 Originally created as a short sketch in Idle's British television comedy series "Rutland Weekend Television", the Rutles gained notice after being the focus of the mockumentary television film "All You Need Is Cash" (1978, aka "The Rutles").Former Beatle George Harrison appeared in the film and assisted in its creation.Encouraged by the positive public reaction to the sketch, featuring Beatles' music pastiches by Innes, the film was written by Idle, who co-directed it with Gary Weis.