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Re: The New Breed of JAM Performers - Paul Merton

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jon.burton23Jun 5, 2008
 

 
Hi all,

Dean:

> What I meant Paul changed was the style of humour ...
> when before him the style of humour was more anecdotal.

I think you're right. Previously guests tended to be actors who were
witty, and Freud wasn't an actor but a chef and journalist when JAM
started. When Paul Merton started, there was a period where stand-up
comedians were used a lot more. I don't think that this was anything
to do with Paul Merton directly, but more because of Kenneth Williams'
death and the need to find a fourth person each show. Stand-up
comedians tend to be quick on their feet and able to improvise well
and so do well on the show. Also, they tend to use material which
draws on a wide range of things, whereas people like Peter Jones and
Derek Nimmo tend to recount anecdotes that happened to them or
describe personal experiences.

However, for my money, I think Derek Nimmo was one of the most skilful
players of the game (in the day before "bonus points" made up the
majority of points awarded!) and Peter Jones could be the funniest.


Jon

 
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