Posted by RyanAn at adsl-66-72-80-101.dsl.sbndin.ameritech.net on August 28, 2002 at 07:50:48:
In Reply to: OT - USA / UK Sitcom remakes posted by Irradiated Haggis on August 28, 2002 at 04:09:00:
: I think it's about time the Americans stopped remaking British Sitcoms and vice - versa.
: I just saw an episode of the American version of Fawlty Towers - Payne - sickening - it was just bad comedy - it was about as funnyt as Saved by The Bell...
: I can think of a few decent remakes - The UK's The Upper Hand (Who's The Boss remake) was pretty good - in fact I prefer it...
: I've heard good things about Sanford And Son but I've never seen it.... I doubt it could match the greatness of Steptoe and Son...
: sorry - rant over...
: - Haggis
But really, everything is recycled. Not all the ideas that you said have orgins in the UK, probably. I enjoy watching the occasional Who's Line Is IT, Anyway? or American Idol.
Ryan