Episode 8: And Now For Something Somewhat Different About Terry Jones, Neil Innes, and the History of Monty Python


Episode 8 of The BOSTON HAROLD PODCAST has just been posted, and you can access it here.
PLAYBILL Credit: American Theatre Press, Inc./TotalTheater 

 It's  ... 

My personal history with Monty Python's Flying Circus from two angles. 

 The first recounts how I originally found out about the show, including seeing skits on The Dean Martin Show and its summer replacement, Marty Feldman's Comedy Machine, and how it became an obsession for me and my friends, culminating in seeing and meeting Monty Python's Flying Circus at New York's City Center.  


The second centers on founding member Terry Jones, and the seventh (or eight) Python, Neil Innes, both of whom died recently.

 Below are some additional images, videos, and links, to embellish what's included in the podcast. 

MONTY PYTHON:
Tribute to Terry Jones:


Terry Jones on Conan O'Brien 1994

Sir Michael Palin on Terry Jones
Mike Douglas Show 1976 with Neil Sedaka, David Soul, and Ben Vereen.
Mr. Creosote from Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life. (Viewer discretion)
Midnight Special 1973


More from Sir Michael Palin on his friend, Terry Jones



 NEIL INNES
Protest Song - Old Grey Whistle Test
Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band - I'm the Urban Spaceman
Pirate Song - George Harrison with Neil Innes - Rutland Weekend Television
Neil Innes - How Sweet To Be An Idiot - Innes Book of Records




Neil Innes - Blue Suede Schubert - Innes Book of Records


RUTLES:

CD Credit: Virgin Records
Ticket Stub Credit: House of Blues

I Must Be In Love
     
Piggy in the Middle
      

Cheese and Onions
     

Get Up and Go
     

BOOKLET Credit: Rhino/WEA

 21st Century Neil Innes:

NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert  (May 2011)
 ("I'm The Urban Spaceman" / "Democracy" / "I Must Be In Love")



 Something To Say - Brexit Song - Neil Innes



All Things Must Pass - Neil Innes 3/13/18 (Credit: Sandi Bachom)



SELECTED PODCASTS WITH NEIL INNES


HULU: SNL Neil Innes and Rare Early Rutles from Season Two:




 WOLFGANG'S VAULT (App)



Neil Innes and friend, Narrows Center, Fall River, MA
May 14, 2011 (c) Harold Lepidus

AND NOW  .... 

PLAYBILL Credit: America Theatre Press, Inc./TotalTheater 

AMAZON:
MONTY PYTHON SINGS CD

MONTY PYTHON'S TOTAL RUBBISH BOX SET (9 CD plus 7")

MONTY PYTHON LIVE AT CITY CENTER CD

MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLD GRAIL 40TH ANNIVERSARY (Blu-Ray Multi-Format)

DO NOT ADJUST YOUR SET (Pre-Python. Terry Jones interview)

BONZO DOG BAND: ORIGINAL ALBUM SERIES (5 albums)

THE RUTLES (RHINO) CD

THE RUTLES ARCHAELOGY CD

THE RUTLES ALL YOU NEED IS CASH DVD (Best Version)


Thanks as always to Debby for her help and support. 
(c) Harold Lepidus 2020





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