Even some of the most hardcore Python fans aren't aware of "the
German episodes," two episodes of largely-new material that the group
produced for German television in the 1970's. The first of these eps
was actually entirely written and performed in German, which is a hell
of a thing given that most members of the troupe actually didn't speak
German; imagine the SNL cast entirely performing an episode in Spanish
or something.
Anyway, these episodes have become the comedy equivalent of a great band releasing a B-sides collection that contains a few of their best songs. To wit, the hearing aid sketch, which is to Monty Python as "Hey Hey What Can I Do" is to Led Zeppelin.
Anyway, these episodes have become the comedy equivalent of a great band releasing a B-sides collection that contains a few of their best songs. To wit, the hearing aid sketch, which is to Monty Python as "Hey Hey What Can I Do" is to Led Zeppelin.
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