@bad1dobby Rubbish. Literacy and numeracy skills have fallen in Australian schools and there is no evidence that IQ is steadily increasing. University and TAFE passing marks have dropped through the floor. Ignorance is the new status quo.
bad1dobby .be nice if they used this higher intelligence. Mentioned a city’s name in Australia to a 20 year old some time ago, at least 10 years schooling, the reply, where is that, never heard of it!! If I however asked this person to show me something on my phone,it would be no problem. This to me is a bit like learning how to jump,but when you hit the ground,not knowing how to react..
@@cherylween4973 BECAUSE they use spell check and not a legit dictionary. Oh, and ignorance. Oh, and poor education (due to the students themselves or their teachers). Simple. Nowadays I think it starts with educators lacking skills in literacy and numeracy. Flow on effects to students who, by and large are not encouraged to strive towards their potential. Top down. Our governments do not uphold policy that encourages academic brilliance. Perhaps politicians responsible are scared they will be overtaken by more intelligent people and have to cede their power. The people of many countries have certainly been dumbed down.
This screams 1987 or 88!!! Total classic and I adore this kind of comedy, miss it badly. This is the old Aussie comedy that I can relate too and still do. It's so sad that we don't this kind of comedy anymore and we have become so PC now. I've actually seen Mark Mitchell in a real CES office of old some 15 years ago.
Comedy is only funny is it's lame and tame now. The worst are the non white "comedians", who get a laugh so the audience don't feel waisist, while their material is basically anti western political sound bites.
Some Comedy Company sketches were clever and well written (not this one), and some of the actors were very good. Gyngell for example, was and is far more skilled than Mitchell. Every era - decades before Comedy Company, or decades since - has had 1 or 2 sketch comedy shows that were great, a few more that were terrible, and plenty that were patchy, like this one and hugely popular at the time. (Ditto for regular family drama series. Neighbours was massively popular for yonks, but nobody has ever said that it was well written or acted - it's just clichéd trash. Rushed writing, rushed production - pump it out a.s.a.p. for the people who don't want or need anything to be done well. 🤷🏼♂️)
Either you don't *know* the comedy nowadays that is _not_ "lame and tame", @@techroach6343, or you have seen it, but don't understand it - which makes *you* lame and tame. 🙃
Australia needs these kinds of shows back and a variety show like hey hey it's Saturday we got nothing but the block and MasterChef type shows! Oh and those stupid current affair type shows
kym doing some comedy shows now i think he made an appearnce on the libarians and i'm pretty sure he had a guest appearance on city homicide i could be wrong someone will let me know but i love him as colin carpenter that was pure comedy gold:)
this was my mums favorite she always said he is a smart in real life. my mum work with someone and they known him in the early 80s they where taking to her about him. he is quiet and intelligent
Anyone know what episode this was on? When I was a kid we had a cassette tape with that episode audio recorded onto it. I listened to it nearly every day for god knows how long. After not hearing this skit for nearly thirty years I have just watched it now and basically spoken it word for word whilst watching. Would love to get a copy of that cassette again and listen to it.
I was trying to use another sketch from this show to illustrate a point of how in Australia we have been cultured out and criticised for everything that is great about our nation and its culture . Shows like this would not get a shot today as in the PC, SJW, Snowflake society of today , someone or some over educated University Graduate would find something , offensive, about it and turn it into a racist, sexist , or some other crazy anti Australian White Guilt , agenda that benefits their course and erodes all that we love about being Australian away. We laugh at ourselves , take piss out one and all , but now that is insensitive and under PC laws not allowed. Having a joke and laughing is good for the soul and if is offends someone ? Toughen Up Princess !
shame such a show would not be allowed nowadays.political correctness sadly wrecked 10/11 australia.nowadays sunday nights is made up mostly of reality tv garbage nowadays.
@@stradegy3338 really? You mean aboriginal "culture" isn't forced down our throat night after night. Come on man you know that's bull twang. There's a concerted government backed effort to promote aboriginal culture.
we will never have things like this or even benny hill again/i can understand why they cannot revive the latter as the fella is long dead.but please a new age take would be nice.
I always watched Comedy Company. It was the highlight of my week.
Collins acting is just absolutely on point
This show was a classic, no Australian comedy show like it since.
Fast Forward was good
but Full Frontal was a pile of crap
Loved this show back in the day , must see tv.
The bouncing off the parked cars effect😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
Coln would graduate High School with honours these days.
@bad1dobby Rubbish. Literacy and numeracy skills have fallen in Australian schools and there is no evidence that IQ is steadily increasing. University and TAFE passing marks have dropped through the floor. Ignorance is the new status quo.
bad1dobby .be nice if they used this higher intelligence. Mentioned a city’s name in Australia to a 20 year old some time ago, at least 10 years schooling, the reply, where is that, never heard of it!! If I however asked this person to show me something on my phone,it would be no problem. This to me is a bit like learning how to jump,but when you hit the ground,not knowing how to react..
He would have no problem getting into today’s police force “ 😂
@bad1dobby so why is it that most people are atrocious at spelling and grammar these days, even when they can use spelling and grammar check?
@@cherylween4973 BECAUSE they use spell check and not a legit dictionary. Oh, and ignorance. Oh, and poor education (due to the students themselves or their teachers). Simple. Nowadays I think it starts with educators lacking skills in literacy and numeracy. Flow on effects to students who, by and large are not encouraged to strive towards their potential. Top down. Our governments do not uphold policy that encourages academic brilliance. Perhaps politicians responsible are scared they will be overtaken by more intelligent people and have to cede their power. The people of many countries have certainly been dumbed down.
What a flash back haha thanks for the clips
Colin was a classic, the dole office was the best ever.
BBBBrettR which episode?? Cant find it . Was so funny
This screams 1987 or 88!!! Total classic and I adore this kind of comedy, miss it badly. This is the old Aussie comedy that I can relate too and still do. It's so sad that we don't this kind of comedy anymore and we have become so PC now. I've actually seen Mark Mitchell in a real CES office of old some 15 years ago.
@Random Number , bet he was for sure lolz :D
So true!
Comedy is only funny is it's lame and tame now. The worst are the non white "comedians", who get a laugh so the audience don't feel waisist, while their material is basically anti western political sound bites.
Some Comedy Company sketches were clever and well written (not this one), and some of the actors were very good. Gyngell for example, was and is far more skilled than Mitchell.
Every era - decades before Comedy Company, or decades since - has had 1 or 2 sketch comedy shows that were great, a few more that were terrible, and plenty that were patchy, like this one and hugely popular at the time. (Ditto for regular family drama series. Neighbours was massively popular for yonks, but nobody has ever said that it was well written or acted - it's just clichéd trash. Rushed writing, rushed production - pump it out a.s.a.p. for the people who don't want or need anything to be done well. 🤷🏼♂️)
Either you don't *know* the comedy nowadays that is _not_ "lame and tame", @@techroach6343, or you have seen it, but don't understand it - which makes *you* lame and tame. 🙃
Hes so funny. Cracks me up every time I see him
Mark Mitchell's hair my god
Comedy company is a true Aussie classic
It is the best show ever
We all know a Colin carpenter
Damn, gyngell is a phenomenal actor.
J. Cesar. Pure magical bliss. Can’t stop smiling.
He was great in underbelly
Bahahaha im dead colins a legend so funny
Australia needs these kinds of shows back and a variety show like hey hey it's Saturday we got nothing but the block and MasterChef type shows! Oh and those stupid current affair type shows
We sure do! Only problem is there’d be so many people offended in some form....I would bet a $100.
@@janelleturpin8064 oh mate no doubt about that you are on the money! 💰 People are already offended just by the thought lol
The trouble is politician's are the new comedians
Yes but with no humour but completely laughable
How all hoons interviwed by tracey grimshaw should answer, haha.
Brilliant
Musta ran a green loight or summin
Mark Mitchell looks like one of my uncles
Geniuses of comedy.
Love it.
hilarious!
kym doing some comedy shows now i think he made an appearnce on the libarians and i'm pretty sure he had a guest appearance on city homicide i could be wrong someone will let me know but i love him as colin carpenter that was pure comedy gold:)
this was my mums favorite she always said he is a smart in real life. my mum work with someone and they known him in the early 80s they where taking to her about him. he is quiet and intelligent
Yes, very clever guy.
@@IsaacAsimov1992His dad Bruce was the first person on Australian TV.
Guy on the left looks like he could be related to Henry from Neighbours
Anyone know what episode this was on? When I was a kid we had a cassette tape with that episode audio recorded onto it. I listened to it nearly every day for god knows how long. After not hearing this skit for nearly thirty years I have just watched it now and basically spoken it word for word whilst watching. Would love to get a copy of that cassette again and listen to it.
Australia's first t.v stoner.
Yeah it stopped..........eventually 😂😂😂😂
Pearla
Bonza
l havent seen kym for some time now, whats he doing?
Playing a horrifying psychopathic murderer in "Underbelly". Seriously... horrifying.
Gees i can hear a bit if Irwin in Col'n
so funny
2 girls laughing at us....not with us !
Didn't Kym Gyngell do a spin off show called Col'n?
Yep.
for a short period of 1990.ten played musical chairs with the sunday nights shows from 91 onwards.
Does anyone know what's the characters' name in this episode? And explain to me what's the funniest scene in this episode?
I hope you get better soon-.
He was called Colin carpenter and the show was called the comedy company . Was awesome when i was a young bloke.
I was trying to use another sketch from this show to illustrate a point of how in Australia we have been cultured out and criticised for everything that is great about our nation and its culture . Shows like this would not get a shot today as in the PC, SJW, Snowflake society of today , someone or some over educated University Graduate would find something , offensive, about it and turn it into a racist, sexist , or some other crazy anti Australian White Guilt , agenda that benefits their course and erodes all that we love about being Australian away. We laugh at ourselves , take piss out one and all , but now that is insensitive and under PC laws not allowed. Having a joke and laughing is good for the soul and if is offends someone ? Toughen Up Princess !
The best comedy
Strange but true... But Coiln Carpenter is Richard Carpenter's son's name.. The brother of Karen Carpenter..
where is the dole office
Is that a sketch title?
dole office
@@dominicmartin3941 unemployment office
Across the road from the magistrate's court.
I used to have a mate who talked just like that.
is the person on the left a guy or a girl?
+one lonely Dude He is a guy, olD, who also used to play 'Con the Fruiterer' in the Comedy Company. His name is Mark Mitchell.
Roula, Toula, Soula, Voula, Foula and Agape 😂😂
Such good memories :-)
Do you remember the two little gentlemens as well (with the monobrows)?
Mark Mitchell one of the main Comedy Company members.
shame such a show would not be allowed nowadays.political correctness sadly wrecked 10/11 australia.nowadays sunday nights is made up mostly of reality tv garbage nowadays.
Con the fruitier with blonde hair. Burrrr.
Back before multiculturalism erased Australian culture.
I miss old Australia
Still there if you look for it
We kinda erased aboriginal culture too didn't we
Naah. It was that truck that came outta nowhere.
Some Aussie culture here, there, and that other place.
@@stradegy3338 really? You mean aboriginal "culture" isn't forced down our throat night after night. Come on man you know that's bull twang. There's a concerted government backed effort to promote aboriginal culture.
Collins mum drunk too much while pregnant
this was cringeworthy in the 80's
we will never have things like this or even benny hill again/i can understand why they cannot revive the latter as the fella is long dead.but please a new age take would be nice.
Only to you.