I think it's unfair to compare them for so many different reasons, specifically the generation gap between the two.
I'm a big fan of both of shows and would never dream of putting them in the same pot.
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What was Sid's job in Bless This House, stationery salesman wasn't he?
Yup, indeed he was.
Have any epiaodes of the HHH spinoff Citizen James surfaced?
Not legally.
The Bless This House film spin off was great; I have that on DVD.. It's one of those films that brings back happy memories - their kitchen was like the one we had when I was a kid, the Ford Cortina was too. Plus it's got a Morris Minor, a hint of Terry & June, a Mini AND some good gags.
It's actually nice to see Sid James doing something other than leering. He played the world-weary family man quite well.
As for the series, well I haven't seen it for years. I'm so sceptical of ITV comedy that I'd rather not watch it in case it's poor.
Quote: Maurice Minor @ July 3 2009, 7:31 PM BSTThe Bless This House film spin off was great
I've not watched it in a couple of years admittedly, but I've never thought much of it at all.
I've never really liked any of the spin-off films from anything. Porridge, On The Buses (except Holiday; bloody great). Even the 90-minute Summer Wines felt like films - don't like them either.
They're hit and miss Robert, I didn't like the Bless this House film myself, it was just a Carry On. Also wasn't keen on the first Buses movie, the second one was okay and agreed I liked Holiday. The Bottom movie was good, but not a patch on the TV show. Likewise Dad's Army, Mr Bean and Rising Damp. The Porridge one was good, yet again not a patch on the TV show. Ones which did match the quality of the sitcom were Till Death Us Do Part (the first film, the second The Alf Garnett Saga was well below par) and Please Sir, which was a great film and every bit as good as the TV show. The Likely Lads movie had a brilliant first half, but a poor second half. And on the topic of the 90 minute Summer Wine episodes, I watched the 90 minute Getting Sam Home episode last night and absolutely loved it. It surely will rank as one of the finest Summer Wine episodes.
Quote: Aaron @ November 7 2006, 8:24 PM BSTMentioned in the Steptoe thread a bit, and it's my personal favourite sitcom
Quote from 2006, I'm sure you wouldn't make such a decision on the forum in 2009 hey Aaron.
Oh I would.
Quote: Maurice Minor @ July 3 2009, 7:31 PM BSTThe Bless This House film spin off was great; I have that on DVD..
They had a different son in the film didn't they. Presumably because the Confessions actor was considered better for the box-office.
Supposedly he (Robin Stewart - Mike in the TV series) and Sid James didn't get on in the slightest, and he was generally very unprofessional. I've seen suggestion that he was purposely not offered a role in the film because of this.
Great show. I watched some a few months back and it has a very warm, slippery feel to it. Not slippery as in dirty sex juices, but slippery as in slippers - the feet type. Sid's great in it with his pipe and slacks and craggy-but-kind elephant's ballsack face. It all feels so very safe and nice and (sniff) nostalgic.
The only thing I don't like is how they carry on the action over the closing credits...I was cringing with the awful adlibbing and praying for the end. It reminded me of When The Whistle Blows.
Talking of which...it's becoming a cliche to say it now but if they made a series of The Whistle, I'd bloody watch it. Full "series" here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGzCjxvoJNI
Oh without doubt, I'd be watching it. It would be a 'not as good' version of The Thin Blue Line, but I would definetly watch it.
Quote: Lee Henman @ July 7 2009, 2:15 AM BSTGreat show. I watched some a few months back and it has a very warm, slippery feel to it. Not slippery as in dirty sex juices, but slippery as in slippers - the feet type. Sid's great in it with his pipe and slacks and craggy-but-kind elephant's ballsack face. It all feels so very safe and nice and (sniff) nostalgic.
Yep yep, totally agree. I worked out last night a nice line to summarise why I love it so much. Obviously I don't remember it now, but it's that slipper-y feel that plays a large part in drawing me in.
Now if only they'd make the box set cheaper so I can afford to buy it...