Папашина армия / Dad's Army (1968)

Папаша's Army is a classic British sitcom that aired in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The show followed the antics of the Home Guard in the fictional town of Walmington-on-Sea during World War II. The series was created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft and featured a stellar cast of talented actors.

One interesting fact about the show is that it was originally titled 'Boots with Tigers' before the head of comedy at the BBC, Michael Mills, changed it to 'Dad's Army'. The show went on to become one of the most beloved and enduring comedies in British television history.

The show featured a variety of colorful characters, including Captain Mainwaring, played by Arthur Lowe, and Sergeant Wilson, played by John Le Mesurier. The series also starred Ian Lavender as Private Pike and Clive Dunn as Corporal Jones.

One of the most iconic scenes from the show is the closing credits, which show the members of the Home Guard marching through a smoky battlefield. This scene pays homage to the iconic battlefield scene from the 1944 war movie 'A Way Forward'.

Another interesting tidbit about the show is that the phrase 'We're doomed!' uttered by Private Frazer was actually a creation of the writers, Jimmy Perry and David Croft. They came up with the line after actor John Laurie repeatedly complained that a certain aspect of the show was destined to fail.

The show was a massive success and is still beloved by audiences around the world. In fact, in June 2010, a statue of Captain Mainwaring was erected in the Norfolk town of Thetford, where the show was filmed on location. The legacy of Dad's Army continues to live on, delighting new generations of viewers with its timeless humor and endearing characters.