Comedy Playoff: Round 5 ~ British Comedy?
John Cleese, for sure. But if Rowan Atkinson had been on there it would have been a tough choice. He is well known as being a member of Monty Python, a group of comedians responsible for the sketch show Monty Python's Flying Circus and for all of the four Monty Python films: And Now for Something Completely Different, Holy Grail, Life of Brian and The Meaning of Life.
Apart from Monty Python, with his then wife Connie Booth he also co-created, co-wrote and starred in the critically-acclaimed sitcom Fawlty Towers. He was also "Nearly Headless Nick" in Harry Potter series and "King Harold" in Shrek series.
Yes, This one must be a vote for John Cleese. Here are two videos, one probably lesser known of him as a 'doctor' explaining the amazing human brain. The other is a bit longer and it's a great interview (one of a series) he gave on the Dick Cavett Show.
He's a master.
Considering that Monty Python is in another category, I think here, it has to be Ricky Gervais. Really, this one "Office" clip ought to be enough to sell it: youtube.com/watch?v=8kry53iHR7w But I'll raise it the "Little Fat Man" scene from "Extras"... youtube.com/watch?v=jv6mEv_rDdE And, finally, Ricky goofing around with Elmo on the set of "Sesame Street": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr9_5uZn6ds.
Throwing one in the ring for Ricky Gervais. THe Humpty Dumpty bit from the first video below is one of my favorite comedy clips of all time. I'm not certain why, but it makes me cry laughing every time I see it.
youtube.com/watch?v=4vuW6tQ0218 My vote goes to Michael Palin. * http://www.mahalo.com/answers/funny-videos/post-the-greatest-monty-python-clip-you-can-find#ade6033f3983edf39a3619fbef01bf329ebaf852954e7efdbe12d43ddddf3cefd.
Ricky Gervais all the way! The guy is brilliant. youtube.com/watch?v=83xxMFPahrE.
Ricky Gervais! See the funniest three and a half minutes of the Emmy Awards.
I'm sorry, but I have to vote for Alexei Sayle whom is not well known in the USA. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexei_Sayle In addition, how can you have this vote without even listing Benny And where is Rowan Atkinson?
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