Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–1974)

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

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 Various (46 episodes, 1969-1974)
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 It's Man (46 episodes, 1969-1974)
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 Announcer (40 episodes, 1969-1973)
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 Various (32 episodes, 1969-1974)
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The irreverent Monty Python comedy troupe present a series of skits which are often surreal, baudy, uncompromising, tasteless, but inevitably hilarious. Written by Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>

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5 October 1969 (UK)  »

Also Known As:

Gwen Dibley's Flying Circus  »

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Trivia

The Knight in shining armour who crops up sporadically throughout the show was in fact played by Terry Gilliam, the American member of Monty Python, who normally provided the animated sequences. He would work seven days a week on them, and usually two-all nighters. See more »

Quotes

An Art Critic: [Repeated line] What a Terrible Joke!
Carol Cleveland: [Crying] But its my only line!
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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. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Dead Talk Back (1994) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Liberty Bell"
(1893) (uncredited)
Music by John Philip Sousa
Performed by the Coldstream Guards
(opening theme music)
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The Circus is On...
6 April 1999 | by (Hastings, Nebraska) – See all my reviews

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"!


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