Granada Television's "The Comedians" led to similar shows, such as "The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club", which was an attempt to bring the northern English working man's club show to television. Carson was a regular on television for a number of years after "The Comedians", whilst also working as a stage entertainer and appearing before the Royal Family in shows. He is known for two catchphrases in live performances: "It's a cracker!" and "It's the way I tell 'em!". In 1975, Carson took the part of Paddy O'Brien, described as "an Irish Republican landlord and coalman", in "The Melting Pot", a sitcom written by Spike Milligan and Neil Shand, which was cancelled by the BBC after just one episode had been broadcast.