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Some Mothers Do Ave Em is a British sitcom created and written by Raymond Allen and starring Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice.
Is sitcom Briotanach é Some Mothers Do ‘Ave’ Em a chruthaigh agus a scríobh Raymond Allen agus a bhfuil Michael Crawford agus Michele Dotrice mar réalta air.
It was first broadcast from 1973 and 1975 and ran for three series, including 2 christmas specials in 1974 and 1975, after a three year absence it returned for a fourth series in 1978 and returning in 2016 for a one-off special.
Craoladh den chéad uair é ó 1973 agus 1975 agus rith sé ar feadh trí shraith, lena n-áirítear 2 chlár speisialta na Nollag i 1974 agus 1975, tar éis neamhláithreachta trí bliana d’fhill sé ar feadh ceathrú sraith i 1978 agus d’fhill sé in 2016 le haghaidh clár speisialta aonuaire.
The series follows the accident-prone Frank Spencer and his tolerant wife, Betty, through Franks various attempts to hold down a job, which frequently end in disaster.
Leanann an tsraith seo Frank Spencer atá seans maith ó thimpiste agus a bhean fhulangach, Betty, trí iarrachtaí éagsúla Frank post a choinneáil, a chríochnaíonn go minic i dtubaiste.
The sitcom was noted for its stuntwork, performed by Crawford himself, as well as featuring various well-remembered and much lampooned catchphrases, that have become part of popular culture.
Tugadh suntas don sitcom mar gheall ar a stuntwork, a rinne Crawford féin, chomh maith le go raibh sé ag gabháil le habairtí éagsúla a bhfuil cuimhne mhaith orthu agus a bhfuil go leor lampaí iontu, atá anois mar chuid den chultúr móréilimh.
In a 2004 poll to find Britains Best Sitcom, Some Mothers Do Ave Em came 22nd.
I vótaíocht i 2004 chun an Sitcom is Fearr sa Bhreatain a fháil, tháinig Some Mothers Do ‘Ave’ Em ar 22ú.
The character of Frank Spencer.
Carachtar Frank Spencer.
The wimpish, smiling Frank, sporting his trademark beret and trench coat, is married to the apparently normal Betty (Michele Dotrice) and in later series they have a baby daughter, Jessica.
Tá an wimpish, miongháire Frank, ag spórtáil a chóta beret agus trinse trádmhairc, pósta leis an Betty (Michele Dotrice) atá cosúil le gnáthrud agus i sraitheanna níos déanaí tá iníon leanbh acu, Jessica.
The character was popular with impressionists such as Mike Yarwood in the 1970s, particularly his main catchphrase, “Ooh Betty”, which is allegedly only ever said in one episode (Series 2, Episode 2).
Bhí an-tóir ar an gcarachtar ag lucht imprisean mar Mike Yarwood sna 1970idí, go háirithe a phríomhphictiúrphictiúr, “Ooh Betty”, a líomhnaítear nach ndeirtear riamh ach in eachtra amháin (Sraith 2, Eipeasóid 2).
Other sources, such as TV Tropes and British Classic Comedy claim that he never said it and attribute it to Mike Yarwoods impressions.
Éilíonn foinsí eile, mar TV Tropes agus British Classic Comedy nár dhúirt sé riamh é agus go gcuireann siad i leith imprisean Mike Yarwood é.
“Ooh Betty …”
“Ooh Betty …”
is not Franks only catchphrase of the series.
ní hé an t-aon catchphrase atá ag Frank den tsraith.
Others include a quavering “Oooh …”, usually uttered with his forefinger to his mouth as he stands amidst the chaos of some disaster he has just caused (and which he himself has invariably escaped unscathed).
I measc cuid eile tá “Oooh …” quavering, uttered de ghnáth lena forefinger go dtí a bhéal mar a sheasann sé i measc an chaos de tubaiste éigin ba chúis leis (agus a d’éalaigh sé féin gan mhilleadh i gcónaí).
He also sometimes complains about being “ha-RASSed!”, or occasionally, “Ive had a lot of ha-RASSments lately” (originally an American pronunciation).
Bíonn sé ag gearán uaireanta freisin faoi bheith “ha-RASSed!”, Nó ó am go chéile, “Bhí go leor ha-RASSments agam le déanaí” (fuaimniú Meiriceánach ar dtús).
Other recurring catchphrases include references to “a bit of trouble”, which usually implies some sort of undisclosed digestive disorder, and to the cat having “done a whoopsie” (presumably a euphemism for having defecated in an inappropriate place, on one occasion in Spencers beret).
I measc na ngabhálacha athfhillteacha eile tá tagairtí do “beagán trioblóide”, a thugann le tuiscint de ghnáth neamhord díleá neamh-nochtaithe, agus don chat go ndearna sé “whoopsie” (euphemism is dócha as ucht a ghreamú in áit mhíchuí, ar ócáid amháin in Spencer beret).
If Frank is pleased (or confused) about something, he will often use the catchphrase “Mmmm — nice!” or “Ohhh — nice!” Despite his unfailing ability to infuriate people, Frank is essentially a very sympathetic character, who inspires much affection from his ever-loving and patient wife, Betty.
Má tá Frank sásta (nó mearbhall) faoi rud éigin, is minic a bhainfidh sé úsáid as an catchphrase “Mmmm – deas!” nó “Ohhh – deas!” In ainneoin a chumais neamhleithleach chun daoine a ghríosú, is carachtar an-báúil é Frank go bunúsach, a spreagann an-mheas óna bhean chéile grámhar, foighneach, Betty.
He also venerates the memory of his late mother, Jessica, and worships his daughter, also named Jessica; references to Franks mother suggest that she was very like her son.
Tugann sé cuimhne a mháthair, Jessica, nach maireann, agus adhrann sé a iníon, darb ainm Jessica freisin; tugann tagairtí do mháthair Frank le tuiscint go raibh sí an-chosúil lena mac.
Frank claimed he last saw his father at Paddington Station when he was only 18 months old.
Mhaígh Frank go bhfaca sé a athair go deireanach ag Stáisiún Paddington nuair nach raibh sé ach 18 mí d’aois.
Crawford himself has talked of how he based many of Franks reactions on those of a young child.
Labhair Crawford féin faoin gcaoi ar bhunaigh sé go leor d’imoibrithe Frank ar fhreagairtí linbh óig.
The final series was written by Allen, based on stories by Michael Crawford (not written by Crawford himself as sometimes reported) and was made after a break of five years, although there had been two Christmas specials in between.
Scríobh Allen an tsraith dheiridh, bunaithe ar scéalta le Michael Crawford (nár scríobh Crawford féin mar a tuairiscíodh uaireanta) agus rinneadh í tar éis briseadh cúig bliana, cé go raibh dhá chlár speisialta Nollag eatarthu.
Franks character changes noticeably in this series, becoming more self-aware and keen to make himself appear more educated and well-spoken.
Athraíonn carachtar Frank go suntasach sa tsraith seo, ag éirí níos féinfheasachta agus fonn air é féin a dhéanamh le feiceáil níos oilte agus níos labhartha.
He develops an air of pomposity, best demonstrated when someone enquires for “Mr Spencer?” – to which he habitually replies “I am he”.
Forbraíonn sé aer pomposity, is fearr a thaispeántar nuair a dhéanann duine fiosrú faoi “Mr Spencer?” – a bhfreagraíonn sé de ghnáth “Is mise é”.
He also becomes more self-assured, and much more willing to argue back when criticised, sometimes winning arguments by leaving his opponents dumbfounded by the bizarre nature of his statements.
Éiríonn sé níos féinchinnte freisin, agus bíonn sé i bhfad níos sásta argóint a dhéanamh ar ais nuair a dhéantar cáineadh air, agus argóintí á mbua aige uaireanta trí a chuid comhraic a fhágáil salach ar nádúr aisteach a chuid ráiteas.
Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice, as Frank and Betty Spencer Acknowledging the shows success in Australia, in the final series he mentions relations who live there, and contemplates emigrating himself.
Michael Crawford agus Michele Dotrice, mar Frank agus Betty Spencer Ag aithint rath an seó san Astráil, sa tsraith dheiridh luann sé caidreamh atá ina chónaí ann, agus smaoiníonn sé ar eisimirce a dhéanamh.
Crawford also found it difficult to break out of the public association with the role, despite his later career as a hugely successful musical performer on the West End and Broadway stage, in popular shows such as Barnum and The Phantom of the Opera.
Bhí sé deacair ag Crawford briseadh amach ón gcomhlachas poiblí leis an ról, in ainneoin a shlí bheatha níos déanaí mar thaibheoir ceoil an-rathúil ar stáitse an West End agus Broadway, i seónna móréilimh mar Barnum agus The Phantom of the Opera.