April 05, 2008

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.

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