The Big Bang Theory!

Image via WikipediaJust watched the Channel Four comedy import from America The Big Bang Theory for the first time and was really impressed. Thought it was extremely funny and very original. Just loved the characters all of whom were very quirky and like able.Best new comedy I have seen from America since the hilarious Will and Grace.
The question has to be asked why can`t this country produce good comedies like this any more.All of our comedies now really seem to be nothing more than schoolboy humour.They all seem to think swearing and saying naughty words or referring to sex is the way to make people laugh and really I don`t think it is.It as to be said as well that when we do make an attempt to produce comedy for the whole family we can only manage remakes of old series like Reggie Perrin that are about as funny as rain in August!!!
Its a tragedy really that the country that produced such gems as Steptoe and Son, Till death do us part, Porridge, Dad`s Army just don`t seem to know how to make people laugh any more.Perhaps our comedy is a reflection on the sort of society and country we have become. Seedy, serious and lacking in ability!!