John Cleese

"Comedian and actor John Cleese in the role of Ivy League professor at Cornell University, where he is currently professor-at-large. This book includes a selection of talks, essays, and lectures and provides a unique view of Cleese's endless pursuit of intellectual discovery across a range of topics"--

Hunch-backed lab assistant Igor dreams of becoming a mad scientist, so to prove himself he creates a female Franken-monster to enter in the annual evil science fair.

When one of Santa's elves runs away with the sleigh full of toys, Beethoven and Mason are left to rescue the elf and make sure the bag of toys doesn't end up in the wrong hands.

Follows the history of the Monty Python's Flying Circus comedy troupe, including childhood experiences of its members and the formation of the group.

The Pythons satirize religion, capital punishment, revolutionary politics, terrorism, graffiti, science fiction, and a host of other topics through the story of Brian, a first-century Judean.

Comedy based on the life of best-selling novelist Jacqueline Susann.

Four comedies featuring the antics of Basil Fawlty, an incompetent and aggressively rude proprietor of a small English resort hotel.

The beautiful Princess Odette is transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer's spell (which can only be broken by a vow of everlasting love) and held captive at an enchanted lake. There, she befriends Jean-Bob the frog, Speed the turtle and Puffn the bird. Despite their struggle to keep the princess safe, these good-natured animals can do nothing about the sorcerer's spell.

Beethoven's Christmas Adventure: When Henry the elf flees the North Pole with Santa's sleigh and his magical bag of toys, he crash-lands the precious cargo in a suburban neighborhood tree. Now it's up to heroic Beethoven and his teenage pal Mason to save Henry and the spirit of Christmas for all the children. It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie: Join Kermit the Frog, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Miss Piggy and the entire Muppet gang in a heartwarming...

Comedy sketches and animation from the influential British comedy show.