Is Knightmare "officially" the most underrated TV show ?
Posted: 07 Nov 2010, 19:24
Now I know it's not exactly fair to debate this on here, as most of you (like me) are going to say Yes. But I thought that it would be perfect time to bring this up after the "Richard Bacons Beer and Pizza Club" episode on the most underrated TV shows of all time.
You would be right to say Yes of course, there has never been a more pioneering/innovative TV show, one that has stood the test of time and has yet been unrivaled. "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" and "The Box of Delights" started to make extensive use of chroma-key, but it really came into it's own on KM and created something truly awe inspiring. It was Virtual Reality on Television and it was the first time it had ever been done, as Iain Lee said on "The 100 Greatest Kids TV Shows". It also boasted a fine cast and a witty script, it was Funny/Exciting/Thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish and spawned 2 very successful International versions. What more could you ask for ?
You've now got to ask the question. Why is it underrated ?
-Is it because it's regarded as being a Gameshow ?
-Is it because it's regarded as being a Kids program ?
-Do the bigwigs think it's to dated now ?
Or
-Is it because it was broadcast on ITV and not BBC 1 or 2 ?
Another reason is that some TV executives seem perfectly happy to keep KM stuck in the 80's, for example the "CITV Birthday Bash" (2003) listed it in the 80's section with Michael Underwood announcing as "the coolest show of the 80's".
It's not just a great show from the 80's, it's a great show full stop and the fact that it ran for longer during the 90's makes their actions even more ridiculous.
KM should be held in the same high regard as other pioneering shows such as "Doctor Who", "Star Trek", "Monty Pythons Flying Circus" and "The Young Ones". Documentary's should be made about it and Special Edition DVD boxsets should be gracing the shelves of HMV etc. (One can only dream)
Until that time (if it ever happens), KM will keep it's cult status amongst us fans in our own little bubble here, as a quietly spoken but fondly remembered show from the 80's and 90's.
So going back to my original question, Do you think it's "officially" the most underrated TV show of all time ?
You would be right to say Yes of course, there has never been a more pioneering/innovative TV show, one that has stood the test of time and has yet been unrivaled. "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" and "The Box of Delights" started to make extensive use of chroma-key, but it really came into it's own on KM and created something truly awe inspiring. It was Virtual Reality on Television and it was the first time it had ever been done, as Iain Lee said on "The 100 Greatest Kids TV Shows". It also boasted a fine cast and a witty script, it was Funny/Exciting/Thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish and spawned 2 very successful International versions. What more could you ask for ?
You've now got to ask the question. Why is it underrated ?
-Is it because it's regarded as being a Gameshow ?
-Is it because it's regarded as being a Kids program ?
-Do the bigwigs think it's to dated now ?
Or
-Is it because it was broadcast on ITV and not BBC 1 or 2 ?
Another reason is that some TV executives seem perfectly happy to keep KM stuck in the 80's, for example the "CITV Birthday Bash" (2003) listed it in the 80's section with Michael Underwood announcing as "the coolest show of the 80's".
It's not just a great show from the 80's, it's a great show full stop and the fact that it ran for longer during the 90's makes their actions even more ridiculous.
KM should be held in the same high regard as other pioneering shows such as "Doctor Who", "Star Trek", "Monty Pythons Flying Circus" and "The Young Ones". Documentary's should be made about it and Special Edition DVD boxsets should be gracing the shelves of HMV etc. (One can only dream)
Until that time (if it ever happens), KM will keep it's cult status amongst us fans in our own little bubble here, as a quietly spoken but fondly remembered show from the 80's and 90's.
So going back to my original question, Do you think it's "officially" the most underrated TV show of all time ?