Topic: Kids in the Hall

[KillieRed]

I was surprised to see this sketch show that i watched as student in the 90s has been revived by Amazon Prime. I was even more surprised to find that it is actually funny.

The original cast , all now around 60, have returned: reshooting the original credits almost frame for frame and featuring the cool original theme by Shadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet. It has something of air about it of the Python reunion and they make self-deprecating jokes about selling out to the devil (Amazon). It also reminds me somewhat of the 4th wall breaking League of Gentlemen movie. I thought i`d watch an episode last night to see if it was any good and ended up watching 4. I`ll definitely watch the rest.

Spoiler

If the sight of naked sixty-something men jiggling turns you off you may want to be ready with the remote. Pretty brave from the actors though.

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Review from The Vulture: https://www.vulture.com/article/kids-in-the-hall-amazon-comedy-review.html

[Sir Capon of Debaser]

Used to love this. Used to watch with my lil brother and we’d laugh our heads off. Girl Drink Drunk stands out and the one were the guy gets a Dog to teach it tricks but he thinks it won’t learn and gives it an ultimatum by setting an alarm clock up. Funny and daft as fuck.

I honestly think Chandler Bing was a big fan of/ influenced by the skinny lad with the curly fro as as well as Jim Carrey as his comedy is like watching them at times

[Ziltoid]

I remember watching this when I lived in the States in the early 90's.  Might have to revisit.  Can remember thinking it was funny but i couldn't tell why.