Friday Funnies: The Rutles

The Rutles "All You Need Is Cash" is a spoof on The Beatles and is classic comedy that still holds up today. You can buy the DVD, but thankfully, it is also on YouTube (for free -- you don't need cash).

Here is the full hilarious version with familiar faces from Monty Python and the Not Ready for Prime Time Players (the original Saturday Night Live cast).

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Friday Funnies: Neil Innes and Rutland Weekend Television

English writer, comedian, and musician Neil Innes died earlier this week (December 29).  He collaborated with Monty Python from their early days as a sketch writer and musician (he was often referred to as "The Seventh Python." He also took part in the film, "The Rutles," a film spoof of The Beatles.

Here he is on the British comedy, Rutland Weekend Television, with George Harrison as a guest. 

And here is Neil Innes in a classic spoof of the folk music scene ("I've suffered for my music, now it's your turn"):

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