1990s sketch series The Fast Show is hitting the road for a 30th anniversary tour around the UK, and here are the details.
When talking about British comedy in the 1990s, it is impossible to overstate the impact of The Fast Show. With a plethora of characters that have successfully stood the test of time, the series itself stands up remarkably well to repeat viewings.
Although many of the characters were well known for their catchphrases – has anybody ever been measured up for a suit in the last thirty years without being able to resist the temptation to say “suits you sir! – there was a darker edge to the writing.
A good example is Rowley Birkin, a Paul Whitehouse character who is usually played as a babbling alcoholic. The final episode of series two features an unusually restrained performance, where the audience stops laughing and are stunned into silence as...
When talking about British comedy in the 1990s, it is impossible to overstate the impact of The Fast Show. With a plethora of characters that have successfully stood the test of time, the series itself stands up remarkably well to repeat viewings.
Although many of the characters were well known for their catchphrases – has anybody ever been measured up for a suit in the last thirty years without being able to resist the temptation to say “suits you sir! – there was a darker edge to the writing.
A good example is Rowley Birkin, a Paul Whitehouse character who is usually played as a babbling alcoholic. The final episode of series two features an unusually restrained performance, where the audience stops laughing and are stunned into silence as...
- 1/26/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
The Fast Show celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, with BBC Two airing its 2011 'Fosters Funny' series on TV for the first time tonight (May 23).
There are so many classic moments and characters from the 1990s comedy - from Bob Fleming to the 'Brilliant' kid to Ed Winchester - but we have chosen just five of our personal favourites.
1. Johnny Nice Painter and the chasm of clams
The Fast Show had the amazing ability of repeating gags without it ever getting obvious or boring. Every time Johnny Nice Painter appeared on screen, you knew at some point he would hear the word 'black' and go off the rails, but each time was more hilarious than the last.
This one was particularly excellent, complete with the chasm of clams, eyes made out pies and pier landings.
2. Ted & Ralph play an awkward word game
Country squire Ralph and estate worker Ted arguably...
There are so many classic moments and characters from the 1990s comedy - from Bob Fleming to the 'Brilliant' kid to Ed Winchester - but we have chosen just five of our personal favourites.
1. Johnny Nice Painter and the chasm of clams
The Fast Show had the amazing ability of repeating gags without it ever getting obvious or boring. Every time Johnny Nice Painter appeared on screen, you knew at some point he would hear the word 'black' and go off the rails, but each time was more hilarious than the last.
This one was particularly excellent, complete with the chasm of clams, eyes made out pies and pier landings.
2. Ted & Ralph play an awkward word game
Country squire Ralph and estate worker Ted arguably...
- 5/23/2014
- Digital Spy
Charles Kochman was recently named Executive Editor of Abrams ComicArts, a new imprint at Harry N. Abrams. The publisher rewarded Kochman with the promotion and imprint in recognition of his successful efforts to celebrate comic books and graphic storytelling with best-selling books. Kochman, a former book editor at DC Comics, joined Abrams several years back and has published a wide variety works that have garnered reviews and award nominations starting with Mom's Cancer. His Diary of a Wimpy Kid has earned a place atop The New York Times best seller list and merited national acclaim.
Recently, Kochman sat dfown with ComicMix to review his career and where things are headed next.
CMix: How did you first get involved with publishing?
Charles Kochman: After an internship at Farrar, Straus and Giroux, my first paid job in publishing was at PlayValue Books, the licensing division of the Putnam Publishing Group. I started...
Recently, Kochman sat dfown with ComicMix to review his career and where things are headed next.
CMix: How did you first get involved with publishing?
Charles Kochman: After an internship at Farrar, Straus and Giroux, my first paid job in publishing was at PlayValue Books, the licensing division of the Putnam Publishing Group. I started...
- 9/7/2008
- by Martha Thomases
- Comicmix.com
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