Art Deco interior exquisite!
To the delight of Monty Python fans, Terry Jones was on hand last night in San Francisco to introduce two of the comedy troupe's classic hits - "The Holy Grail" & the "Life of Brian" - to rapt audiences.
The double-bill was playing at the Castro Theatre (18th & Market) - under the auspices of Sketchfest - the comedy extravaganza that kicked off in Baghdad by-the-sea earlier this week.
Although Conan O'Brien bowed out of a slated appearance at the annual comedy Fest (after NBC sent him packing when the Leno Late Night fiasco erupted in disaster at the peacock network earlier last week) there are a handful of high-profile comics and/or rip-roaring films to catch at a myriad of venues around the city.
Last night, a few "Holy Grail" and "Life of Brian" enthusiasts sauntered into the Theatre looking the part (with wire mesh hoods and loose-fitting frocks from the historical era from whence Jones and his devilish cronies plumbed their hilarious whimsical comic notions).
Just prior to the screening of "Life of Brian", Terry Jones treated the captivated audience to a short feature, which I managed to capture on HD Video.
Here is a Video of their introduction to the sketch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZU0KcG9mfs
Here is a Video of the hilarious sketch rarely ever seen in the U.S.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSh49OuyqtM
The introduction to "Life of Brian" was entertaining as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No0I5XTjpCU
In a funny comedy bit, Jones expessed his dismay when he learned that George Harrison mortgaged his house to finance "Life of Brian".
If you missed last night's glittering night of razzle-dazzle, there are quite a few more sizzling hot appearances to catch in the comic vein over the next week or so.
Check the listings, eh?
http://www.sfsketchfest.com
Monty Python troupe!
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