Summer Heights High Wins Hearts In The States

After a sadly unimpressive debut over in Britain where our dentally challenged cousins couldn’t abide by the fact Chris Lilley had cast himself in the best roles Summer Heights High had to offer, it’s wonderful to hear that viewers in the States seem to be a lot more switched on when it comes to the comic delights of the hit ABC series.

The ABC might want to get on the phone to Australian comedian Chris Lilley and sign him up for a new series of Summer Heights High in the wake of rave US reviews.

They’ve enjoyed an Australian television production? Oh, happy day! I am bursting with pride. And just imagine how much better Summer Heights High will be when it is recast with American actors and set in Los Angeles!

Check out the glowing reviews, y’all.

The Boston Globe labelled the show “a wonderfully twisted mockumentary” and said Lilley’s portrayal of Mr G, Ja’mie and Jonah were “funny and painful to watch in equal measure”. Lilley’s school satire was praised as a “rich work” by the Los Angeles Times.

Marvellous stuff. ABC, I insist you put my 8 cents per day toward a new Chris Lilley production. Cheers.

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