tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203234115588458391.post2339993874725559448..comments2013-04-25T03:53:51.400-07:00Comments on sillysalmonslacks: The Most Influential TV Shows of All Time!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14460833413411235746noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203234115588458391.post-38920115308094374942013-04-25T03:53:51.400-07:002013-04-25T03:53:51.400-07:00He would crush John Ross like a bug. As he threate...He would crush John Ross like a bug. As he threatened to do to Drew. Joseph Lidsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629784885076231314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203234115588458391.post-26214314105565304672013-04-25T03:52:25.121-07:002013-04-25T03:52:25.121-07:00You can have him, it's John Ross all the way.....You can have him, it's John Ross all the way....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14460833413411235746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203234115588458391.post-24932033676611726202013-04-25T03:49:53.961-07:002013-04-25T03:49:53.961-07:00Good grief! Forget John Ross! I've just seen E...Good grief! Forget John Ross! I've just seen Episode 12! Bo McCabe!! Joseph Lidsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629784885076231314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203234115588458391.post-41702840023585046872013-04-25T03:43:09.866-07:002013-04-25T03:43:09.866-07:00Fair point, it was only a bit of fun, though glad ...Fair point, it was only a bit of fun, though glad it's sparked some debate though, it's been fascinating to see what people think. <br /><br />(I nearly put Dallas on the list but thought people would go mad, fancying John Ross probably isn't good enough reason to justify a show's influence.)<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14460833413411235746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203234115588458391.post-14079532602557155862013-04-25T03:38:42.705-07:002013-04-25T03:38:42.705-07:00I suppose the one thing I would say is that with s...I suppose the one thing I would say is that with some you do say why they're influential but with others, you don't.<br /><br />But it has reminded me of a few shows that I do want to catch up on. Once I've finished New Dallas!!Joseph Lidsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629784885076231314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203234115588458391.post-32326055562836310112013-04-25T03:35:58.319-07:002013-04-25T03:35:58.319-07:00That is why I made a point of saying they're w...That is why I made a point of saying they're what I consider to be the most influential, I think if 100 people did the same each list would be different. But that's why I love these sorts of things, seeing the different views and things different people love. People are so defensive of the shows they hold dear, too. I have had people, mentioning no names, telling me I'm wrong. To me and opinion can't be wrong and I've backed up each show with why I think they deserve to be there. Still, you've got to laugh.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14460833413411235746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203234115588458391.post-91486169093992400242013-04-25T03:30:39.749-07:002013-04-25T03:30:39.749-07:00Ha!! Well, I'd argue that "Influential&qu...Ha!! Well, I'd argue that "Influential" is possibly not the right term to use then. I'd certainly argue that Star Trek has even more of an influence over here than The Avengers. I think more of the general public would be able to name/remember Captain Kirk than John Steed. <br /><br />But I never liked The Avengers so I might be biased myself :)Joseph Lidsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629784885076231314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203234115588458391.post-54054428699324275162013-04-25T03:30:29.066-07:002013-04-25T03:30:29.066-07:00US shows were considered (West Wing would make a t...US shows were considered (West Wing would make a top 20) but I just prefer UK, but I wasn't excluding them. And see previous comments for why shows like Star Trek and all the others you mentioned aren't on the list.<br /><br />Morecambe and Wise may be a glaring omission actually, but don't think I could sacrifice anything form my list.... hmmmm. <br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14460833413411235746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203234115588458391.post-90794561981387816102013-04-25T03:27:45.634-07:002013-04-25T03:27:45.634-07:00Well, I've only ever seen Next Gen, so wouldn&...Well, I've only ever seen Next Gen, so wouldn't be fair to comment on Star Trek really, obviously can't doubt its cultural impact, though would argue that's largely in America, but I haven't seen it, so by my rules it couldn't go on the list. I didn't see the point of making a list with shows in that I couldn't actually comment on.<br /><br />Corrie, would have made a top 20, however, I feel its impact, certainly in my lifetime is lesser than EastEnders, so couldn't be in my top 10, and again, I've not seen enough to judge it properly...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14460833413411235746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203234115588458391.post-73422509380845580962013-04-25T03:23:50.357-07:002013-04-25T03:23:50.357-07:00A great list, but the pedant in me wants to say &#...A great list, but the pedant in me wants to say 'The Top 10 *UK* TV shows' - as otherwise genre-creating shows like Star Trek, Hill Street Blues, Larry Sanders would surely also feature.<br /><br />But as a list of UK shows I would only add Morecambe & Wise, not just as the greatest show of all time, but also leading to Vic 'n Bob, Ant & Dec, Miranda etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203234115588458391.post-65826718438299167982013-04-25T03:21:36.415-07:002013-04-25T03:21:36.415-07:00Oh, I see that, I guess I'd just argue that th...Oh, I see that, I guess I'd just argue that things like Star Trek and Corrie (whatever you think of them) would be more influential than The Avengers or even Secret Army.Joseph Lidsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629784885076231314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203234115588458391.post-79301001611917312402013-04-25T03:19:19.912-07:002013-04-25T03:19:19.912-07:00You so should, Paul. Would love to see your views ...You so should, Paul. Would love to see your views on this! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14460833413411235746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203234115588458391.post-88358845773711318182013-04-25T03:18:41.593-07:002013-04-25T03:18:41.593-07:00Well, obviously they're shows I like, one of t...Well, obviously they're shows I like, one of the rules was I had to have seen each show, so no I, Clavdivs, however, I still maintain that each show on there has had huge cultural influence, or influence on its genre etc. I don't think you can argue the influence of The Avengers, I guarantee most people know who John Steed is for example. Not to mention the huge success it had abroad, in France and America etc. Plus, without The Avengers you probably wouldn't have had shows like The Professionals. Just my opinion obvs.<br /><br />I think the only show whose influence you could question is probably Tenko. It didn't really lead to anything like it, is hugely forgotten etc, but I felt the power of what it did and being mainly female in most aspects with the incredible drama merited its position. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14460833413411235746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203234115588458391.post-73830670581746064402013-04-25T03:07:10.107-07:002013-04-25T03:07:10.107-07:00But is this influential or shows you like? Cos I&#...But is this influential or shows you like? Cos I'm not sure how influential I'd say The Avengers is, to be honest. <br /><br />Secret Army was, of course, influential because it gave us 'Allo, 'Allo!Joseph Lidsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629784885076231314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203234115588458391.post-42084613206454861562013-04-24T11:06:19.090-07:002013-04-24T11:06:19.090-07:00A cracking line-up of TV goodness there, Laurie. I...A cracking line-up of TV goodness there, Laurie. I maintain that it's one of the greatest sins in TV history that Secret Army has been largely forgotten. <br /><br />In fact, I think I might have a think and post my own 'most influential' list of shows while I'm still off work...Paully_Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12629318626015703037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203234115588458391.post-46984629965151913412013-04-24T07:11:53.164-07:002013-04-24T07:11:53.164-07:00*like**like*Joseph Lidsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629784885076231314noreply@blogger.com