James Stewart is a legend. Although he has done some mediocre movies throughout his career he has never given a bad performance and this little TV show is surely no exception.
The Jimmy Stewart show is a type of family comedy that's relatable, warm, witty and a little quirky and it is easily one of the best sitcoms out there. It doesn't even have a laughtrack (which I think is not bad per se) but in the concept of this show it fits perfectly. Judging by the number of votes on the show here this can also be characterized as hidden gem, one that was simply forgotten behind much greater and bigger pictures of older days that Jim had done but it is not less entertaing for sure.
The story revolves around Howard family with James playing the head of it and many funny and touching stories that happened to it over the period of (sadly) one season and 24 episodes. The show is unique in a way that every episode is introduced by Stewart personally as himself (not the character) and sometimes throughout the episodes he could just turn to the camera and talk to us, the viewers, which makes his family think he is talking to himself. I don't believe I have ever seen such a thing done on television before which should make one even more eager to watch it - I sure am to rewatch it again!
So until I find another show that's as gorgeously sophisticated and immeasurably funny I wish you all peace, and love, and laughter.
The Jimmy Stewart show is a type of family comedy that's relatable, warm, witty and a little quirky and it is easily one of the best sitcoms out there. It doesn't even have a laughtrack (which I think is not bad per se) but in the concept of this show it fits perfectly. Judging by the number of votes on the show here this can also be characterized as hidden gem, one that was simply forgotten behind much greater and bigger pictures of older days that Jim had done but it is not less entertaing for sure.
The story revolves around Howard family with James playing the head of it and many funny and touching stories that happened to it over the period of (sadly) one season and 24 episodes. The show is unique in a way that every episode is introduced by Stewart personally as himself (not the character) and sometimes throughout the episodes he could just turn to the camera and talk to us, the viewers, which makes his family think he is talking to himself. I don't believe I have ever seen such a thing done on television before which should make one even more eager to watch it - I sure am to rewatch it again!
So until I find another show that's as gorgeously sophisticated and immeasurably funny I wish you all peace, and love, and laughter.