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| Category | Pop Music Videos DVDs, Music Video Movies, Comedies Videos, Music (General), Box Sets, Oldies, Standup Comedians, Comedy Skits, British Comedy, Sketch Comedy, Benefit Concerts | | Starring | John Cleese, Billy Connolly, Terry Gilliam, Dudley Moore, Rowan Atkinson, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Hugh Laurie, Graham Chapman, Neil Innes, Peter Cook | | Music | Eric Clapton, Sting, David Gilmour, Bob Geldof, Phil Collins, Jackson Browne, Peter Gabriel, Jeff Beck, Pete Townsend, Lou Reed, Kate Bush |
This legendary series of benefit shows were staged to raise funds for Amnesty International. Beginning in 1976, they have featured the cream of Britain's comedians and musicians. This 3 DVD set collects the 5 biggest and best Balls featuring John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, Dudley Moore, Peter Cook, Billy Connolly, Rowan Atkinson, Jennifer Saunders, and Hugh Laurie. Also included are 'unplugged' performances by Pete Townshend, Sting, Phil Collins, Bob Geldof, Peter Gabriel, Donovan, Jackson Browne, Lou Reed, Kate Bush, Joan Armatrading, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Mark Knopfler, and Chet Atkins. Included are a documentary, rare footage, essays, and video. Watch as John Cleese, Michael Palin, Peter Cook, and Rowan Atkinson prove that brilliant comedians have hearts too! THE SECRET POLICEMAN'S BALL, a stunning performance of British comedy, was produced to benefit the human rights organization, Amnesty International. Some Monty Python members join up with equally witty compatriates to perform skits like "Cheese Shop," "Four Yorkshiremen," "The Schoolmaster," and "The Name's The Game." In addition, The Who's famed guitarist Pete Townshend performs an acoustic version of the hit from the rock opera TOMMY -- "Pinball Wizard." Secret Policeman's Ball Reviews: "[A] hilarious 1976 version of Monty Python's 'Dead Parrot sketch makes this most iconic of skits seem fresh." -- Grade: B-- Clark Collis, Entertainment Weekly Secret Policeman's Ball | List Price | $39.99 (You save $11.30) | | Studio | Universal Music & Video Distribution | | Orig Year | 1998 | | All Time Sales Rank |  23620  | | CD Universe Part number | 7769958 | | Catalog number | 11030 | | Discs | 3 | | Release Date | Jan 27, 2009 | | Rating | Not Rated | | Running Time | 510 Minutes | | Movie Details | Color; 3 Disc Set |
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NTSC
Keep Case
Full Frame -
1.33
Screen Format Note: Widescreen 16:9
Audio:
Dolby Digital - English
Additional Release Material:
Trailers
Introduction: Introductions - Martin Lewis, Co-Creator
Audio Commentary: Martin Lewis, Co-Creator
Previews: Rare Promotional TV Spots
Unavailable U.S. Releases Sequences
Bonus Footage:
1. Ultra Rare Comedy and Music Performances
2. News Footage
Disc 1:
Features - The Balls:
1. Pleasure At Her Majesty's - 1976
2. The Secret Policeman's Ball - 1979
Disc 2:
Features - The Balls:
3. The Secret Policeman's Other Ball - 1981
4. The Secret Policeman's Third Ball - 1987
Disc 3:
Additional Release Material:
Documentary: Remember The Secret Policeman's Ball? - 2004
Features - The Balls:
5. The Secret Policeman's Biggest Ball - 1989
The Secret Policeman’s Balls is a legendary series of benefit shows staged to raise funds for Amnesty International. Beginning in 1976, they have featured the cream of Britain’s comedians and musicians, and laid the groundwork for high-profile charity events, including Live Aid. The 3-DVD set The Secret Policeman’s Balls collects the five biggest and best Balls, featuring Monty Python’s John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Graham Chapman and Terry Gilliam, Beyond The Fringe’s Dudley Moore and Peter Cook, Billy Connolly, Rowan Atkinson (Mr. Bean), Jennifer Saunders (Absolutely Fabulous) and Hugh Laurie (House M.D.). In addition to the comics, the shows feature historic “unplugged” performances by Pete Townshend, Sting, Phil Collins, Bob Geldof, Peter Gabriel, Donovan, Jackson Browne, Lou Reed, Kate Bush and Joan Armatrading. Also featured are rare duets from guitar legends Eric Clapton & Jeff Beck and Mark Knopfler & Chet Atkins.
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