John Cleese est largement reconnu pour ses contributions à la comédie britannique, en particulier grâce à son travail sur des émissions de sketches et des sitcoms emblématiques. Son style comique distinctif explore souvent les absurdités de la vie quotidienne et les conventions sociales avec un esprit vif et un humour intellectuel. Les performances de Cleese se caractérisent par un timing impeccable et une capacité unique à incarner des personnages mémorables, souvent excentriques. Son influence sur l'écriture et la performance comiques continue de résonner, faisant de son travail une référence en matière d'humour satirique et d'observation.
Die unvergessliche Filmkomödie von 1988 mit John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Palin und Kevin Kline: genial witzig, herrlich durchgeknallt und zutiefst schwarzhumorig. In der deutsche Synchronisierung gehen jedoch sprachliche Feinheiten verloren - in diesem Original-Drehbuch lassen sie sich genießen. Ungekürzte und unbearbeitete Textausgabe in der Originalsprache, mit Übersetzungen schwieriger Wörter am Fuß jeder Seite, Nachwort und Literaturhinweisen.
Fawlty Towers (Complete scripts of The Builders; The Hotel Inspectors; Gourmet Night)
The complete and unexpurgated scripts of one of the most celebrated comedy series ever. Published in its entirety for the first time and illustrated, The Complete Fawlty Towers will appeal to the millions of fans who have suffered through endless PBS fundraisers waiting for the next episode -- and anyone who has survived a package holiday tour. Fawlty Towers is the hotel of every traveler's nightmare. Basil Fawlty -- ill-tempered, henpecked, and conniving -- tries in vain to be master of his house under the disapproving and ever-watchful eye of his wife, Sybil. The hotel offers service by Manuel, the incompetent Spanish waiter whose feeble grasp of English makes for hilarious misunderstandings, and Polly, the unflappable chambermaid who is Fawlty Towers' only sane employee. Meals are scorched in the kitchen while adulterers consort upstairs and chaos reigns all around. For countless fans, Fawlty Towers is the best-loved bad hotel in the world, and with publication of The Complete Fawlty Towers they will all have a chance to relive its outrageous awfulness.
The essential gags, sketches, and songs, handpicked and introduced by the surviving members of the Python team. The book features full-color pages of Monty Python classics in a brilliant paperback format and includes gems such as Spamalot, The Meaning of Life, and many more enduring classics.
An investigative book which extends study beyond the family circle to relationships and group interaction in life outside it. It acts as a "map" to guide people through their everyday lives and help them retain their individuality while co-operating in joint endeavours.
The screenplay captures the essence of an outrageous comedy, featuring a series of hilarious events and memorable characters. With sharp dialogue and unexpected twists, it delves into themes of absurdity and humor, inviting readers to experience the wild antics and comedic situations that unfold throughout the story. This complete version offers an in-depth look at the comedic timing and clever storytelling that defines the genre.
Written in an unconventional dialogue form, this book explores the inner workings of the modern family, and the interactions between couples and their children.
The companion volume to the August television series on The Learning Channel takes a close-up look at the human face to reveal a myriad of complex expressions that shed light on the nature of human personality.
And now for something completely different. Professor at Large features beloved English comedian and actor John Cleese in the role of ivy league professor at Cornell University. His almost twenty years as professor-at-large has led to many talks, essays, and lectures on campus. This collection of the very best moments from Cleese under his...
____________________________ We can all be more creative. John Cleese shows us how. Creativity is usually regarded as a mysterious, rare gift that only a few possess. John Cleese begs to differ, and in this short, immensely practical and often very amusing guide he shows it's a skill that anyone can acquire. Drawing on his lifelong experience as a writer, he shares his insights into the nature of the creative process, and offers advice on how to get your own inventive juices flowing. ____________________________ 'Humorous and practical ... Whether you're hoping to write a novel or paint a masterpiece, you're sure to feel inspired' OK Magazine 'His candor is endearing ... An upbeat guide to the creative process' Kirkus 'A jovial romp ... Cleese fans will enjoy, and writers and other artists will breeze through, picking up a few nuggets of wisdom along the way' The Festival Review 'A sincere and thoughtful guide to creativity, and a very useful book' Graham Norton 'Wise words on the serious business of being silly' Sunday Business Post
