![]() The programme itself comprised a series of satirical sketches, often presented in a surreal, absurd and discontinuous style – anticipating Monty Python's Flying Circus, which began five months after the last episode of DNAYS. ![]() The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, a satirical comedy/art/pop group, also performed songs in each programme and frequently appeared as extras in sketches. Although originally conceived as a children's programme, it quickly acquired a fandom amongst adults, including future Python members John Cleese and Graham Chapman. It helped launch the careers of Denise Coffey, David Jason, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin the last three became members of the Monty Python comedy troupe soon afterward. The show took its name from the message (frequently seen on the TV screen in those days) which was displayed when there was a problem with transmission. Do Not Adjust Your Set ( DNAYS) is a British television series produced originally by Rediffusion, London, then, by the fledgling Thames Television for British commercial television channel ITV from 26 December 1967 to.
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