Monty Python's Personal Best
Monty Python's Personal Best
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Monty Python's Personal Best

5.4 / 10
2006
1 season
6 episodes
ComedyAnimation

A series of six outrageous one-hour specials showcasing the groundbreaking comedians.

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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.

  • Ep 1

    1.Eric Idle's Personal Best

    6.5
    22-02-200656m

    Eric Idle takes viewers on a colorful look back at the classic skits that made him the “funniest of the Python boys.”

  • Ep 2

    2.Graham Chapman's Personal Best

    6.5
    22-02-200656m

    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...

  • Ep 3

    3.John Cleese's Personal Best

    6.5
    01-03-200656m

    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 favo...

  • Ep 4

    4.Terry Gilliam's Personal Best

    01-03-200656m

    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 character...

  • Ep 5

    5.Michael Palin's Personal Best

    08-03-200656m

    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...

  • Ep 6

    6.Terry Jones' Personal Best

    6.5
    08-03-200656m

    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...

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