When it comes to TV and film, the American obsession with all things British shows no sign of abating ...

Simply put, American audiences flock to unscripted British series that combine distinctive British humor, romantic competition and gossipy goodness. We’re very simple creatures.

"British are more in love with pure silliness, and the Americans are more in love with one-liners," Cleese noted. Many may think this humor, characteristic of Cleese's Monty Python films, is a ...

"British humor is understood to require more attention. Humorous American content is 'more easily watchable;’ which may explain why US sitcoms are often chosen for comfort viewing." ...

Kalani said he thoroughly enjoys the dry, sarcastic British humour READ MORE: I'm an American living in the UK - I've worked out what British people REALLY mean when they say 'it's fine' By GINA ...