The 1989 Amnesty International benefit show returned to the series' comedic roots, focusing on humor and abandoning the music that had become a significant part of the Balls by the 1987 show. The cast combined veteran performers from the 1960s and 1970s with newcomers from the 1980s, featuring John Cleese, Michael Palin, Peter Cook, and others.
The Secret Policeman's Biggest Ball
The 1989 revival of the show went back to its comedic roots, abandoning the music that had become synonymous with the series by 1987, and brought together seasoned actors from the 1960s and 1970s with new talent.
