Monty Python's Flying Circus

TV Series
1969–1974
TV-14
30m

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8.8/10

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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.

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IMDb RATING

8.8/10

80K

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POPULARITY

3,281

1,181

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Top rated TV #59

Won 3 BAFTA Awards
- 4 wins & 7 nominations total

Episodes45

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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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Silliness to the extreme!

Any episode of Monty Python will reduce one to fits of laughing that will produce bouts of tears that will render the viewer on the ground. Great physical comedy on all parts, but especially John Cleese in the Ministry of Silly Walks sketch, which is his least favorite sketch. Great writing that walks that fine line between genius and silly, and meshes the two. These guys also knew when and how to start end a sketch. Still funny thirty years later, wish the same could be said about Saturday Night Live. Too bad there wasn't some knight who could hit Lorne Michaels with a chicken.