This classic ran over 1800 shows between 1962-1992.
And so it has come to this: I, uh... am one of the lucky people in the world; I found something I always wanted to do and I have enjoyed every single minute of it. I want to thank the gentlemen who've shared this stage with me for thirty years. Mr Ed McMahon, Mr Doc Severinsen, and you people watching. I can only tell you that it has been an honour and a privilege to come into your homes all these years and entertain you. And I hope when I find something that I want to do and I think you would like and come back that you'll be as gracious in inviting me into your home as you have been. I bid you a very heartfelt good night.
My intended pick has been taken 3 times so far in this round. So, without further adieu...
Watching Through the Static picks, in the Children's (education) category, Hammy Hamster aka Hammy Hamster's Tales along the Riverbank.
The story of an innocent hamster who lived in a boot on the riverbank. He was good friends with Matthew Mouse, who had a motorboat, and GP guinea pig, who had a jeep, airplane, balloon, and lived in a mill.
I would recall watching this after I got home from school. Ahh, but that is another story....
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"The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance--it is the illusion of knowledge."
—Daniel J. Boorstin, historian, former Librarian of Congress
"But the Senator, while insisting he was not intoxicated, could not explain his nudity"
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How bad is it that I didn't know there was a Children's education category? Or is that pick for the education/information category?
Yeah, that is where I am shoe-horning it in.
And it was Photon's tilt- shift photo thread that reminded me of this show.
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"The problem with any ideology is that it gives the answer before you look at the evidence."
—Bill Clinton
"The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance--it is the illusion of knowledge."
—Daniel J. Boorstin, historian, former Librarian of Congress
"But the Senator, while insisting he was not intoxicated, could not explain his nudity"
—WKRP in Cincinatti
I distinctly remember the characters having their own voices. Hammy was 'normal', Matty the mouse was kind of manic and GP sounded like WC Fields. Anybody else remember?
I have never heard of that show, but it looks like it would be the funniest thing ever if you were 17 and a weed head. Hamsters flying around in a toy airplane? Mailing letters with a tortoise? Gold.
Team TV Guide is thrilled to select in the World category (and continuing the tradition of the show being from the UK...), Blackadder!
Seriously one of my fave shows of all time & eminently quote-able...I leave other shows on the table to choose this but count myself fortunate to have it in my stable!
From Wikipedia:
Although each series is set in a different time era, all follow the fortunes (or rather, misfortunes) of Edmund Blackadder (played by Atkinson), who in each is a member of an English family dynasty present at many significant periods and places in British history. Although the character starts as being quite unintelligent in the first series and gradually becomes smarter and more perceptive through each passing generation (while decreasing in social status), each Blackadder is a cynical, cowardlyopportunist concerned with maintaining and increasing his own status and fortunes, regardless of his surroundings. In each series, Blackadder is usually a cynical (almost modern) voice puncturing the pretensions and stupidity of those around him, and what might — through modern eyes — be seen as the more ludicrous and insane follies of history (from the medieval religious witch-hunts and the petty whims and insanities of various British monarchs to the bloodshed and horror of World War I).
The lives of each of the Blackadders are also entwined with their servants, all from the Baldrick family line (played by Tony Robinson). Each generation acts as the dogsbody to their respective Blackadder. They decrease in intelligence (and in personal hygiene standards) just as their masters' intellect increases. Each Blackadder and Baldrick are also saddled with the company of a dim-witted aristocrat whose presence Blackadder must somehow tolerate. This role was taken in the first two series by Lord Percy Percy (Tim McInnerny), in the third series by Prince George, Prince Regent, and in the fourth by Lieutenant George, the latter two played by Hugh Laurie (see George (Blackadder character)).
Each series was set in a different period of English history, beginning in 1485 and ending in 1917 (with one 1999 special set in the then-present day) comprising six half-hour episodes. The first series, made in 1983, was called The Black Adder (set in the fictional reign of 'Richard IV'). This was followed by Blackadder II in 1985 (set during the reign of Elizabeth I), Blackadder the Third in 1987 (set in the reign of George III), and finally Blackadder Goes Forth in 1989 (set in the trenches of the Great War).
In addition to these, three specials were also made: Blackadder: The Cavalier Years (set in the reign of Charles I) appeared as a 15-minute insert during the 1988 Comic Relief telethon; Blackadder's Christmas Carol (mostly set during the reign of Queen Victoria with some scenes taking place in the locations of the second and third series, as well as another many centuries hence) was a 45-minute Christmas installment, broadcast the same year; and Blackadder: Back & Forth was a 30-minute film originally shown in a special cinema at the Millennium Dome throughout 2000, and later transmitted by Sky and the BBC.
Team Idiot Box is proud to select in the category of Canadian, the awesome The Littlest Hobo.
Plot Summary:
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a stray dog wanders from town to town, helping people in need.
Is that not brilliant in its simplicity?
Something I didn't know, it originally aired from 1963-1965, then was revived in 1979 and lasted until 1985.
Youtube goodies:
The theme song:
The Closing Credits:
I tried to find clips of the show itself, but there are so many clips on Youtube of people using their own dogs or just singing the theme, it was impossible to wade through them all.
I loved this show was I was little, so it just had to be my Canadian pick. I am happy to have thought of it.
Team TV Guide is thrilled to select in the World category (and continuing the tradition of the show being from the UK...), Blackadder!
Seriously one of my fave shows of all time & eminently quote-able...I leave other shows on the table to choose this but count myself fortunate to have it in my stable!
With me around you are seriously fortunate to be able to choose this one. I've considered choosing this one in every round after the first. This is one of my all time favourites. Rowan Atkinson is fantastic. I saw his one man show in Liverpool and he is incredibly talented.
I'm glad that this is accepted as a separate show (defined by the host)
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In the Canadian category team Pow! Right in the Kisser! selects The Royal Canadian Air Farce
Isn't that Eastern Girl in the front????
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So is Windom your girl???
Also is the educational category a "Childrens Educational" category or just any educational category?
Well, I am getting good at the Buffalo Bill "tuck"
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Re: the Hammy video above.
I have never heard of that show, but it looks like it would be the funniest thing ever if you were 17 and a weed head. Hamsters flying around in a toy airplane? Mailing letters with a tortoise? Gold.
I can confirm that it was the funniest thing when I was 20 and getting ready to head out for a day of skiing with my weed head friends!
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Team Idiot Box is proud to select in the category of Canadian, the awesome The Littlest Hobo.
Plot Summary:
Is that not brilliant in its simplicity?
Something I didn't know, it originally aired from 1963-1965, then was revived in 1979 and lasted until 1985.
I loved this when I was little too...
in 1963-1965
My pick is coming soon.
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The Don Lapre Appreciation Society of Crossdressers picks in the COMEDY-Sitcom category, "The Office" (2005) (US version)
A mockumentary on a group of typical office workers, where the workday consists of ego clashes, inappropriate behavior, and tedium. Based on the hit BBC series.
Write up to follow...
Jim vs. Dwight Prank collection
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Last edited by WindomURL; 11-18-2008 at 06:46 PM.
Reason: Bears, beets, Battlestar Galactica
With me around you are seriously fortunate to be able to choose this one. I've considered choosing this one in every round after the first. This is one of my all time favourites. Rowan Atkinson is fantastic. I saw his one man show in Liverpool and he is incredibly talented.
Good (and lucky!!) pickup Jerzee.......
Thank you sir, I shall not gloat at my luck simply say better luck next round!
And yes, Rowan Atkinson is simply beyond brilliant - a thinking man's Jim Carrey - able to use his face like a cartoon character BUT also be intelligent...(and not bad looking back in the day either....)
TBQH while I would've been sad/upset to miss out on Blackadder, there are so many choice Britcoms to choose from that I could've found another without too much effort but I am just as happy to leave that to you Jagger.
Or is that pick for the education/information category?
