re: #180 Wendell Zurkowitz ((slave to the waffle light))

There was a brief period when anarchy started taking over the TV (and pop radio) airwaves. It was quickly shut down or co-opted.

American media companies have less tolerance for anarchic comedy than the Brits do. Also, R&M and the Smothers Brothers delved into pretty sharp political humor during a contentious time of American history.

I was too young to really take advantage of the free-wheeling 1960s. I could only be a spectator.