Whose Line Is It Anyway?

1988

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8.2| TV-PG| en| More Info
Released: 23 September 1988 Ended
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Country: United States of America
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Official Website: https://www.hattrick.co.uk/Show/Whose_Line_Is_It_Anyway
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An un-scripted comedy show in which four guest performers improvise their way through a series of games, many of which rely on audience suggestions.

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TrueJoshNight Truly Dreadful Film
Boobirt Stylish but barely mediocre overall
SteinMo What a freaking movie. So many twists and turns. Absolutely intense from start to finish.
FuzzyTagz If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.
k_mobius1 4 comedians play various improv games for the amusement of the audience and are supposedly given points over the course of the game. The winner gets to read the credits in an unusual way.It's only by virtue of UKTV G2 (or Dave, as it now prefers) that I'm able to watch re-runs of this. And I think it's a gem of a programme which has never failed to raise a laugh yet.Clive Anderson, as host, remained dignified even when he was the butt of the jokes, and the improvisers themselves have unbelievably quick wits. Stiles and Mochrie were obviously the stars of the show, but others such as Greg Proops, Josie Lawrence and my personal favourite Tony Slattery all managed to put on strong performances time after time. It would be great to see this return to British shores sometime, even if only for a one-off special.
Daphne Moon I hadn't seen this show until it was repeated on Dave. I became aware of it after seeing The Comedy Store Players, a group of comedians which includes Josie Lawrence.I enjoy the unpredictability of Whose Line is it Anyway and the diversity of the performers. The fact that the show had both English and American comedians made it better.The best performance ever had to be when Josie Lawrence and Caroline Quentin sung a duet about a beached whale. Admitedly that description may not sound funny, but if you've seen it you'll know how good it was.Colin Mochrie and Ryan Stiles were a great double act. They were particularly good at the round where they were given two completely random lines to incorporate into a sketch.Other improv shows such as Mock The Week are good, but Whose Line is it Anyway will always be the king of Improvised Comedy shows
corner-2 I once had a conversation with some people about "Whose Line Is It Anyway". One intelligent, educated young man said he didn't like to watch it because "you have to pay attention." In other words, for him (and a few tens of millions of others) television entertainment is meant only to pass the time, not to keep you interested. On the other hand, for anyone who wants to be totally glued to the set, listening carefully for every line, this is a wonderful show.The original, British MC, Clive Anderson, is far superior to the American version's Drew Carey, who seems to kill some of the humor (or humour, if you are British). But the cast of four improv comics are astonishing, and are funny more of the time than sitcom performers working with a carefully written script.If you want your comedy really laugh-out-loud funny rather than just amusing enough to spend a half hour with, this show is for you.
OWUbear Ever since I saw my first episode, I've loved it! "Hoe down" is my favorite. (I've even come up with some of my own.) "World's worst" is always funny. "Props" is interesting, especially since I tried it one night sitting at dinner with my family. You just have to love the singing games, be it Michael Mc Shane's bartending or Josie's prison visits, it's all good! Greg Proops is undeniably my favorite, although my sister puts up a good case for Ryan Stiles too. Tony is the best Brit of the bunch. He always has good jokes and references. Clive also puts up with the jokes as well, though he can dish it out, usually to Greg. "Superheroes" is usually good, though sometimes I think they have run out of ideas. Keep 'em coming!!!!