How John Cleese got his accidental start in comedy

Name: How John Cleese got his accidental start in comedy
Uploaded: 2015-01-20T02:18:55Z
Duration: P433S
Description: Known for his work in Monty Python, on “Fawlty Towers” and in various movies, comedian and writer John Cleese was originally on a path to becoming a lawyer before finding himself “accidentally” in a comedy troupe. Jeffrey Brown talks with the British performer about early influences, advice for young comedians and his new memoir, “So, Anyway”.

Clip: 01/19/2015 | 7m 13s

Known for his work in Monty Python, on “Fawlty Towers” and in various movies, comedian and writer John Cleese was originally on a path to becoming a lawyer before finding himself “accidentally” in a comedy troupe. Jeffrey Brown talks with the British performer about early influences, advice for young comedians and his new memoir, “So, Anyway”.

Aired: 01/19/15

Rating: NR

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How John Cleese got his accidental start in comedy

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