You can always spot a long-time, manic Monty Python fan. Keith Olbermann is one such fan, alone with John Cleese, Terry Jones, and Terry Gilliam, where he can scarcely get a word in today, but doesn’t seem to mind. The men who forty years ago, made a half hour show, and didn’t know whether it would be the only one ever made, have had forty years of undreamed-of success.
In a lively discussion which once veered in the direction of why their fan base has always oddly ranged from children to adults, though the material often contains obscure references; perhaps Keith Olbermann came up with the best
explanation for the child fans.”A realization that some adults realize how stupid OTHER adults are!”
Fortunately they’re celebrating with a special documentary “Monty Python, Almost the Truth (the lawyers cut)” starting Sunday, with 6 episodes. Watch Countdown for details and more spirited (I suspect) discussion!