Is this the Best Show's Best Year Yet?

[HaroldBlvd]

I would say that the quality of the comedy could be considered the best of all years that the Best Show has been on.
From the New Regime to the Mayubenatorial Election and debate, the calls from Tod Palen and Joe the Plumber, The H Man updates, and just everything else this year, I would say that Tom and Co have hit a high mark. Looking forward to the next year.

[wwwes]

The saddest part of the Mayubinatorial election is that it would never be possible to fit onto a CD set. Like so much else of the Best Show, it's too big for radio, too big for television, too big for any form of media other than the internet.

[TheMush]

The Mr. Sherbet call might be my favorite so far.

[Steve in North Hollywood]

The Mr. Sherbet call might be my favorite so far.

That was pretty great, but there's been MUCH better than that this year.  Nevertheless ...

Let's go for a walk.

[masterofsparks]

Good year for special guests. This coming week's guest will only add to that legacy. I hope I don't have to work late that night.

[Martin]

Won't be able to listen live, but I agree with mos. Good stuff coming up!

[jbissell]

Good year for special guests. This coming week's guest will only add to that legacy. I hope I don't have to work late that night.

Agreed.  This streak of guests is pretty remarkable.

[Joe Rogaine]

Good year for special guests. This coming week's guest will only add to that legacy. I hope I don't have to work late that night.

Whos the guest next week? When is he going to do the Mr. Brooks movie night thing?

[Tom Scharpling]

Mr. Brooks is - by default - going to be in January. There's too much going on in December for me to do it right.

And it will be done RIGHT!

And it will be done IN JANUARY!

Thanks for being patient -

Tom.

[buffcoat]

This year has been really good, but I think that 1977 is generally regarded as the best year of the Best Show. 

Though it was confusing at the time and ultimately short-lived, Tom's lengthy back-and-forth co-hosting with the combustible footballer Merlin Olsen is listed in the Penguin Guide to American Comedy as "the high point of American laughter."

[theyellowchair]

The Mayubinatorial Debate was one of the most brilliant pieces of comedy I've ever had the pleasure to witness.

Talk about slow roasting a dish to perfection.

[<<<<<]

I don't go back far enough with Best Show to speak with authority, but 2008 was a year full of highlights for sure.

[Gibby]

I would say yes, though I have listened to this year in full and only cherry-picked pre-2006. I can't pinpoint it, either. For me, it's always been very consistent, and arguably this year is not as 'innovative', with (seemingly) more guests and less 'crazy' or 'character' shows. There are more genuinely laugh-out-loud moments per show. It also seems a lot friendlier and accessible too.

[Trembling Eagle]

I really liked '05 and '06

I'm a Tommert and Capt J fan.

Also the Wuster character who is always saving people until it turns out he's the one causing all the mischief.

That has to be my favourite turn so far.

[masterofsparks]

I really liked '05 and '06

I'm a Tommert and Capt J fan.

Also the Wuster character who is always saving people until it turns out he's the one causing all the mischief.

That has to be my favourite turn so far.

Are you talking about Brock Peuchk? If so, that was 2007.