Basil Fawlty

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fictional_character
gptkb:character
gptkbp:aired_on gptkb:BBC_Two
gptkbp:appears_in gptkb:Fawlty_Towers
gptkbp:awards gptkb:BAFTA_TV_Award_for_Best_Comedy_Series
gptkbp:character_development Evolves from a rude manager to a more sympathetic figure
gptkbp:character_traits Sarcastic
Obsessive
Short-tempered
Incompetent
gptkbp:cultural_impact Iconic British sitcom character
gptkbp:famous_quote " Don't mention the war!"
gptkbp:fan_base Cult following
gptkbp:finale_date October 25, 1979
gptkbp:first_appearance gptkb:1975
gptkbp:genre Sitcom
gptkbp:has_catchphrase " Don't mention the war!"
gptkbp:has_conflict_with Guests
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Basil Fawlty
gptkbp:influenced_by British humor
gptkbp:inspiration John Cleese's experiences in the hospitality industry
gptkbp:is_known_for His rude behavior
gptkbp:known_for His rude and incompetent behavior
gptkbp:last_appearance gptkb:1979
gptkbp:legacy Considered one of the greatest sitcom characters
gptkbp:merchandise Action figures
DVD collections
Books about the series
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:British
gptkbp:notable_scene The wedding episode
The German guests episode
The car crash episode
The fire drill episode
The health inspector episode
The restaurant scene with Manuel
The scene with the broken phone
The scene with the faulty car
The scene with the fire extinguisher
The scene with the hotel inspector
gptkbp:number_of_episodes gptkb:12
gptkbp:number_of_seasons 2
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Hotel
gptkbp:parody Various media and shows
gptkbp:portrayed_by gptkb:John_Cleese
gptkbp:premiere September 19, 1975
gptkbp:relationship_with gptkb:Sybil_Fawlty
gptkb:Polly_Sherman
gptkb:Manuel
gptkbp:role Owner of Fawlty Towers
gptkbp:setting Fawlty Towers hotel
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Sybil_Fawlty
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sir_John_Cleese
gptkb:John_Cleese
gptkb:Fawlty_Towers
gptkb:Manuel
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5