Early Strains of Hip, 1959

Del Close, legendary performer and coach of improvisational comedy, in
How to Speak Hip, with John Brent.

It's said that How to Speak Hip was a particular favorite of Brian Wilson.

And, too, The Running Jumping and Standing Still Film, directed by Richard Lester and featuring the Goon Show regulars, Mulligan and Sellers and all.

Part 1


Part 2


It's said that The Running Jumping and Standing Still Film was a favorite of the Beatles, particularly John Lennon.