On 30. sep. 2012 19:37, Julian Bishop
wrote:
- JAM had a serious side. Just listen to
Kenneth Williams when he is interrupted 15 seconds into
talking about some (relatively obscure) historical figure.
They just wouldn't have that type of topic today.
Now this is a good point, and also fits well with Deans point about
the shows today being more like each other. It would be nice if they
could blend in some more obscure topics where the panellists also
could use some of their general knowledge (or preparations) on
topics. That could also lead to several interesting
deviation-challenges. So yeah, it may be a bit too much comedy and
too little "real" content now.
I also would like to add that Peter Jones was *always* good, in
every decade. Clement was himself and added an important element of
competition into the game. They are both pure gold, and are sorely
missed.
What spoils the earlier recordings for me is not so much the humour
or content in itself, but because I can't stand that high pitched
"barbie voice" female contestant in the 70s, but above all: I can't
stand Williams. I just can't, I am sorry. His theatrical, annoying,
drama queen style is way, way too much for me to handle.
So my problem with the pre-Merton period essentially boils down to
just one panellist, but unfortunately that panellist was in nearly
every show.