Comments on: 4 Great American TV Shows Stolen from the British

By: jon

jon — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:38:27 +0000

The Cybil Shepard show was based on Absolutely Fabulous.

By: Tracy Ford

Tracy Ford — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:07:27 +0000

The British “Office” is by far the better of the two. Not even a close call. I’m American, but I have to call it like I see it.

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:58:30 +0000

Back in the 1950s and ’60s, several British series were imported directly to the U.S. and were very popular: The Adventures of Robin Hood, Sir Lancelot, The Buccaneers, The Avengers, The Prisoner, and Secret Agent.

All in the Family was the first remake for the American market, and I can understand why that was done.

But I wish network executives had enough respect for us viewers to consider us capable of understanding British television without having it remade. A lot of Americans have seen and loved the new Doctor Who, Torchwood, MI-5 (Spooks), Life on Mars, Ashes to Ashes (British originals), and New Tricks, thanks to PBS, BBC America, or Netflix.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:03:51 +0000

Todd, do you often suffer from blackouts and lost memories? heh heh

By: Todd

Todd — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:18:17 +0000

I watched “The Office” on BBC America and was worried about the American version. I love both but for different reasons. I find they are only similar in name, I love both styles of humor. I find no reason to choose between two great shows. Cheap way to answer? Oh well.

By: Todd

Todd — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:14:22 +0000

I watched “The Office” on BBC America and was nervouse about the American Version. I love both but for different reasons. I find the are only similar in name, I love both styles of humor. I find no reason to choose between two great shows. Cheap way to answer? Oh well.

By: Jane

Jane — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 03:06:11 +0000

American Idol was based on the British Pop Idol. Simon Cowell has been breaking hearts for years… I didn’t watch that when I lived in London and don’t watch this version here either.

By: rudejohn

rudejohn — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:54:24 +0000

What about Whose Line is it Anyway? Always had some American comedians on the show, and still does, but I liked it much better with Clive Anderson hosting it (Drew Carey was decent in his sitcom but doesn’t hack it as WLIAA host).

By: Carlie

Carlie — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:36:17 +0000

I’ve heard a couple times about an upcoming American version of Spaced. er, no thanks… (3rd season of the original would be appreciated though!)

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:55:40 +0000

The best part of this article for me was learning the meaning behind the running joke on A Hard Day’s Night. Thanks!