Monty Python is a British comedy troupe known for its unique style of writing and performing sketches. Monty Python is most popular for its television show Monty Python’s Flying Circus which aired on BBC from 1969 to 1974. Due to the popularity of the show Monty Python’s Flying Circus, Monty Python began touring and performing favorite sketches from the show live. Monty Python became a hit in the United Kingdom during the airing of their television series but their fame also caught up in the United States after a few years. Monty Python’s live performance at the Hollywood Bowl was captured on film. Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl was a concert film released in theaters on 25 June 1982. Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl was a recording of a live performance in front of an audience in 1980 but filmed for theatrical release. Some footage from German special performances in 1972 was also included in Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl. Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl was given a limited theatrical run in North America and grossed a total of USD327,958 during its entire run.
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl was directed by Terry Hughes and Ian Mac Naughton. Terry Hughes produced Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl. All Monty Python members Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, together with Tim Brooke-Taylor and Marty Feldman, wrote the materials for Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl.
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl features the following sketches: "Sit on my Face", "Colin 'Bomber' Harris", "Never Be Rude to an Arab" (song), "The Last Supper", "Silly Olympics", "Bruces' Philosophers Song” (song), "The Ministry of Silly Walks", "Camp Judges", "World Forum", "I'm the Urban Spaceman", "Whizzo Chocolates", "Albatross", "Nudge Nudge", "International Philosophy", "Four Yorkshiremen sketch", "The Argument Sketch", "How Sweet to Be an Idiot", "Travel Agency", "Comedy Lecture", "Little Red Riding Hood", "Bishop on the Landing" (aka "Salvation Fuzz", and "The Lumberjack Song" (song). In terms of content, Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl contains a good mix of Monty Python material that also showcases the comedic ability of the group. The inclusion of some song numbers in Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl, especially the Lumberjack Song which is a true classic Monty Python, was a good call for the film as it provides a good variety for the film and a segue to the comedy sketches that followed.
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl is a must watch film for Monty Python fanatics. The generation who did not grow up watching the classic television show Monty Python’s Flying Circus must also see Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl to appreciate the group’s genius.
