What American television or other entertainment do the non-Americans appreciate or like?

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I am American born and raised. I have lived in Europe for one year of my life (Germany). I have Netflix and I have seen many foreign TV shows through it on live streaming. Some of my favorites are: The IT Crowd and the original British version of The Office. Some movies have played in the USA like Hot Fuzz (I own the DVD) and I loved many. Also many shows are produced for the USA market, but are filmed in Canada for cost. I have seen enough of them to recognise them. Some examples are Smallville and Dead Like Me.

I have begun to apprecitate many of the shows produced in Canada as a Canadian production (not American) even though the setting is supposed to be in the USA. I even have a few favorite Canadian actors that are not greatly billed as such in the USA.

I ask this because I feel short changed here some times. These are great shows/movies and I would not have an oppertunity to see them except for Netflix because our local retailers and video rental stores do not offer them. To have a technology allow me the oppertunity is very much appreciated by me. If I can't afford a holiday to whatever country whenever I want, at least I can experience some of their culture through their entertaiment from TV or movies.

My questions to all non-Americans are these:
1. What current or somewhat recent TV shows produced in America (or perceived American) do you like or get in your country?
2. Do American movies hold dominate position in your country compared to native productions?
3. What are your favorite American movies or held as popular in your country?
4. What shows in America that you have heard of do you wish played in your country and why? Here in the USA It's Always Sunny In Philidalphia is funny. But I don't see them pushing it to foreign markets.
5. What are some productions in your counrty that you like that I as an American should give a try if I can find the oppertunity to do so? Please seperate by TV or movie.

I like comedy, action, and drama. Sci-fi is a popular gengre for me in general, but I also like most others.

Please list in groups of five or more to the questions. This is not a my country is better than yours thread. I would like to experience more of what the world has to offer and understand how much American productions have as influence.

Please indicate the country you are from. Any additional perspective you have, but not a direct response to the above questions will be appreciated. All I ask is you keep it related to the OT.

Thanks.
 

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GrandAm said:
My questions to all non-Americans are these:
1. What current or somewhat recent TV shows produced in America (or perceived American) do you like or get in your country?
2. Do American movies hold dominate position in your country compared to native productions?
3. What are your favorite American movies or held as popular in your country?
4. What shows in America that you have heard of do you wish played in your country and why? Here in the USA It's Always Sunny In Philidalphia is funny. But I don't see them pushing it to foreign markets.
5. What are some productions in your counrty that you like that I as an American should give a try if I can find the oppertunity to do so? Please seperate by TV or movie.
1. South Park, Family Guy, American Dad, Stargate (all of them, yes even universe, don't judge me), NCIS, Futurama and TNA (Total Non-stop Action - Wrestling)
2. Oh science yes, numbers of American films probably dominate over all other regions of origins put together!
3. I couldn't pick any, I love films so much and each leaves it's own distinct impression on me.
4. I'm not a huge TV buff, I stick to what I like and have liked since I was about 17, however, I do wish The Tick did better.
5. The two countries have similar but very different at the same time tastes. Red Dwarf for example, as far as I could tell, did poorly in the US and was a hit over here all those years ago, I think the media is limited to America -> Britain, concepts can be taken the other way, but need to be altered quite a lot (spaced being a prime example, I don't even think it made it past planning as a lot was changed), films are also very specific, A Knights Tale parodies the reaction to Premier League football with Jousting, I don't think it would work as a American Film. But that's just me.
 

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sms_117b said:
GrandAm said:
My questions to all non-Americans are these:
1. What current or somewhat recent TV shows produced in America (or perceived American) do you like or get in your country?

5. What are some productions in your counrty that you like that I as an American should give a try if I can find the oppertunity to do so? Please seperate by TV or movie.
1. South Park, Family Guy, American Dad, Stargate (all of them, yes even universe, don't judge me), NCIS, Futurama and TNA (Total Non-stop Action - Wrestling)

5. The two countries have similar but very different at the same time tastes. Red Dwarf for example, as far as I could tell, did poorly in the US and was a hit over here all those years ago, I think the media is limited to America -> Britain, concepts can be taken the other way, but need to be altered quite a lot (spaced being a prime example, I don't even think it made it past planning as a lot was changed), films are also very specific, A Knights Tale parodies the reaction to Premier League football with Jousting, I don't think it would work as a American Film. But that's just me.
To question 1. certainly wasen't aware of what aired in Britain. Especially the wrestling. In America it is popular. But I have lived with it for 30 years and It has generally worn out it's welcome as an entainment source for me. The rest I feel are good shows. I have all Southpark seasons on DVD myself. As an American I like it's social commentary on, well...everything.

Question 5. I never heard of Red Dwarf, I will look it up. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. You hint America flows -> to Britain. Again, The IT Crowd, top notch the whole way. I love it.

As a follow on does the American version of The Office play in Britain in any way? If so have you seen it and do you like it? Compared to the British version which do you like best?

Does The Cobert Report show there? Do they have a British counterpat? You can go to Comedy Central's website to see what it is. Google!

I agree our societies are similar with some subtle differences. We are silly here and I like silliness. I like that Britains can be silly as well.
 

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GrandAm said:
To question 1. certainly wasen't aware of what aired in Britain. Especially the wrestling. In America it is popular. But I have lived with it for 30 years and It has generally worn out it's welcome as an entainment source for me. The rest I feel are good shows. I have all Southpark seasons on DVD myself. As an American I like it's social commentary on, well...everything.

Question 5. I never heard of Red Dwarf, I will look it up. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. You hint America flows -> to Britain. Again, The IT Crowd, top notch the whole way. I love it.

As a follow on does the American version of The Office play in Britain in any way? If so have you seen it and do you like it? Compared to the British version which do you like best?

Does The Cobert Report show there? Do they have a British counterpat? You can go to Comedy Central's website to see what it is. Google!

I agree our societies are similar with some subtle differences. We are silly here and I like silliness. I like that Britains can be silly as well.
I have every episode of South Park too, a bit of the social commentary goes past me as it's America specific, but the majority is enjoyable for all!

I was never a fan of the Office when it originally aired in the UK, so I couldn't say which I like best, the American version is played and was advertised as "Like your original version but better and funnier".

I haven't seen it aired, but I have caught the Colbert report a few times online and thought it rather funny, but not quite enough to keep me going back to it.

Everyone can be silly, but it sounds very funny when we are as some of us seem to have a posh accent, especially when on a American TV show a British accent stands out like a sour thumb!

Also can't believe I was the only person to reply.....
 

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Germany.

GrandAm said:
My questions to all non-Americans are these:
1. What current or somewhat recent TV shows produced in America (or perceived American) do you like or get in your country?
2. Do American movies hold dominate position in your country compared to native productions?
3. What are your favorite American movies or held as popular in your country?
4. What shows in America that you have heard of do you wish played in your country and why? Here in the USA It's Always Sunny In Philidalphia is funny. But I don't see them pushing it to foreign markets.
5. What are some productions in your counrty that you like that I as an American should give a try if I can find the oppertunity to do so? Please seperate by TV or movie.
1.) Oh boy. South Park, House M.D., Stargate SG1/Alantis (though those might actually be Canadian? I'm not sure...), Simpsons, Lost, Supernatural. If even older is okay, I'll point to Columbo. EDIT: Ah, yes, the Daily Show and the Colbert Report are cool also, but they aren't televised in Germany. I watch them on their website.
2.) Certainly. German movies are either good crime movies or crappy emotional dramas. So unless you like to only watch crime movies, you definitely need external sources. America/Hollywood is the primary source, I'd say.
3.) Well, my favorites are by John Carpenter (In The Mouth Of Madness, The Thing, Dark Star and many others). There are others I like a lot, like Fight Club, Dark Crystal, Dragonheart...
As for movies other people like: The usual blockbuster crap, I guess, but I don't really know.
4.) Uhm, I dunno. All the shows I listed in 1.) are televised in Germany as well (although I usually watch the English version anyway).
5.) Huh. Well, "Tatort"-episodes (according to Wiki "Crime Scene" in English) are sometimes really good. Other than that... I got nothing.
 

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I have every episode of South Park too, a bit of the social commentary goes past me as it's America specific, but the majority is enjoyable for all!

I was never a fan of the Office when it originally aired in the UK, so I couldn't say which I like best, the American version is played and was advertised as "Like your original version but better and funnier".

I haven't seen it aired, but I have caught the Colbert report a few times online and thought it rather funny, but not quite enough to keep me going back to it.

Everyone can be silly, but it sounds very funny when we are as some of us seem to have a posh accent, especially when on a American TV show a British accent stands out like a sour thumb!

Also can't believe I was the only person to reply.....[/quote]

I am sure when it comes to Southpark, much of the social commentary applies to Britain. You just may not be aware of it if you haven't visited or lived in the USA.

You mention accents. Yes in America a British accent can be posh or sophisticated to us. Especially amongst the ladies. There is an American running joke in bars/pubs about it. If there is a woman in a bar/pub in America, the American males can be easily C-blocked by a guy speaking a sophistcated British accent. Seriously, there have been beer commercials here making fun of it. It can't be an accent that she can't percieve by linguistic dialect. It is almost an American way of speaking, (truck instead of laurie or flashlight instead of torch) with a British accent. Intead of being as direct as Americans can be, all you have to do is just call her gorgeous and a lovely, give a sincere smile. You are in. It is an accent most Americans can't fake properly. Do Americans sound like a bunch of dollards/slow talkers.

I am not surprised you are the only one to reply at this moment. Let's face it, the OT is not as exciting as "what superpower you would like to have" or "what should I say to this chick I like in my history class."

Side note I like that the internet is a small black box that operates on Wi-Fi with a red blinking LED. The IT Crowd reference humor.

Anyway, good to chat with somebody across the pond. In America we call Football...soccer and American Football just football...

We make it all about us ;) This no BS, I live in Tucson AZ USA and own own nine firearms. I now we are crazy. I am looking to find the bridged crazy others have in other nations through entertainment.

P.S. If you ever vist the USA, go to Las Vegas. I visit regularly, especially the poker rooms.
 

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GrandAm said:
I am sure when it comes to Southpark, much of the social commentary applies to Britain. You just may not be aware of it if you haven't visited or lived in the USA.

You mention accents. Yes in America a British accent can be posh or sophisticated to us. Especially amongst the ladies. There is an American running joke in bars/pubs about it. If there is a woman in a bar/pub in America, the American males can be easily C-blocked by a guy speaking a sophistcated British accent. Seriously, there have been beer commercials here making fun of it. It can't be an accent that she can't percieve by linguistic dialect. It is almost an American way of speaking, (truck instead of laurie or flashlight instead of torch) with a British accent. Intead of being as direct as Americans can be, all you have to do is just call her gorgeous and a lovely, give a sincere smile. You are in. It is an accent most Americans can't fake properly. Do Americans sound like a bunch of dollards/slow talkers.

I am not surprised you are the only one to reply at this moment. Let's face it, the OT is not as exciting as "what superpower you would like to have" or "what should I say to this chick I like in my history class."

Side note I like that the internet is a small black box that operates on Wi-Fi with a red blinking LED. The IT Crowd reference humor.

Anyway, good to chat with somebody across the pond. In America we call Football...soccer and American Football just football...

We make it all about us ;) This no BS, I live in Tucson AZ USA and own own nine firearms. I now we are crazy. I am looking to find the bridged crazy others have in other nations through entertainment.

P.S. If you ever vist the USA, go to Las Vegas. I visit regularly, especially the poker rooms.
I have to admit using my accent on a few ladies, well girls really, I was only 16 as were they and my last and only trip to the states (and holiday in general) 7 years ago. I got more interest in a 2 week holiday than I got in the previous 4 years at home. Ahhhhhh, good times.

I tend to go for the uncommon topics, they tend to be far more interesting, however, my own attempts all died a death after a day at most, I was gutted.

It is good to chat to people across the pond, I enjoy it, especially when it doesn't break down into bickering over spelling and which sport is really football, haha.

You own 9 fire arms? That's a fair few there, I own swords instead, they're covered by my martial arts license, but only 3. They are beautifully crafted though (btw, beautiful in a English accent goes down so well, it's well worth trying to fake one!)

I do want to go to Las Vegas, and the USA again, but, I'm a student, I never have moneeeeey!

If you ever happen to find yourself in the UK I recommend visiting Cardiff (It's in Wales, but it's not too bad) excellent night life, few strip clubs and they let you into the small casinos drunk....not always a good idea, but, if you win big you can buy friends a night in the brothel! (that's a story from a old flatmate, he was awesome!)
 

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GrandAm said:
My questions to all non-Americans are these:
1. What current or somewhat recent TV shows produced in America (or perceived American) do you like or get in your country?
2. Do American movies hold dominate position in your country compared to native productions?
3. What are your favorite American movies or held as popular in your country?
4. What shows in America that you have heard of do you wish played in your country and why? Here in the USA It's Always Sunny In Philidalphia is funny. But I don't see them pushing it to foreign markets.
5. What are some productions in your counrty that you like that I as an American should give a try if I can find the oppertunity to do so? Please seperate by TV or movie.
1. Well I'm watching all the buffy episodes, after having watched Firefly. Also watching Dollhouse now. Oh and F.R.I.E.N.D.S gotta love that.
2. I'd say theres enough British movies to offset the American ones
3. I like Donnie Darko and its become quite popular in the UK.
4. None really everything ends up being shown over here at some point, seems to be the Americans pinching all our shows to americanise them I think that sunny in Philadelphia program was on BBC4 or some channel.
5. Should look into Monty Python, Red Dwarf, Blackadder, Spaced ect.
 

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Ill just answer the first question seeing as im canadian and we share 60% of everthing.
AMFV.
stay classy america.
 

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Fan of Scrubs and Boston Legal. Both are over now so I've pretty much given up watching TV altogether.

Oh and South Park is still very good.
 

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1. What current or somewhat recent TV shows produced in America (or perceived American) do you like or get in your country?
Fringe, House, NCIS, Law & Order: Criminal Intent (Vincent D'Onofrio is fantastic), Heroes. Those are the ones I like. Apart from that, there's tons of crap - mostly reality shows. Extreme Home Makeover, ugh.

2. Do American movies hold dominate position in your country compared to native productions?
We do have a fairly thriving domestic film industry, but personally, I don't like most of it. There are a few absolute gems (Vet Hard en Zwartboek FTW), but mostly, I prefer foreign movies (American, but also British).

3. What are your favorite American movies or held as popular in your country?
Umm..... basically everything is popular here. We may have a respectable domestic output, but in general, it's American movies that dominate the theatres.

4. What shows in America that you have heard of do you wish played in your country and why?
Can't think of one right now.

5. What are some productions in your counrty that you like that I as an American should give a try if I can find the oppertunity to do so?
(Movie) Vet Hard, only if you understand Dutch language and culture. But it should still be pretty funny even if you can't understand a word of it.
 

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GrandAm said:
My questions to all non-Americans are these:
1. What current or somewhat recent TV shows produced in America (or perceived American) do you like or get in your country?
2. Do American movies hold dominate position in your country compared to native productions?
3. What are your favorite American movies or held as popular in your country?
4. What shows in America that you have heard of do you wish played in your country and why? Here in the USA It's Always Sunny In Philidalphia is funny. But I don't see them pushing it to foreign markets.
5. What are some productions in your counrty that you like that I as an American should give a try if I can find the oppertunity to do so? Please seperate by TV or movie.
1. So many. The Wire, The Sopranos, Carnivale, Lost, Battlestar Galactica for a few. I really enjoyed HBO's 'John Adams' as well. Actually, I would pay an obscene amount to be able to get HBO over here. So many really great series. I really think that when it comes to drama, American TV outdoes British TV by a large margin. We're better at comedy. Although I do really enjoy the American Office, although in a different way to the British one.

2. Yep, American films dominate the box office here. There are a few good British comedies though, and some really good small budget dramas, but mainly it's USA all the way.

3. Well, by and large, my favourite American movies are my favourite movies. I'm a huge David Lynch fan, so Mulholland Drive and Lost Highway are two of my favourites, and if Stanley Kubrick's films count, them as well (He's American, and they were American funded, I believe, but mainly shot here in the UK). Oh, and Pi and Requiem for a Dream were fantastic too.

4. To be honest, there aren't many American TV programmes that I've heard of that we don't get over here. So perhaps you could tell us if there's anything new on the TV in the US that we're likely to enjoy?

5. For TV, I'd mainly recommend comedy. Black Books, Spaced and Brass Eye are all great, and Jam and Monkey Dust if you can handle your comedy seriously, seriously dark. For films, the recent one that springs to mind is 'In the Loop', which is very funny, and based on a TV programme called 'The Thick of It', which might be a bit to UK-specific to appeal to an American audience, but maybe worth a try anyway.
 

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Skeleon said:
Germany.

GrandAm said:
My questions to all non-Americans are these:
1. What current or somewhat recent TV shows produced in America (or perceived American) do you like or get in your country?
2. Do American movies hold dominate position in your country compared to native productions?
3. What are your favorite American movies or held as popular in your country?
4. What shows in America that you have heard of do you wish played in your country and why? Here in the USA It's Always Sunny In Philidalphia is funny. But I don't see them pushing it to foreign markets.
5. What are some productions in your counrty that you like that I as an American should give a try if I can find the oppertunity to do so? Please seperate by TV or movie.
1.) Oh boy. South Park, House M.D., Stargate SG1/Alantis (though those might actually be Canadian? I'm not sure...), Simpsons, Lost, Supernatural. If even older is okay, I'll point to Columbo. EDIT: Ah, yes, the Daily Show and the Colbert Report are cool also, but they aren't televised in Germany. I watch them on their website.
2.) Certainly. German movies are either good crime movies or crappy emotional dramas. So unless you like to only watch crime movies, you definitely need external sources. America/Hollywood is the primary source, I'd say.
3.) Well, my favorites are by John Carpenter (In The Mouth Of Madness, The Thing, Dark Star and many others). There are others I like a lot, like Fight Club, Dark Crystal, Dragonheart...
As for movies other people like: The usual blockbuster crap, I guess, but I don't really know.
4.) Uhm, I dunno. All the shows I listed in 1.) are televised in Germany as well (although I usually watch the English version anyway).
5.) Huh. Well, "Tatort"-episodes (according to Wiki "Crime Scene" in English) are sometimes really good. Other than that... I got nothing.
Good to hear from a German. I mentioned before that is where I lived in Europe. I liked Germany. I was in the USAirForce stationed in Kaiserslautern (sp). Amongst the native Germans there they spoke English and with an American accent. That helped me a lot.

I would like to say I was able to learn to speak German. Sadley no. I was only able to learn a few key catch phrases. In that area even some of the movie theaters catered to Americans. The Broadway Keno near B40 played all American versions of the movies. I saw Constitine, the original Saw, and many others there. We tried to see Team America at the German theater in town, but it was in German and couldn't understand it.

Everyone was great and very nice to us. I miss the Doner Kabab eateries. I have had the best German food there. I know that sounds obvious. But since America is the great melting pot, I can't find the same food here. All of it is just off. Even the ones that claim to have a "sister" in Germany.

I hope any Americans you have met there have been a positive experience for you. I myself have been dissapointed with Americans there. In America we can drive in the left lane whether passing or not. I have seen Americans driving in the left lane. All in the car tell him to get to the right. That driver refused. I chalk it up to the ugly American complex. I felt ashamed. More so with a fellow military person that decided to smash a glass bottle in the middle of a walkplatz. His lady rebuked him for a German national. We almost got are arses beat by the bystanders. It was my friends's fault. instead of letting it go, he decided to make drama about it. Sadley we as his friend were given the dirty looks as well.

OT: I will look up "Tatort." If I can find an English translated version I'll give it a shot. To be honest most of the television I saw was in Engish as we had cable on an American Air Base. But come midnight...the porn was great. I especially liked the not-so hardcore sports themed commercials for phonesex. Not just because I liked the ladies. I remember one where the beautiful brunet in six inch heels was trying to avoid remote control cars on a dirt race track while giving a sexy little dance. Absolutly hilarious. Me and my friends laughed. Great times.
 

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I am getting great and constructive respones. In general am definatly building a list of suggestions to watch. I will be directly responding in thread as time allows. But if I don't directly respond I have written down your suggestions.

So far it is mostly Britsh that that have responded. Canadians please, many of what are considered American are actually Canadian productions all the way. We are neighbors, even mostly speak the same accent. I remember You Can't Do That on Television and SCTV. Most recently many TV shows are produce in Canada for cost. I have great respect for canadian production. Even as America takes credit for them.

I have been a fan of the Trailer Park Boys For a while. Especially jokes involving Hockey as that is not as popular where I live in the USA, Arizona. Cactus, sand and dirt. If anybody thinks Arizona is a joke, come here in July and visit a gun store. I promise you will find a 110 degree AR-15...:) And they will sell it to you if you meet minimal qualifications.
 

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sms_117b said:
GrandAm said:
You mention accents. Yes in America a British accent can be posh or sophisticated to us.

Anyway, good to chat with somebody across the pond. In America we call Football...soccer and American Football just football...

We make it all about us ;) This no BS, I live in Tucson AZ USA and own own nine firearms.
I have to admit using my accent on a few ladies,

It is good to chat to people across the pond, I enjoy it, especially when it doesn't break down into bickering over spelling and which sport is really football, haha.

You own 9 fire arms? That's a fair few there, I own swords instead, they're covered by my martial arts license, but only 3. They are beautifully crafted though (btw, beautiful in a English accent goes down so well, it's well worth trying to fake one!)

I do want to go to Las Vegas, and the USA again, but, I'm a student, I never have moneeeeey!
At 16 and getting ladies attention in the USA. Good job. As soon as you have an oppertunity to see/visit Las Vegas, I recommend it. It can be surreal. Having a British accent will help.

Yes I own nine firearms. I am an vivid target shooter. Living in Arizona we have snakes and other dangerous wildernes creatures and some were purchased as defense for that when camping. Others are more gratuitous. I have several semi-auto pistols and even an "assult weapon." But it is all for target shooting and such. I hope and pray I will never use them on a person. For any reason.

Right or wrong we are a melting pot. Don't worry it is illegal to bring a weapon into a LV casino.
 

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GrandAm said:
My questions to all non-Americans are these:
1. What current or somewhat recent TV shows produced in America (or perceived American) do you like or get in your country?
2. Do American movies hold dominate position in your country compared to native productions?
3. What are your favorite American movies or held as popular in your country?
4. What shows in America that you have heard of do you wish played in your country and why? Here in the USA It's Always Sunny In Philidalphia is funny. But I don't see them pushing it to foreign markets.
5. What are some productions in your counrty that you like that I as an American should give a try if I can find the oppertunity to do so? Please seperate by TV or movie.
As a huge TV buff this should be fun. Here's my British view.

1) I'm a huge fan of Dexter & Heroes. I also follow The Daily Show (Ablieght it is aired 1 day late).
2) Yes, you're budgets are bigger so you hold the ball. Our films normally have a low budget, but can be amazing in spite of that (Shaun of the dead)
3) Cba to run to IMBD, but my favorite film of all time is "The shawshank redemption" which i assume is American.
4) Well a Canadian XBL friend told me to watch "Trailer park boys" that was terrible. I wish i could get The Colbert Report , but back cataloging it would be hell.
5) Ah this should be interesting. If you're looking for comedy i seriously suggest "The Inbetweeners" and "Peep Show". "Top gear" is good, but it has a huge episode list - i suggest you look for "The America special". "Summer heights high" is good, but Austrailian. Also "Mock the Week" and "Have i got news for you" are brillant, but HIGNFY began airing 1990. I recommend you look for clips on youtube.
Overall i think you should watch a episode of The Inbetweeners, preferably S1 E1, and then you will get hooked.

Thanks, this made my morning.
I haven't seen Dexter yet. But I am a Heroes fan.

Transformers 2 had huge budget, made millions. I thought it stunk. I had much more fun watching Extract (also American). The point is even low budget can be great. Look at Napolean Dynamite or more recently Paranormal Activity. The later only cost 11K USD to make and has made millions.

Shawshank Redemption is American and on of my favorites.

Colbert is available on comedycentral.com in full episodes. Aside from good satire. It is a humorous take on how many in America think.

I am making a list. Your suggestions are added for things to look up.
 

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GrandAm said:
My questions to all non-Americans are these:
1. What current or somewhat recent TV shows produced in America (or perceived American) do you like or get in your country?
2. Do American movies hold dominate position in your country compared to native productions?
3. What are your favorite American movies or held as popular in your country?
4. What shows in America that you have heard of do you wish played in your country and why? Here in the USA It's Always Sunny In Philidalphia is funny. But I don't see them pushing it to foreign markets.
5. What are some productions in your counrty that you like that I as an American should give a try if I can find the oppertunity to do so? Please seperate by TV or movie.
1. South Park, The Simpsons, Friends and so on...
2. I think so?
3. Forrest Gump, of course!
4. No idea.
5. Anything by the king of comedy, Robert Gustavsson.
 
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I don't really bother with television. Although, when I was introduced to Boston Legal...I couldn't stop watching. William Shatner is a very funny man.