I’ve made no secret about my vintage Doctor Who fandom on this blog. Recent comments by comedian John Cleese reminded me when he made an art-related appearance on the legendary television series in 1979.
For his brief dialogue, story editor Douglas Adams served up a piece of art babble worthy of Vogon poetry status. Cleese and actress Eleanor Bron give the Doctor’s time machine, the Tardis, a critique that could straight out of Saatchi gallery press release. (See the John Cleese clip from “The City of Death” at this link. )
Cleese: “For me, one of the most curious things about this piece is its wonderful… afunctionalism.”
Bron: “Yes. I see what you mean. Divorced from…
Source: VIDEO: When Worlds Collide-A Python Talks Conceptual Art on Doctor Who | THE REMODERN REVIEW
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13/02/2016 at 22:55
Richard Bledsoe
Thanks for sharing!
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13/02/2016 at 23:57
First Night Design
Pleasure, Richard.
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13/02/2016 at 15:32
Ace Worldwide News Group
Reblogged this on ' Ace Friends News ' and commented:
Love John Cleese, Dr Who with David Tennant of course and love tie post Sarah hope you are feeling better after your eye operation my mum had similar Ian
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13/02/2016 at 23:57
First Night Design
Marginally better, Ian! Still the double vision which is very frustrating. Much thanks again for the reblog.
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14/02/2016 at 14:59
Ace Worldwide News Group
This happened to my mother and l studied how this occurs it’s due to removal other cataracts and it damages the lenses that’s the double vision problem eventually the brain learns to adapt thanks to God you are in my prayers for a safe and speedy recovery Ian 🙏
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14/02/2016 at 16:43
First Night Design
Bless you!
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12/02/2016 at 19:51
beetleypete
I always had a ‘thing’ for Eleanor Bron when I was younger. I was never much of a Dr Who fan though, but this clip is very amusing.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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13/02/2016 at 11:49
First Night Design
That’s a very classy crush, if I may so so, Pete!
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13/02/2016 at 13:15
beetleypete
I had some unusual crushes. As well as Ms Bron, there was Carmen du Sautoy, and the striking Jaqueline Pearce. Especially in her role as Servalan, in ‘Blake’s 7’. (That one still works, even today…)
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13/02/2016 at 13:22
First Night Design
Very striking ladies all – good choices!
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12/02/2016 at 14:26
olganm
Thanks very much, Sarah! Fun! Take care and happy weekend!
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13/02/2016 at 11:48
First Night Design
A pleasure to share it, Olga!
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12/02/2016 at 12:59
Tish Farrell
priceless :O
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13/02/2016 at 11:48
First Night Design
You got it!
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12/02/2016 at 09:49
davidprosser
xxx Humongous Hugs Sarah xxx
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13/02/2016 at 11:47
First Night Design
And to you, David. I can feel those hugs making a big difference to my double vision! xx
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12/02/2016 at 09:28
janetweightreed10
Oh so very clever and oh so very funny:):) Thank you for starting my day off so beautifully. Hope all is well and that eyes continue to heal and that you keep smiling:) Janet. xxx
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13/02/2016 at 11:46
First Night Design
Thank you! It’s a good way to start every day, methinks. 🙂 xx
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