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Monty Python's Flying Circus

  • TV Series
  • 1969–1974
  • TV-14
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
8.8/10
82K
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Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, and Monty Python in Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)
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The original surreal sketch comedy showcase for the Monty Python troupe.The original surreal sketch comedy showcase for the Monty Python troupe.The original surreal sketch comedy showcase for the Monty Python troupe.

  • Creators
    • Graham Chapman
    • Eric Idle
    • Terry Jones
  • Stars
    • Graham Chapman
    • John Cleese
    • Terry Gilliam
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.8/10
    82K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,145
    275
    • Creators
      • Graham Chapman
      • Eric Idle
      • Terry Jones
    • Stars
      • Graham Chapman
      • John Cleese
      • Terry Gilliam
    • 91User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Top rated TV #60
    • Won 3 BAFTA Awards
      • 4 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Monty Python's Flying Circus: Missing Wallet
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    Monty Python's Flying Circus: The Killer Joke
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    Monty Python's Flying Circus: The Killer Joke
    Monty Python's Flying Circus: Agatha Christie Sketch
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    Monty Python's Flying Circus: Agatha Christie Sketch
    Monty Python's Flying Circus: The Brain Specialist
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    Monty Python's Flying Circus: The Frog Curse
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    Graham Chapman
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    Michael Palin
    Michael Palin
    • It's Man…
    Carol Cleveland
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    John Hughman
    • Alfred Lord Tennyson…
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    • Themselves
    Ian Davidson
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    Frank Lester
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    • Creators
      • Graham Chapman
      • Eric Idle
      • Terry Jones
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    • Trivia
      The usual casting process for a sketch was that the lead role would be given to the member who came up with the idea. Sir Michael Palin has said that if he'd known the abuse he would have to tolerate as the "It's..." man, he never would have suggested the idea.
    • Goofs
      The Air Tube that operates Mr. Tree's mouth can be seen in the profile shot, when light starts glinting off it.
    • Quotes

      BBC Announcer: We interrupt this program to annoy you and make things generally irritating.

    • Crazy credits
      Episode 41 Michael Ellis (1974) begins with the opening theme song, followed by a screen that says "THE END," followed by the end credits, and then the show begins. This was to allow the unusual ending of that particular episode which would have been ruined by the closing credits.
    • Alternate versions
      The VHS and DVD releases by A&E contain the full-length versions of the shows. Several episodes run over 30 minutes, and were previously edited by PBS to fit into a 30 minute time slot.
    • Connections
      Alternate-language version of Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus (1972)
    • Soundtracks
      The Liberty Bell
      (1893) (uncredited)
      Music by John Philip Sousa
      Performed by The Band of the Grenadier Guards
      (opening theme music)

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    The Circus is On...

    Monty Python's Flying Circus is a show with great comedy. It's so weird anything could be done in it. Like selling an albatross, or having a knight hit you with a chicken... It's so hilarious, you'll drop right off. It's a very classic show for people with British taste. The movies were good... but it never made a benchmark like the TV series did. People... get off trashy Saturday Night Live and try "Something Completely Different"!
    • JohnnyJohnHildegaard
    • Apr 5, 1999
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    • Release date
      • October 2, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • Arabic
      • French
      • German
      • Italian
      • Mandarin
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • England, wie es sinnt und lacht
    • Filming locations
      • BBC Television Centre, Wood Lane, Shepherd's Bush, London, England, UK(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • Python (Monty) Pictures
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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