't they having a reunion special soon?
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2004 : 09:55:24
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KimStanleyRobinson
* Dog in the Sand *
1972 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2004 : 10:03:41
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I like The O'Reilly Factor myself.
Absolutely fucking side-splitting hilarity.
This war, it will be just like the War on Drugs. It will be potent and effective and our objectives will be clear. The nation had a nasty drug problem and we declared a war on drugs and spent billions over many years and now you can't buy drugs anymore. It will be just like that.
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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
4496 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2004 : 10:29:49
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Yeah, Bill O'Reilly really cracked me up with his falafel exploits. ;)
Join the Cult of the Flying Pigxies - I'm A Believer! |
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soundofataris
= Cult of Ray =
USA
715 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2004 : 10:30:18
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Originally posted by KimStanleyRobinson
I like The O'Reilly Factor myself.
Absolutely fucking side-splitting hilarity.
This war, it will be just like the War on Drugs. It will be potent and effective and our objectives will be clear. The nation had a nasty drug problem and we declared a war on drugs and spent billions over many years and now you can't buy drugs anymore. It will be just like that.
Hey! I already made the Fox News joke, you hack!
the sound of ataris kills me and my friends
'cause we know that we'll never go back there again
sometimes we play playstation
but it's not the same |
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Coldheartofstone
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
2025 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2004 : 10:37:18
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Futurama
Simpsons
Family Guy
Home Movies
Mission Hill
Harvey Birdman
Space Ghost
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
The Daily Show
Seinfeld
Kids in the Hall
Arrested Development
There are just way too many good shows to choose between or even mention...
There's one show I used to like I can't remember the name. It was like the simpsons but on crack...They had this family that lived on the bad side of town(where all the nuclear waste was) and they all had some sort of deformity. The Father had no arms or legs and Will Farrell did the voice. It was awesome.
He is in the music business, he is calling you DUDE! |
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KimStanleyRobinson
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 11/05/2004 : 10:38:11
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Oh, and there's radio too.
There's this show called "Savage Nation" that just rips me up. I have to be careful because I laugh so hard it can get dangerous on the interstate.
Then, there's this Hannity guy...stitches man. Absolute stitches.
Best humor on the airwaves, man.
This war, it will be just like the War on Drugs. It will be potent and effective and our objectives will be clear. The nation had a nasty drug problem and we declared a war on drugs and spent billions over many years and now you can't buy drugs anymore. It will be just like that.
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KimStanleyRobinson
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 11/05/2004 : 10:49:19
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Originally posted by soundofataris
Hey! I already made the Fox News joke, you hack!
You know, I really, really don't care.
Sorry.
This war, it will be just like the War on Drugs. It will be potent and effective and our objectives will be clear. The nation had a nasty drug problem and we declared a war on drugs and spent billions over many years and now you can't buy drugs anymore. It will be just like that.
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soundofataris
= Cult of Ray =
USA
715 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2004 : 11:24:01
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Fishing With John is another favorite. A dead pan parody of fishing shows hosted by jazz musician John Lurie with celebrity guest. Bizzare.
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
2873 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2004 : 12:01:08
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Nobody's gonna say "The Young Ones" or "Red Dwarf"? Is it only me?
Anyway, my vote goes to "The Simpsons" and "Futurama", excluding the first and the last seasons.
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dayanara
* Dog in the Sand *
Australia
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Posted - 11/05/2004 : 12:22:16
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Originally posted by Daisy Girl
Yeah I agree with Dean, the Simpsons. South Park Rules too.
http://www.campervanbeethoven.com/gearstolen/
Glad to see I'm not the only one who loves South Park. Have you seen the new episodes this season? I thought they kind of...sucked.
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WolfManMikeLonely
= Cult of Ray =
USA
936 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2004 : 15:44:57
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I figured that this was about current live action comedy and if that's the case it's really just Curb Your Enthusiasm and Arrested Development for me.
"Hey fuck you if you don't like it."
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 11/05/2004 : 18:10:00
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There's one show I used to like I can't remember the name. It was like the simpsons but on crack...They had this family that lived on the bad side of town(where all the nuclear waste was) and they all had some sort of deformity. The Father had no arms or legs and Will Farrell did the voice. It was awesome.
Are you thinking of The Oblongs? I never watched it, but that description sounds about right, based on what I've seen in commercials.
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Domestiques
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
503 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2004 : 23:14:12
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seinfeld, without question.
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“I want to be a star!” I cried
They said, “You’re overqualified.
Why don’t you learn to tune your damn guitar?” |
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