Epic fail.
Citizen Khan - Series 1 Page 10
Quote: sootyj @ September 3 2012, 10:42 PM BSTInteresting how old fashioned it is. But you know in a good way.
It does have that old-fashioned trad sitcom feel, but is it really any more old fashioned than say, Miranda?
I'm beginning to wonder if Khan is being singled out as a particularly 'old-fashioned' sitcom simply because it has funny Asians in it and accents and does jokes about racism. Maybe we're all so hyper-sensitive about offending minorities in narrative comedy (especially Muslims) that it just looks weird on the screen, even if it is written by and starring Asians.
What I really hope is that the backlash by the die-hards won't spook the BBC too much. I don't know what the viewing figures are for episode 2 of Khan but as far as I'm concerned it's a potential grower.
Quote: Withal Spackster @ September 3 2012, 6:09 PM BSTerrr...did they 'brown up' a white guy? sheesh....
What?
Quote: Lee Henman @ September 4 2012, 10:24 AM BSTI'm beginning to wonder if Khan is being singled out as a particularly 'old-fashioned' sitcom simply because it has funny Asians in it and accents and does jokes about racism. Maybe we're all so hyper-sensitive about offending minorities in narrative comedy (especially Muslims) that it just looks weird on the screen, even if it is written by and starring Asians.
I don't think that it has been singled out any more than Miranda or Not Going Out (or, for that matter, My Family or In With The Flynns) have been when on air? There's just a lot of extra chatter about the race issue too.
I'd agree that Miranda Hart is even more old fashioned.
I mean the dancing along at the end is like something out of Happy Days.
And Mrs. Brown's Boys even more so. There seems to be a great appetite for old fashioned sitcoms these days.
I think the diference between Mr Kahn and earlier 70s sitcoms is there is a lot more warmth and affection, far less bobbing heads and bisto make up. It's much closer to Friday Night Dinner.
Quote: Stylee TingTing @ September 3 2012, 11:44 PM BSTShame that the actors aren't pakistanis, then. There's one (tenuous) UK muslim, plus three hindus...
..plus, it's very not funny, imo.
Is there actually an ethnic difference between Pakistan and India? Surely they both cover a regeon historically known as the Punjab?
Didn't Gandi do everything he could to keep it one nation. It's just an artificial religious divide?
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Quote: Lee Henman @ September 4 2012, 10:24 AM BSTIt does have that old-fashioned trad sitcom feel, but is it really any more old fashioned than say, Miranda?
I'm beginning to wonder if Khan is being singled out as a particularly 'old-fashioned' sitcom simply because it has funny Asians in it and accents and does jokes about racism. Maybe we're all so hyper-sensitive about offending minorities in narrative comedy (especially Muslims) that it just looks weird on the screen, even if it is written by and starring Asians.
What I really hope is that the backlash by the die-hards won't spook the BBC too much. I don't know what the viewing figures are for episode 2 of Khan but as far as I'm concerned it's a potential grower.
I don't think anyone is singling out Citizen Khan, it's better than BBC Friday night output. It's the BBC's lack of balls that is in question. Watched repeats of Black Adder last night on GOLD and that still blows all this stuff out the water.
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Quote: Aaron @ September 4 2012, 10:43 AM BSTI don't think that it has been singled out any more than Miranda or Not Going Out (or, for that matter, My Family or In With The Flynns)
Maybe not. It just seems the phrase "seventies sitcom" has been bandied about a lot with Khan. Just wondered if it was because of the funny Asians aspect.
It's probably because the decor in their house looks like it's actually set in the '70s.
It is in the north though.
Quote: Punk Anarcho @ September 4 2012, 11:03 AM BSTI don't think anyone is singling out Citizen Khan, it's better than BBC Friday night output. It's the BBC's lack of balls that is in question. Watched repeats of Black Adder last night on GOLD and that still blows all this stuff out the water.
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The likes of Blackadder only come along once in a blue moon. Everything about that show was exceptional. There're lots of paintings in the world but there's no point in comparing them all to the Mona Lisa.
Quote: Lee Henman @ September 4 2012, 11:08 AM BSTThe likes of Blackadder only come along once in a blue moon. Everything about that show was exceptional. There're lots of paintings in the world but there's no point in comparing them all to the Mona Lisa.
Hey I'm not after Leonardo Da Vinci.
I'm saying that I'm into post-modern abstract expressionism, and having had Python, Q9 and Black Adder... Some more modern comedy would be great.
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Quote: zooo @ September 4 2012, 11:06 AM BSTIt's probably because the decor in their house looks like it's actually set in the '70s.
It is in the north though.
Quote: Lee Henman @ September 4 2012, 11:08 AM BSTThe likes of Blackadder only come along once in a blue moon. Everything about that show was exceptional. There're lots of paintings in the world but there's no point in comparing them all to the Mona Lisa.
Yup Blackadder was written by the dream team of Ben Elton and Richard Curtis about 2 of the most influential comedy writers of the last couple of decades.
Matched with the absolute cream of British comedic acting talent.
Father Ted was a similar effort with again 2 of the most amazing writers and the absolute top talent.
But it's a big schedule to be filled. And some times the filler type stuff ain't so bad to while away half an hour.
Quote: Punk Anarcho @ September 4 2012, 11:57 AM BSTHey I'm not after Leonardo Da Vinci.
I'm saying that I'm into post-modern abstract expressionism, and having had Python, Q9 and Black Adder... Some more modern comedy would be great.
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Q9 just isn't that funny and Monty Python has been treated harshly by history.
As for modern comedy: Friday Night Dinner, Rev, Shooting Stars etc etc
Quote: Lee Henman @ September 4 2012, 11:04 AM BSTMaybe not. It just seems the phrase "seventies sitcom" has been bandied about a lot with Khan. Just wondered if it was because of the funny Asians aspect.
I don't think it has any more than any other studio sitcom of late. The joyless in society just hate a show with actual laughs and attempt to smear it.
Quote: Punk Anarcho @ September 4 2012, 11:57 AM BSTI'm saying that I'm into post-modern abstract expressionism, and having had Python, Q9 and Black Adder... Some more modern comedy would be great.
Well there is ... practically every other comedy currently under commission. Citizen Khan is the exception to the 'modern' comedy trend, not the rule.
WOW! The guy that plays Mr Khan looks completely different in real life.
Quote: Punk Anarcho @ September 4 2012, 11:03 AM BSTIs there actually an ethnic difference between Pakistan and India?
Pakistanis are better-looking.
Quote: sootyj @ September 4 2012, 12:45 PM BSTQ9 just isn't that funny and Monty Python has been treated harshly by history.
As for modern comedy: Friday Night Dinner, Rev, Shooting Stars etc etc
These aren't 'modern' comedy shows, simply old fashioned crowd pleasers.
When I have a lapse of history memory, I find an evening of 'Life of Brian' 'Meaning of Life' and Star dust Memories' refreshes the air waves
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb-zwPG3dl4
As for Q9 I suggest the writers of Citizen Khan revisit the 'Master'.
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