John Cleese is undoubtedly a comedy legend. Among his many credits: he is a founding-member of Monty Python, co-creator and star of the sitcom“FawltyTowers,” and he wrote and co-starred in the film “A Fish Called Wanda.”Cleeserecently toured the U.S. and Canada with his one man show “Last Time To See Me Before I Die.”
Host Frank Stasio speaks with comedy legend John Cleese.
But despite the morbid title John Cleese is still actively writing and performing for the stage, movies and television. Host Frank Stasio speaks with Cleese about the behind-the-scenes stories from his many years in comedy, including how the Monty Python troupe settled on a Norwegian Blue parrot in the famous dead parrot sketch.
Cleese will be at the Durham Performing Arts Center this evening at 7:30 p.m. for a screening of “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” followed by a Q&A with the audience.
Copyright 2017 North Carolina Public Radio
