About the only thing I feel was a successful copy, and even improved on the original, was the American version of the British show, 'The Office'. It took me awhile to become a fan...At first I thought the show was dumb & stupid. But, I began to see the quirky humor and was increasingly drawn back to the show. Unfortunately, Steve Carrell is leaving the show this week (Will Farrell is replacing him), so it looks like it's all downhill from now on.