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"'''Golden Years'''" is the sixth episode of the second series of [[British comedy]] [[anthology series]] ''[[Comedy Lab]]''. It first aired on 8 September 1999 on [[Channel 4]]. Written by [[Ricky Gervais]] and [[Stephen Merchant]], it stars Gervais as the co-owner of a video rental company |
"'''Golden Years'''" is the sixth episode of the second series of [[British comedy]] [[anthology series]] ''[[Comedy Lab]]''. It first aired on 8 September 1999 on [[Channel 4]]. Written by [[Ricky Gervais]] and [[Stephen Merchant]], it stars Gervais as the co-owner of a video rental company who has a [[David Bowie]] obsession. The episode follows him as he prepares for his appearance on the talent show ''[[Stars In Their Eyes]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/watch-ricky-gervais-is-a-david-bowie-impersonator-in-1999-comedy-pilot-golden-years-20130718 |title=Watch: Ricky Gervais Is A David Bowie Impersonator In 1999 Comedy Pilot 'Golden Years' |last=Guidry |first=Ken |date=18 July 2013 |website=[[Indiewire]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |access-date=27 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/awesome_of_the_day/2013/07/watch-ricky-gervais-as-a-david-bowie-impersonator-in-the-1999-comedy-golden-years.html |title=Unearthed Clip Shows Ricky Gervais as Bowie Impersonator in 1999 Comedy Pilot |last=Haas |first=Rachel |date=19 July 2013 |website=[[Paste (magazine)|Paste]] |publisher=[[Wolfgang's Vault]] |access-date=27 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/17652/top-10-on-screen-david-bowie-impressions|title=Top 10 on-screen David Bowie impressions |last=Mellor |first=Louisa |date=26 June 2011 |website=Den of Geek |publisher=[[Dennis Publishing]] |access-date=27 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last=Heatley |first=Michael |author-link=Michael Heatley |date=2006 |title=Ricky Gervais: The Story So Far |url= |location=London, UK |publisher=Michael O'Mara Books |page= |isbn=978-1843172376}}</ref> |
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"Golden Years" is the sixth episode of the second series of British comedy anthology series Comedy Lab. It first aired on 8 September 1999 on Channel 4. Written by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, it stars Gervais as the co-owner of a video rental company who has a David Bowie obsession. The episode follows him as he prepares for his appearance on the talent show Stars In Their Eyes.[1][2][3][4]
Production
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Reception
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Legacy
The documentary style of the show and in particular the behaviour of Gervais' character present like prototypes for The Office and its lead character David Brent.
References
- ^ Guidry, Ken (18 July 2013). "Watch: Ricky Gervais Is A David Bowie Impersonator In 1999 Comedy Pilot 'Golden Years'". Indiewire. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
- ^ Haas, Rachel (19 July 2013). "Unearthed Clip Shows Ricky Gervais as Bowie Impersonator in 1999 Comedy Pilot". Paste. Wolfgang's Vault. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
- ^ Mellor, Louisa (26 June 2011). "Top 10 on-screen David Bowie impressions". Den of Geek. Dennis Publishing. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
- ^ Heatley, Michael (2006). Ricky Gervais: The Story So Far. London, UK: Michael O'Mara Books. ISBN 978-1843172376.
External links
- "Golden Years" at channel4.com
- "Golden Years" at IMDb