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How to Irritate People (1969)

TV Movie  -  TV_PG 68 min  -  Comedy
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In this mock-documentary, John Cleese narrates a series of sketches on irritation -- types and techniques... See full summary »

Director:

Ian Fordyce

Writers:

Graham Chapman, John Cleese, and 2 more credits »

Stars:

John Cleese, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graham Chapman
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
John Cleese ...
Himself - Various
Tim Brooke-Taylor Tim Brooke-Taylor ...
Various Characters
Graham Chapman ...
Various
Michael Palin ...
Various
Gillian Lind Gillian Lind ...
Various
Connie Booth Connie Booth ...
Various
Dick Vosburgh Dick Vosburgh ...
Various
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In this mock-documentary, John Cleese narrates a series of sketches on irritation -- types and techniques. Included are parents irritating their children, old ladies irritating movie-goers in a theater, an overly subservient waiter, a car repairman denying obvious car trouble, a party guest hinting for a ride, airplane pilots playing practical jokes on their passengers, and a talk show host who doesn't stop talking. Written by Samuel Stoddard <ss1@christa.unh.edu>  

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Joke | Mock Documentary | Made For Television | Social Satire | Actress Playing Multiple Roles  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

John Cleese on How to Irritate People See more »

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

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David Paradine Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

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Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

The "Silly Job Interview" sketch was recreated by John Cleese and Graham Chapman for Monty Python's Flying Circus. See more »

Quotes

Flight Attendent: Hang on, there's someone going into the washroom. Wait, he's in, he's in.
Flight Attendent/ Pilot #1/ Pilot #2: Five, four, three, two, one.
Pilot #2: Please return to your seats and fasten you safety belts immediately.
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Connections

Featured in "Room 101: Episode #11.1" (2007) See more »