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.
- Won 3 BAFTA Awards
- 4 wins & 7 nominations total
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- TriviaThe 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.
- GoofsThe Air Tube that operates Mr. Tree's mouth can be seen in the profile shot, when light starts glinting off it.
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BBC Announcer: We interrupt this program to annoy you and make things generally irritating.
- Crazy creditsEpisode 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 versionsThe 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.
- ConnectionsAlternate-language version of Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus (1972)
- SoundtracksThe Liberty Bell
(1893) (uncredited)
Music by John Philip Sousa
Performed by The Band of the Grenadier Guards
(opening theme music)
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The Circus is On...
Monty Python's Flying Circus is a show with great comedy. It's so weird anything could be done in it. Like selling an albatross, or having a knight hit you with a chicken... It's so hilarious, you'll drop right off. It's a very classic show for people with British taste. The movies were good... but it never made a benchmark like the TV series did. People... get off trashy Saturday Night Live and try "Something Completely Different"!
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- JohnnyJohnHildegaard
- Apr 5, 1999
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