(For non-fans of the Goons, the title of this posting was a running line throughout the BBC radio series. It was usually followed by "Thank you," though occasionally they'd extend it more. Like the time with sound effects of a roaring, growling animals and some yelps, followed by, "Here, try one of my chimpanzees, they're milder.")
This is a particular treat, if you like Peter Sellers...but most especially if you're a fan of the Goon Show. It's a British TV commercial from 1973 for the cigarette Benson & Hedges, starring two of the Goons, Peter Sellers and Spike Milligan. As you might imagine, it's quite bizarre -- and pretty funny. (For non-fans of the Goons, the title of this posting was a running line throughout the BBC radio series. It was usually followed by "Thank you," though occasionally they'd extend it more. Like the time with sound effects of a roaring, growling animals and some yelps, followed by, "Here, try one of my chimpanzees, they're milder.")
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AuthorRobert J. Elisberg is a two-time recipient of the Lucille Ball Award for comedy screenwriting. He's written for film, TV, the stage, and two best-selling novels, is a regular columnist for the Writers Guild of America and was for the Huffington Post. Among his other writing, he has a long-time column on technology (which he sometimes understands), and co-wrote a book on world travel. As a lyricist, he is a member of ASCAP, and has contributed to numerous publications. Feedspot Badge of Honor
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