Bits of it. Like most sketch shows it was a bit hit and miss, but the good stuff was very good. Good to see I wasn't the only one that did a double take at the title of this thread.
It was of its time.
The four Yorkshire man sketch, for me, stands the test of time.
Others I find a little cringing now and perhaps did in my youth. Like all comedy it can be hit and miss.
Even the beatles had off days.
[cite]Posted By: SoundAsa£[/cite]Surprised you like them at all Henry, seeing as how politicly incorrect they are/were.
That pre-supposes that I'm "politically correct" which I'm not as it is a glib overused non-specific and meaningless label used to somehow dismiss any counter view.
As I said lots of Python is dated like much humour and entertainment of it time (Love they Neighbour or the Black and White ministerial show anyone) but it was also quite challenging in a middle class Oxbridge 60s way.
Quite a lot of it was just plain silly which was the attraction then but looking at it now with 21st century eyes it is no longer funny.
It was a show rather like the Goons, 15 years earlier which presented humour in an irreverent way which made it cutting edge for teenagers/young adults. Some of sketches haven't stood the test of time but some are still as funny as ever. The Spanish Inquisition is just great slapstick. The Four Yorkshiremen is a sketch that has been oft repeated with guest cast members and is still fresh. Yes later live performances added more to the original TV versions but they just added more vibrancy. My favourite line off all from the Gentlemans Club sketch (live version). 'Have you heard the latest news? Nixons had an a*sehole transplant!' Have you heard the stop press then? The a*sehole's rejected him!!'
Now that still makes me laugh.
Ali is indeed on the money. Take any show with sketches and themes and you'll find dross in there. Little Britain, Katherine Tate, Harry Enfield all fit the bill IMO.
[cite]Posted By: charltonkeston[/cite]It was of its time.
The four Yorkshire man sketch, for me, stands the test of time.
Others I find a little cringing now and perhaps did in my youth. Like all comedy it can be hit and miss.
Even the beatles had off days.
The 4 Yorkshire man sketch was not Monty Python but the 1948 show. Python just used it.
[cite]Posted By: SoundAsa£[/cite]Surprised you like them at all Henry, seeing as how politicly incorrect they are/were.
That pre-supposes that I'm "politically correct" which I'm not as it is a glib overused non-specific and meaningless label used to somehow dismiss any counter view.
As I said lots of Python is dated like much humour and entertainment of it time (Love they Neighbour or the Black and White ministerial show anyone) but it was also quite challenging in a middle class Oxbridge 60s way.
Quite a lot of it was just plain silly which was the attraction then but looking at it now with 21st century eyes it is no longer funny.
Sorry to be glib,non specific and meaningless....a great way to start the day Ben, though you obviously got my point so it wasn't totally lost on you.
And there you go, being politicly correct again!!
You described me as "politically correct" but what does that mean? And is what it means to you what it means to anyone else who uses it? Unlikely as it is now just a catch all phrase which is used constantly, perhaps not by you but certainly by others, to attack anything that people don't like being picked up on but aren't willing or more likely able to defend with a rational argument.
Many people just think Monty Python is the Parrot Sketch and The Minsitry of Silly Walks as these are the most famous.
I think the Parrot sketch is pretty boring after you've seen it once.
There are so many brillant items. Hitler and his henchman shacked up in ( with no disguise at all apart from a slight change to their names) an English Boarding House.
The Agatha Christie style play based soley on a BR Timetable.
The Bishop.
De Javu
To name just a few.
[cite]Posted By: Henry Irving[/cite]But it is glib, non-specific and so meaningless
You described me as "politically correct" but what does that mean? And is what it means to you what it means to anyone else who uses it? Unlikely as it is now just a catch all phrase which is used constantly, perhaps not by you but certainly by others, to attack anything that people don't like being picked up on but aren't willing or more likely able to defend with a rational argument.
Or those who can't be bothered with semantics......maybe?
[cite]Posted By: charltonkeston[/cite]It was of its time.
The four Yorkshire man sketch, for me, stands the test of time.
Others I find a little cringing now and perhaps did in my youth. Like all comedy it can be hit and miss.
Even the beatles had off days.
The 4 Yorkshire man sketch was not Monty Python but the 1948 show. Python just used it.
Grew up with Python, agree with most on here that some has dated but lots still very funny and has stood the test of time, ouside the normal famous sketches - Parrott and Silly Walks - my favourites were the Penguin on the TV after the Death of Mary Queen of Scotts and of course the Lumberjack song and the SPAM sketch. Inspired writing for its day and pushed a lot of the boundaries. Far better than some of the crud you see now, IMHO.
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What's your next question young man?
who had a litle curl right in the middle of her forehead
when she was good she was very,very good
but when she was bad she was horrid
The four Yorkshire man sketch, for me, stands the test of time.
Others I find a little cringing now and perhaps did in my youth. Like all comedy it can be hit and miss.
Even the beatles had off days.
That pre-supposes that I'm "politically correct" which I'm not as it is a glib overused non-specific and meaningless label used to somehow dismiss any counter view.
As I said lots of Python is dated like much humour and entertainment of it time (Love they Neighbour or the Black and White ministerial show anyone) but it was also quite challenging in a middle class Oxbridge 60s way.
Quite a lot of it was just plain silly which was the attraction then but looking at it now with 21st century eyes it is no longer funny.
Now that still makes me laugh.
It was/is funny in places.........And you know my political leanings......
;-)
PS. As CK says, even the Beatles had "off days"!
The 4 Yorkshire man sketch was not Monty Python but the 1948 show. Python just used it.
http://www.zappinternet.com/video/jetCpaHyaK/At-Last-the-1948-Show-The-Four-Yorkshiremen-Sketch
Sorry to be glib,non specific and meaningless....a great way to start the day Ben, though you obviously got my point so it wasn't totally lost on you.
And there you go, being politicly correct again!!
You described me as "politically correct" but what does that mean? And is what it means to you what it means to anyone else who uses it? Unlikely as it is now just a catch all phrase which is used constantly, perhaps not by you but certainly by others, to attack anything that people don't like being picked up on but aren't willing or more likely able to defend with a rational argument.
I think the Parrot sketch is pretty boring after you've seen it once.
There are so many brillant items. Hitler and his henchman shacked up in ( with no disguise at all apart from a slight change to their names) an English Boarding House.
The Agatha Christie style play based soley on a BR Timetable.
The Bishop.
De Javu
To name just a few.
Or those who can't be bothered with semantics......maybe?
Don't start on the Jews!
Learn something everyday.
Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graham Chapman, John Cleese, and Marty Feldman.
Britain Had Talent
indeed it was, though not as funny now mind.
Do you get wafers with it?
Don't you oppress me...