This was half a jab at WHYY in Philadelphia, who had shown “Are You Being Served” at 7:30 each weeknight from at least 1990 through the mid oughts. But it holds up for most PBS stations in the United States.
This strip was left out of the original edition of “We Are Not Amusing” because I didn’t want to be bothered clearing the image of Molly Sugden for print. It’s now back in the expanded edition E-Book version, and the version in “Meet The Royals.”
The Good Neighbors … thanks to local PBS stations, I imagine an England trapped in the ’70s. Until I saw “Secret Diary of a Call Girl”, I didn’t think they had cell phones over there!
Pabs, I know whereof you speak. WHYY and many PBS stations expect people to respond to their beg-a-thons and yet continue to show 15 to 20 year old BBC programmming as if it were the latest gold standard. Mind you, I thoroughly enjoy watching many of those programs the first time, but like the Hallmark channel (or whatever station shows those reruns I don’t watch) with MAS*H, it gets tiring after the 23rd rerun.
While I’m a big fan, How ‘bout a string of the very worst Dr. Who classic episodes. You know, the ones with the worst acting, or the most ridiculous of monsters or the sets that wobble like Plan 9 from Outer Space. Or how ‘bout Plan 9 itself?
If you liked “Plan 9” (voted worst movie ever made) then you all should love “Zombies of the Stratosphere” (voted worst serial ever made) - Oh, and BTW it was the first movie role for Leonard Nimoy; he played a Martian…
PAB, back in the early days PBS showed good programming, but even then, much was purchased from BBC. The Boston station did a lot of original stuff. I used to be a supporter, but not that they have a lot of leftist political shows, I only watch the operas and Masterpiece mysterys and such. I prefer Bravo, Food Channel, HGTV, and even a few network shows like Mentalist, Lie to Me. I also catch a lot on History Channels.
I have VHS tapes filled with super programs I recorded from the Learning Channel (“Possibly the best channel ever!”) back in the ‘80’s The commercial breaks list the other excellent programs coming up next.
Then they moved the good programs to pay tv. Now the channel is unwatchable c r a p!
Edcole1961 over 13 years ago
Sadly, only three regulars are still alive: Frank Thornton, Trevor Bannister and Nicholas Smith.
grapfhics over 13 years ago
What about the other perpetual BBC reruns, their killing us off too.
Colt9033 over 13 years ago
Monty Python’s Flying Circus?.
Pab Sungenis creator over 13 years ago
This was half a jab at WHYY in Philadelphia, who had shown “Are You Being Served” at 7:30 each weeknight from at least 1990 through the mid oughts. But it holds up for most PBS stations in the United States.
This strip was left out of the original edition of “We Are Not Amusing” because I didn’t want to be bothered clearing the image of Molly Sugden for print. It’s now back in the expanded edition E-Book version, and the version in “Meet The Royals.”
FlashfyreSP over 13 years ago
Last of the Summer Wine…now that’s a classic!
Droptma Styx over 13 years ago
The Good Neighbors … thanks to local PBS stations, I imagine an England trapped in the ’70s. Until I saw “Secret Diary of a Call Girl”, I didn’t think they had cell phones over there!
MisngNOLA over 13 years ago
Pabs, I know whereof you speak. WHYY and many PBS stations expect people to respond to their beg-a-thons and yet continue to show 15 to 20 year old BBC programmming as if it were the latest gold standard. Mind you, I thoroughly enjoy watching many of those programs the first time, but like the Hallmark channel (or whatever station shows those reruns I don’t watch) with MAS*H, it gets tiring after the 23rd rerun.
Digital Frog over 13 years ago
At least it’s not Coronation Street - that toxic spill managed to leak all the way over to the CBC in Canada…
Hoomi over 13 years ago
If she REALLY wanted to punish the viewers, she’d run a back-to-back marathon of “Ishtar,” “Heaven’s Gate,” and “Gigli.”
Of course, I’m not sure even the Gestapo was that cruel..
wwcameralab over 13 years ago
Just remember, they may be reruns (of reruns) to some, but to others, it’s all brand new!
TheDOCTOR over 13 years ago
Since the Nazis were mentioned what about ’Allo,’Allo?
The Old Wolf over 13 years ago
I loved “Are You Being Served.” Captain Peacock, are you free?
GESWho over 13 years ago
While I’m a big fan, How ‘bout a string of the very worst Dr. Who classic episodes. You know, the ones with the worst acting, or the most ridiculous of monsters or the sets that wobble like Plan 9 from Outer Space. Or how ‘bout Plan 9 itself?
jerzy over 13 years ago
For the very worst Dr Who episodes, I nominate anything with Amy Pond, ugh! Karen Gillan is the worst companion ever.
Mary McNeil Premium Member over 13 years ago
Shucks, my mother didn’t even watch Lawrence Welk when he was FIRST on TV. The PBS stations around here wouldn’t dream of dropping him.
battyfu over 13 years ago
When my local PBS station begs for money, they usually show marathons of Red Dwarf…
craigwestlake over 13 years ago
If you liked “Plan 9” (voted worst movie ever made) then you all should love “Zombies of the Stratosphere” (voted worst serial ever made) - Oh, and BTW it was the first movie role for Leonard Nimoy; he played a Martian…
vldazzle over 13 years ago
PAB, back in the early days PBS showed good programming, but even then, much was purchased from BBC. The Boston station did a lot of original stuff. I used to be a supporter, but not that they have a lot of leftist political shows, I only watch the operas and Masterpiece mysterys and such. I prefer Bravo, Food Channel, HGTV, and even a few network shows like Mentalist, Lie to Me. I also catch a lot on History Channels.
JP Steve Premium Member over 13 years ago
I have VHS tapes filled with super programs I recorded from the Learning Channel (“Possibly the best channel ever!”) back in the ‘80’s The commercial breaks list the other excellent programs coming up next.
Then they moved the good programs to pay tv. Now the channel is unwatchable c r a p!