The Mel Brooks Comedy George Harrison Watched 'Over and Over'

George Harrison‘s favorite movie is Mel Brooks’ 1967 comedy classic, The Producers. The former Beatle loved comedies. In fact, he loved them so much that he formed his own film production company, Handmade Films, with the intent of financing Monty Python films.

In 1973, George hired Denis O’Brien to help him get his financial affairs in order after The Beatles split. However, O’Brien had an even bigger impact on George’s life and career.

It was O’Brien who suggested George get into the film-making business. According to the New York Times, George’s friend and Monty Python comedian Eric Idle confronted him about a problem with the comedy troupe.
EMI had pulled out of financing Monty Python’s Life of Brian, and Idle went to George to see if he’d help. After George consulted O’Brien, they agreed to help by founding their own production company, Handmade Films, in 1978.

Source: cheatsheet.com

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