Monty Python - Top 10 Comedy Films
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Monty Python - Top 10 Comedy Films
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Monty Python - Top 10 Comedy FilmsSummary:
1. Fruit In The Looms
2. Python's Give Live Birth
3. The Toad Elevating Moment
4. Mystery Of The Lost Python Sketches
5. Brian's The Life Of The Party
6. Kim Bread Aka John Cleese
7. Around The World In 80 Days
8. Get Yourself To Mars
9. Keep It Real
10. The 12 Fisher Monkey Kings
11. Parting Shots
Introduction
Monty Python’s humor is as unique as a chartered accountant is predictable?"and who are we to disagree?
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1. Fruit In The Looms
Monty Python’s comedy is as legendary as their penchant for absurdity. Their brilliance has created a legacy that’s anything but boring.
2. Python's Give Live Birth
Monty Python originated from the comedic roots of Oxford and Cambridge. John Cleese recalls their unexpected rise when they were suddenly noted as officers in university comedy societies. Their show, A Clump of Plinths, captivated audiences in London’s West End and toured as Cambridge Circus in New Zealand and New York. It was in New York that Cleese met American illustrator Terry Gilliam, who soon joined the ensemble. With the advice of producer Barry Took, the BBC signed them for a 13-episode series. The challenge was finding a name for the show.
3. The Toad Elevating Moment
Potential show names included Owl Stretching Time and A Horse, A Spoon and A Bucket. The chaotic planning phase led the BBC to refer to them as a "flying circus," inspired by the Red Baron. They added "Monty Python" from their list of alternate names, and thus, a legend was born.
4. Mystery Of The Lost Python Sketches
Recently, three long-lost Python sketches written by the late Graham Chapman surfaced and premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. These sketches, featuring quirky characters like a gay parrot and an overworked Messiah, added a fresh sparkle to the Python heritage.
5. Brian's The Life Of The Party
Monty Python’s Life of Brian was voted the funniest film of all time by Total Film magazine. Its satirical take on organized religion stirred controversy upon its 1979 release, banned in parts of the UK, yet propelled by the publicity. Not far behind is their Arthurian satire, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, at number five in the top comedic films list, which includes classics like Airplane! and There’s Something About Mary.
6. Kim Bread Aka John Cleese
John Cleese gained fame in the 1970s as Basil Fawlty in Fawlty Towers. His career hit another high with A Fish Called Wanda. Recently, he’s known for his roles in the James Bond films and the Harry Potter series, and as Fiona’s father in Shrek 2.
7. Around The World In 80 Days
Michael Palin found success beyond Python. He and Terry Jones created Ripping Yarns. Palin also starred with Cleese in A Fish Called Wanda and ventured into reality TV with Around the World in 80 Days, retracing Phileas Fogg’s steps without flying.
8. Get Yourself To Mars
Eric Idle teamed with Neil Innes for Rutland Weekend Television. He appeared in films like Yellowbeard and Splitting Heirs. His novel, The Road to Mars, features 22nd-century comedians. Idle’s voice was in South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut.
9. Keep It Real
Terry Jones expanded his talents beyond comedy, writing about history, presenting documentaries, and directing. His film Wind in the Willows starred fellow Pythons Michael Palin, John Cleese, and Eric Idle.
10. The 12 Fisher Monkey Kings
Terry Gilliam contributed as director and animator. His feature film debut was Jabberwocky, and he found immense success with Time Bandits. Despite industry challenges, he achieved acclaim with films like The Fisher King, 12 Monkeys, and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
11. Parting Shots
Terry Jones once said they weren’t aiming to be satirical, but rather embraced abstract silliness. Eric Idle believes comedy is about human truths. Robin Williams highlighted Monty Python's mix of intellect and absurdity.
Monty Python’s incredible impact on comedy endures, combining sharp wit with unmistakable silliness.
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