Monty Python (sometimes known as The Pythons) were a British comedy group that created the influential Monty Python's Flying Circus, a British television comedy sketch show that first aired on the BBC on 5 October 1969. Forty-five episodes were made over four series. The Python phenomenon developed from the television series into something larger in scope and impact, spawning touring stage shows, films, numerous albums, several books and a stage musical as well as launching the members to individual stardom. The group's influence on comedy has been compared to The Beatles' influence on music. The television series, broadcast by the BBC from 1969 to 1974, was conceived, written and performed by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. Loosely structured as a sketch show but with an innovative stream-of-consciousness approach (aided by Gilliam's animations), it pushed the boundaries of what was acceptable in style and content. A self...
Albums:
Live At Drury Lane
2006
Life of Brian
2006
Matching Tie and Handkerchief
2006
The Meaning of Life
2006
Monty Python's Contractual Obligation Album
2003
The Ultimate Monty Python Rip Off
2003
Another Monty Python CD
1997
The Album of the Soundtrack of the Trailer of the Film of Monty Python and the Holy Grail: Executive Version
1994
Another Monty Python Record
1989
Monty Python Sings
1989
The Final Rip Off
1987
The Monty Python Matching Tie and Handkerchief
1985
Monty Python Live at Drury Lane
1974
Monty Python's Previous Record
1972