Differences in the UK and US Versions of Harry Potter Books

MONKEY!

They DO broadcast "foreign English-language telly in the US".  Even if you don't have cable or satellite, you can still catch

Are You Being Served, 

I never did get the appeal of why this show was such a hit in the states.  Can anyone tell me?  I know why it was a hit in England, and I know why they had an Aussie version, where John Inman went to aussie and reprised his role as Mr. Humphreys!    Whenever I see someone tell of *good UK television* "Are you being served?" is always the top! (As the wife says) Equiring minds want to know 

I don'tknow...I guess it has a very broad appeal. plus it's one of the only Brit comedies they show a lot.  There were enough episodes that peple had a chance to really get into it.  That's my guess, anyway.

I'd much rather watch The Good Life, which I adore.

I never did get the appeal of why this show was such a hit in the states.  Can anyone tell me?  I know why it was a hit in England, and I know why they had an Aussie version, where John Inman went to aussie and reprised his role as Mr. Humphreys!    Whenever I see someone tell of *good UK television* "Are you being served?" is always the top! (As the wife says) Equiring minds want to know 

I think it's because it was a bit of nostalgia.  They didn't start showing it until much later, so it's definitley "of a time".  Also, I think the large cast offered everyone in the audience a chance to pick a favorite character.  Couple that with the double entendre and harmless story lines....  Kind of like "Friends"...but with old people in a department store!