My favourite version of this is the one with Marty Feldman. I remember seeing it when it was original broadcast. Having been a shop assistant in a book shop I can assure you that there is more than an element of truth in the sketch!
Was he adding stuff to amuse himself/throw off Cleese? In the original sketch I don't recall the "Yes, but the FIRST ed. of DC by EW ALSO had two "p's" I can totally see him bringing that off, and can totally see Cleese not missing a beat from it. The term is overused, but THESE two: Comic Geniuses!!
"Monsoon" my ass. The line as performed on Monty Python was: "Do you have 101 Ways to Start a Fight?" "By?" "An Irish gentleman whose name eludes me for the moment."
Oh, Eric Idle is an absolute legend!!!!! And Cleese isn’t too bad either........ I grew up with the Pythons’ comedy..... Like many other of my contempories, I developed my appreciation of comedy listing/watching these marvellous people ply their trade..... my generation has much to appreciate from these men as a result........... thanks from deep in my heart and cheers from Australia........ especially from the Philosophy department of the University of Woolloomaloo.......
These guys are reading from a book. I'm rolling over and laughing out loud. I think these gents could make reading the phone book into an unmanageable riot.
Of course the skit in its original form is much funnier. But I gotta say, two guys reading off a script with presumably a couple hours understanding that they’d do it, the dialog, the absurdity of the concept with the classic Python intellectual depth in it, it shines hilariously 50 years on. Not one bit dated.
But it is nice to see him coming to peace with himself after years of whatever. I grew up with this thanks to public television in the mid 70s and it still doesn't let me down when I need a laff.
@@hankkingsley9300 Do you know about "Monty Python's Flying Circus: Complete and Annotated"? When I first read about it I thought it was too much money. Now there are used copies available on the internet.
Well, as they're both just sitting in their respective chairs, it'd be harder to act out the remainder of the sketch which depends on how John gets more and more physically agitated, rips a book apart, and finally how Eric sits in his lap. 😊
I remember the version Python recorded for one of their albums. Always a favorite.
Contractual Obligation. My favorite version.
@@Qermaq That’s the one!
My favourite version of this is the one with Marty Feldman. I remember seeing it when it was original broadcast. Having been a shop assistant in a book shop I can assure you that there is more than an element of truth in the sketch!
Eric Idle cold read. Fucking brilliant.
Was he adding stuff to amuse himself/throw off Cleese? In the original sketch I don't recall the "Yes, but the FIRST ed. of DC by EW ALSO had two "p's" I can totally see him bringing that off, and can totally see Cleese not missing a beat from it. The term is overused, but THESE two: Comic Geniuses!!
Eric Idle is wonderful in the Marty Feldman role. Cleese, of course, is terrific in the Cleese role.
racis
Eric Idle's voice and delivery are the same as they were in 1969 (52 years ago!).
Well, he's channeling Marty somewhat I think.
Except that he never did this sketch back then. :-)
@@MaskedMan66 He did a few other sketches back then, and his voice and comedy delivery are the same today as they were back then.
Immaculate timing!
"Monsoon" my ass. The line as performed on Monty Python was:
"Do you have 101 Ways to Start a Fight?"
"By?"
"An Irish gentleman whose name eludes me for the moment."
Hey! I went to a concert featuring "Monsoon my Ass"! They were a great band...
@@paules3437 I saw "Monsoon My Ass" playing for "Eat My Shorts" at the Hollywood Bowl in 1982.
Funny we have a lot of books here oh do go on. Knickerless Knickerby? Christmas Carol with a k
Oh, Eric Idle is an absolute legend!!!!! And Cleese isn’t too bad either........ I grew up with the Pythons’ comedy..... Like many other of my contempories, I developed my appreciation of comedy listing/watching these marvellous people ply their trade..... my generation has much to appreciate from these men as a result........... thanks from deep in my heart and cheers from Australia........ especially from the Philosophy department of the University of Woolloomaloo.......
What about "Ethel the Aardvark Goes Quantity Surveying?"
I can't read, though. :(
Great book!
These guys are reading from a book. I'm rolling over and laughing out loud. I think these gents could make reading the phone book into an unmanageable riot.
Of course the skit in its original form is much funnier.
But I gotta say, two guys reading off a script with presumably a couple hours understanding that they’d do it, the dialog, the absurdity of the concept with the classic Python intellectual depth in it, it shines hilariously 50 years on. Not one bit dated.
I`ve just watched the original with Marty Feldman and it is funnier because Marty had amazing timing
So Amazing,!❤️❤️❤️
Idle is terrific.
I can't watch this it's torn
Yes, it cuts off just before my favorite line "Did they?!"
@@vannoo67 oh do go on
The version of a young John Cleese with so much energy and angst is much funnier.
But it is nice to see him coming to peace with himself after years of whatever. I grew up with this thanks to public television in the mid 70s and it still doesn't let me down when I need a laff.
How about 101 To Start A Fight?
By?
An Irish Gentleman who's name eludes me for the moment.
That is my favorite version of that and I did not realize there was so many different takes
I see this was the expurgated version.
Yes, no Ethel
The one without the Gannett I don't like them they wet their nest
No: this was edited by a gannet.
"Why don't you try WH Smiths?"
"I did. They sent me here."
(Annoyed) "Did they?"
They left out Olsen's Standard Book of British Birds, the expurgated edition.
The one without the gannet?
@@bbmcrae Or the robin?
John once performed this with Connie Booth when they were married.
I would pay to see that!
With any luck these fine gentlemen will live to see the return of some sanity on Earth. 🌍🌎🌏
Do you have Ethel B aardvark goes quantity surveying?
Aardvark? As in Medium-sized insectivore with protruding nasal implement?
Looks like Cleese finally came to peace with himself.
Saint Nick is a bright eyed guy
Cleese with no glasses.👀💪
Why certainly sir
I’m positive his first name is Charles
Mind out for the giant pygmies.
Do you have 101 ways to start a fight by an Irish gentleman whose name eludes me at the moment
I think you'll find that on the Contractual Obligation Album, Sir.
@@richardmohr9428 that's the album that I know the a lot of the sketches from
@@hankkingsley9300 Do you know about "Monty Python's Flying Circus: Complete and Annotated"? When I first read about it I thought it was too much money. Now there are used copies available on the internet.
@@richardmohr9428 I'll have to check into that
That had 6
Marty could've been a Python if he wasn't already famous.
What happens to the robbin?
Or the gannet?
@@Noycey64 I found the original one on YT and funny enough it wasn’t Cleese in it, Marty and an other guy.. 😂
Lmao
Not the full sketch....!
I found it plenty satisfying.
Well you only paid for the five minutes. Not the full halfhour.
You did ask for the expurgated version, did you not? The one with no references to aardvarks?
Mr Patel
Why don't you try the drug store?
@@jayaybe1 And whilst you're there perhaps you could ask the druggist for a nice French Tickler for your John Thomas.
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It's not the entire sketch - if only this revival were complete......
Ah well.....
Well, as they're both just sitting in their respective chairs, it'd be harder to act out the remainder of the sketch which depends on how John gets more and more physically agitated, rips a book apart, and finally how Eric sits in his lap. 😊
'Drugstore' my ass - the word is 'chemist'.
And what do you buy at the chemist, hmm? Chemicals? Orrr…. 😉😂
@@ScreaminEmu you don't understand i.e. you are American
Your "ass"? Surely you mean "my arse"? Unless you're talking about your donkey.
They are first class laughs . I have most of Python on dvd in case the nutty left -wing cencors try to delete them .
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