PBS To Air Six New Monty Python Specials 219
Freshly Exhumed wrote to mention a PBS release with good news for BritCom Fans. The Public Broadcasting Service is planning to air six new Monty Python specials. From the article: "Each of the exclusive-to-PBS six one-hour programs will focus on one member of the original Monty Python troupe - Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin and Terry Jones - and showcase favorite clips from the group's television series and movies, mixed with new footage. The five living Pythons - Cleese, Idle, Gilliam, Palin and Jones - will each produce and write their own episode, with the five collaborating on a sixth special to honor deceased member Chapman."
BBC? (Score:5, Interesting)
Maybe PBS approached them?
A good reason to watch TV for a change... (Score:5, Interesting)
Are we getting less funny? Or is familiarity part of the enjoyment? Or are they really just uniquely brilliant?
Re:BBC? (Score:4, Interesting)
I'm getting skeptical here... (Score:4, Interesting)
Audience Size? (Score:4, Interesting)
Even though Python is known for being British Comedy, their films and shows are still purchased everywhere in the United States--they possibly have more sales in the United States than Britain just because of the population sizes. Perhaps they want to maximize exposure?
I caught the Kids in the Hall on tour in Minneapolis once and it was packed, I was deafened by laughter. Whether you believe it or not, foreign comedy like Monty Python or The Kids in the Hall are greatly appreciated by Minnesotans. I assume it's similar in other places around the United States.
Re:Audience Size? (Score:3, Interesting)