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Subject: British sitcom "Fawlty Towers" starring John Cleese

Written By: Frank on 12/22/09 at 5:18 pm

Fawlty Towers was a British sitcom produced by BBC Television and first broadcast on BBC2 in 1975, (six in 1975, six in 1979)

The setting is a fictional hotel called Fawlty Towers located in the seaside town of Torquay on the 'English Riviera' The show was written by John Cleese and Connie Booth, both of whom played main characters.

Who was your favorite character?

My favorite was Manuel (portrayed by the British Andrew Sachs). The crazy Spaniard from Barcelona. He made me laugh whenever he was on screen. "Qué?"

Subject: Re: British sitcom "Fawlty Towers" starring John Cleese

Written By: gibbo on 12/22/09 at 11:40 pm

I think this show may just be the best comedy series ever made....

Basil was my favourite as Cleese was just so masterful in his role. Manuel and Polly were great too. Polly was a sexy little maid... ::)

I think Cleese and Booth actually split up doing this show.

Subject: Re: British sitcom "Fawlty Towers" starring John Cleese

Written By: danootaandme on 12/23/09 at 6:03 am

MANUEL!  ;D

Subject: Re: British sitcom "Fawlty Towers" starring John Cleese

Written By: JamieMcBain on 12/23/09 at 10:21 am

Basil, the worst hotel kepper, ever!

;D

Subject: Re: British sitcom "Fawlty Towers" starring John Cleese

Written By: Christie Marie M on 12/23/09 at 10:25 pm

Basil Fawlty Beats His Car-Hilarious!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78b67l_yxUc

Subject: Re: British sitcom "Fawlty Towers" starring John Cleese

Written By: Henk on 12/24/09 at 1:23 am


Fawlty Towers was a British sitcom produced by BBC Television and first broadcast on BBC2 in 1975, (six in 1975, six in 1979)

The setting is a fictional hotel called Fawlty Towers located in the seaside town of Torquay on the 'English Riviera' The show was written by John Cleese and Connie Booth, both of whom played main characters.


'Fawlty Towers' is a classic! Did you know that my original alias (FaultyDog) was partly inspired by this sitcom?


Who was your favorite character?

My favorite was Manuel (portrayed by the British Andrew Sachs). The crazy Spaniard from Barcelona. He made me laugh whenever he was on screen. "Qué?"


As much as I like Manuel ("I know nothienk!"), I voted for Basil.

Subject: Re: British sitcom "Fawlty Towers" starring John Cleese

Written By: Philip Eno on 12/24/09 at 9:25 am

I like them all!

Subject: Re: British sitcom "Fawlty Towers" starring John Cleese

Written By: Frank on 12/29/09 at 10:52 pm

I just watched the whole series over the holidays.
My favorite episode was "The Germans" and my favorite character was the lady who portrayed Mrs. Richards.

Subject: Re: British sitcom "Fawlty Towers" starring John Cleese

Written By: Philip Eno on 12/30/09 at 12:16 am


I just watched the whole series over the holidays.
My favorite episode was "The Germans" and my favorite character was the lady who portrayed Mrs. Richards.

"Communication Problems", the episode with Mrs. Richards is my favourite. It reminds me of the time when I did reception work.

Subject: Re: British sitcom "Fawlty Towers" starring John Cleese

Written By: Frank on 12/30/09 at 12:18 am


"Communication Problems", the episode with Mrs. Richards is my favourite. It reminds me of the time when I did reception work.

It's one of my favorites as well. Mrs. Richards plays the role so well.
I also like the episodes "The Builders"

Manuel:  "Which one is man with beard?"

Subject: Re: British sitcom "Fawlty Towers" starring John Cleese

Written By: Henk on 12/30/09 at 2:17 am


"Communication Problems", the episode with Mrs. Richards is my favourite. It reminds me of the time when I did reception work.


One of my favorite episodes as well. Here's some highlights...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIVDx-8kWZo


"Is this a piece of your brain..?!" ;D ;D

Subject: Re: British sitcom "Fawlty Towers" starring John Cleese

Written By: gibbo on 12/30/09 at 2:44 am


I just watched the whole series over the holidays.
My favorite episode was "The Germans" and my favorite character was the lady who portrayed Mrs. Richards.



Just don't mention the war!!!!  :o

Subject: Re: British sitcom "Fawlty Towers" starring John Cleese

Written By: Frank on 12/30/09 at 12:24 pm


One of my favorite episodes as well. Here's some highlights...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIVDx-8kWZo


"Is this a piece of your brain..?!" ;D ;D

Very funny!

Just don't mention the war!!!!  :o

:D

And his funny  walk.

Subject: Re: British sitcom "Fawlty Towers" starring John Cleese

Written By: Reynolds1863 on 02/11/16 at 6:02 pm

Loved how the sign out front always changes. :)  Favorite episode is Basil the Rat.

Subject: Re: British sitcom "Fawlty Towers" starring John Cleese

Written By: Philip Eno on 02/12/16 at 9:39 am

Basil Fawlty (John Cleese) returned recently in a Specsavers television commercial in the UK.

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Hoping the video works.

Subject: Re: British sitcom "Fawlty Towers" starring John Cleese

Written By: Reynolds1863 on 02/21/16 at 2:51 pm


MANUEL!  ;D

Que???  ;D

Subject: Re: British sitcom "Fawlty Towers" starring John Cleese

Written By: Philip Eno on 02/23/16 at 12:08 pm


Que???  ;D
"We have a Spanish porter at the moment, he's from Barcelona. It'd be quicker to train an *ape*!"

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