Bean There, Done That | The Story of Mr. Bean | A Docu-Mini
Summary
TLDRThe video script narrates the iconic journey of Mr. Bean, a character masterfully portrayed by Rowan Atkinson. From his first appearance in 1990 to becoming a global phenomenon, Mr. Bean's silent, physical comedy has transcended cultures. The character was inspired by silent film comics and evolved through collaborations with Richard Curtis and Robin Driscoll. The narrative covers Mr. Bean's TV series, feature films, animated spin-off, and his recent presence on social media, reflecting Atkinson's talent in making the world laugh without uttering a word.
Takeaways
- 😄 Mr. Bean, portrayed by Rowan Atkinson, first appeared in 1990 and became an international comedy sensation known for its non-verbal physical humor.
- 🎨 The character was inspired by silent film clowns and specifically by Jacques Tati's Hulot and Peter Sellers' roles, emphasizing physical comedy over dialogue.
- 🤝 Rowan Atkinson and Richard Curtis formed a partnership at Oxford University, which led to the creation of 'Black Adder' and later, Mr. Bean.
- 📺 The first episode of 'Mr. Bean' aired on January 1st, 1990, and was an instant hit, watched by over 13 million people, leading to more episodes and a long-running series.
- 🚗 Iconic elements of Mr. Bean include his lime green Mini Cooper, his teddy bear named Teddy, and his girlfriend Irma Gobb, adding depth to the character's world.
- 🎵 Howard Goodall composed the music for the TV series, contributing to the show's unique atmosphere.
- 🎬 Mr. Bean's success led to two feature films, 'Bean' and 'Mr. Bean's Holiday,' which expanded the character's reach and introduced him to new audiences.
- 📹 An animated spin-off of Mr. Bean began in 2002, with Rowan Atkinson voicing the character and providing physical inspiration for the animation.
- 🎉 Mr. Bean has made appearances in commercials and cameos, demonstrating the character's enduring popularity and adaptability.
- 🌐 The character has a significant online presence with a large following on social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube.
- 🔄 Despite Rowan Atkinson's occasional breaks from the character, Mr. Bean remains a beloved figure, with Atkinson expressing openness to return for an animated movie in the future.
Q & A
Who is the main character portrayed by Rowan Atkinson in the comedy series discussed in the script?
-The main character portrayed by Rowan Atkinson is Mr. Bean.
When did the character of Mr. Bean first appear on British television?
-The character of Mr. Bean first appeared on British television in 1990.
What type of comedy is Mr. Bean known for, according to the script?
-Mr. Bean is known for non-verbal physical comedy.
Which two comics had a direct influence on the creation of Mr. Bean's character?
-Jacques Tati and Peter Sellers had a direct influence on the creation of Mr. Bean's character.
What was the name of the character introduced by Jacques Tati that influenced Mr. Bean?
-The character introduced by Jacques Tati that influenced Mr. Bean was Hulot.
How did Rowan Atkinson and Richard Curtis meet and start their partnership?
-Rowan Atkinson and Richard Curtis met at a comedy writers group advertisement at Oxford University and formed a partnership due to their similar comedy sensibilities.
What was the first name considered for the character Mr. Bean before settling on the final name?
-The first name considered for the character was Mr. White before they moved on to vegetable names and eventually settled on Mr. Bean.
Who was brought on board to help develop more stories for Mr. Bean after the demand for more episodes became clear?
-Comedy writer Robin Driscoll was brought on board to help develop more stories for Mr. Bean.
What is the name of the character's teddy bear in the Mr. Bean series?
-The teddy bear's name in the Mr. Bean series is Teddy.
What was the title of the first feature film adapted from the Mr. Bean character?
-The first feature film adapted from the Mr. Bean character was titled 'Bean'.
What was the concept behind the second Mr. Bean movie, and how does it differ from the first?
-The concept behind the second Mr. Bean movie was Mr. Bean winning a holiday to France, titled 'Mr. Bean's Holiday'. It differs from the first movie by relying more on comedy scenarios rather than a subplot involving new characters.
What was the animated spin-off of the Mr. Bean series, and how did Rowan Atkinson contribute to it?
-The animated spin-off of the Mr. Bean series was aired from 2002, and Rowan Atkinson contributed by voicing the character and acting out bits physically for the animators.
What significant event did Rowan Atkinson perform as Mr. Bean during the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony?
-Rowan Atkinson performed as Mr. Bean during the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics, but he was not playing the exact same character.
What is the title of the Facebook video series that features Mr. Bean in how-to videos?
-The title of the Facebook video series featuring Mr. Bean in how-to videos is 'Handy Bean'.
What is the current status of the Mr. Bean character according to Rowan Atkinson's statements in the script?
-According to Rowan Atkinson's statements, he will probably retire the live-action portrayal of Mr. Bean but may return for a new animated movie.
Outlines
😀 The Rise of Mr. Bean
The paragraph introduces Mr. Bean, a character portrayed by Rowan Atkinson, who first appeared on British television in 1990 and became an international sensation. The character's enduring appeal is attributed to its non-verbal physical comedy and the creative minds behind it. Lesser-known aspects of Mr. Bean's history, such as an animated series, adverts, and cameo appearances, are mentioned. The video promises to explore the character's history, from its creation to its current status as a social media star, and to delve into the influences and inspirations behind Mr. Bean, including Jacques Tati's Hulot character and Peter Sellers' performances.
📺 Mr. Bean's Television Success
This paragraph discusses the creation and success of the Mr. Bean television series. The show was developed by Rowan Atkinson, Richard Curtis, and Ben Elton, and it premiered on January 1st, 1990, to an audience of over 13 million viewers. The writing team, including Robin Driscoll, contributed to the show's unique dynamic and humor. The series became known for its memorable elements like Mr. Bean's green Mini Cooper and his teddy bear, Teddy. The paragraph also highlights the show's ability to adapt to different settings and introduce new characters, keeping the series fresh and entertaining. The importance of the supporting cast and the use of a laugh track are also mentioned, along with Atkinson's approach to playing Mr. Bean as a nine-year-old child.
🎥 Mr. Bean's Transition to Film
The paragraph covers the transition of Mr. Bean from television to film. After the success of the TV series, Atkinson, Curtis, and Driscoll were approached to adapt the character for a feature film. The first movie, titled 'Bean,' was released in 1997 and focused on Mr. Bean causing chaos in an American family's life. The film was well-received and led to further commercial success for the character. The paragraph also mentions Mr. Bean's appearances in commercials for Fujifilm and the anticipation for a second film, which eventually became 'Mr. Bean's Holiday' in 2007, after an initial concept for a film set in Australia was not realized.
🎭 Animated Adventures and Live-Action Returns
This paragraph details the creation of an animated spin-off of Mr. Bean, which began airing in 2002 and continued until 2004, with new episodes released in 2014. The show expanded the Mr. Bean universe and introduced new characters. Atkinson not only voiced the character but also physically acted out scenes for the animators. The animated series was successful and led to new merchandise and appearances. The paragraph also discusses Atkinson's return to live-action portrayals of Mr. Bean in various sketches and commercials, including a series of Snickers adverts and a Comic Relief sketch, suggesting that Mr. Bean might be making a more substantial comeback.
📲 Mr. Bean's Digital Presence and Future
The final paragraph discusses the character's presence on social media, with a Facebook page and a YouTube channel boasting millions of followers and subscribers. It mentions the 'Handy Bean' series of Facebook videos, which show Mr. Bean in how-to videos. The paragraph reflects on the 30th anniversary of Mr. Bean and Atkinson's statement about potentially retiring the live-action portrayal of the character but possibly returning for an animated movie. The video concludes by acknowledging the character's impact on global humor and the desire for more content, suggesting a potential new series of sketches or a streaming show as a fitting medium for future Mr. Bean content.
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Keywords
💡Mr. Bean
💡Rowan Atkinson
💡Non-verbal physical comedy
💡Inspirations
💡Richard Curtis
💡Sitcom
💡Teddy
💡Feature films
💡Animated series
💡Social media
💡Handy Bean
Highlights
Mr. Bean, portrayed by Rowan Atkinson, became an international sensation after first appearing in 1990.
The character's enduring appeal is attributed to creative forces and non-verbal physical comedy.
Mr. Bean was inspired by silent clowns and characters like Jacques Tati's Hulot and Peter Sellers' roles.
Rowan Atkinson and Richard Curtis formed a partnership that contributed to Mr. Bean's development.
Mr. Bean's character was initially undefined but evolved through university stage performances.
The character's name, Mr. Bean, was chosen after considering various color and vegetable names.
ITV sought a 30-minute show, and Mr. Bean filled the gap in their schedule, premiering on January 1st, 1990.
Robin Driscoll joined the team to help develop stories for the series.
Howard Goodall composed the music for the TV series, contributing to its unique atmosphere.
Mr. Bean's iconic lime green Mini Cooper and Teddy bear became staples of the series.
The show maintained freshness by introducing new characters and settings.
A laugh track was added in post-production, though it did not enhance the physical comedy.
Rowan Atkinson played Mr. Bean as if he were a nine-year-old child, endearing him to audiences.
14 episodes were produced over a five-year period, reflecting a non-traditional sitcom production approach.
Mr. Bean's silent nature allowed the show to be sold worldwide, gaining international acclaim.
The character appeared in sketches on Comic Relief and later in feature films.
The first Mr. Bean movie, titled 'Bean', was filmed in 1996 and focused on Mr. Bean causing chaos in an American family's life.
Mr. Bean appeared in commercials for Fujifilm and MM's, expanding the character's reach.
An animated spin-off of Mr. Bean began airing in 2002, introducing new characters and scenarios.
Rowan Atkinson returned as Mr. Bean for live-action appearances in 2007's 'Mr. Bean's Holiday' and later advertisements.
Mr. Bean's 30th anniversary was celebrated with Rowan Atkinson hinting at retiring the live-action character but possibly returning for an animated movie.
The character's success is a testament to the universality of humor and the talent of Rowan Atkinson.
Transcripts
[Music]
one of the biggest success stories in
comedy has been the story of mr bean
the character portrayed by rowan
atkinson
first hit british airwaves in 1990
and in the years that followed the
character would become an international
sensation
part of the enduring fandom all over the
world stems from the creative forces
behind the character
but also the non-verbal physical comedy
at mr bean's core
while most are familiar with the classic
sketches that cemented the character's
legacy
as well as the two feature films that
followed there are other chapters in mr
bean's story
which are lesser known including not
only an animated tv series
but also adverts and cameo appearances
over the years
[Applause]
in this video i will explore the entire
history of the character
from his inception and design to his
present day status
as a social media star i will also look
into the minds of the men behind the
character and the man
in front rowan atkinson
[Music]
this is the story of a man who makes the
whole world laugh
without uttering a single word the story
of mr bean
in order to discuss mr bean we first
have to look at the characters that
inspired him
while the silent clowns of the golden
age undoubtedly influenced the character
it was two comics in particular that had
a much more direct hand in the molding
of mr bean
jacques tati
tati familiar to audiences as his muncia
hulo character
was a huge influence on atkinson's
characterization of mr bean
yulo much like bean is clumsy and naive
of the world around him
he also sports a distinguished outfit
inspired by the styles of keaton and
chaplin
the character of hulo was introduced in
monsieur hulo's holiday
in 1953 which would serve as an
inspiration for mr bean's holiday
54 years later it just struck a chord
with me i so admired it it was a
kind of an uncompromising comic attitude
and
setting that up that i really admired
the next major inspiration on mr bean's
style
was peter sellers particularly his
performance as the bumbling actor in the
party
[Applause]
as well as inspector clouseau in the
pink panther films
once again in these famous characters
peter sellers mostly found laughs
through their physical comedy
and much like mr bean they wore a
trademark outfit
while at oxford university rowan saw an
advert for a comedy writers group
it was at that group that he met writer
richard curtis
the two had similar comedy sensibilities
and formed a partnership
with richard often acting as the
straight man to rowan's zany stage
characters
and so there are many different kinds of
king the
benign king
[Music]
the benign king with a physical defect
in these early sketches it's very clear
that the mr bean character is there
just not yet fully defined first crucial
step
is having arranged to pick up your date
not to look like a complete idiot when
she opens the door
richard and rowan would go on to create
black adder together
which would become one of the most
influential british sitcoms
of all time
when the fourth series of black adder
had completed
rowan and richard returned their focus
to this odd silent character
that they had performed on stage at
university and began to develop
a comedy vehicle for him
when tasked to give this character a
name the two began to cycle through the
names of different colors at first
almost settling on mr white they then
moved on to vegetables
as they found those names to be more
comical
while mr cauliflower was considered they
eventually settled
on mr bean
at the time itv was looking for a
30-minute show
that could fill a gap in their schedule
and mr bean just so happened to fit the
bill
the first episode broadcast on january
1st
1990 was written by atkinson curtis
and ben elton it was viewed by over 13
million people that night
when the demand for more episodes became
clear comedy writer robin driscoll
was brought on board to help flush out
stories
rowan and i did the obvious ones we got
the low-hanging fruit
and what was brilliant about robin is
that he's just
kept as it were squeezing the lemon
finding new things
finding different ways
[Laughter]
the dynamic between these three provided
instant comic chemistry
no no no no no no i'm driving
richard curtis would often think of the
scenarios
rowan would then find even more ways to
mine comedy out of those scenarios
while robin driscoll would help flesh
out the world and the characters around
being
another essential member of mr bean's
creative team
was howard goodall who composed the
music for the tv series
[Music]
as time went on staples began to appear
in the series
such as mr bean's lime green mini cooper
or his seemingly only friend a teddy
bear named appropriately
[Music]
teddy
[Laughter]
he was soon given a girlfriend named
irma gobb
and an arch-nemesis in the form of a
faceless driver of a blue car
[Music]
by constantly changing the setting and
adding new characters
the writing team was able to keep the
series staying fresh
sending mr bean on a variety of
different adventures
including vacations
amusement parks back to school
and even the dentist finding incredibly
powerful comedy situations in everyday
mundane scenarios
and as much as rowan shines in his solo
scenes
he is always aided by an amazing
supporting cast
that knew how to draw out the comedy and
make his antics even more enjoyable
by their reactions
[Music]
as was standard for most sitcoms at the
time a laugh track was added in post
while i don't think this takes away from
the series it definitely doesn't add to
it
for instance here's a mr bean bit that i
re-edited
to reflect more of a silent movie feel
the physical comedy still comes through
even without hardly any sound
rowan always believed that the key to
playing mr bean was playing him as if he
were a nine-year-old child
as audiences found empathy in children
whenever we
try to think of mr bean and how he will
react or would react in certain
situations that were thinking of
putting him in i i always imagined him
as a nine-year-old boy that's how i
always see him
i also love that mr bean is also kind of
mean-spirited sometimes
but he still comes off as lovable it's a
true testament to the writing and
portrayal of the character
get in the car
while 14 episodes of the series were
produced they were done so over a
five-year period
following a non-traditional approach to
sitcom production
allowing the team to fully develop their
ideas and focus on other projects in
between production
production on these episodes was pretty
non-traditional to begin with
as new material was worked out on set
the day of filming
this new style resonated with audiences
all over the country though
and due to the silent nature of the
character the episodes could in turn be
sold
all over the world where they would find
even more acclaim
[Music]
and audiences all over the world fell in
love with his character
at this time mr bean also appeared in
sketches on comic relief
the final episode of the mr bean show
aired in 1995
followed by a best of compilation
eventually curtis driscoll and atkinson
could no longer ignore offers to adapt
the character to a feature film
this is a great and serious work of art
and dr bean will give the occasion depth
and dignity
while several high concept heist films
were considered
richard curtis kept coming back to the
idea of being wrecking the lives of an
american family
richard curtis felt that this way they
could use the family as a basis for the
movie story
and then interject mr bean into that
story
therefore not giving his character the
sole responsibility
to carry the entire movie no no no no
doc that is not for the tv
the movie which would eventually come to
be titled bean
began filming in 1996.
the story centers around mr bean being
sent to oversee an important art
acquisition
in los angeles what do you think
frame being sent by his co-workers from
london
who are just looking for an excuse to
get rid of him for a few months
here he makes life hell hers american
host
david langley and his family
[Music]
he's a genius right yeah he's he's
eccentric
but yes i find this film to be one of
the most underrated comedies of the 90s
i know some fans of the original series
found this film to be too american in
its style
but i've always loved it rowan is joined
by peter mcnichol in the film
who becomes the perfect straight man to
mr bean
peter's reactions elevate rowan's
performance so much
i love their balance and the friendship
that the characters find in each other
oh jesus oh god oh oh jesus god oh
mary mother of jesus jesus of nazareth
it's a dynamic that i find sorely
missing in the second mr bean movie
being the movie became a smash hit
worldwide
proving that success was just beginning
for mr bean
following the completion of the movie mr
bean would next appear in a series of
commercials for fujifilm
[Music]
traditional color films have only three
emulsion layers
red green and blue but now there's a
fourth layer
for exceptionally vivid colors new
fujifilm
superior as well as one for m m's
hey make way for rambo
now look at this guy
you're gonna need a pretty odd shape
ball to knock those down
oh no wait no
[Applause]
in 2001 itv announced rowan atkinson
would return to voice the character for
an animated spin-off
this series which began airing in 2002
expands on the universe of the original
show with characters such as teddy
armagob and the blue car driver
reappearing
at one point there's even an episode
that seems to confirm the theory that
bean is an alien
say hello
rowan would not only voice the character
he would also act out bits physically
for the animators to get inspiration
the show found a new audience for the
bean character inspiring a new wave of
merchandise
and appearances of the character it
lasted for three seasons of 18 episodes
each
but would later return for new episodes
in 2014
after the huge financial success of the
first mr bean movie
rowan was lured into playing mr bean and
live action for him once again
in 2001 richard curtis wrote a treatment
for a film
titled down under bean which found mr
being now married
and on a disastrous honeymoon in
australia
for whatever reason this idea never
materialized fully
and the movie eventually became french
bean
which later became mr bean's holiday in
2007
which found being winning a holiday to
france
the script was written by hamish mccull
and long time being writer robin
driscoll
this movie returns to the form of the
original show
relying instead on comedy scenarios than
the subplot involving new characters
i'll always prefer the first film
but this film definitely has its moments
you speak very good french glasses
it's fun to see mr bean alone and on his
own in a strange country
but i feel the film lacks that necessary
straight man character
to flesh out the comedy it also ends
with a bizarre musical number
which i always thought was a little out
of place for the character
the film was a huge success in the uk
but failed to find an audience in the us
the word holiday having a different
usage in the states might have had
something to do with it
with most americans using the term
vacation instead
rowan made a comic relief sketch that
year to promote the film
centering around mr bean going to a
wedding delight
and the tenderness of sexual union
which rowan said would be the last
appearance of the character
as he wanted to move on
for a while that seemed to be the case
rowan found new success with the johnny
english films which allowed him to
showcase his physical and verbal skills
yet again
everything in order english i think
you'll find it's rather more than just
in order sir
you're now entering the most secure
location in the whole of england
he would then play a mr bean-like
character during the opening ceremony
for the 2012 london olympics
and he was even credited as mr bean but
it's pretty clear he's not playing the
exact same character
when you watch that sketch
then in 2014 seemingly unannounced
rowan returned as the real mr bean for a
series of pretty fun snickers adverts
sneakers which seemed to open the
possibility
of the character making a more
substantial comeback
[Music]
the following year he made that
substantial comeback
in another comedy sketch for comic
relief which this time had the character
attending a funeral
with the characters seemingly out of
retirement rowan next appeared as bean
in a live bit to celebrate the show's
25th anniversary
in 2015. i can drive past buckingham
palace
goddess i just turn left out of here
recently the character began appearing
in a series of facebook videos titled
handy bean
in which mr bean appears in the opening
of several how-to videos
it's me and then shows the audience how
to make crafts
and cook things it's pretty clear from
watching these videos though
that they shot all of these intro
sequences at once
with the close-ups of mr bean's hands
being a different actor
the facebook page for mr bean had become
so large
with over 86 million likes and with the
mr bean youtube channel
having over 25 million subscribers
and while these videos are fun they
don't really satisfy the need that fans
have
to see this character again
this past year mr bean celebrated its
30th anniversary
and rowan went on the record stating
once again that he'll probably retire
the live-action portrayal of the
character
but will most likely return for a new
animated movie
as an artist i can respect that decision
even if it's hard to accept as a fan
it's clear that the character became a
phenomenon in ways that were never
expected
catapulting the shy comedian to an
instantly recognizable figure
worldwide rowan is a talented comedian
and actor
and i'd love to see him continue to
branch out to other roles
i get how being known as mr bean
everywhere he goes
would probably get annoying and he's
done some incredible work outside of the
mr bean character
that he should also be recognized for
why under these silly masks you'll find
no
craggy faced criminals but beardless
spotty-faced students on a rag stunt
well what are plenty of mature students
at college that probably causes rowan to
get burned out of the character every
few years so i understand his need to
distance himself occasionally
but i'd be lying if i said i didn't want
to see him return
for something that's not a commercial or
facebook video
i would love for richard curtis robin
driscoll and rowan to sit down and maybe
write a new series of sketches
with streaming now being the preferred
form of television
a new mr bean show would fit perfectly
in that medium
with no restrictions on length or
content
but if that never materializes and we
never get to see mr bean in his
live-action form again
i'm at least always glad we have these
other shows and sketches to look back on
watching mr bean proves that humor is
universal
and in an age when comedy has become so
defined by speech
and verbal humor it's always a welcome
change of pace
there are many ways to define talent but
watching a man
make generations of people laugh all
over the world
is talent that only comes around once in
a lifetime
and i'm at least glad i've been able to
witness it
oh
yes i normally stay till the end as well
bye
you can go in the house here if you wish
bye
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