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Monty Python's Personal Best
Overview
A series of six outrageous one-hour specials showcasing the groundbreaking comedians.
Status
Ended
Created By
Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones
Network
PBS
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Each episode includes members of the original Monty Python troupe performing in favorite clips from their unorthodox television series repurposed with exclusive new material. Each of the five living Pythons — John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin — produced and wrote his own episode, and collaborated to create the sixth special in honor of deceased member Graham Chapman.
Episodes
Eric Idle's Personal Best
Eric Idle takes viewers on a colorful look back at the classic skits that made him the “funniest of the Python boys.”
Graham Chapman's Personal Best
A comical yet bittersweet tribute to the late comedic actor. John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin and Terry Jones share their favorite memories of Chapman, who died on October 4, 1989, at the age of 48.
John Cleese's Personal Best
John Cleese’s one hour special features the star at “age 96” at his home in Santa Barbara, California. Celebrity journalist Dayna Devon interviews the wrinkled actor about his favorite Monty Python episodes.
Terry Gilliam's Personal Best
Fans of the wickedly absurd cartoons featured on Monty Python’s Flying Circus are in for a treat. The entire show is a sampling of his offbeat and brilliant animation and characterized by odd shapes and moving cutouts from vintage photographs.
Michael Palin's Personal Best
Michael Palin may be best remembered for “fish slapping,” one of the landmark skits from Monty Python’s Flying Circus. Palin highlights his favorite performances, which can best be described as “classic Python.”
Terry Jones' Personal Best
Surrounded by lavish furnishings, Terry Jones credits himself as the creative genius behind Monty Python’s Flying Circus. For the first time, Jones shares with viewers his favorite sketches.
Top Cast
John Cleese
Self / Various Characters
Michael Palin
Self / Various Characters
Terry Jones
Self / Various Characters
Eric Idle
Self / Various Characters
Terry Gilliam
Self / Various Characters
