I think it's because the Stripper routine was too contrived but I know loads of folk think it's great. I'ver never seen the humour in Norman Wisdom and as for Mr Bean, what the hell is that all about?
I always loved Eric and Ernie. Those were the days.......
Morecombe and Wise, Dad's Army, The Good Life.
Humour without all the bad language that seems so prevalent these days.