Popular American TV shows that were copied from the BBC
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Introduction
This is a list of American television shows that are adapted or, in some cases, copied exactly from British television for an American audience. Some were short lived, others syndicated, still others go on and on and on. These are some of the most notable.
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All in the Family (1971-1976)
Based on Til Death do us Part (1966-1975)
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American Idol (2002-) on FOX
Based on Pop Idol (2001-)
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Antiques Roadshow (1997-) on PBS
Based on Antiques Roadshow UK (1977-)
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Dancing with the Stars (2005-) on ABC
Based on Strictly Come Dancing (2004-)
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Hell's Kitchen (2005-) on FOX
Based on Hell's Kitchen (2004-)
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Junkyard Wars (2001-2003) TLC and Discovery
Based on Scrapheap Challenge (1998-)
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Kitchen Nightmares (2007-) on FOX
Based on Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares (2004-)
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Supernanny (2005-) on ABC
Based on Supernanny (2004-)
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The Office (2005-) on NBC
Based on The Office (2001-2003)
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The Ropers (1979-1980) on ABC
Based on George and MIldred (1976-1979)
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The Weakest Link (2001-2002) on NBC
Based on The Weakest Link (2000-)
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Three's Company (1977-1984) on ABC
Based on Man About the House (1973-1976)
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Too Close for Comfort (1980-1985) on ABC
Based on Keep it in the Family (1980-1983)
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Trading Spaces (2000-) on TLC
Based on Changing Rooms (1996-2004)
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What Not to Wear (2003-) on TLC
Based on What Not to Wear (2001-2007)
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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (1999-2002, 2002-) on ABC
Based on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (1998-)
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Who's Line is it Anyway (1998-2006) on ABC
Based on Who's Line is it Anyway (1988-1998)
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