Each week, we will be taking an in depth look at some of the best sitcoms and comedy shows from both the UK and the USA.
Today we will be looking at a show that was a parody of the title of an American TV series – Smith and Jones
About the Show
Summary of Plot
Mel Smith and Griff Rhys-Jones present a series of short (often tasteless, always scathing) sketches about modern life and the stupidity and gullibility of those who believe in it. – IMDb
Number of Seasons / Episodes
10 Season
Characters:
Mel Smith – Various Roles
Griff Rhys Jones – Various Roles
Trivia
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In the “Swiss News” sketch. Mel Smith and Griff Rhys-Jones reactions were genuine, as they nearly cracked up, which was unintentional and was not in the script.
- Mel Smith passed away on 19th July 2013, 14 years and 9 months after the sketch comedy show ended on 14th October 1998.
- The sketch which Mel Smith kisses Griff Rhys-Jones was voted “One of Smith and Jone’s funniest sketches”.
- According to Mel Smith, the idea for the Head to Head sketches came about because it was an opportunity for 2 men alone talking about their foibles which had emotional honesty and the barriers were down.
- The show’s title is a parody of the title of an American TV series, Alias Smith and Jones (1971).
- Ran between 1984 – 1998
Clips
Random Clips
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Categories: Comedy, Comedy Clicks, Television
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