"Does she..uh..go, eh?"
Posted on 10/15/2009 7:43:35 PM PDT by mkleesma
And now for something completely different: To mark the 40th birthday of comedy troupe Monty Python, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) is honouring the irreverent British group with a special award in recognition of their outstanding contribution to film and TV.
This award will be presented to the members of the Python crew -- John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Michael Palin -- who will be in attendance at their official 40th anniversary reunion event in New York City on Oct. 15. BAFTA's co-presenting the bash with the Independent Film Channel (IFC). The partnership might seem strange, but IFC produced the documentary film Monty Python: Almost the Truth, a so-called "complete history" of the gang (featuring a cast of dozens!), which has just been re-released in a new theatrical version they've playfully dubbed "the lawyer's cut."
And just when you thought there were no more bright sides of life to look on, here's even more great news for Python fans: on Oct. 13, Sirius XM Radio announced the launch of Monty Python Radio, a 24/7 audio showcase of hilarious highlights drawn from the comedic innovators' canon. The new station will premiere on Oct. 16 (the day after the official Python 40th anniversary celebration) and will run for ten blissfully silly days on Sirius channel 105 and XM channel 151.
To mark these Monty Python milestones, we've assembled an overview of ten of the funniest moments from the group's oeuvre. And now... many more minutes of Monty Python's Flying Circus (as well as a handful of humourous cinematic hijinks).
Sorry - here’s the link:
http://www.cbc.ca/arts/media/blogs/popculture/2009/10/monty_pythons_10_silliest_mome.html
"Does she..uh..go, eh?"
Its only a flesh wound! Fight you coward!..................
I love the Monty Python.
*nudge-nudge, wink-wink*
Graham Chapman’s British military officer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25Qhbdijv5Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rKYL0tW-Ek
Help! Help! I’m being repressed!
"Not much of a cheese shop, is it?"
The parrot is not dead! It’s only sleeping!
The Ministry of Silly Walks.
I love Monty Python!
What about pointed sticks?
One thing I’ve noticed - women HATE Monty Python, while 90% of men love it, and can recite at least one sketch verbatim from memory.
Even now, my wife is telling me I’m stupid for posting ‘that crap’.
Am I wrong?
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