Is Mel Brooks Right "Political Correctness Is Killing Comedy "

[Eric Cartman]

I'd say it was the liberal types who liked Chris Morris, and the anti-PC brigade who were most offended by him, funnily enough. There does seem to be a lack of risk taking but how much has that to do with PC or, especially in the BBC's case, not wanting to offend the Daily Mail and its readers? Maybe we're just in a lull. There seem to be very few distinct voices out there.

Making TV is all about following a formula that works, same as music and film. Why is a production company or channel going to take a risk on making a 'cult classic' when they can churn out a panel show that 4 times as many people will watch?

[Bluebirdman Of Alcathays]

Making TV is all about following a formula that works, same as music and film. Why is a production company or channel going to take a risk on making a 'cult classic' when they can churn out a panel show that 4 times as many people will watch?

Fair point, but I'd suggest that's less about PC than getting it 'wrong'.

[Eric Cartman]

Fair point, but I'd suggest that's less about PC than getting it 'wrong'.

Yeah definitely I agree, monotonous comedy on TV hasn't got much to do with 'PC' at all.