In July of 2006, JibJab invited more than 50 sketch comedy teams to submit a short, comedy script based on a 'Police' theme. John Landis, director of classics like 'Animal House' and 'Blues Brothers,' chose six of the scripts in August and these selected troupes were brought together in Los Angeles to begin filming The Great Sketch Experiment.
Over three days in September, the six films were shot and now (...) the audience, will decide the winner.
The movies were directed by John Landis. Yes, you know him: Animal House, The Blues Brothers, Three Amigos!, An American Werewolf in London, Michael Jackson’s Thriller music video, Michael Jackson’s Black and White music video (the first to use CG "digital morphing" where one object appears to seamlessly metamorphose into another). I clearly remember all of these. The Michel Jackson videos were absolutely groundbreaking. Thriller basically created the music video as we know it now. Black and White caused a huge impact on special effects in general. This guy is huge.
The videos are loads of fun, check them out.
Thanks to Jan G.
P.S. Speaking of Animal House, Paul and Young Ron threw a Toga Party last Friday, including Otis Day and the Knights (a.k.a. actor DeWayne Jessie) playing. Landis' legacy still holds strong.
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