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Fawlty Towers,Vol. 4 - Communication Problems/The Anniversary/Basil The Rat [VHS]

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When you think they only made 12 episodes, and that John Cleese and Connie Booth took months to write them, you begin to understand why Fawlty Towers is one of the greatest sitcoms of all time. The new releases are very nice, and these three are keepers (If only they would have ditched The Anniversary and put The Germans on this tape, it would have been proof of a greater power)

All three are great episodes, but I must admit that I think "Basil The Rat" is the most perfectly conceived episode of television comedy EVER put to film, (Sorry, Chuckles the Clown, the Turkey Drop and The Contest) After watching this tape, you too will be glad that Franco did not have them all shot.

This tape contains the three episodes »Communication Problems«, »The Anniversary«, and »Basil The Rat«.

All three episodes are among the best in the two »Fawlty Towers« series! The interesting thing is that Basil Fawlty shows a softer (however in no way sentimental) side of himself, especially in the first two episodes. This does not make him less funny, in contrary, it gives his character something extra.

Really great. If you only want one »Fawlty Towers« tape, this is the one!

This tape contains the three episodes »Communication Problems«, »The Anniversary«, and »Basil The Rat«.

All three episodes are among the best in the two »Fawlty Towers« series! The interesting thing is that Basil Fawlty shows a softer (however in no way sentimental) side of himself, especially in the first two episodes. This does not make him less funny, in contrary, it gives his character something extra.

Really great. If you only want one »Fawlty Towers« tape, this is the one!

John Cleese once remarked that he did as much with "Fawlty Towers" in 12 episodes than Lucille Ball did in several years of "I Love Lucy". When I first heard that, I thought Cleese was being as crass as Basil Fawlty. But you know something? He came darn close.

Volume 4 of the "Fawlty Towers" series is as marvelously manic and hysterical as the other three. "Communication Problems:, "The Anniversary", and "Basil the Rat" are typical examples of the genius that John Cleese & Co. output in the all-too-brief lifespan of this series. Pick up the complete set!

Manwel keeps a Hamster for a pet, Basil thinks it's a Rat andso orders his Spanish waitor to get rid of it. After all, a Rat-Hamster creature is not the type of thing you want to havw around when there is a health inspector about. As guests arrive Basil is suspicious of all, knowing that some could be health inspectors. So he is polite, serving on them hand and foot, until he finds out that they're not the health inspector at all, that's when he gets annoyed.

Another classic episode of Fawlty Towers. This tape also contains the episodes: The Anniversary and Communication Problems!

The health inspectors are invading, and they're none too happy about the condition of Fawlty Towers. Meanwhile, Basil discovers to his horror that Manuel is keeping a pet rat--which he describes as a "filagree Siberian hamster"--in his bedroom, and decrees that little Basil must go. It's soon discovered that "Basil" has returned. The lunacy is helped by Basil leaping around screaming, "The cat lives! Long live the cat!" and Manuel's pathetic "cow eyes."

"Communication Problems" ensue when an arrogant, deaf, half-blind lady arrives at Fawlty Towers and makes life hellish for the staff. To make matters worse, Basil bet some money on a horse -- and Sybil suspects it.

"The Anniversary" is anything but blissful when Basil pretends to have forgotten his and Sybil's anniversary. Sybil responds by storming out in a huff -- just as guests arrive for a special anniversary surprise party. Basil tries to cover up his rapidly crumbling marriage in front of the suspicious guests, as Manuel and the chef duel over who gets to cook.

Do not miss this! Or I will sic filagree Siberian hamsters on you!

My family lovesthis video too much as it creates more funs and laugh in every play. My kids play it at least 2-3 times per week.This is one of very good comedy video, I highly recommend to everyone to get more fun.