TV Comedy
Television comedy had a presence from the earliest days of broadcasting. The situation comedy, or sitcom, has been the most common, successful and culturally significant type of television comedy. As the name suggests, these programs feature recurring characters placed in humourous situations. Since the early 1950s with "I Love Lucy" in the US and "Hancock's Half Hour" in Britain, sitcoms have always had a special place in the hearts of viewers and gathered highly devoted followers, as the familar characters often become beloved. Below you may scroll though time to your fondly remembered telly programs. For Alice's motherlode of Television, stay with "Television Shows".
Pictured: Ricky Gervais as The Brentster in the BBC's brilliant 'The Office'.
The Cisco Kid Collection (1950)
Director: Derwin Abrahams, George Cahan
Starring: Bill Catching, Duncan Renaldo, Leo Carrillo, Marshall Reed
Based on the early stories of O Henry. Follow the hilarious adventures of the heroic Cisco Kid (Duncan Renaldo) and his bungling sidekick Pancho (Leo... Read more
The Color Honeymooners (1966)
Starring: Jackie Gleason, Art Carney, Sheila MacRae, Jane Kean
Reprising their famous characters from 'The Honeymooners', the cast was led by Jackie Gleason and Art Carney with newcomers Sheila MacRae and Jane Kea... Read more
The Colour of Magic (2008)
Director: Vadim Jean
Starring: Sean Astin, David Bradley, Liz May Brice, James Cosmo, Brian Cox, Tim Curry, Lau...
The first two novels of Terry Pratchett's Discworld series are adapted for the small screen with David Jason once again starring (he was Death's sidek... Read more
The Comeback: The Complete Series (2005)
8/10
Starring: Lisa Kudrow, Laura Silverman, Damian Young, Malin Akerman, Robert Michael Morris...
Valerie Cherish (Lisa Kudrow) used to be at the top of everybody's list, now with her hit sit-com behind her, roles are thin on the ground, and she's... Read more
The Comedy Hour with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis: Vol 1 (1950)
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Rosemary Clooney
'The Colgate Comedy Hour' (1950-1955) was a favourite with audiences for six years, providing viewers with classic sketches by hosts Dean Martin and J... Read more
The Complete Ripping Yarns (1977)
Director: Alan J W Bell, Jim Franklin, Terry Hughes
Starring: John Cleese, Iain Cuthbertson, Denholm Elliott, Terry Jones, Roy Kinnear, Charle...
During a brief break-up of the Python gang in the mid to late 70s, BBC producer Terry Hughes approached Michael Palin and asked him to come up with a... Read more
The Cosby Show: Season 1 (1984)
7.4/10
Starring: Tempestt Bledsoe, Lisa Bonet, Bill Cosby, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Phylicia Rashad...
This popular NBC series depicted a close-knit and prosperous African-American family, the Huxtables, from New York City. Dr Heathcliff (Bill Cosby) an... Read more
The Critic: The Complete Series (1994)
8/10
Starring: Jon Lovitz
This acclaimed animated series features Jon Lovitz supplying the voice of a rotund, acerbic New York TV film reviewer who juggles a career of watching... Read more
The Damn Show (2003)
Starring: Yucko the Clown
The foul-mouthed Yucko the Clown and his cohorts accost people on the street from New York to New Orleans in this R-rated sketch show that is not for... Read more
The Darling Buds of May: Series 1 (1991)
7.8/10
Director: David Giles, Rodney Bennett, Robert Tronson
Starring: Catherine Zeta-Jones, David Jason, Pam Ferris, Philip Franks, Stephanie Ralph
Set in quintessential 1950s England and based on the novels by H.E. Bates. This popular series is based around the eccentric and loveable Larkin famil... Read more