Premiere of 'The Original Kings of Comedy'

Premiere of 'The Original Kings of Comedy'

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Arts, Performing Arts, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses the influence of comedy groups like Monty Python, the speaker's admiration for Roy Orbison, and their professional relationship with Richard Pryor. It highlights the speaker's role as a head writer for Pryor and their involvement in the film industry, expressing a desire to contribute to movies and act. The conversation also touches on the speaker's appreciation for Harvey.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main challenge the speaker faced when trying to convey their perspectives?

Lack of audience interest

Inability to document effectively

Technical issues with recording

Difficulty in working with Monty Python

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the musician that the speaker is a big fan of?

Elvis Presley

Roy Orbison

Bob Dylan

John Lennon

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did the speaker have in relation to Richard Pryor?

Cameraman

Head Writer

Producer

Director

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker express about their capabilities in the film industry?

They are not interested in films

They can only direct movies

They can act and participate in movies

They prefer writing scripts

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is briefly mentioned at the end of the transcript?

Harvey

Roy Orbison

Monty Python

Richard Pryor