Comments on: US Rafters in development

By: Linda

Linda — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:18:45 +0000

Yes we know what happened to the usa version of kath and kim. They seem to have the attitude ” any thing you can do, we can do better” Alas this is not the case. I cringe when I think of what they would do to the wonderful show rafters.

By: kyle

kyle — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:13:36 +0000

Wow they never stop do they. I wonder if they’ll look into ‘MasterChef America’ ……………

By: Amir

Amir — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:03:50 +0000

Just show the damn show as it is if you want to show it at all.

By: David Knox

David Knox — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:03:55 +0000

Sorry not a DVD blog. I have enough to monitor with on air content. But I doubt it….

By: Amanda

Amanda — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:00:15 +0000

Oh question not sure if this is the right place but its related is Rafters coming to DVD soon I really want to know if they are planing to cause I want to buy it i missed a few eps and really want to rewatch the series.

It will be the 2nd Aussie tv show that I will buy the first being Rush when its out

I never thought I’d say that as I’ve never been a fan of Aussie drama shows till now

By: Amanda

Amanda — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 14:53:27 +0000

cool so are they showing the aussie version in the US ro are they just intrested in making their own version of it?

If done right it could work I jsut hope it doesnt become a flop like kath & kim

By: Shaz

Shaz — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:48:33 +0000

I think “packed” will do well in the US – they’re really down in the dumps and really need a family unit to look up to – family units do not really exist in the US but in the bible belt – i think it could really have a good impact on such a depressed nation…

By: damo

damo — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:37:18 +0000

this will be terrible. just like kath and kim

By: Brodie

Brodie — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 08:44:38 +0000

The US pretty much already have their own version of Packed to the Rafters – Brothers & Sisters.

By: Neon Kitten

Neon Kitten — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 08:27:39 +0000

Will. Not. Work.

By: Craig

Craig — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 06:25:05 +0000

I didn’t think f that David.

Maybe there are no new ideas anymore?

By: Alex T

Alex T — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 06:21:06 +0000

hehe.. we can only hope they don’t use a laugh track like they did on Eight is Enough.. Packed with a laugh track.. *shudders*

By: Tad

Tad — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 06:03:16 +0000

I don’t know why they would bother to buy rights to remake the show. It isn’t a unique concept. NBC could just do it and say they are remaking their 2003 sitcom “Happy Family”.

By: kevin

kevin — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 05:47:42 +0000

“Days of your lives” Young and the useless. Mum, Dad and all the families..???? All could be lost

By: Russell

Russell — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 05:11:38 +0000

To DP and AlexT:

To answer your question, would all Americans turn off their TV if an Aussie show came on? In a nutshell. Yes. You are talking about a country that has almost zero foreign content across hundreds of channels. As an Aussie living in America, I can tell you after 5 years here they still have a tough time getting around my accent at meetings at work. Let alone sitting through a TV show. Not only that, but like Australia, the UK and Japan, Americans like to turn on their TV and see stories and themes and people they can relate to. They like their own local content as much as we do. Americans cannot relate to a suburban Aussie family. They are just not going to sit down and watch that.

The same way that on Aussie TV their is almost zero Canadian, UK or NZ content. We have US content – yes – but only because our TV industry and population base s not big enough to support 100% Australian content. Look at Aussie ratings – the top shows are ALWAYS Australian. In fact, US imports are not that popular anymore. And we have had American TV in OZ for 40 years to get used to. They’ve never seen anything foreign on their TVs. And like us – theya re not really interested to.

By: Nick

Nick — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 04:44:25 +0000

Is the saying ‘Packed to the Rafters’ even relevant or familiar in the US? Might go through a name change.