On This Day in 1955 The Greatest Ever TV Comedy Show First Aired

[Ricardodaforce]

Yes, the Phil Silvers Show made its debut today!

 

[munch]

To be honest I never got it.
Now if you were to say the Navy Lark.

 

[lindsay]

I enjoyed it back in the 60's, b&w 405 lines. Never thought it that hilarious but ok.

 

[Fuji Dave]

Watched it in the 60s, yes it was funny here and there, but not the best comedy though imo.

 

[tijuana taxi]

Preferred M.A.S.H. although Sgt Bilko was ok

 

[ancient_mariner]

IIRC it was something to watch to pass the time when there was nothing else available. Everyone has their preferences, and I'd have taken the Pythons every time.

 

[woof woof]

IIRC it was something to watch to pass the time when there was nothing else available. Everyone has their preferences, and I'd have taken the Pythons every time.

"Is this the right thread for an argument?"

"I've told you once."

 

[ancient_mariner]

"Is this the right thread for an argument?"

"I've told you once."

"Errm? Is the the 5 minutes or the full half hour?".

 

[Plain Nev]

I think at the time my comedy tastes didn't really extend much beyond Bewitched and I Dream of Genie. A lot of their stuff I didn't really get. I don't think American humour really caught on here until the likes of Mash and Cheers.

 

[ancient_mariner]

I think at the time my comedy tastes didn't really extend much beyond Bewitched and I Dream of Genie. A lot of their stuff I didn't really get. I don't think American humour really caught on here until the likes of Mash and Cheers.

MASH was interesting, though a somewhat alien world of bizarre behaviour. Cheers, Friends et al seemed a little like Crossroads, but with the exciting bits removed.

 

[Cobra]

beyond Bewitched and I Dream of Genie.

That had nothing to do with the leading ladies of course

 

[Plain Nev]

That had nothing to do with the leading ladies of course

Perish the thought.