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chipolata
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May 1, 2008, 3:09 PM BST
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I don't think we've done this, but I'm wondering what peoples nominations would be for the greatest USA sitcom character? I'm tempted to go for Homer Simpson, but I'll plump for Frasier Crane. Mainly because it seems really weird that America would embrace such an effete intellectual. And Kelsey Grammars performance was masteful.
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May 1, 2008, 3:11 PM BST Edited by Griff on May 1 2008, 3:12 PM BST
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Two great nominations.
I'd have to add Larry David as "Larry David" in Curb.
And Cartman from South Park.
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May 1, 2008, 3:12 PM BST
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Or his alter ego, George Costanza in Seinfeld.
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May 1, 2008, 3:13 PM BST
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I seem to be unusual in that I find Curb a lot funnier than Seinfeld (although I do enjoy Seinfeld).
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May 1, 2008, 3:13 PM BST
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I'd add Niles - and with Frasier, at times, greater than the sum of their parts.
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May 1, 2008, 3:14 PM BST
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Yeah, Niles is fabulous. As is Martin (Frasier's Dad).
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May 1, 2008, 3:17 PM BST
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Hawkeye from MASH must get a mention, not least because Alan Alda is a great comic actor.
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May 1, 2008, 3:35 PM BST
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Hank Kingsley from The Larry Sanders Show. An amazing tragi-comic character, brilliantly brought to life by Jeffrey Tambor.
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May 1, 2008, 3:44 PM BST
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George W. Bush.
(Before someone else says it.)
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May 1, 2008, 3:50 PM BST
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And don't forget George Bush Senior, who was in a great episode of The Simpsons when he moved in next door and got into a feued with Homer.
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May 1, 2008, 4:06 PM BST
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Quote: Aaron @ May 1 2008, 3:44 PM BST
George W. Bush.
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CONTROVERSIAL. But agree, he's an absolute joke.
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May 1, 2008, 4:12 PM BST Edited by Griff on May 1 2008, 4:12 PM BST
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George Bush in "unpopular on comedy writing forum" shocker.
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May 1, 2008, 4:27 PM BST
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Back on topic: Gob from Arrested Development. Surely the neediest character ever in sitcom history, and brilliantly played.
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May 1, 2008, 4:29 PM BST
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A bit of an oldie from me, I'm going for Norm from Cheers.
Not only a great character but a role model for life!
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May 1, 2008, 4:30 PM BST
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Niles and Fraiser are my vote. G.E.N.I.U.S.
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