AIBU to think that Birds of a Feather was a sitcom ahead of it's time?

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Strong female characters in a prety unique situation (prioners wives)?

www.filmschoolrejects.com/features/10-famous-films-that-surprisingly-fail-the-bechdel-test.php

I find it very interesting that a lot of films with strong female characters fail the Bechdale test. Says a hell of a lot about the film industry.

I have to agree with Wallison that I think we have moved backwards, although I think in the US, that leap backwards is even more profound. I don't think a show like Roseanne would be shown today. Or at least, not with a cast that looked as ordinary as they did.

"And you have landed on...community chest! Also known as Dorien's boobs"

The only quote I have remembered from it for all these years.

I agree, love it even more now.

I loved that show.

I loved Roseanne. The female characters were so well written and complex for a comedy. Nothing like it now, sadly.

I don't know about ahead of it's time. I just rewatched the first four episodes on Youtube and they are mildly sexist, mildly classist, weightist and extremely homophobic! Good show though.

Roseanne & Golden Girls were superb.
So was Ellen and 30 Rock.
Back in the day there was Rhoda, Mary Tyler Moore and I Love Lucy.

The US has a proud history of excellent female-led sit coms that have impacted on the times.
I remember the episode when Ellen came out - it was a genuine tv event.

YY to Ellen coming out - I thought the revolution was starting!

Love BOAF

The episode I watched a few weeks back had me stitches.

I am 28 and love watch and gold. 2.5 children is also very good

Brilliant and underrated show. I didnt realise there was a new series coming!