Magenta8
I don't think there is such a thing as a golden age of comedy but some of the 1970s stuff is quite brilliant and has stood the test of time. Some is OK but a bit dated. While some is just rubbish. We seem to get the whole range over the many channels available.
It is interesting to see how acceptable the casual racism and sexism was in the 70s in, so called, family programmes.
Interesting discussion about comedy racism accusations;
Rising damp - a clever well educated black man running rings around a racist ignoramus
Love thy neighbour - ditto
Til death us do part - racist bigot being shown up for what he was, highlighting that norms are no longer right
Goodness gracious me and Kumars - both Asian younger folks making fun of their own elders
The only one that did bother me was the now very sanctimonious Lenny Henry who made fun of his peers by mimicking their accents to get laughs
