I really pine for 80s US comedies. I think Napoleon Dynamite is the only thing in recent memory to capture that, uh, vibe.
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Watched a couple of episodes of Barney Miller earlier today, probably more 70s than 80s. The gag count is maybe not as high as in today's sitcoms, but it is both warmer and slyer. And they weren't afraid to tackle issues - not often you see a sitcom episode on the subject of marital rape.
EDIT. Well apart from the time Terry took June up the chuff of course.
Up at 5 this morning. Feel knackered. Hence this interesting post.
Quote: Ben @ May 5 2012, 10:10 PM BSTI really pine for 80s US comedies. I think Napoleon Dynamite is the only thing in recent memory to capture that, uh, vibe.
Try Ghostbusters. There's a chance my recent memory goes back further than yours...
Quote: Lee @ May 6 2012, 3:32 PM BSTUp at 5 this morning. Feel knackered. Hence this interesting post.
I was getting in about then...will be a early night for me tonight I think.
Spending a week in a foreign land - thatched cottage near Exeter, but mainly starved of Internet access. 
Have just driven into Lyme Regis, then back out the other way as there were no parking spaces. 
Aw, shame. Lyme Regis is quite fun.
Quote: Steve Sunshine @ May 4 2012, 10:30 PM BSTSitting at my laptop
letting all my hair flop
Playing scrabble games.From now on I've decided to do all my status update posts to the tune of Video games by Lana Del Ray
Damn you for reminding me of this terrible affliction Sunshine, serenaded my cat with 'It's food, it's food, it's all for you, everything to chew' this evening. I usually at least get a perfunctory purr at dinner time but I was so blanked.
I just ran into Stewart Lee in a charity shop. I was excited. That is all.
When you ran into him - did you get all awkward?
Yeh usually its Keith Chegwin looking for secondhand material
Well there was no actual running involved, you understand. I just blurted out 'Stewart Lee! What are you doing here?'
With a look on my face that suggested no decent human being should set foot by choice in that town. Which is true.
Turns out he's doing a show there. And is now not too impressed with the advertising of said show...
Quote: sootyj @ May 8 2012, 2:15 PM BSTYeh usually its Keith Chegwin looking for secondhand material
L.E. would like to say thank you to those at the BCG who sponsored her in her half marathon. I completed it on Sunday and it was really tough but knowing so many people were supporting her kept her going, especially those generous folks here. Thank you xxx