S01 E012009-10-18 / 51 MIN
THE NOT-SO-INTERESTING BEGINNINGS
The birth of Monty Python. Join members as they tell the tale of how their lives and careers began Post-WWII to the culmination of Monty Python's Flying Circus.
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GRAHAM CHAPMANSelf (archive footage)
JOHN CLEESESelf
MICHAEL PALINSelf
ERIC IDLESelf
TERRY GILLIAMSelf
TERRY JONESSelf
MONTY PYTHON: ALMOST THE TRUTH (THE LAWYER'S CUT)
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A 2009 television documentary series in six parts that covers 40 years of the surreal comedy group Monty Python, from Flying Circus to present day projects such as the musical Spamalot. The series highlights their childhood, schooling and university life, and pre-Python work. The series featured new interviews with surviving members John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, alongside archive interview footage of Graham Chapman and interviews with several associates of the Pythons, including Carol Cleveland, Neil Innes and Chapman's partner David Sherlock, along with commentary from modern comedians.
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S01 E022009-10-19 / 57 MIN
THE MUCH FUNNIER SECOND EPISODE
Catch up with The Pythons as they remember Monty Python's Flying Circus' early struggles turned extreme successes with sketches influencing generations to come.
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S01 E032009-10-20 / 55 MIN
AND NOW THE SORDID PERSONAL BITS
Join Monty Python members as they discuss BBC censorship, unwanted celebrity status, member Graham Chapman, Python controversy and Cleese's departure.
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S01 E042009-10-21 / 55 MIN
THE ULTIMATE HOLY GRAIL EPISODE
Comedic team Monty Python document arriving in the U.S. and leaving TV to dive headfirst into film and the ups and downs with their project Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
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S01 E052009-10-22 / 54 MIN
LUST FOR GLORY
The genesis of "The Life of Brian" takes center stage, including the backlash over its supposed blasphemy and how George Harrison saved the day.
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S01 E062009-10-23 / 50 MIN
FINALLY, THE LAST EPISODE EVER... FOR NOW
The Gang recalls their last movie, The Meaning of Life and its relevance to Graham Chapman's memorial service. Comedians and celebrities discuss Python's influence.
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