The Russ Abbot Show

1986 – 1991Show6 seasons67 episodes

62
DecentGoodWatch score
62
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

The Russ Abbot Show was a British television comedy series which starred Russ Abbot and ran on the BBC from 1986 to 1991, and for 14 episodes on Granada Television from 1994 to 1995. It featured comedy performers Les Dennis, Bella Emberg, Tom Bright, Maggie Moone, Suzy Aitchison, Gordon Kennedy, Paul Shearer and Sherrie Hewson among others.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for suspense, tears or scares.

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Facts

May 26, 1986 · November 29, 1991 · Ended

First aired
May 26, 1986
Last aired
November 29, 1991
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 67 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Russ Abbot Show worth watching?"

Questions about The Russ Abbot Show

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Russ Abbot Show worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.5).

Is The Russ Abbot Show okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Russ Abbot Show?

34 h

About 34 hours: 67 episodes in 6 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1986 to 1991.

Will The Russ Abbot Show make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Russ Abbot Show?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.