The Goon Show The Whistling Spy Enigma Part 1

slack3rb1tch Says:

Sep 20, 2009 - This is what happens when geniuses gather.

nitramgnal Says:

Sep 26, 2009 - It's hard to imagine anyone having more fun than those three goons are having.

bobbijo0670 Says:

Oct 1, 2009 - That is because you do not appreciate British humor, it is a very dry sense of humore, however it was made to be dry and out of left field. They were actually briliiant.

matthaufan97 Says:

Oct 20, 2009 - this is freaking funny

wordzly Says:

Oct 24, 2009 - When I was in high school, we all used to listen to Firesign Theater albums ('Nick Danger: 3rd Eye' being their all-time classic bit). I never realize how influenced those guys were by the Goons!

redredreds100 Says:

Oct 24, 2009 - In one corner, Britain and the goons, python, mr. bean, fools and horses and the young ones, in the other corner, America with friends, golden girls, dick van dyke and seinfield, RESULT, total KO for Britain

redredreds100 Says:

Oct 24, 2009 - not sure why you got 4 thumbs down and some scathing comments, if you don't think it's funny, then you don't think it's funny, you are welcome to your opinion, no reason for others to comment badly against you.

gromit346 Says:

Nov 8, 2009 - You ight have got less stick if you had said "I" don't think it's funny

S2353G Says:

Nov 10, 2009 - Brilliant! These were recorded in the late 50's and inspired just about everyone back in the day... certainly the Beatles were fans! Still miss Peter Sellers...

eviljoel Says:

Nov 26, 2009 - I discovered the Goon Show by accident a few months ago, and have been listening to the episodes over and over again ever since. It's really interesting to actually see them instead of just listening, especially since they do all this mimickry and posing.

vambo23 Says:

Nov 29, 2009 - Oh my me! This is funneeee!

JamonJanom Says:

Dec 4, 2009 - This is great! Monty Python used to listen to this...

gaelicviking Says:

Jan 9, 2010 - @JamonJanom Yes, in fact in an interview Spike Milligan once called the Pythons his "nephews," which they took as a major compliment since he and the Goons were a major influence on them.

DannWoodhouse Says:

Jan 9, 2010 - what happened to Wallace Greenslade on this one?

RayNDeere Says:

Jan 10, 2010 - I believe this took place after Greenslade's passing.

NonStampCollector Says:

Jan 10, 2010 - @DannWoodhouse I've seen a few of these clips in this theatre, and the recorded shows are definitely different. Perhaps these are a rehearsal or something? Interesting. I'd like to know.

larkin38 Says:

Jan 17, 2010 - I used to listen to The Goons on the radio when I lived in New York in the seventies. I never laughed so hard. I found a bunch of shows on MP3 and listen to them all the time. To actually SEE The Goons is outstanding! Thanks for posting.

cowpat44 Says:

Jan 19, 2010 - Listened on the Radio, to the Goons back in the fifties, I was a young lad then, they had me in stitches, laughing. Loved those guys, Still do. long live Neddie Secoombe and Eccles, Ying Tong@#$%^&

AnglOsAxOn2 Says:

Jan 24, 2010 - Lucky you being able to listen to there actual broadcasts. Erm as your so old now how come you can operate a pc? he he :)

Sackobooks Says:

Jan 31, 2010 - It explains a lot to know that the Monty Python guys (except Gilliam) all listened to this when they were kids.

strat8383 Says:

Feb 6, 2010 - never try and top Spike! so great!

xandy1959 Says:

Feb 18, 2010 - he clip was from arecreation of a goon show first heard in 1954.the tv clip was from the 60s show secome and friends

Aettaro Says:

Mar 4, 2010 - @Sackobooks I think John Cleese even worked as the announcer for the show on occasion.

alienb1 Says:

Mar 4, 2010 - None of these were rehersals. Each programme was recorded infront of a live audience, then edited for broadcast a few days later. Hope this helps. And a "ying tong iddle I po" to one and all

chazmeistro Says:

Mar 6, 2010 - It was Wallace Greenslade usually