"Dee.Dee" wrote:

>
> I'm not to fond of the standard sitcoms with the canned laughter. Fawlty
> Towers is about the only one. I have rented a few from the library, the
> ones that are the 'most beloved.' But I am not enamored.
>

Canned laughter is pretty lame, and the British laugh tracks are bad, though
the humour, IMO is much better.

If you like The Office, watch the original British version of it. Ricky
Gervais is much better better in the role of the boss than Steve Carell.
Gervais has gone on to do "Extras" which is incredible.



> f-i-l loves the one where the woman has an issue with "class." It is so
> contrived to me. A social climber? not funny!

There are several with women like that... Good Neighbours, To the Manor Born
and Keeping up Appearances.



> I used to like Benny Hill, but now I see him and he's not funny anymore.
> Times change. But Monty P. is still 'it.'

I always thought Benny Hill was pretty silly.