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Watchdog · 9 August 2009, 02:16 PM

Watching Tropic Thunder and was laughing aloud. Got me thinking about my favorite comedies of all time.

What's yours?

Mosco · 9 August 2009, 10:45 PM

That's funny.... When I was reading your thread title, I thought of Tropic Thunder too - it was on last evening on HBO. Saw it in the theater and loved it then, thought Downey did an excellent job. But favorite comedy of all time - man, that's a tough one, as that is my favorite genre. But the top few, not in any particular order are:

The Big Lebowski
What About Bob
Harold & Kumar go to White Castle (silly, but I just love it for some reason)
Half Baked
Anchorman - the Legend of Ron Burgundy
Talladega Nights

I will probably think of a few more, I am only on my 2nd cup of coffee

KJacques · 10 August 2009, 12:22 AM

Does a television program count? My vote would go for the BBC comedy, Fawlty Towers which had some of the most brilliant comic writing. I seem to enjoy (and be frustrated by) it more and more over the years. Shame there are only 12 episodes.

Taffi Abernathy · 10 August 2009, 02:50 AM

For comedy, I always turn to Frasier and Wings. Both shared the same producers and writers and did not disappoint.

KKB · 17 March 2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by KJacques

Does a television program count? My vote would go for the BBC comedy, Fawlty Towers which had some of the most brilliant comic writing. I seem to enjoy (and be frustrated by) it more and more over the years. Shame there are only 12 episodes.

+1

Fawlty Towers is the funniest show I have ever watched, TV or movie.
There are scenes where I laugh so hard I can hardly breathe. The episode with the Germans, and the one with the deaf woman with the hearing aid stand out particularly in my mind.

toph · 17 March 2010, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by KKB

+1

Fawlty Towers is the funniest show I have ever watched, TV or movie.
There are scenes where I laugh so hard I can hardly breathe. The episode with the Germans,

Did anyone know a burglar alarm was a semitone higher than a fire alarm before that episode??

toph · 17 March 2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by toph

Did anyone know a burglar alarm was a semitone higher than a fire alarm before that episode??

Heres the 10 minute scene pure genius

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfiCwdO4Lks

Watchdog · 10 August 2009, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

That's funny.... When I was reading your thread title, I thought of Tropic Thunder too - it was on last evening on HBO. Saw it in the theater and loved it then, thought Downey did an excellent job. But favorite comedy of all time - man, that's a tough one, as that is my favorite genre. But the top few, not in any particular order are:

The Big Lebowski
What About Bob
Harold & Kumar go to White Castle (silly, but I just love it for some reason)
Half Baked
Anchorman - the Legend of Ron Burgundy
Talladega Nights

I will probably think of a few more, I am only on my 2nd cup of coffee

Anchorman.

jdc · 10 August 2009, 03:24 AM

So many lets start with this lot

Only fools and horses

macstiltskin · 10 August 2009, 03:58 AM

jdc · 10 August 2009, 04:09 AM

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sounds like you me and Jimbo should have a drink sometime

Watchdog · 10 August 2009, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by macstiltskin

Another one I hadn't seen.

How popular are these shows in England?

Watchdog · 10 August 2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jdc

So many lets start with this lot

Only fools and horses

I'd never seen or heard of that show. Great stuff.

ZakBlak · 10 August 2009, 04:32 AM

Midnight Run with Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin. Kills me everytime.

Idle Swede · 10 August 2009, 04:38 AM

Fawlty Towers without hesitation and for modern times, Two and a half men.

Watchdog · 10 August 2009, 09:48 AM

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Two and a half men.

Leo, that is one of my favorite shows of all time. I think it is absolutely hilarious.

Jimbits76 · 10 August 2009, 05:07 AM

Basil Fawlty.

Some Only Fools.

Simpsons seasons 3-6.

Young Frankenstein (genius)

J

macstiltskin · 10 August 2009, 06:24 AM

Watchdog · 10 August 2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Basil Fawlty.

Some Only Fools.

Simpsons seasons 3-6.

Young Frankenstein (genius)

J

Young Frankenstein is fantastic.

As for the Simpsons, I think I'm the one person in the United States who just doesn't "get it." I wish I did enjoy it because lots of people I know just love the show.

cosimo · 10 August 2009, 09:47 AM

I can never stop watching Anchorman.
Stripes
Caddyshack

Watchdog · 10 August 2009, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by cosimo

I can never stop watching Anchorman.
Stripes
Caddyshack

Stripes!

Welshwatchman · 10 August 2009, 10:04 AM

Young Frankenstein
Fawlty Towers
Black Adder
Curb your Enthusiasm
Larry Sanders

theloxmyth · 10 August 2009, 10:11 AM

Some of my favorites are Mel Brooks movies.

On the top of the list is Blazing Saddles.

shandy · 17 March 2010, 09:27 AM

For TV, this side of the pond Frasier and Cheers, so well written. I have to fess up here, trailer park boy's as well! Something about this show just get's to me. I went and saw them live a couple of months ago..Brilliant. and for fear of shocking and upsetting peoples digestive systems here is a picture with me and the boys after the gig at the VIP event (I know, I can scam my way into anything

)

On the other side of the pond, well so many but my favorite must be good old del-boy and Rodders in only fools and horses. Also from North of the Border the excellent Rab C Nesbitt and my favorite old codgers Jack and Victor from still game!
One of their classic scenes!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqkY_5NdVgE

Watchdog · 10 August 2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Fawlty Towers

I had never heard of this show until this thread. I'll check it out on YouTube.

macstiltskin · 10 August 2009, 10:19 PM

sexner · 11 August 2009, 01:29 AM

I am with Greg on The Big Lebowski as my all time favorite.

Also ran;

Film

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Life of Brian
O' brother where art though
The Jerk

TV

Fawlty Towers
Monty Python's Flying Circus
Benny Hill
All in the Family
Two and a half men

boa2 · 11 August 2009, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by sexner

I am with Greg on The Big Lebowski as my all time favorite.

Also ran;

Film

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Life of Brian
O' brother where art though
The Jerk

TV

Fawlty Towers
Monty Python's Flying Circus
Benny Hill
All in the Family
Two and a half men

The Big Lebowski is also my favorite. I love Raising Arizona as well.

For TV:
Fawlty Towers
Extras
Little Britain
Arrested Development
Monk

And I cannot stop laughing whenever I see any of these films:

TheDude · 11 August 2009, 01:37 AM

"This is Spinal Tap"
"Dude, Where's My Car"
"Family Guy"
"Squidbillies" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457146/
"I'm with Busey" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0369121/
"Aqua Teen Hunger Force" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0297494/
"The Venture Brothers" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0417373/
"30 Rock"

and...

TheDude abides most of the other ones already listed

Taffi Abernathy · 11 August 2009, 03:43 AM

9 August 2009, 02:16 PM	#1
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	Favorite Comedy? Watching Tropic Thunder and was laughing aloud. Got me thinking about my favorite comedies of all time. What's yours?

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Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	That's funny.... When I was reading your thread title, I thought of Tropic Thunder too - it was on last evening on HBO. Saw it in the theater and loved it then, thought Downey did an excellent job. But favorite comedy of all time - man, that's a tough one, as that is my favorite genre. But the top few, not in any particular order are: The Big Lebowski What About Bob Harold & Kumar go to White Castle (silly, but I just love it for some reason) Half Baked Anchorman - the Legend of Ron Burgundy Talladega Nights I will probably think of a few more, I am only on my 2nd cup of coffee __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

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shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	For TV, this side of the pond Frasier and Cheers, so well written. I have to fess up here, trailer park boy's as well! Something about this show just get's to me. I went and saw them live a couple of months ago..Brilliant. and for fear of shocking and upsetting peoples digestive systems here is a picture with me and the boys after the gig at the VIP event (I know, I can scam my way into anything) On the other side of the pond, well so many but my favorite must be good old del-boy and Rodders in only fools and horses. Also from North of the Border the excellent Rab C Nesbitt and my favorite old codgers Jack and Victor from still game! One of their classic scenes! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqkY_5NdVgE

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KJacques "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: USA Watch: the skies Posts: 1,250	Does a television program count? My vote would go for the BBC comedy, Fawlty Towers which had some of the most brilliant comic writing. I seem to enjoy (and be frustrated by) it more and more over the years. Shame there are only 12 episodes.

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