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Originally Posted by dogsbody70
we have had marvellous American series in the past-- Dallas, other similar saga's plus "ROOTS" which was tremendous. "Rich Man poor MAN," book by Irwin shaw-- Centennial-- based on James A Michener novels. what a great writer he is/was.
No doubt that when America chooses they can produce fabulous series.
UK also produced superb sagas such as Upstairs Downstairs, the FORSYTE SAGA-- Many of our past authors wrote wonderful classic stories.
We don't get enough drama here now-- too many flaming cookery programmes.
also as mentioned by others, many American comdedy sitcoms etc are brilliant.
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Isn't Dallas the show that is notorious for explaining off one seasons as being the dream of one of the main characters? (The name is familiar but I'll admit I've never seen dallas or the show I"m talking about, which could be one in the same).
Also, I agree. My favorite TV shows right now are comedies and sitcoms. How I Met Your Mother is probably my favorite sitcom on air right now. As far as comedy in general, though, I've been a fan of the Colbert Report for years. I'm not sure how other people feel about that kind of punditry, but I like it.