Top American TV comedies
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Top American TV comedies
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by Mononoke » Dec 28, 2011 4:47 pm
I'm in the mood for a good american comedy series. I'v seen friends and i don't like it. I'm watching 30 rock & it's brilliant. Can people give me some recommendations & tell me what shows they like the best.
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Re: Top American TV comedies
#2 by Bribase » Dec 28, 2011 4:50 pm
Modern family!
The latest series has gotten a little tired though.
The latest series has gotten a little tired though.
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Re: Top American TV comedies
#3 by j.mills » Dec 28, 2011 4:59 pm
Curb Your Enthusiasm. Often in poor taste and full of excruciatingly awkward situations. 
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Re: Top American TV comedies
#4 by Animavore » Dec 28, 2011 5:01 pm
Bribase wrote:
The latest series has gotten a little tired though.
The Americans haven't learnt yet what the British (mostly) learned years ago which is to end a show while it's still good. Instead they try milk it for everything. I don't watch the latest Simpsons, Scrubs or Family Guy though I'll usually watch the older ones when repeated.
At the moment I'm enjoying Breaking Bad.
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Re: Top American TV comedies
#5 by Bribase » Dec 28, 2011 5:11 pm
Animavore wrote:Bribase wrote:
The latest series has gotten a little tired though.
The Americans haven't learnt yet what the British (mostly) learned years ago which is to end a show while it's still good. Instead they try milk it for everything. I don't watch the latest Simpsons, Scrubs or Family Guy though I'll usually watch the older ones when repeated.
Here's some interesting food for though re: The Simpsons
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/ ... Funny-Pt-1
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/ ... nny-Part-2
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#6 by Sityl » Dec 28, 2011 5:53 pm
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Re: Top American TV comedies
#7 by Animavore » Dec 28, 2011 6:07 pm
Bribase wrote:Animavore wrote:Bribase wrote:
The latest series has gotten a little tired though.
The Americans haven't learnt yet what the British (mostly) learned years ago which is to end a show while it's still good. Instead they try milk it for everything. I don't watch the latest Simpsons, Scrubs or Family Guy though I'll usually watch the older ones when repeated.
Here's some interesting food for though re: The Simpsons
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/ ... Funny-Pt-1
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/ ... nny-Part-2
None of those links work.
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Re: Top American TV comedies
#8 by Seabass » Dec 28, 2011 6:38 pm
Arrested Development
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Re: Top American TV comedies
#9 by Nostalgia » Dec 28, 2011 6:57 pm
I'll second Modern Family, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Arrested Development. Big Bang Theory is also pretty good. As is The Middle and Malcolm in the Middle.
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Re: Top American TV comedies
#10 by j.mills » Dec 28, 2011 7:05 pm
Seconding Big Bang Theory.
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Re: Top American TV comedies
#11 by HomerJay » Dec 28, 2011 7:20 pm
No votes for Raising Hope?
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Re: Top American TV comedies
#12 by akigr8 » Dec 28, 2011 7:47 pm
Ugly Americans.
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Re: Top American TV comedies
#13 by Seabass » Dec 28, 2011 8:04 pm
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9TXVMkQ29g[/youtube]
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Re: Top American TV comedies
#14 by Nostalgia » Dec 29, 2011 12:03 am
HomerJay wrote:No votes for Raising Hope?
I'll vote for it. I'm not a huge fan of the son (or dad) but I think the parents (or grandparents) are hilarious. I prefer Garcia's other show, My Name is Earl.
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Re: Top American TV comedies
#15 by Animavore » Dec 29, 2011 12:14 am
Most of the programmes mentioned here are barely amusing to me. You guys have to have some hidden gems out there. Something off the main network. C'mon, don't be holding out on me. I know you must have something more than these feel good sitcoms.
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#16 by MoonLit » Dec 29, 2011 12:21 am
Mononoke wrote:I'm in the mood for a good american comedy series. I'v seen friends and i don't like it. I'm watching 30 rock & it's brilliant. Can people give me some recommendations & tell me what shows they like the best.
The Big Bang Theory.
I don't watch it myself (aside from a few episodes and clips) but my father loves it. From what I've seen, it's pretty damn funny; and not in a cheesy sort of way.
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Re: Top American TV comedies
#17 by Nostalgia » Dec 29, 2011 12:22 am
You seen Weeds Ani? It's pretty much Breaking Bad-lite.
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Re: Top American TV comedies
#18 by Teuton » Dec 29, 2011 12:23 am
MY NAME IS EARL
You can watch the whole 1st episode here: http://de.sevenload.com/videos/zNXqkW1-My-Name-Is-Earl
You can watch the whole 1st episode here: http://de.sevenload.com/videos/zNXqkW1-My-Name-Is-Earl
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Re: Top American TV comedies
#19 by Animavore » Dec 29, 2011 12:24 am
I haven't seen it yet. I might give it a look.
Do you have anything like Kids in the Hall any more?
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Re: Top American TV comedies
#20 by Onyx8 » Dec 29, 2011 12:29 am
Ahem, that would be Canadian...
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