Pop Culture Comedy at It's Best
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The MST3K are always great.  The history of the series is very informative.  My son, who misses half the references still loves the commentary.
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I'm a fan of Monty Python's Flying Circus, Saturday Night Live's beter stuff (including the great period in the late 80's/early 90's when Mr. Show's Bob Odenkirk was on the writing staff), SCTV, and Kids In The Hall.  Great shows all.  But this one's even better than those.

If you like intelligent comedy you have to check this show out.  It's not perfect - like all of the above-mentioned shows there are some dull or effete patches.  But it's chock full of genius.  It's a tad edgier and more cutting than most of the above (believe it or not).  It creates its own smart, funny universe and it's a treasure.
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I saw this on HBO one day and fell in love with it. I have since bought a copy and watch it once in a while, when I need a laugh. Jonathan Silverman and Dan Cortese (who co-starred together on The Single Guy) play a couple of guys who represent polar opposites among single guys- one is the timid romantic who has trouble getting girls, the other is a womanizing egomaniac who has no trouble whatsoever getting girls. The movie follows them around for a few days as they date, trade one-liners and dating philosophies, play hookey from work, etc. The movie's pretty lightweight as far as plot goes, but it's one of the funniest comedies out there, and Silverman and Cortese have great chemistry as wisecracking buddies. R. Lee Ermey (the drill sargeant from Full Metal Jacket) has a hilarious cameo as a weird guy who tries out his creepiness on Silverman but makes the mistake of catching him on a bad night. This movie is great fun; seek it out.
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This 2001 French farce made me laugh out loud at times.  That's because the theme is so funny.  A mild-mannered nerd who's been working as an accountant in a condom company for 20 years is about to be fired.  In order to keep his job, he takes the advice of a neighbor and lets everyone think he is gay.  Here's were the theme of political correctness and its absurdities really take off.  Daniel Auteuil plays the lead and he's great.  The expressions on his face are worth a thousand words.
The plot thickens, of course, as Gerard Depardieu, a co-worker, macho rugby player, and very stupid fellow, lets himself be set up by some pals of his to befriend Daniel Auteuil.  What follows are some really funny scenes.  And then, Auteuil's female boss tries to seduce him.  The acting and the timing of the jokes were perfect and the concept was wonderful.
It's a good thing it was only 85 minutes long, however, because with a film like this there is only one central joke and there are limits as to how far it can go.  It might have been even better if it was cut to be even shorter.  I do recommend this film, however.  I loved the theme and the acting.  And found it a pleasant evening of viewing pleasure.
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For too long we Americans have been denied the pleasure of the IT Crowd on DVD.  All of what you are reading is true-The IT Crowd really is one of the funniest shows out there.  The 6 episode first season (or series) packs in enough comedy to equal about 18 episodes of any American sitcom.  That's 3 times as much comedy per episode!

Here are the episodes on this DVD:
Yesterday's Jam
Calamity Jen
50:50
The Red Door
The Haunting of Bill Crouse (MY PERSONAL FAVORITE)
Aunt Irma Visits

If you haven't checked this out yet, you really owe it to yourself.  Enjoy!!
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Responding to an SOS from the vulgar end of time, the Doctor and Mel arrive in the Generios system... only to find that the Doctor and his companion Sally-Anne have already saved the day.

First things first:  This is a comedic spoof of an adventure.  If you're looking for something profound, try another Big Finish audio.  But if you're in the mood for a silly romp with no pretence of gravitas, chances are you'll find this a hoot.

Comedy is subjective and comedy science fiction can be controversial - fans either love or loathe comedic episodes.  Personally, I found The One Doctor to be laugh-out-loud funny.

Originally released in December 2001, this audio has a definite pantomime feel.  It pokes fun at the show's conventions and clichs, but there's nothing mean-spirited about it.

Both Colin Baker and Bonnie Langford give great performances, striking just the right balance between playing it straight and tongue-in-cheek levity.

5 stars.
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Awkward humor in the same vein as The Office, combined with oblivious humor from Rhys Darby's Murray Hewitt.  There are episodes during which I'm laughing the whole time and unable to swallow my drink without fear of choking.  The musical numbers are original and clever as well.  Great show, too bad it got canceled.  I hope the movie is actually made and not just a Fleetwood Mac album.
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Tremendously humorous collection, this is the funniest series of shows I've ever seen. Lou Costello , Bud Abbott, and Stanley Fields exhibit pure genius in writing, planning, performing - the timing shown here is simply an art form, a lesson in perfect comedy.

These episodes take me back to my childhood, and even though these shows go back 60 years, due to the remastering techniques, they look like they're brand new... kudos, and highly recommended!
Chris Gregory, Tekoa WA
Author of Tekoa Tomes
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This audioplay is fantastic.  The casting is brilliant, the direction is fantastic.  If you listen through the whole thing - through the last track - there's even a gag reel.  OMVG, I laughed so hard!
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My wife bought me this video for Christmas this year, but I couldn't help myself and, while she was away, tore it open and gleefully watched it three times in a row.  I had seen this thing twice before, but had forgotten just how funny it was.  Easily my favorite movie of all time.
The great thing about Tap is that the actors never jab you in the ribs and laugh at the characters along with you - an act of treason too often seen in comedy.  They could have easily gone over the top and turned the film into The Naked Gun or Airplane (funny films in their own way, but not at all sharp satire), but their restraint in handling their characters and the story makes the movie.
The songs are not hilarious becuase they are Weird Al- or Spike Jones-style novelty items; they are hilarious because they are incredibly close to what they satirize.  Those things are funniest which come nearest their intended targets, and Tap is consistently dead-on without whacking you over the head with the jokes.
This is not "serious" satire (Doctor Strangelove, etc.) that has some huge point to make about society.  It is a brilliant skewering of rock and roll, executed with the perfect blend of creativity, insanity, and restraint.  It makes me laugh until I pee myself every time I watch it.
A must-have particularly for musicians and music fans.
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My husband and I have been anticipating this dvd for a while now, and when it finally came out we were more than pleased.  If you are familiar with Izzard's work than you know how hilarious this man is.  If you aren't but you enjoy comedy that pokes fun at the institutions of religion and politics, and you aren't afraid to watch a man that looks great in heels, than this is for you.  One thing that I appreciate about his routine is that he focuses on things other than sex, the differences between the sexes, drugs and alcohol, and other tired jokes we've heard too many times.  He briefly and tastefully mentions his transvestite lifestyle to ease the audience into his feminine appearance.  After that, it's fresh, interesting material that will have you laughing so hard your jaw will hurt.
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If u need a good laugh then this is your movie. My wife have seen this movie with friends and just us and we always find something funny every time we missed the times before. there are several scenes that cause bust-out laughs.

The actors are well matched for the characters they play, the scripts are well written and the scenes are awesome. This movie always leaves us feeling good.
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Community is not the funniest show on TV. 30 Rock and It's Always Sunny are funnier. Community comes in with considerably less bite than other shows, but I think it has earned the title of most valuable television comedy. My favorite shows are early Simpsons and Arrested Development, but this show has won me over in a new way. Character dynamics are hilarious and genuine, episodes are mostly unpredictable and I really like these characters. An episode can win on rapid fire wit, charm, wordplay, character resolution, romance, ridiculousness or even a nice moment. Community doesn't get the ratings that it should, but it does try harder than any comedy show. Paintball wars, Charlie Kaufman spoofs, zombies, animated, paradise and space rockets are all places they go. I think the variable in their show is the controlled awareness. Shows that "wink-wink" too much can dilute the show, but Abed is so perfectly pitched and hilarious. Watch this show, it will grow on you.
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If you haven't seen any of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, do yourself a favor and check it out. The typical lineup includes Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy, and Ron White. Now Foxworthy has been around awhile, and Larry has been on the scene for the last couple of years, but I was unfamiliar with Ron White until I saw him on Imus recently. Ron White is pure, raw humor!

My father loves George Carlin, and buys his books whenever George gets around to writing one. Well, Carlin had nothing on White! White is as raunchy and unadulterated as Carlin. Now, mind you, one must like this type of humor, and be able to take the surprise of what might come; consequently, it is not for everyone. However, if you like this genre of comedy, White easily takes a page from Carlin and carries it off superbly.

SILENT is a rendition of White's standup routines, which is very well translated (written), and "laugh out loud" funny.

Those who like the Blue Collar Comedy Tour or George Carlin can't go wrong with White's SILENT. This is just a hilarious guy whose written a like-minded book.
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The Goodies have not played much on TV here in the US. In Washington, DC, the PBS station had it on for, I think, a week--they mistakenly put it on in the middle of their kids' block, and this is by no means a kids' show.

But don't jump to the conclusion that The Goodies is as filthy as what generally passes for adult entertainment. The Goodies is an amazingly funny show that excels in both witty dialog and physical comedy. The show's stars, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor, and Bill Oddie, will do anything for a laugh, and they know how to acheive what they want. Some of the stunts, which they performed themselves, are flat-out amazing. The Goodies must have been fans of silent comedies, and they easily equaled the best of Keaton, Lloyd, and other comedy legends.

There are more laughs per minute in any Goodies episode than in any Monty Python episode, but The Goodies just haven't had the exposure the Pythons have had. And somehow, inexplicably, the label "kids' show" has plagued the show, perhaps because of the prevalent physical comedy. The Goodies even had fun with this--in one episode (not on this DVD) John Cleese shows up and dismisses the goings-on with the disdainful utterance "Kids' show!".

This DVD includes The Goodies' signature show, Kitten Kong, plus two other episodes that may be a bit obtuse for non-anglophiles. But Kitten Kong is worth the price of the disc by itself. Just let the frenetic silliness of the Goodies' theme song set the mood, and ride the comedy wave.

I had to subtract one star for the DVD itself. This was mastered from an older videotape source, and the picture is a bit soft. Beautifully restored DVDs of The Goodies are available in England, but if you don't want to go to the trouble of obtaining them, this disc is a good enough way to get introduced to The Goodies. Then you can start clamoring for MORE! MORE!!
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Truly a great show. Jokes are funny and relevant with the current era. A good comedy to just sit back, watch and enjoy after a long day in my opinion.
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This is one of my favourite comedies from the Beeb.  The episodes, while not having the most believable situations, still have me laughing.  I only wish there were some bonus materials included with the set.