1974/2010 What would be different for "The Clock"?

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

O.K., well start off with the next eppy of the bunch. "The Clock " eppy is up for our cultural exchange discussion this week.

"The Clock " was originally done back in 1974. If a time machine would allow us to to scoop up the whole cast and crew and bring them here to 2010, what are some of the script and or prop changes that would have to be made to fit out fearless cast into modern times without taking away from the original storyline ??

You've all seen the eppy so now let's discuss !!!

[cpl.er...Capt. Joe]

No farewell dinner, just a $50 gift card for Ernest at the Sizzler.

[cpl.er...Capt. Joe]

I guess to keep the plot together, they would have had the farewell dinner, but had it at the Sizzler. For insurance purposes, no alcohol at the dinner, but the staff would meet at a nearby bar afterwards for informal drinks at their own expense.

No Trixy Trio... boom box.

[Lucas The Tucas]

Joe wrote ....... No farewell dinner, just a $50 gift card for Ernest at the Sizzler.


:emotlol::emotlol::emotlol:


I didn't know that there was any Sizzler's ..... left ! :yes:


And make that a $ 30.00 card. :D


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[Lucas The Tucas]

My guess is that they would get Chinese take-out 0r Indian take-out !

And have some Bloke singing and playing the Accordion.

And have it on the sales floor also. :yes:



:lucas01:

[minki]

The clock would be a digital clock with dual alarms and an iPod port

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

I think it would have to be in the store and not a Sizzler. I think taking it out of the store would affect the original feel of the story.

For one I don't think that Ernest could retire at such a young age these days.

[Lady Stableforth]

Mr. Grainger would receive a Gift Card from Walmart and there would be a mini-bar so Mr. Mash wouldn't have to hold a tray of drinks for everyone and since it would be after-hours the Cleaning Ladies would be invited as well.

[Bionic Grainger]

This time instead of the Trixie Trio they would have actually had the The New Seekers which would have included a few old knockers :D

[girlfriendofmrlucas]

Instead of Miss Brahms wanting the band to play stuff from the Rolling Stones, it would be the Arctic Monkeys or Kasabian- two of Britain's modern rock bands..

Also, Mr. Lucas would probably have been sued for telling Miss Brahms that she "had a lot to sit on"

[Lady Stableforth]

Also the prices for the dinner would have gone up and Mr. Lucas and Mr. Humphries would have made a stop at 7-11 for their cocoa.

[sonosun]

Joe wrote .......


:emotlol::emotlol::emotlol:


I didn't know that there was any Sizzler's ..... left ! :yes:


And make that a $ 30.00 card. :D


:lucas01:

Sizzler has 260 restaurants in 13 states and several foreign countries. :yes:

[AYBSgirl]

My guess is that they would get Chinese take-out 0r Indian take-out !

And have some Bloke singing and playing the Accordion.

And have it on the sales floor also. :yes:



:lucas01:



I agree. And Mr Grainger would get maybe a gift card or two.

[Xymers]

I think it would have to be in the store and not a Sizzler. I think taking it out of the store would affect the original feel of the story.

For one I don't think that Ernest could retire at such a young age these days.

:yes: With the economy and all the discussions around what to do with Social Security, he'd probably still keep working because he'd be afraid his pension would leave him in the poorhouse.

[cpl.er...Capt. Joe]

I don't think he would have gotten a clock. He probably would get some gadget discounted from the electronics department like a 3-year-old iPod or Nintendo DS that he couldn't figure out how to use.

[minki]

I don't think he would have gotten a clock. He probably would get some gadget discounted from the electronics department like a 3-year-old iPod or Nintendo DS that he couldn't figure out how to use.

I can see him looking at a PDA and wondering how it's going to help him organize his schedule when he can't turn the darn thing on :)

[girlfriendofmrlucas]

Jidderbug cell phone!

[Ronald]

I would like to see that the Girl from Habedassery (I don't know how to write it) that he put 25 Years ago in the club (From A Tangled web:

Lucas: "The Social Club?"
Grainger: "The Pudding Club, you fool. Do you think you invented it?")

turns up with their son or doughter.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Instead of Miss Brahms wanting the band to play stuff from the Rolling Stones, it would be the Arctic Monkeys or Kasabian- two of Britain's modern rock bands..

Also, Mr. Lucas would probably have been sued for telling Miss Brahms that she "had a lot to sit on"

Miss Brahms would shake her booty while Sir Mix A Lot's "Babys Got Back" plays in the background.

:yes: With the economy and all the discussions around what to do with Social Security, he'd probably still keep working because he'd be afraid his pension would leave him in the poorhouse.

So true but then you would have to wonder how many companies in this day and age actually have pension plans ?? :(

I don't think he would have gotten a clock. He probably would get some gadget discounted from the electronics department like a 3-year-old iPod or Nintendo DS that he couldn't figure out how to use.

That could be a hilarious scene with him getting angry and cursing because he doesn't know how to operate it. (like I do because of lack of patience)

[Ronald]

I would like to see Hyacinth Bucket (Bouquet) in the shop with Mrs Slocombe and Miss Brahms, or with Richard and with Mr. Grainger and Mr. Humphries.

[cpl.er...Capt. Joe]

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I don't think he would have gotten a clock. He probably would get some gadget discounted from the electronics department like a 3-year-old iPod or Nintendo DS that he couldn't figure out how to use.

That could be a hilarious scene with him getting angry and cursing because he doesn't know how to operate it. (like I do because of lack of patience)

:sad:"Were do you attach the albums? Or does it connect directly to my victrola?

[Red Shadow]

The store would have been remodled by now so that there would indeed by an escalator leading from the lifts onto the sales floor. I can hear Mrs. Slocombe now: "Someday, that staircase is going to do somebody a mischief!"

[sonosun]

The store would have been remodled by now so that there would indeed by an escalator leading from the lifts onto the sales floor. I can hear Mrs. Slocombe now: "Someday, that staircase is going to do somebody a mischief!"


:lol: :lol:

[ari_1965]

I think Mr. Grainger's farewell dinner would be much the same except that it would take place at lunchtime and be a potluck. There would be a table situated conveniently near several wall outlets so that crock pots could be plugged in and left all morning on the Keep Warm setting.

The gifts certainly would be the same. That combination shoe horn and back scratcher looks familiar. I'd be the one giving the bath salts.

Oh, and there would be an extra large sheet cake decorated with "Congrats to Ernie!" on the top.

[larsen525]

I think Mr. Grainger's farewell dinner would be much the same except that it would take place at lunchtime and be a potluck. There would be a table situated conveniently near several wall outlets so that crock pots could be plugged in and left all morning on the Keep Warm setting.

The gifts certainly would be the same. That combination shoe horn and back scratcher looks familiar. I'd be the one giving the bath salts.

Oh, and there would be an extra large sheet cake decorated with "Congrats to Ernie!" on the top.

:yes: :lol:

- E.

[Xymers]

I agree that it would likely be a potluck at lunchtime, but if by chance the staff did return for an evening do, they wouldn't be wearing such fancy duds. Smartly casual, probably.

[sonosun]

I agree that it would likely be a potluck at lunchtime, but if by chance the staff did return for an evening do, they wouldn't be wearing such fancy duds. Smartly casual, probably.

Lucas in his basketball shorts and Tank Top and sporting many tattoos.
Miss Brahms in low rise jeans and extra long top to cover her butt tattoo.
Captain Peacock in camoflage fatigues.
Mr Grainger wearing a Blue Blazer over a sport shirt and brown trousers.
Mr Rumbold wearing his outdated business suit.

[Lily the Tea Girl]

I think one of Mr. Grainger's presents would have been a Snuggie.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

I would like to see Hyacinth Bucket (Bouquet) in the shop with Mrs Slocombe and Miss Brahms, or with Richard and with Mr. Grainger and Mr. Humphries.

Richard asking Mr. Humphries if he by chance knew a Sheridan Bucket and then the expression on Richards face when Humphries replies "Intimately".

[Ronald]

Like to think that Hyacinth is doing al snobbish and then Onslow walks in and says: "Hey, that's my sister in law. Hello Hyacinth, Hello Dickie (he calls Richard Dickie)."

[Lucas The Tucas]

Hey Ronald !


:beerchug: Only if Onslow, is in his under shirt drinking a beer ! :emotlol:



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[Ronald]

Of course,spreaks for itself.

[Xymers]

Lucas in his basketball shorts and Tank Top and sporting many tattoos.
Miss Brahms in low rise jeans and extra long top to cover her butt tattoo.
Captain Peacock in camoflage fatigues.
Mr Grainger wearing a Blue Blazer over a sport shirt and brown trousers.
Mr Rumbold wearing his outdated business suit.
:lol: Wouldn't have minded seeing those tattoos on Mr Lucas! :D

[cpl.er...Capt. Joe]

Miss Brahms in low rise jeans and extra long top to cover her butt tattoo.


I can picture that! :yes: Although the shirttail would not quite cover it. It's funny how lower back tattoos always seem to find the light of day!

[sonosun]

I can picture that! :yes: Although the shirttail would not quite cover it. It's funny how lower back tattoos always seem to find the light of day!

Tattoo artists are somehow linked to the things in life that are pleasurable.:yes:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

:lol: Wouldn't have minded seeing those tattoos on Mr Lucas! :D

Mr. Lucas with a tramp stamp !! :lol: :emotlol: :lol:

[Simon]

I think now it would be a case of Mr. Grainger getting a digital photo frame with pictures of his greatest triumphs when working for Grace Brother so that he could sit there in his declining years and watch those happy memorys pass by in the Grace Brothers Staff Home !

[Red Shadow]

I think now it would be a case of Mr. Grainger getting a digital photo frame with pictures of his greatest triumphs when working for Grace Brother so that he could sit there in his declining years and watch those happy memorys pass by in the Grace Brothers Staff Home !

:thumbup: What a great idea!

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

:lol:

[Simon]

It would also server as a lovely reminder of the great trouser sale in 1953 !

[BasilBJr]

In keeping with the theme, they probably would have given him a watch, a cheap imitation of a big brand name.

[BasilBJr]

They would have given him his portion of the pension, stake in a country manor house hotel.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

In keeping with the theme, they probably would have given him a watch, a cheap imitation of a big brand name.

Bought at Walmart. :lol:

[Lady Stableforth]

or maybe a gift card to Walmart as well so he could get a Bing Crosby dvd movie or cd?

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

:lol::lol:

[Sienna]

Bought at Walmart. :lol:

Or from one of those dodgy street salesmen all big cities in Europe seem to have in abundance.

[Lady Stableforth]

also Mr. Mash wouldn't have a tray of Japanese Champaign he would have a bottle of Martinelli Sparkling Apple Cider.

[larsen525]

also Mr. Mash wouldn't have a tray of Japanese Champaign he would have a bottle of Martinelli Sparkling Apple Cider.

Or that "Andre" sparkling wine from Gallo, at about two quid a bottle.

- E.

[Lady Stableforth]

:wine:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

:lol: