“And now for something totally different…”
I was fortunate enough to get the Fawlty Towers DVDs recently, but as the fates would have it, they were damaged by some careless mail handler. That means I won’t be able to give you a review on the set.
I can, however, guarantee you that it has to be a load of laughs. Cleese based the main character on a hotel manager the Monty Python Troupe had suffered some incredible experiences with over the years. Leave it to Cleese to whip up a big picture of sweet lemonade from the bitterest of lemons. While the show didn’t run very long at all, it left a remarkable impact on BBC television. There are still many fans with fond memories of the show’s antics. Now they can finally relive those memories with this release.
Did I mention something about something totally different? Cleese will be personally judging a John Cleese look-a-like contest. You have to hurry because it ends in just 5 days. You’ve looked at his mug for all of these years, now’s your chance to make John Cleese look at yours for a change. Even if you don’t want to enter, you can have a hoot of a time checking out the contest web site. It’s a fun place, where you can view the other entries. It’s a bloody good time.
Here’s the important info:
“TO ENTER, it’s incredibly easy – post a photo of ANYTHING that reminds you of Fawlty Towers. That could be you, your mom, dog, building, food, signage, art work (fan art)…in other words, ANYTHING!
To date there are very few entries so your chances of winning are very good! Did I mention that John Cleese will be selecting the three winners himself? Bloody awesome! The contest ends November 15th, so enter today and guarantee a spot before there’s no vacancy (pardon the pun)!”
If this doesn’t sound like a riot, you’re just not laughing enough and Fawlty Towers sounds like the best prescription to fix that malady. To enter and check out all the pertinent what if’s and what for’s bang it right here: Contest Entry You can also check out some neat cut-outs to help you to enter. Bang it Here for Basil cut-outs: Basil or Here for Manuel: Manuel. So, enter today and don’t forget that Fawlty Towers is out on DVD right now.
