Blackadder Goes Forth from the front, and Melchett's bureaucratic assistant, Captain Kevin Darling (Tim McInnerny). Despite the two being of equal rank, Blackadder treats Darling with contempt—while the former is on the front line, the latter is "folding the general's pyjamas". Their animosity is mutual, largely as a result of Blackadder exploiting the comic potential of Darling's surname at every opportunity. "Blackadder Goes Forth" is more satirical in tone than the previous three "Blackadder" series and most sitcoms, taking the opportunity to present an anti-war message. The dialogue is marked throughout by satirical musings about the nature of the war, its origins and
The Tim Conway Show (1980 TV series) Conway as their star. He would return to television in 1983 in the situation comedy "Ace Crawford, Private Eye", but it was destined to last only a month. The Tim Conway Show (1980 TV series) The Tim Conway Show – the second of two television series of the name – is a 1980-1981 American variety/sketch comedy television show starring Tim Conway. It aired on CBS from March 22, 1980, to May 17, 1980, and from September 20, 1980, to March 7, 1981. The show should not be confused with the spring 1970 sitcom also called "The Tim Conway Show" or