Comedy Playhouse

1961·Show
142Episodes in18Seasons
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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Comedy Playhouse fingerprint

Funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Wholesome

  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy6

World

History and everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Comedy Playhouse is a long-running British anthology series of one-off unrelated sitcoms that aired for 120 episodes from 1961 to 1975. Many episodes later graduated to their own series, including Steptoe and Son, Till Death Us Do Part, All Gas and Gaiters, The Liver Birds, Are You Being Served? and Last of the Summer Wine, which is the world's longest running sitcom, having run from January 1973 to August 2010.
British SitcomAnthology SeriesClassic TelevisionCharacter-Driven ComedySituational HumorDialogue-HeavyFoundational TV ShowSlice of LifeWholesome Comedy

Crew

Directed by:
Dennis Main Wilson, James Gilbert, John Howard Davies
Written by:
Ray Galton, Alan Simpson, Marty Feldman
Produced by:
Michael Mills

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Comedy Playhouse

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Where can I stream Comedy Playhouse legally?

fuboTVPeacockThe RokuPure FlixPluto TVPlexTubi TV

Comedy Playhouse is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Pure Flix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Peacock, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Comedy Playhouse worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Comedy Playhouse have?

18 seasons

It has 18 seasons with 142 episodes.

When did Comedy Playhouse air?

It ran from 1961 to 2017 and has ended.

What language is Comedy Playhouse in?

English

It was made in English.

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