#thegoonshow

This episode of "What's So Funny!" takes us across the ocean to England and a comedy trio so absurd and so hilarious that it could only be "The Goon Show." Starring Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, and Harry Secombe these three created characters, made their own sound effects, and concocted elaborate stories on their British radio show - named after a character on Popeye (did you know that?). The show went on for 10 seasons with many specials and influenced everyone from The Beatles to Monty Python before making its splash on America. Listen in as we journey into the land of the crazy and absurd and talk about "The Goon Show."

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Dit prachtig staaltje absurde radio is tegenwoordig amper bekend. Spijtig want ze waren instrumentaal in het beïnvloeden van grote komische successen zoals Monty Python. Ze inspireerden zelfs The Beatles, die hen als grote invloed op hun nummers zagen. Muziek was overigens ook een groot deel van The Goon Show. Maar waarom nog meer vertellen, luister gewoon naar The Goon Show…