Interestingly, I was introduced to Hugh Laurie by way of Blackadder. When I wan in high school our local public television satiation (WILL) would run episodes

Interestingly, I was introduced to Hugh Laurie by way of Blackadder. When I wan in high school our local public television satiation (WILL) would run episodes of several 1970s and 80s british sitcoms. Among them were Blackadder, Are you being Served? and Fawlty Towers.