Upstairs, Downstairs - when does it get interesting?

[patricia92243]

I bought the 40th anniversary edition that has all the programs in it, and I'm finding it boring and silly.

After watching Downton Abbey, this one just isn't well acted or written.

I guess since I paid so much for it, I'll watch it or die

[applegrove]

1. I agree. I did watch the whole series and the characters do grow on you. Especially the downstairs

staff.

[patricia92243]

2. I think that will be the case if I keep watching, especially when it goes back

to being in color.

[patricia92243]

4. Unfortunately, they never did grow on me, and fortunately hubby sold disks on eBay - so I

don't feel so guilty spending all that money.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

3. Actually, I feel the opposite way

I loved the original Upstairs, Downstairs, and I lost interest in Downton Abbey after the second season.

Upstairs, Downstairs is a slower-paced program, but the characterizations are much deeper and more finely drawn.

[Rowdyboy]

5. Its really interesting how we all react. I fell in love with Upstairs/Downstairs from the first

episode. Someday I may get around to Downton Abbey but I'm in no rush. When you've seen it done so brilliantly once, why bother watching a knock-off?

I'll probably be pissed off I waited so long when I finally get around to watching Downton Abbey but life is just too short for everything.

[Paladin]

6. Same Here.

We watch "Downton Abbey," and we enjoy it, but we regard it as a pale imitation of "Upstairs Downstairs."

Jeez, remember how great "Masterpiece Theater" was, back in the day? Series like "The Jewel In The Crown" and "A Town Like Alice" had us riveted to the screen, every Sunday night. Same for "Upstairs Downstairs."

[irisblue]

8. A Town like Alice was great

Nevile Shute was a good writer.

[Paladin]

9. "The Jewel In The Crown" may be the best thing I've ever seen on TV, after all these years.

A very faithful adaptation of Paul Scott's "Raj Quartet" novels, covering characters involved in India's splitting away from Great Britain. Highly recommended.

[MISSDem]

7. both are great just different

Love them!