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 (1970 TV series) The Tim Conway Show (1970 TV series) The Tim Conway Show – the first of two television series of the name – is a 1970 American sitcom starring Tim Conway and Joe Flynn which centers on a single-plane charter airline. The show aired during periods between January 30, 1970, and June 12, 1970. The show should not be confused with "The Tim Conway Comedy Hour", which aired later in 1970, or with the 1980-1981 comedy-variety series also called "The Tim Conway Show". Tim "Spud" Barrett is the well-meaning but bumbling chief pilot – in fact, the only pilot – and