"Monty Python's Flying Circus" (1969)TV series 1969-1974

Creators:

Graham Chapman
John Cleese
Terry Gilliam

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | unknown

Release Date:

5 October 1969 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

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

Plot Keywords:

Absurd Humor | Eccentric | Surrealism | Actor Playing Female Role | Prank

Awards:

3 wins & 7 nominations

Cast

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 / ... (46 episodes, 1969-1974)
John Cleese	...	Announcer / ... (40 episodes, 1969-1973)
Carol Cleveland	...	Various / ... (34 episodes, 1969-1974)

Also Known As:

Gwen Dibley's Flying Circus (UK) (working title)
Monty Python (UK) (new title)
Owl-Stretching Time (UK) (working title)
Malucos do Circo, Os (Portugal) [pt]
Monty Python's Flying Circus (Greece) (DVD title) [el]
Monty Pythonin lentävä sirkus (Finland) [fi]
Monty Pythons flygande cirkus (Sweden) [sv]
Monty Pythons flyvende cirkus (Denmark) [da]

Runtime:

30 min (45 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English | Arabic | French | German | Italian | Mandarin | Spanish

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono | Stereo

Certification:

Singapore:M18 (DVD rating) | UK:15 (1985-1994) | Australia:PG (some episodes) | Singapore:M18 | Brazil:14 | Japan:R | Mexico:A | UK:PG | USA:TV-14 | Finland:K-18 (self applied) (DVD) (2007) | UK:12 (some epiosodes) | Australia:M (some episodes) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG

Filming Locations:

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

Company:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Trivia:

After three seasons of 13 episodes each, John Cleese refused to return for a fourth because he believed the show was becoming repetitious and had run out of ideas. The rest of the cast only managed to produce a final fourth season of just six episodes without him.

Quotes:

Dr. Gumby: [normal voice] Glasses.
[nurse gives him glasses]
Dr. Gumby: Moustache.
[nurse gives him moustache]
Dr. Gumby: Handkerchief.
[nurse puts Gumby handkerchief on his head]
Dr. Gumby: [in Gumby voice] I'm going to operater, I'm going to operate...
[the other Gumbys join in]
T.F. Gumby: [waking up] Hello?
Dr. Gumby: We forgot the anaesthetic!
[...]

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Dead End (2003/I)

Soundtrack:

The Liberty Bell

How can anyone not like Monty Python?

Monty Python's Flying Circus is superb British humor at it's best! All the Monty Python movies were excellent, too! My favorite actors in this are John Cleese and Eric Idle. I have my older brother to thank for getting me into this show! I got into Monty Python at the ripe old age of 11. My brother was watching it one day, and I asked him if I can watch too. He gave me his okay, and after I saw the delirious humor of this, I quickly became a fan! And watched it everytime it came on.

I also own some Monty Python cassette tapes and my brother has some on vinyl! I have far too many favorite Monty Python bits to name,some of my faves are "The Lumberjack Song", "It's the Mind", and "The Bishop"! And who can forget that caveman who can only say, 'its'? Also, anyone remember that one about the self-defense class involving a 'Poi-ted stick'? Pure timeless classic! Monty Python cracks me up all the time! Even if you're not in a good mood, watching this will put you in one!

I highly suggest this to anyone who is a stickler for British humor. Also, watch their movies: The Holy Grail, And Now for Something Completely Different, and The Life of Brian. I give Monty Python's Flying Circus 5 out of 5 stars! Watch it if you can!