Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–1974)
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The original surreal sketch comedy showcase for the Monty Python troupe.
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Trivia
Other possible names for the series were "Gwen Dibley's Flying Circus", "Owl-Stretching Time" (which was used as the name for one episode), "Bun, Whackett, Buzzard, Stubble and Boot", "A Toad Elevating Moment", "Sex and Violence", "A Horse, a Bucket and a Spoon". One early working title for the series was simply, "It's..."
Quotes
Alan:
Well last week, we showed you how to become a gynaecologist. And this week on "How to Do It" we're going to show you how to play the flute, how to split an atom, how to construct a box girder bridge, how to irrigate the Sahara Desert and make vast ...
Goofs
The Air Tube that operates Mr Tree's mouth can be seen in the profile shot, when light starts glinting off it.
Crazy Credits
In episode 23 "Scott of the Antarctic," the opening segments take up so much time that the theme song doesn't play until about 20 minutes into the show.
Alternate Versions
The VHS and DVD releases by A&E contain the full-length versions of the shows. Several episodes run over 30 minutes, and were subsequently edited by PBS to fit into a 30 minute time slot.
Soundtracks
The Liberty Bell(1893) (uncredited)
Music by John Philip Sousa
Performed by The Band of the Grenadier Guards
(opening theme music)
Storyline
Plot Summary
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ComedyDetails
Release Date:
5 October 1969Language
English, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Spanish
Country of Origin
UKFilming Locations
BBC Television Centre, Wood Lane, Shepherd's Bush, London, England, UK
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