Poll: Greatest sketch comedy show of all time?

[PClark99]

Another vote for monty pythons flying circus

The goodies were awesome too

 

[A Casual Fitz]

Mr. Show

 

[Triumph]

Clearly, the greatest sketch comedian of all time is Brian McCann from Conan.

http://youtu.be/G9YsB443A8k
http://youtu.be/HQD7H3M0Y2w
http://youtu.be/gBS7BdSEYHY
http://youtu.be/BbHFvwSaaWU

 

[skyking]

Monty Python
Benny Hill
SNL
Carole Burnett <Because Harvey Korman>
Chappelle

 

[RaistlinZ]

Too many great skits...

 

[BUTCH1]

My nod goes to The Carol Burnett Show. Honorable mention to In Living Color, SCTV and Mad TV.

I surprised myself by not giving SNL an honorable mention but I haven't watched the show since the 80s. I guess I'm not the demographic anymore ...

It was groundbreaking TV when it first came out in '75 and there was a lot of talent, both on the acting and writing side, it's been hit or miss, mostly miss since the early years, sadly NBC lock's up old SNL material like fort Knox and generations will never know the genius of John Belushi..

 

[Sulaco]

Monty Python's Flying Circus.

Hands down.

 

[shortylickens]

1. Kids in the Hall
2. Upright Citizens Brigade
3. The State

 

[JMapleton]

all-time favorite:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITLXo19248g

Couldn't even crack a smile. Canadian humor just doesn't register.

 

[JMapleton]

test

 

[BudAshes]

Couldn't even crack a smile. humor just doesn't register.

FTFY

 

[walkur]

Monty Python

 

[clamum]

For me, Chappelle's Show for sure. 99% consistently hilarious. SNL has had some funny moments but not nearly as consistent as Chappelle's; the others I don't really have any experience watching.

"Dave, I didn't know you liked to get wet."

 

[SheHateMe]

All That

 

[zinfamous]

For me, Chappelle's Show for sure. 99% consistently hilarious. SNL has had some funny moments but not nearly as consistent as Chappelle's; the others I don't really have any experience watching.

"Dave, I didn't know you liked to get wet."

3 years vs almost 40 years.

Lou, I'm not sure I agree with your police work...

 

[zinfamous]

Simon?

heh, that was the first thing that came to mind as well--but I think he's asking about a sketch show, not a sketch from SNL.

 

[artvscommerce]

MTV's The State!

 

[tboo]

Does Triumph The Insult Dog count? I love those skits.

 

[KeithTalent]

heh, that was the first thing that came to mind as well--but I think he's asking about a sketch show, not a sketch from SNL.

You were right with Important Things with Demetri Martin. I loved that show.

KT

 

[Vdubchaos]

Too many great skits...

:biggrin:

One of my favorites is "Mad Real World"

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/82403936/

 

[HardcoreRobot]

im not much into sketch comedy shows, but i liked upright citizens brigade.

i wouldnt consider ali g to be sketch, though i do like that too

 

[Timorous]

Other than Monty Python I enjoyed

The Fast Show
A Bit of Fry and Laurie
Harry Enfield and Chums
Not the 9 O'Clock news

 

[Linflas]

It was groundbreaking TV when it first came out in '75 and there was a lot of talent, both on the acting and writing side, it's been hit or miss, mostly miss since the early years, sadly NBC lock's up old SNL material like fort Knox and generations will never know the genius of John Belushi..

Saturday Night Live: The Complete First Season, 1975-1976 At the same link are sets for the Complete 2nd, 3rd, and 4th seasons as well.

 

[nanette1985]

Of course Python. Also loved who's line -

When SNL first came on, I was working Saturday nights. My friends would rave about that show. Every so often I'd have a Saturday night off, so I would watch the thing. And I hated it. Friends would tell me "Oh. its uneven, sometimes it sucks, but when it's great it's awesome. I finally got to see some of the good shows. Haven't watched it in many years.

Carol Burnett? Some excellent bits and pieces, but nothing I'd watch on purpose.

Different tastes.