While I enjoy the british comedy that Ive been exposed to (i.e. Monty Python
, The Office, Da Ali G Show [which actually isnt very funny, just a bit entertaining]), I must say Im partial to american comedy (of course, being american what did you expect?). Comedy Central has brought american comedy to the forefront of american culture, with shows like South Park (which wasnt expected to last past 1 episode), Reno 911 (which is a parody of the show "Cops"), and also by giving the limelight to up-and-coming comedians. NBC's "My Name is Earl" is also near the top of my list. I agree that british humur is more cutting edge and witty, while american humor is more in your face and creates much shock value, which in turn ups ratings, especially with shows like "Jackass" and its spin-offs "Viva la Bam" (which I personally hate) and "Wild Boyz". Fox also has a few gems in the form of "The Simpsons" (which no one can deny is funny), "Family Guy", and my personal favorite "Arrested Development".