From: langbein@pilot.njin.net (John Langbein)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.tv.uk
Subject: UK TV Questions
Keywords: GBH, The Bill, Russ Abbot, Rab, Vic Reeves, Etc.
Date: 18 Dec 92 02:22:20 GMT
Organization: Information Builders, Inc.

Hi.

I could post a lot of individual messages, but I think one would do
for now, and if you wish to re-head your followup/reply, do so.

Well, I have watched my PAL videos a few times now, and I have some
Questions/Comments (I know Duncan & Eric I could probably ask either
of you, but I want to get some varied input and comments)...

1) GBH..... I LOVED the one episode I watched. It is the one where
Mike (The Socialist head guy) has flashbacks to his school days and
takes revenge on one of his past schoolmasters by sending him to "a
loony school". They also have Michael Palin as the schoolmaster who
holds school on the unified strike day, and the "Socialist" group
comes and terrorizes the kids when he refuses to shut down ('There was
no picket line here when I arrived'). So on to the questions... How
many episodes are there, and where abouts in the series did I catch
it.

2) Root Into Europe. "Henry Root, Wet Fish." It seemed like a
slow-paced comedy. It definitely seemed brilliant at times. Not one
comment Henry made could he get away with without it coming back to
haunt him or the viewer. (" A German may not laugh at a joke, then a
while later, he'll figure it out, and laugh uncontrollably.") It
seemed like quite a fun show. Are they going to be doing the sequel
they opened up for at the end? I would LOVE to see them do 'Root Into
America'. Poor Henry would NEVER get over New York City.... OR San
Francisco... :-)

3) The Bill .... I like it, what else can I say (I saw the episode
list someone posted). I plan on contacting PBS to get this one ( doubt
I will ever get to see them all otherwise).

4) Russ Abbot .... This is one show I am shocked and suprised has
NEVER made it to America. This is a PERFECT American/British crossover
show. I had a friend over who usually HATES British shows (but Likes
American Comedys), and even he liked it. It wasn't my favorite, but I
liked it.

5) Rab C. Nesbitt / Naked Video .... Naked Video would work in the US.
It reminds me of a local Seattle show that recently has been
syndicated on a national cable channel called 'Almost Live'.
Occasionally a bit too 'British' for most Americans, it is a
interesting program. The 'Spin-off', Rab C. Nesbitt, I think is
wonderful. I just love his character, though it took a bit for me to
adjust to his 'accent'. He definitely has grown on me. How many
episodes have been made so far? 

6) Smith & Jones / Hale & Pace .... Smith & Jones has just made it to
America, or, at least to my neck of the woods. However, before it got
here, I got the video of it. They really chop it up over here,
including that they replace the usual ending with a re-cut of the
opening credits. I prefer their 'Night Club Goodnight' credit
sequence. I am SO glad I saw Hale & Pace. Now I understand the jokes
made about them. (Like the scene where the girl tells Smith & Jones
they are worse than Hale & Pace). 

7) Canned Carrot..... Jasper Carrot is great. I especially enjoy his
commercial mockups. (Some of the originals made it here, some were
just similar to ones we see all the time). Also, in the latter half of
the show, he has these 2 younger guys that do a skit (Fillet & Fries
shop, Video Store). Who exactly are they? Also, The Detectives is a
fun parody of these cop shows we get all the time.

8) Have I got News.... Can't wait to see the recent episodes...

9) Vic Reeves Big Night Out.... This show is, well... its... Well...
I... Uh... Well... How can one describe this show? Guilty Indulgence?
How would you describe it?

10) Bottom.... Young Ones Part 2. I Like it.

Well, That's all for now....

			John
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