briggaman Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I wouldn't go as far as saying The Big Bang Theory is the best comedy on TV. That's all down to personal preference though. Personally when it comes to comedy I have quite a few that I enjoy. This includes the likes of Community, Eastbound and Down, How I Met Your Mother, Seinfeld, Outnumbered, The Middle, Parks and Recreation and Peep Show. Those are the ones that I find to be consistenly funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginko Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I'm not a fan of Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother and I especially can't stand Two & a Half Men, it's just not funny! Eastbound & Down is freaking hilarious though. I think there's a new season coming soon isn't there? Friends is just timeless in my opinion. I can watch that now and laugh just as much as I did when I first saw them all those years ago. Did anyone ever watch Two Guys a Girl and a Pizza Place, which then changed to just Two Guys and a Girl? It didn't do very well in America but I think it's one of the funniest american sitcoms I've ever watched. That's when my love affair with Ryan Reynolds started, before he got all buff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I was shocked when i found out how much the 3 main characters of "Big Bang Theory" make. I can't remember the exact figure, but it was in the region of $300,000 per episode. There's 24 episodes in a series. The episodes are 20minutes long. So each one are probably only recorded for about 10-15minutes in each episode as there's loads of other characters too. Nice work if you can get it. . No surprise at all, the US is a huge market, not to mention that "globalisation" brings with it American culture which means that American shows can be marketed easily to consumers overseas. There is a huge demand for American TV and this translates into the crazy commissions their actors get. Over here the popularity of American sitcoms far outstrips that of British television. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlston Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Eastbound & Down is freaking hilarious though. I think there's a new season coming soon isn't there?. Season 3 is four episodes in in America and it started on Thursday on FX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Season 1 of Eastbound & Down was quite funny, but I thought season 2 was a bit pathetic really. Same jokes, different location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_c Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I was shocked when i found out how much the 3 main characters of "Big Bang Theory" make. I can't remember the exact figure, but it was in the region of $300,000 per episode. There's 24 episodes in a series. The episodes are 20minutes long. So each one are probably only recorded for about 10-15minutes in each episode as there's loads of other characters too. Nice work if you can get it. . No surprise at all, the US is a huge market, not to mention that "globalisation" brings with it American culture which means that American shows can be marketed easily to consumers overseas. There is a huge demand for American TV and this translates into the crazy commissions their actors get. Over here the popularity of American sitcoms far outstrips that of British television. I like Big Bang Theory, but they nick an awful lot of stuff from 'The Guild' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted March 17, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted March 17, 2012 The American sitcom stars always get paid loads. Tim Allen was on something like $1.2m per episode for the final season of Home Improvement. 2 and a half men, friends, Seinfeld etc etc. Whichever ones get big, their stars are always on a million or thereabouts per episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 anyone seen "touch"? starts tuesday night, same time as friday night lights though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 From Wiki (About the Simpsons cast): Until 1998, the six main actors were paid $30,000 per episode. In 1998 they were involved in a pay dispute with Fox. The company threatened to replace them with new actors, even going as far as preparing for casting of new voices, but series creator Groening supported the actors in their action.[38] The issue was soon resolved and, from 1998 to 2004, they were paid $125,000 per episode. The show's revenue continued to rise through syndication and DVD sales, and in April 2004 the main cast stopped appearing for script readings, demanding they be paid $360,000 per episode.[39][40] The strike was resolved a month later[41] and their salaries were increased to something between $250,000[42] and $360,000 per episode.[43] In 2008, production for the twentieth season was put on hold due to new contract negotiations with the voice actors, who wanted a "healthy bump" in salary to an amount close to $500,000 per episode.[43] The negotiations were soon completed, and the actors' salary was raised to $400,000 per episode.[44] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginko Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I'm currently working my way through the first season of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and it's absolutely brilliant, crude, but brilliant. Thanks Netflix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_c Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 From Wiki (About the Simpsons cast): Until 1998, the six main actors were paid $30,000 per episode. In 1998 they were involved in a pay dispute with Fox. The company threatened to replace them with new actors, even going as far as preparing for casting of new voices, but series creator Groening supported the actors in their action.[38] The issue was soon resolved and, from 1998 to 2004, they were paid $125,000 per episode. The show's revenue continued to rise through syndication and DVD sales, and in April 2004 the main cast stopped appearing for script readings, demanding they be paid $360,000 per episode.[39][40] The strike was resolved a month later[41] and their salaries were increased to something between $250,000[42] and $360,000 per episode.[43] In 2008, production for the twentieth season was put on hold due to new contract negotiations with the voice actors, who wanted a "healthy bump" in salary to an amount close to $500,000 per episode.[43] The negotiations were soon completed, and the actors' salary was raised to $400,000 per episode.[44] In fairness the Simpsons cast should get paid relative to the number of characters they actually voice. Although on a side note, the newer Simpsons aren't as good as it used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted March 19, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted March 19, 2012 anyone seen "touch"? starts tuesday night, same time as friday night lights though I've not seen it but from the adverts I think it looks awful.Which is a shame as I love Kiefer Sutherland. Might have given it a chance, but if it's on when Firday Night Lights is on, there's little chance of me watching it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I'm currently working my way through the first season of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and it's absolutely brilliant, crude, but brilliant. Thanks Netflix! It cranks up a notch when Danny DeVito joins in ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Finished up The Walking Dead this afternoon. Brilliant stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 anyone seen "touch"? starts tuesday night, same time as friday night lights though I've not seen it but from the adverts I think it looks awful.Which is a shame as I love Kiefer Sutherland. Might have given it a chance, but if it's on when Firday Night Lights is on, there's little chance of me watching it. Looks to have a bit of a flash forward feel to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted March 19, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted March 19, 2012 Finished up The Walking Dead this afternoon. Brilliant stuff. Got the last two episodes of S2 queued up to watch tomorrow - can't wait after last weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturdaygig Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 anyone seen "touch"? starts tuesday night, same time as friday night lights though I've seen the opening double episode, and I enjoyed it. I don't think they've screened any more yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Just finished all 5 seasons of Friday Night Lights, really enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Touch is brilliant. 2nd ep airs in a couple of days. The Walking Dead Spoiler: Who's the hooded dude? He looks awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Bah it's a gurl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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