S2, E1: Life of Brian by Monty Python

The Beautiful and Banned

Christine is joined by special guest, actor Kelly AuCoin, who plays "Dollar" Bill Sterns on Billions and Pastor Tim on The Americans (among many other roles!). They discuss "Life of Brian," the 1979 Monty Python sensation that was banned instantly for its irreverence and satire. This dark comedy still speaks incredibly well to our own particular age, and Christine and Kelly analyze the legacy of the film then and now--and do a lot of British impressions.
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Links for Episode 2:

• Kelly Aucoin's website
• Find out more about the incredible nonprofit, KultureCity, that Kelly's on the board of
• Info on Monty Python's "Life of Brian"
• Mary Whitehouse's background info
• A great behind-the-scenes documentary, "The Secret Life of Brian"

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