America often disregard the quality and impact of a great television show and stride towards the quantity in an attempt to be the biggest name on tv and win the ratings. It would appear that our British humour does in fact interest the yanks on the other side of the pond. But must the Americans twist and remodel our home born programmes and make them bigger and better which America so often assure. First the English visionary David Brent was transformed into the American office manager Michael Scott which lost all of the character's English charm and wit. The cult classic Fawlty Towers created by the British Monty Python member John Cleese was remade a staggering three times by America until all attempts failed and diminished into yet another Brit hit, Yank wank.
Other American remakes inspired by true British talent include; The Vicar of Dibley - which again was cancelled due to the lack of comedy understanding by the 'I can't be bothered to think, I just want to be entertained' Americans. Men Behaving Badly, One Foot in the Grave and Life on Mars are to name a few examples of British treasure that widdle away under the strain of the stars and stripes. Therefore, perhaps British television should remain British and refrain from becoming an American washout, as Great Britain does it a tremendous amount better.
How ever so patriotic of you Scott.
ReplyDeleteBut i do agree. What about when they try and remake british films. Sure the new Italian Job was good, but considering the money they put into it, it's not nearly a cult classic like the relativley low budget Italian Job.
And not that i have ever seen either but does wicker man not come into view? Mr N. Cage is an utter twat.