TV series
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
Overview
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.
Details
- First air date
- 2009-10-18
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 6 episodes
- Genres
- Documentary, Comedy
- Network
- PBS
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Graham Chapman as Self (archive footage)
- John Cleese as Self
- Michael Palin as Self
- Eric Idle as Self
- Terry Gilliam as Self
- Terry Jones as Self
- Carol Cleveland as Self
- Neil Innes as Self
- Jerry Schilling as Self
- Elvis Presley as Self (archive footage)
- George Harrison as Self (archive footage)
Creators and crew
- George Lentz - Executive Producer
- Harold Gronenthal - Executive Producer
- Christine Lubrano - Executive Producer
- Benjamin Timlett - Producer
- Andrew Winter - Producer
- Bill Jones - Producer
Episodes
Episode 1: 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.
Episode 2: 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.
Episode 3: 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.
Episode 4: 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.
Episode 5: 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.
Episode 6: 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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