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Just watched a Dad's Army episode where they re-enact George and the Dragon. Was in stitches from beginning to end. What an amazing program, that it can still be so funny now, so many years later. Ian Lavender dressed up as the 'Squander Bug' literally had me crying with laughter...
I wonder how modern comedy will bear up to future times? Little Britain?
I wonder how modern comedy will bear up to future times? Little Britain?
I love watching Dad's Army, a great set of characters in it. I will one day get a box set of those known - I had never seen tonights one.
To me, one of the things that has made it work is that the setting was already historic, so cultural references are already in the collective memories, the viewers had also lived through it, and could not only relate, but sympathis at times. Whereas with modern comedies if the reference falls from favour, the jokes will fail, seem dated.
To me, one of the things that has made it work is that the setting was already historic, so cultural references are already in the collective memories, the viewers had also lived through it, and could not only relate, but sympathis at times. Whereas with modern comedies if the reference falls from favour, the jokes will fail, seem dated.
Edited by Mutley on Saturday 12th November 21:53
Here's a bit of Dads Army trivia for you: Jon Pertwee (3rd Dr Who) auditioned for the part of Capt. Mainwaring originally. Not sorry that Arthur Lowe got the part but I think Jon would have been good in the role. Jons cousin, Bill Pertwee, played the part of the air raid warden, Mr Hodges, in Dads Army.
Always got time for it. Also interesting that many of the cast served during thr war;
Mainwaring was an RSM
Wilson was a Captain
Godfrey served in WWI and was invalided out as a Lance Corporal and went on the re-join in WWII as a Major!
Frazer served during WWI
And then there were the writers; David Croft who rose to the rank of Major and Jimmy Perry who was in the Home Guard during the war!
Incredible bunch of people.
Mainwaring was an RSM
Wilson was a Captain
Godfrey served in WWI and was invalided out as a Lance Corporal and went on the re-join in WWII as a Major!
Frazer served during WWI
And then there were the writers; David Croft who rose to the rank of Major and Jimmy Perry who was in the Home Guard during the war!
Incredible bunch of people.
You're all wrong!
By far the best episode is "branded" where the platoon learn the truth about Godfrey's past.
Very little slapstick and all that b
ks, just great acting and a brilliant story.
It makes me feel a little "last episode of Blackadder goes forth" proud, sad and thankful all at the same time.
By far the best episode is "branded" where the platoon learn the truth about Godfrey's past.
Very little slapstick and all that b
ks, just great acting and a brilliant story. It makes me feel a little "last episode of Blackadder goes forth" proud, sad and thankful all at the same time.
Langweilig said:
My favourite episode is the one where they have to take care of German U-Boat POW's.
"Your name vill also go on ze list. Vot is it?
"Don't tell him, Pike."
"PIKE!"
The U-Boat Captain ordering a fish supper. "I don't vant soggy chips. I like mine crisp und light..golden..brown."
That is one of my favourite episodes."Your name vill also go on ze list. Vot is it?
"Don't tell him, Pike."
"PIKE!"
The U-Boat Captain ordering a fish supper. "I don't vant soggy chips. I like mine crisp und light..golden..brown."
This scene has been used on the recently installed 'Comedy Carpet' on the promenade in front of Blackpool Tower along with around 1000 other jokes, scenes, catchphrases and songs from hundreds of different entertainers. Comedy Carpet
Russ35 said:
Langweilig said:
My favourite episode is the one where they have to take care of German U-Boat POW's.
"Your name vill also go on ze list. Vot is it?
"Don't tell him, Pike."
"PIKE!"
The U-Boat Captain ordering a fish supper. "I don't vant soggy chips. I like mine crisp und light..golden..brown."
That is one of my favourite episodes."Your name vill also go on ze list. Vot is it?
"Don't tell him, Pike."
"PIKE!"
The U-Boat Captain ordering a fish supper. "I don't vant soggy chips. I like mine crisp und light..golden..brown."
This scene has been used on the recently installed 'Comedy Carpet' on the promenade in front of Blackpool Tower along with around 1000 other jokes, scenes, catchphrases and songs from hundreds of different entertainers. Comedy Carpet
freecar said:
You're all wrong!
By far the best episode is "branded" where the platoon learn the truth about Godfrey's past.
Very little slapstick and all that bks, just great acting and a brilliant story.
It makes me feel a little "last episode of Blackadder goes forth" proud, sad and thankful all at the same time.
By far the best episode is "branded" where the platoon learn the truth about Godfrey's past.
Very little slapstick and all that b
ks, just great acting and a brilliant story. It makes me feel a little "last episode of Blackadder goes forth" proud, sad and thankful all at the same time.
It's the one episode I remember most.Especially when Mainwaering is shown Godfrey's medal for bravery as a WW1 medic.
It is good. I know we have gone past where James Beck has gone. I have it plussed. but missed how they deal with it in the show?
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2slo said:
Name one contemporary sitcom which can hold a candle to Dads Army? Or don't even try, there isn't one.
Depends what you meaning of contemporary is. I cannot think of a British sitcom which is as good currently in it's first run. But I can think of some American ones which I enjoy as much.Actually as I type, the two new Sky ones, Trollied and Spy were very good. Time will tell if they last.
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