Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

1982
15
1h 21m

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Monty Python in Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982)

Parody Satire Sketch Comedy Slapstick Comedy Documentary Musical

The Monty Python troupe perform a combination of classic sketches and new material at the Hollywood Bowl.The Monty Python troupe perform a combination of classic sketches and new material at the Hollywood Bowl.The Monty Python troupe perform a combination of classic sketches and new material at the Hollywood Bowl.

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Trivia
The Pope/Michelangelo sketch was based on a historical incident. The Renaissance artist Paolo Veronese really did paint a "Last Supper" with extraneous contemporary elements. The Inquisition investigated and advised him to remove those elements. Instead, he really did just rename it - to "Feast in the House of Levi".

Goofs
During the Bishop on the Landing Skit, a number of the actors could barely keep a straight face, and also when the church police came onstage and everyone jumped over, Terry Jones's wig flew completely off his head, forcing the other actors to slowly close ranks to allow him to replace his wig without anyone seeing, only to put it on upside down.

Quotes
First Bruce: We find your American beer like making love in a canoe. It's fucking close to water.

Crazy credits
At the very end of the film, the giant video screen changes from showing "The End" to "PISS OFF" which flashes repeatedly on the screen.

Alternate versions
Some older VHS versions of the show omit the "Little Red Riding Hood" segment.

Connections
Edited from Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)

Soundtracks
The Liberty Bell
(uncredited)
Written by John Philip Sousa
[1m & 78m]

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Raucous, on-stage fun

It's great to see that Python was an funny onstage as on TV. Here, the troupe successfully stages a live medley of some of their funnier skits. Interesting enough, British TV executives never thought Americans would find Monty Python funny, but American audiences (especially college students) became huge fans. The level of fanaticism is evident in the way that this audience is as familiar with the sketches as the members of Python are, and applaud raucously as soon as some of the opening lines are heard. As a treat, rent this along with "Monty Python and the Holy Grail." Experienced Python fans can progress right into "Life of Brian" and "Meaning of Life."