tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699569.post6624758995368349180..comments2024-02-25T18:28:02.771-08:00Comments on Rantings of An 80s Nut: BBC America And OriginalityMartinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02770200801562699724noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699569.post-75222615751719938892007-08-20T20:45:00.000-07:002007-08-20T20:45:00.000-07:00I just like the idea of a show that has been on te...I just like the idea of a show that has been on television since the 60's (Dr Who) and still is going strong.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11492413587506899012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699569.post-7445799603231007002007-08-20T12:10:00.000-07:002007-08-20T12:10:00.000-07:00The idea of ripping off something that is decent s...The idea of ripping off something that is decent somewhere else and re-tooling for a different audience has been going on for ages. <I>All in the Family</I> was a remake of the British sitcom <I>Til Death Us Do Part</I>. I think <I>That 70s Show</I> was based on a British show too. <BR/><BR/>I agree that there is a a lack of originality in American TV. The various <I>CSI</I>s and <I>Law and Order</I>s are a testament to that. I also don't see the appeal of the game shows.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I always enjoy catching BBC America from time to time.Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05744575738815184510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699569.post-35460994040204016202007-08-19T18:46:00.000-07:002007-08-19T18:46:00.000-07:0099% of reality shows aside, I think there are some...99% of reality shows aside, I think there are some good American shows. They just keep recycling the same idea (i.e. CSI, CSI NY, CSI Miami).<BR/><BR/>The other night I was channel surfing and found something called "Solitary". Have you seen this crap?? Obviously there's a market for all this garbage, because they still air it and people still watch it.<BR/><BR/>Gordon Ramsay is definitely an acquired taste... I can only take small doses of him at a time.LoraLoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06250173105971467371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699569.post-11038665375580155082007-08-19T18:29:00.000-07:002007-08-19T18:29:00.000-07:00Three's Company was a UK show before being remade ...Three's Company was a UK show before being remade here. The insanity that is American Idol was based off the UK's Pop Idol. There are tons of shows remade for US tv, most likely more than we even realize.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes remakes work (The Office) and sometimes they don't (Coupling.)<BR/><BR/>Keep in mind that The Office really came into it's own during the second season, once they diverted from the UK version.<BR/>Coupling used the scripts from the original in the first three shows but removed the sexiness and humour that drove the original.<BR/><BR/>Jekyll looks interesting I may have to check it out. I really enjoyed both seasons of HEX, the finale however was a bit unsatisfying. The show was canceled in the UK after the second season so there wasn't closure. <BR/><BR/>The camp of Robin Hood makes it fun to watch and I am looking forward to another season, also looking forward to a new season of Life on Mars.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699569.post-80635105704611008672007-08-19T15:36:00.000-07:002007-08-19T15:36:00.000-07:00Sweet blog, interesting views, good read. If you g...Sweet blog, interesting views, good read. If you get a chance check out my strange newz:)love any comments, feedback.Oscar1986https://www.blogger.com/profile/09521291400364303298noreply@blogger.com