Post by Matthew the Swordsman on Dec 20, 2017 3:12:53 GMT
What are some examples of an anthology series dedicated to presenting comedy episodes?
Just off the top of my head:
"Comedy Playhouse" (1961-1975, BBC) - Pilots for potential new series. Featured the pilots for "Steptoe and Son" and "Are You Being Served?", among others
"Cilla's World of Comedy" (1976, ITV) - Each episode starred Cilla Black as a different character
"Cilla's Comedy Six" (1975, ITV) - Each episode starred Cilla Black as a different character
"Galton and Simpson Comedy" (1969, ITV) - Each episode written by Ray Galton & Alan Simpson
"The Galton & Simpson Playhouse" (1977, ITV) - Each episode written by Ray Galton & Alan Simpson
"Paul Merton in Galton and Simpson's..." (1996, ITV) - An interesting idea, Paul Merton performing new versions of classic scripts by Ray Galton & Alan Simpson
"The Comedy Game" (1971-1973, the Australian ABC) - Pilots for potential new series. The popular "Aunty Jack" series originated from this show.
"Summer Fun" (1966, the American ABC) - Also an interesting idea, as it consisted of unsold sitcom pilots.
"The Comedy Spot" (1960-1962, CBS) - More unsold sitcom pilots. There were actually quite a few series like this, shown in the summer. Not a bad idea actually.
Of the above series, "Cilla's World of Comedy", "Cilla's Comedy Six", and "The Galton and Simpson Playhouse" are on DVD and I have seen them. "Galton and Simpson Comedy" and "Paul Merton in Galton and Simpson's..." are also on DVD. A small number of episodes of "Comedy Playhouse" appear on scattered DVD releases. "The Comedy Game", "Summer Fun" and "The Comedy Spot" are not on DVD as far as I know.
EDIT: While browsing IMDb I came across another, "New Comedy Showcase", which aired 1960 on CBS. It's not on DVD either.
Just off the top of my head:
"Comedy Playhouse" (1961-1975, BBC) - Pilots for potential new series. Featured the pilots for "Steptoe and Son" and "Are You Being Served?", among others
"Cilla's World of Comedy" (1976, ITV) - Each episode starred Cilla Black as a different character
"Cilla's Comedy Six" (1975, ITV) - Each episode starred Cilla Black as a different character
"Galton and Simpson Comedy" (1969, ITV) - Each episode written by Ray Galton & Alan Simpson
"The Galton & Simpson Playhouse" (1977, ITV) - Each episode written by Ray Galton & Alan Simpson
"Paul Merton in Galton and Simpson's..." (1996, ITV) - An interesting idea, Paul Merton performing new versions of classic scripts by Ray Galton & Alan Simpson
"The Comedy Game" (1971-1973, the Australian ABC) - Pilots for potential new series. The popular "Aunty Jack" series originated from this show.
"Summer Fun" (1966, the American ABC) - Also an interesting idea, as it consisted of unsold sitcom pilots.
"The Comedy Spot" (1960-1962, CBS) - More unsold sitcom pilots. There were actually quite a few series like this, shown in the summer. Not a bad idea actually.
Of the above series, "Cilla's World of Comedy", "Cilla's Comedy Six", and "The Galton and Simpson Playhouse" are on DVD and I have seen them. "Galton and Simpson Comedy" and "Paul Merton in Galton and Simpson's..." are also on DVD. A small number of episodes of "Comedy Playhouse" appear on scattered DVD releases. "The Comedy Game", "Summer Fun" and "The Comedy Spot" are not on DVD as far as I know.
EDIT: While browsing IMDb I came across another, "New Comedy Showcase", which aired 1960 on CBS. It's not on DVD either.
