The Comedy Journey of John Cleese: From Monty Python to Faulty Towers

😂John Cleese found the coronation ceremony hilarious, likening it to a Monty Python sketch.

🎭When pitching Monty Python, Cleese and Chapman went in without a clear idea of what the show would be.

📺Monty Python's Flying Circus wasn't initially well-received by critics, but went on to be highly successful.

💡Life of Brian was the only Monty Python film with a coherent narrative and received critical acclaim.

🏨Fawlty Towers almost didn't happen because the executives wanted to get rid of the hotel setting.

What did John Cleese find funny about the coronation?

—John Cleese found the pomp and seriousness of the coronation ceremony hilarious, comparing it to a Monty Python sketch.

How did Monty Python come about?

—John Cleese and Graham Chapman pitched the idea for Monty Python without a clear concept, and they brought in other comedians they knew to create the show.

Was Monty Python well-received initially?

—No, Monty Python's Flying Circus didn't receive positive reviews from critics at first, but it eventually became a huge success.

Which Monty Python film received critical acclaim?

—Life of Brian was the only Monty Python film with a coherent narrative and was highly acclaimed by critics and audiences.

Why was Fawlty Towers almost not made?

—The executives wanted to change the hotel setting of Fawlty Towers, but John Cleese fought to keep it and the show became a classic sitcom.

00:00John Cleese found the coronation ceremony hilarious, comparing it to a Monty Python sketch.

02:03Cleese and Chapman pitched Monty Python without a clear concept, and other comedians joined to create the show.

06:01Monty Python's Flying Circus initially received negative reviews but became a huge success.

09:24Life of Brian was the only Monty Python film with a coherent narrative and received critical acclaim.

11:25Fawlty Towers almost didn't happen because the executives wanted to change the hotel setting.