Monty Python's Flying Circus
Monty Python’s Flying Circus (known during the final series as just Monty Python) is a British surreal sketch comedy series created by and starring the comedy group Monty Python. The first episode was recorded at the BBC on 7 September and premiered on 5 October 1969 on BBC One, with 45 episodes airing over four series from 1969 to 1974, plus two episodes for German TV.
The Pythons (film)
The film begins with a recap of the Pythons' solo activities since the release of "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" in 1975. These include Eric Idle's "Rutland Weekend Television", John Cleese's "Fawlty Towers", Michael Palin and Terry Jones' "Ripping Yarns", Terry Gilliam's "Jabberwocky" and Graham Chapman's "The Odd Job". The origins of "Monty Python's Flying Circus" are briefly covered and the film also features separately filmed comments, notably from Graham Chapman and John Cleese, about their fellow team members. The atmosphere is relaxed throughout and, unsurprisingly, frequently humorous.