Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–1974)

The original surreal sketch comedy showcase for the Monty Python troupe.

Creators:

Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin

Stars:

Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam

3 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Graham Chapman	...	Various (46 episodes, 1969-1974)
Eric Idle	...	Various (46 episodes, 1969-1974)
Terry Jones	...	Various (46 episodes, 1969-1974)
Michael Palin	...	It's Man (46 episodes, 1969-1974)
Terry Gilliam	...	Various (45 episodes, 1969-1974)
John Cleese	...	Announcer (40 episodes, 1969-1973)
Carol Cleveland	...	Various (32 episodes, 1969-1974)

Storyline

The irreverent Monty Python comedy troupe present a series of skits which are often surreal, baudy, uncompromising, tasteless, but inevitably hilarious.

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Plot Keywords:

monty python | comedy troupe | sketch comedy | television | animal in title | 

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Taglines:

And now for something completely digital...

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Genres:

Comedy | Music

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

PythOnline.com

Country:

UK

Language:

English Arabic French German Italian Mandarin Spanish

Release Date:

5 October 1969 (UK)

Also Known As:

Gwen Dibley's Flying Circus

Filming Locations:

BBC Television Centre, Wood Lane, Shepherd's Bush, London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Python (Monty) Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (45 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The Pythons wrote all of their sketches in teams. Cambridge graduates John Cleese and Graham Chapman wrote together, as did Oxford men Terry Jones and Michael Palin. Eric Idle, another Cambridge alumnus, wrote alone. "Links" between sketches were the only pieces written by the entire group collectively. Animator Terry Gilliam worked independently of the five core members, but joined them for writers' meetings to help them piece it all together and act as a sort of test audience.

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Quotes

Mr Mousebender: Tell me, have you in fact got any cheese here at all?
Henry Wenslydale: Yes, sir.
Mr Mousebender: Really?
Henry Wenslydale: No, not really, sir. Not a scrap. I was deliberately wasting your time, sir.
Mr Mousebender: Well I'm sorry but I'm afraid I'm going to have to shoot you.
Henry Wenslydale: Right-o then.
[Mousebender draws a gun and shoots Wenslydale dead]
Mr Mousebender: What a senseless waste of human life.

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Crazy Credits

Several episodes go on for several minutes following the closing credits. Some closing credits even incorporate the BBC "rolling earth" logo that was used at the time between programs.

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Connections

Edited into From Spam to Sperm (2000)

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Soundtracks

"The Liberty Bell"
(1893) (uncredited)
Music by John Philip Sousa
Performed by the Coldstream Guards
(opening theme music)

User Reviews

Pure brilliance !!!!!!!

I first started Watching this television show about a month ago and I completely love this show.The entire is cast is wonderful especially Eric Idle.The movies are also hilarious.Every week I look forward to this show.The funniest joke I seen yet is the man with a tape recorder up his nose.

A true gem.